Photography

BETTINA HANSEN/ THE SEATTLE TIMES

Michel of Lake Forest Park, Seattle, unwraps a painting by his grandfather Michel Jolivet while waiting in line for the Antiques Roadshow appraisal event at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle Saturday August 18, 2012. Jolivet, from Switzerland, painted the piece in Geneva circa 1920, and moved to Quebec where he became well-known for his work in ceramics. The one-day Antiques Roadshow event brought over 6,000 people with over 12,000 items to be appraised by about 70 appraisers for an estimated three episodes of the television show's 17th season, starting in 2013.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Appraiser Chris Lane tapes a segment with a large painting at the Antiques Roadshow appraisal event at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle Saturday August 18, 2012.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Lewis, 3, of San Francisco, rests in his dad Dan's vintage wagon during the Antiques Roadshow appraisal event at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle Saturday August 18, 2012. At this point, it was almost noon and the family had been there since 7:30 AM, driving from Vancouver. The 1928 wagon is from the famous Amos & Andy Radio Show, and says 'fresh air taxi' on the side. For more photos, visit the gallery.