18th-C. Korean Painted Silk Panels Screen | Extraordinary Finds | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

At the 2005 Bismarck event, Asian Arts appraiser Lark Mason met Dee, the owner of a tattered but magnificent silk court screen, several hundred years old and apparently of Chinese origin. Dee said she’d come close to throwing it out, but eventually enlisted Mason’s help to sell it at auction.

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[AndrewBarsky]

He’s my favorite appraiser. His peculiar passion for Asian art is so lovely. The man cried when he saw the Chinese lion figurine.

[hindsightpov]

It’s so unfortunate that it got damaged while being in storage. It really is a beautiful work of art.

[tothelighthouse]

I love Lark Mason's demeanor. That combination of being self-contained & dignified, but also warm, open & curious.

[UncleRichard.]

When I get older I hope to be as cool, calm, well spoken and dapper as Mr. Lark Mason.

[terrancebrown]

“What’s she going to do now?” Lmao that’s amazing she has such a good sense of humour she shared that joke.

[fishead]

Ive been watching roadshow for s long time..Lark is a stickler when it comes to asian art.. He has respect and passion that goes into his research and appraisal...When he is looking at a object done by a master of over a couple 100 years his emotions get out ....He loves what he does and it showe..Lark is my reason watching roadshow....

[VincesArtDesigns]

I love that they bring back the people who had the item. To get her perspective!

[sharonkaczorowski]

Even damaged it’s an absolutely beautiful piece!

[thomas]

great story ...great screen ...great auction ...but the bow tie is fabulous

[kvogel]

"It was just a joke!" He looked really relieved.

[Lonewolfmike]

It just goes to show that you can still learn stuff in the antique business.

[zemerick]

He the same guy that almost cried when he saw the Ming Dynasty sculpture, right?

[ariochiv]

This may have gone for more money, but I'll never forget Lark's appraisal of the marble Tang lion where he got all choked up.

[ZEZERBING]

Legend has it, the bidding is still going on.

[udiclays]

Great story! What would make this story complete: those two look into the natural chemistry they have, and if they are single they should date, get married and then go antiquing to create their own show about how they travel the world and are in love.

Obviously that was just all my imagination, but it would be a beautiful love story

[mainecoonmomma]

That’s amazing! Good for her and her family.

[marymorales]

Wow that's insane! I agree they have a great chemistry!

[kathysalkeldbonilla]

Absolutely delightful! Thanks for sharing!

[NevaMindYo]

Amazing, I have one of these and always wondered if I should sell this

[MissTXTee]

This video is what my student loan dreams are made of!!