Chinese Carved Jade Bookends

Chinese Carved Jade Bookends, ca. 1910
VALUE (2016) | $5,000 Auction – $8,000 Auction

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW APPRAISAL

On this episode of Antiques Roadshow Lark E. Mason appraised a pair of Chinese Carved Jade Bookends.

UPDATE (2016) | $5,000 Auction – $8,000 Auction

APPRAISED VALUE (2011) | $5,000 Auction – $8,000 Auction

This appraisal was featured in Eugene, Hour 2 (#1605) and Mansion Masterpieces (#2027) and was filmed in Eugene, OR  or June 04, 2011.

APPRAISAL TRANSCRIPT

GUEST:
Well, these are a pair of bookends that came out of my grandfather's attic. My great-grandfather was a diplomat in China in the 1920s.

APPRAISER:
This scene of dragons among turbulent waves holds special meaning. The dragon is representative of the Chinese Imperial Court. Connotations of immortality and power and substance and continuity. The market for Asian things, particularly Chinese, is really strong, and I think it's probably worth around $5,000 to $8,000.

GUEST:
Oh, my goodness!