CURIOUS ABOUT ANTIQUES IN THE ATTIC? FIND OUT MORE WHEN BONHAMS' APPRAISERS COME TO YOUNTVILLE FOR 'NAPA VALLEY TREASURES'

Based on last year’s success, the Town of Yountville is partnering again with Bonhams Auctioneers & Appraisers for ‘Napa Valley Treasures,’ an art and antiques appraisal clinic on Friday, March 6. In addition, a new special event on Saturday, March 7 – “Conversations on Art + Wine” – has been added for those interested in art, wine and auctions who would like to learn more and taste wine in the inviting Yountville setting of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley. Both fundraising events benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Yountville Library.

Napa Valley Treasures Appraisal Clinic, Friday, March 6

Several hundred people attended last year’s appraisal clinic. Because of its popularity, Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auction houses, returns to Napa Valley to answer questions on art, antiques and auctions. The March 6 event is a great opportunity to learn more about intriguing items found at a flea market or garage sale, or antiques handed down through generations.

The ‘Napa Valley Treasures’ format is similar to that made popular on antiques appraisal TV shows. At the lively event, Bonhams appraisers from various collecting areas provide participants with information and verbal auction estimates of their property. Specialists at the event include Fine and Contemporary Art, Furniture & Decorative Arts, Books & Manuscripts, Asian Works of Art, Native American Art, and Jewelry. A member of Bonhams’ Fine Wine department will also be available to meet with collectors and sellers. Participants have an option to consign and sell at auction if their items meet Bonhams’ consignment requirements.

All are invited to come discover what treasures they possess!

WHAT: Napa Valley Treasures appraisal clinic
WHEN: Friday, March 6, 10 am–12 pm & 12:30–2:30 pm
WHERE: Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington Street, Yountville
COST: $20 per participant for up to five items to be evaluated.
Spectators welcome, too; a $10 donation would be appreciated.
MORE INFO: Call 707-944-8712 to pre-register for a specific time slot or visit online at: www.townofyountville.com/treasures.

Napa Valley Treasures –
Conversations on Art + Wine, Saturday, March 7

‘Conversations on Art + Wine,’ a new ‘Napa Valley Treasures’ event for 2015, was created for those interested in art, wine and auctions to learn more from visiting experts. The special event and wine tasting will be held at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley – an art, design and collective wine-tasting gallery among an outdoor sculpture garden. ‘Conversations on Art + Wine’ features guest speakers from Bonhams who will speak and answer questions about their areas of expertise. Sarah Nelson, Director, San Francisco, of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art; and Doug Davidson, Fine & Rare Wine Specialist, will discuss topics such as recent auction highlights, trends, and collecting tips. Another featured speaker will be Mikael Tigrett, Director of Ma(i)sonry, who will describe the gallery’s lifestyle experience and its wines, including the selections poured at the tasting event: 2013 Ma(i)sonry Los Carneros Sans Chêne Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Blackbird Vineyards Arriviste Rosé and 2012 Blackbird Vineyards Arise.

WHAT: Conversations on Art + Wine
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 11 am–1 pm
WHERE: Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, 6711 Washington Street, Yountville (indoors and/or outdoors, depending on the weather)
COST: $60 per person, including wine tasting and light appetizers
TICKETS: conversations-on-art-wine.eventbrite.com

For more information on both events, please visit: www.townofyountville.com/treasures

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
• For more information about the events or to volunteer for the March 6 event, please call the Town of Yountville at 707-944-8712.
• For event information related to Bonhams, please contact Stephen Turner at 415-254-9174.
• For questions regarding Bonhams Appraisal & Valuation services, please contact: appraisal.us@bonhams.com.
• For information about Ma(i)sonry, please contact Arwen Gallenkamp at 707-603-8766.