Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair stops in Kalispell Oct. 26

Have a favorite piece of art displayed at home or an antique stored in the attic?  

Bring the treasure to The Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair in Kalispell on Saturday, Oct. 26 and get an expert opinion about its value.  

Celebrity Appraiser Timothy Gordon and Auctioneer Grant Zahajko will examine items that truly bring new meaning to the term ‘Treasure State’. Appraisals include breathtaking art, rare collectibles, classic toys, and invaluable pieces of Western history, some of which Gordon has called, “truly irreplaceable.” 

The Foundation for Montana History is a nonprofit hosting this fundraising event. All proceeds go to its statewide historic preservation grant program. The foundation is proud to have brought this annual event to a different Montana community since 2017. This year, the event was made possible thanks to a generous grant from Humanities Montana. 

The public may purchase appraisal tickets for $10 per item. There is a limit of four appraisal items per person/group. Tickets are available in time slots between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Northwest Montana History Museum. Book a spot at www.mthistory.org/events. 

Spectators can watch for free and are encouraged to experience the museum exhibits during the appraisal fair. 

“Any given day something incredible can walk through the door and that’s what the carrot is for appraisers,” says Gordon.  

Participants are asked not to bring firearms, jewelry, chemicals, or minerals. Typical items brought in for appraisal include paintings, sculptures, textiles, photographs, Western and Native American, toys, sports memorabilia, and other interesting or possibly valuable objects. 

See www.mthistory.org/events for further information.