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Antiques Appraisal Event

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Thank you to everyone who helped make our Antiques Appraisal event a success. We are deeply grateful to our ticket purchasers for your support and enthusiasm, to our knowledgeable appraisers for sharing your time and expertise, and to our dedicated volunteers for your hard work throughout the day. This event would not have been possible without you, and we truly appreciate your commitment to LPB.

Click here to view the event rules.

Antiques & Design Seminar with Rebecca Vizard and Laura Roland

We are grateful to Vizard of B. Viz Design and Laura Roland of Fireside for sharing their expertise during the seminar. Their insights and thoughtful presentations added so much to the event, and we appreciate their time, knowledge, and support of Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Meet the Appraisers 

Click on each headshot for a quick bio highlighting their experience and areas of expertise.

Event Rules

Entry & Tickets

  • A valid ticket is required to enter the event.
  • All tickets are nonrefundable.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Appraisal Guidelines

  • A “collection” of closely related items may count as one item, at the appraiser’s discretion. If your collection is not accepted as one item, you will be asked to select the allowed number of individual pieces.
  • Supporting documents (photos, notes, legal papers) are encouraged and may help appraisers provide more context.
  • Items not appraised: vehicles, stamps, stock certificates, paper currency, coins, bicycles, fossils.
  • Items not allowed: glass fire extinguishers, firearms, ammunition, fireworks, hazardous or illegal materials.
  • Friends of LPB reserves the right to refuse appraisal of any item at its sole discretion.

Media Notice

  • By attending this event, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, and/or voice in event photography, social media, promotional materials, and/or on-air broadcasts by LPB.

Seating & Accessibility

  • Seating is limited. You may bring a lightweight portable chair or wheelchair if needed.
  • Please do not move the provided chairs.

Safety & Security

  • Firearms of any kind—including antique firearms—are not permitted. This applies regardless of local, state, or federal laws. Do not bring firearms or ammunition under any circumstances.
  • Swords, knives, or other sharp items must be securely sheathed or wrapped.
  • By entering the event, you consent to a security search.

Buying & Selling

  • Buying, selling, or making offers on any items is not allowed at the event.

Item Transport

  • Ticket holders are responsible for transporting and handling their own items.
  • You may bring a cart or dolly (non-metal wheels only).
  • Items must be able to fit through a standard doorway.

Appraisal Format

  • Appraisers will provide verbal approximations of value only.
  • No written appraisals will be provided.

Liability

  • Friends of LPB is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of items or for any injuries incurred during the event.