Finding Hidden Masterpieces Episode 8: Hunting for Hidden Art at The Mart Antique Mall in San Diego Can a mass-produced decorative painting hide a much bigger story? In Episode 8 of Finding Hidden Masterpieces, artist, author, former art dealer, and appraiser John Sumner returns to The Mart Antique Mall in San Diego, one of Southern California's largest antique malls, to continue the search for overlooked works of art. Walking through more than 20,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles,...

Behind Every Great Painting Is the Perfect Frame When most people admire a great painting, they rarely think about the frame surrounding it. Yet the right frame can transform an artwork from simply beautiful into truly extraordinary. In Episode 7 of Finding Hidden Masterpieces, John Sumner revisits the Marian Pike painting featured in an earlier episode after deciding its aging frame no longer does the artwork justice. That decision leads him behind the scenes at San Diego Frame, where...

Finding Hidden Masterpieces in Los Angeles Can a forgotten painting hanging in an antique mall be a genuine work of art? In this episode of Finding Hidden Masterpieces, John Sumner explores the aisles of Vintage Junktion LA, one of Southern California's largest antique warehouses, where hundreds of paintings compete for attention. Drawing on more than forty years of experience as an artist, gallery owner, publisher, and art dealer, John explains how professionals evaluate paintings,...