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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Boise, Idaho - Hour 2

Colleene Fesko (right) appraises a mid-century pinup painting by Earl Moran, whose work rises in value the more scantily clothed the model, for $20,000 to $30,000 in Boise, Idaho.
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Colleene Fesko (right) appraises a mid-century pinup painting by Earl Moran, whose work rises in value the more scantily clothed the model, for $20,000 to $30,000 in Boise, Idaho.

Airs Monday, January 13, 2014 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Specialists from the country's leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation travel throughout the United States offering free appraisals of antiques and collectibles. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW cameras watch as owners recount tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-neglected items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

Behind the Scenes in Boise

With the foothills in the far distance, nothing could cast a shadow on the fantastic pieces Boise guests brought to the June 29, 2013 ROADSHOW appraisal event. View photos

Todd Weyman (right) appraises a 1922 Edward Hopper etching for $250,000 in Boise, Idaho.
Courtesy of Jeff Dunn
Todd Weyman (right) appraises a 1922 Edward Hopper etching for $250,000 in Boise, Idaho.

"Boise, Idaho" (Hour 2) - ROADSHOW is in Idaho, mining the Gem State for hidden treasures! Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Gary Piattoni head to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary to discuss what type of law enforcement collectibles should be locked up in the vault.

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Highlights include a mid-century pinup painting by Earl Moran, whose work rises in value the more scantily clothed the model; a complete set of lobby cards from the 1951 film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," a film the guest spent nine cents to see in theaters; and an inherited 1922 Edward Hopper etching titled "The Cat Boat," appraised for $250,000.

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