Rookwood Pottery Vase Appraisal

The appraiser discusses a vase from Rookwood Pottery, explaining its history, the artist Arthur Conant, and the vase's unique features. The vase is valued at $4,000 to $6,000, surprising the guest.

Where did the guest acquire the vase?

• From an auction

• From a museum

• From a friend's collection

• From their dad's estate

What city was Rookwood Pottery based in?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Cincinnati

• Chicago

In what year did Arthur Conant join Rookwood Pottery?

• 1945

• 1921

• 1915

• 1880

What is the significance of the 'C in a box' mark on the vase?

• It indicates the year of production

• It represents the artist Arthur Conant

• It shows the vase's shape number

• It is a symbol of Rookwood Pottery

What is depicted on the vase?

• A dragon and phoenix

• A prunus tree and bluebird

• A lion and tiger

• A mountain and river

What artistic style influenced the vase's texture?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Japanese woodblock prints

• Art Deco

What did the appraiser find interesting about the vase's background?

• Its stark and textured background

• Its large size

• Its vibrant colors

• Its intricate patterns

What is the estimated auction value of the vase?

• $2,000 to $3,000

• $7,000 to $9,000

• $4,000 to $6,000

• $1,000 to $2,000

What was the guest's reaction to the appraisal value?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Surprised and pleased

• Disappointed

What did the guest fall in love with on the vase?

• The texture

• The bluebird

• The waves

• The prunus tree