Antiques Roadshow
In 1979, the BBC’s popular Antiques Roadshow first premiered as a regular series in the United Kingdom. Seventeen years later, in the summer of 1996, PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) was inspired by Aida Moreno to begin production on the American version of the Antiques Roadshow to air in the United States. The first taping took place at the Concord Armory in Concord, Massachusetts, with fewer than 1,000 visitors in attendance.
Today, Antiques Roadshow still ranks among PBS's top programming, with thousands attending each venue. For nearly 30 years, John Buxton has served as its trusted appraiser and consultant for ethnographic art. Over 25 of those years, he was the primary appraiser for African, Pre-Columbian, and Oceanic art, taping over 100 featured segments. He also contributed to a significant number of online segments on Native American objects, working alongside two full-time Native American appraisers to handle the high volume of items.
In addition to his television work, Buxton has shared his expertise on the Detours podcast and authored online articles on ethnographic art and personal property appraisal methodology.
Antiques Roadshow YouTube Channel
As a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and an expert in African, Pre-Columbian, Oceanic, and Native American art, Buxton has been a trusted advisor to museums and collectors since 1974 and an expert appraiser on PBS's Antiques Roadshow since its inception in 1997.
On this channel, you will find:
• In-depth Interviews: Conversations with leading figures in the art world.
• Engaging Art Panels: Expert discussions on various art topics.
• Valuation & Appraisal Guides: Understanding the intricacies of art value.
• Authentication Processes: Demystifying how art is verified.