The 10 Biggest Finds On ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Ten Years Ago

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 9 hours ago in wow

Antiques Roadshow has appraised thousands of items over its 47 seasons, uncovering some seriously valuable gems in the process.

But as the show steams forward into 2025, we thought we'd take a step back, and check out some of the series' best items from 10 years ago: Season 19 in 2015.

Here are 10 of Antiques Roadshow's highest valuations from that year.

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1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million
Created by her great-great-grandmother who had a boardinghouse in Boston, this collection is called “the greatest archive I have ever had at the Roadshow” by appraiser Leila Dunbar.
2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000
After acquiring it in Spain for $150, this art owner is pleasantly surprised to learn the painting’s true value.
3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000
This surrealist painting, originally bought by the owner’s parents for a few thousand, has significantly appreciated in the years since.
4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000
Although not part of the roadshow proper, appraiser Kevin Zavian goes on a trip to teach viewers about diamonds. On that trip, he evaluates this high quality diamond.
5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000
Showing off this old Mariner’s belt and bag from an earlier episode, John A. Hays shows how the item has increased in value over time, from around $40,000, to $50,000 - $60,000.
6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000
In another field trip, this time to an art gallery, Betty Krulik shows off valuable Taos paintings.
7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000
On this trip, David Rago shows us antique furniture from an old Dairy farm. Made by Gustav Stickley in 1902, one cabinet is especially valuable.
8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000
This long held 1854 Edward Beyer painting was given a high value for its beauty and good condition.
9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000
Gifted to her grandfather near the turn of the century by a Chinese businessman, this colonial era panel turns out to be quite valuable.
10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000
Brought in by the descendants of Kleitsch family friends, this California artist’s work is given a high valuation thanks to his steady market.

1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million
Created by her great-great-grandmother who had a boardinghouse in Boston, this collection is called “the greatest archive I have ever had at the Roadshow” by appraiser Leila Dunbar.
2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000
After acquiring it in Spain for $150, this art owner is pleasantly surprised to learn the painting’s true value.
3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000
This surrealist painting, originally bought by the owner’s parents for a few thousand, has significantly appreciated in the years since.
4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000
Although not part of the roadshow proper, appraiser Kevin Zavian goes on a trip to teach viewers about diamonds. On that trip, he evaluates this high quality diamond.
5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000
Showing off this old Mariner’s belt and bag from an earlier episode, John A. Hays shows how the item has increased in value over time, from around $40,000, to $50,000 - $60,000.
6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000
In another field trip, this time to an art gallery, Betty Krulik shows off valuable Taos paintings.
7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000
On this trip, David Rago shows us antique furniture from an old Dairy farm. Made by Gustav Stickley in 1902, one cabinet is especially valuable.
8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000
This long held 1854 Edward Beyer painting was given a high value for its beauty and good condition.
9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000
Gifted to her grandfather near the turn of the century by a Chinese businessman, this colonial era panel turns out to be quite valuable.
10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000
Brought in by the descendants of Kleitsch family friends, this California artist’s work is given a high valuation thanks to his steady market.

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The 10 Biggest Finds On ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Ten Years Ago

1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million
Created by her great-great-grandmother who had a boardinghouse in Boston, this collection is called “the greatest archive I have ever had at the Roadshow” by appraiser Leila Dunbar.

2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000
After acquiring it in Spain for $150, this art owner is pleasantly surprised to learn the painting’s true value.

3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000
This surrealist painting, originally bought by the owner’s parents for a few thousand, has significantly appreciated in the years since.

4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000
Although not part of the roadshow proper, appraiser Kevin Zavian goes on a trip to teach viewers about diamonds. On that trip, he evaluates this high quality diamond.

5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000
Showing off this old Mariner’s belt and bag from an earlier episode, John A. Hays shows how the item has increased in value over time, from around $40,000, to $50,000 - $60,000.

6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000
In another field trip, this time to an art gallery, Betty Krulik shows off valuable Taos paintings.

7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000
On this trip, David Rago shows us antique furniture from an old Dairy farm. Made by Gustav Stickley in 1902, one cabinet is especially valuable.

8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000
This long held 1854 Edward Beyer painting was given a high value for its beauty and good condition.

9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000
Gifted to her grandfather near the turn of the century by a Chinese businessman, this colonial era panel turns out to be quite valuable.

10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000
Brought in by the descendants of Kleitsch family friends, this California artist’s work is given a high valuation thanks to his steady market.

1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million

2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000

3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000

4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000

5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000

6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000

7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000

8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000

9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000

10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000

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1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million Created by her great-great-grandmother who had a boardinghouse in Boston, this collection is called “the greatest archive I have ever had at the Roadshow” by appraiser Leila Dunbar.

2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000 After acquiring it in Spain for $150, this art owner is pleasantly surprised to learn the painting’s true value.

3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000 This surrealist painting, originally bought by the owner’s parents for a few thousand, has significantly appreciated in the years since.

4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000 Although not part of the roadshow proper, appraiser Kevin Zavian goes on a trip to teach viewers about diamonds. On that trip, he evaluates this high quality diamond.

5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000 Showing off this old Mariner’s belt and bag from an earlier episode, John A. Hays shows how the item has increased in value over time, from around $40,000, to $50,000 - $60,000.

6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000 In another field trip, this time to an art gallery, Betty Krulik shows off valuable Taos paintings.

7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000 On this trip, David Rago shows us antique furniture from an old Dairy farm. Made by Gustav Stickley in 1902, one cabinet is especially valuable.

8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000 This long held 1854 Edward Beyer painting was given a high value for its beauty and good condition.

9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000 Gifted to her grandfather near the turn of the century by a Chinese businessman, this colonial era panel turns out to be quite valuable.

10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000 Brought in by the descendants of Kleitsch family friends, this California artist’s work is given a high valuation thanks to his steady market.

1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million

2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000

3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000

4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000

5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000

6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000

7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000

8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000

9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000

10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000

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1. 1871 - 1872 Boston Red Stockings Archive: $1 Million
Created by her great-great-grandmother who had a boardinghouse in Boston, this collection is called “the greatest archive I have ever had at the Roadshow” by appraiser Leila Dunbar.

2. 1925 Jane Peterson "The Answer" Oil: $300,000
After acquiring it in Spain for $150, this art owner is pleasantly surprised to learn the painting’s true value.

3. 1961 Leonora Carrington Painting: $250,000
This surrealist painting, originally bought by the owner’s parents for a few thousand, has significantly appreciated in the years since.

4. Diamond: $150,000 - $200,000
Although not part of the roadshow proper, appraiser Kevin Zavian goes on a trip to teach viewers about diamonds. On that trip, he evaluates this high quality diamond.

5. 1820 Mariner's Belt & Sea Bag: $50,000 - $60,000
Showing off this old Mariner’s belt and bag from an earlier episode, John A. Hays shows how the item has increased in value over time, from around $40,000, to $50,000 - $60,000.

6. Taos Paintings: $300,000 - $500,000
In another field trip, this time to an art gallery, Betty Krulik shows off valuable Taos paintings.

7. Arts & Crafts Furniture: $400,000
On this trip, David Rago shows us antique furniture from an old Dairy farm. Made by Gustav Stickley in 1902, one cabinet is especially valuable.

8. 1854 Edward Beyer Panoramic Oil: $250,000
This long held 1854 Edward Beyer painting was given a high value for its beauty and good condition.

9. 1760 Chinese Cloisonné Panel: $70,000 - $100,000
Gifted to her grandfather near the turn of the century by a Chinese businessman, this colonial era panel turns out to be quite valuable.

10. 1925 Joseph Kleitsch Oil Painting: $500,000
Brought in by the descendants of Kleitsch family friends, this California artist’s work is given a high valuation thanks to his steady market.