Got Junk? Or Could it be Treasure? Have Your Items Appraised By the Pros for Free at First-Ever Storrier Stearns Appraisal Day

The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is hosting its first annual Appraisal Day this Thursday for anyone and everyone to bring their fine art, antiques, prints and jewelry to be appraised by the pros from E&G Fine Art Brokerage and Freemans Auctions. The first annual “Antique Roadshow” style event will offer expert evaluations to let you know what your stuff is really worth.

“This is our first time and we are excited about it,” said Director of Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden Deanie Nyman.

The event is the first of its kind at Storrier Sterns and offers guests free appraisals for their first five items. Items that fall into the categories of fine art, antiques and prints will be evaluated by Christine Eisenberg and Heather Gokhman of Newport Beach’s E & G Fine Art Brokers and Appraisals and Michael Larsen of Freemans Auctions will handle all things jewelry.

I will be evaluating jewelry and discussing auction estimates with guests as if they were to be consigned with an Auction House,” explained Larsen. “I will also be discussing auction values for the pieces that I see, which is a very different venue than the traditional retail or insurance type of value that most guests are familiar with,” said Larsen who is the Head of Jewelry & Watch Dept. and West Coast Representative for Freeman’s Auction

Larsen is no stranger to the treasure that can surface from appraisal events. He has seen multi-million dollar diamonds, fantastic Art Deco, Edwardian and mid-century pieces signed by the famous makers like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, as well as modern pieces from designers like David Webb and Flato, according to Larsen.

Pasadena is an exciting territory for Larsen.

“I sure hope that the guests will delight us with some beautiful pieces. Pasadena has a rich history and is a wonderful community that always seems to present unique and wonderful treasures,” said Larsen.

Appraisal Day will take place Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden located at 270 Arlington Drive. The entry fee is $10 with complimentary evaluations provided for the first five items.

For more information, call (626) 399-1721 or visit www.japanesegardenpasadena.com.