What's It Worth?

Out of the attic and into the spotlight

Drop Leaf Tables

whatsitworth | November 25, 2009

Dear Readers,
In a recent auction at Michaan’s, we had no fewer than five drop leaf tables from the late 18th and to the early 20th centuries.  I had to wonder why was this form so prevalent? And why isn’t it as prevalent today?  And how am I going to fit everyone at Thanksgiving dinner?
Luckily, my [...]

R.D. Yelland

whatsitworth | November 13, 2009

Dear What’s it Worth,
I am planning to sell this painting but I want to know the value before I offer it.
It is a painting of trees by a river (I don’t know where).  It is  16″ high and 20″ wide (including the frame) and is signed R.D. Yelland.  I appreciate your help.
BH
San Francisco

Dear BH,
Although not [...]