Wendell Garrett, 'Antiques Roadshow' star
WENDELL D. GARRETT, a historian and authority on American decorative arts who was widely known for his appearances as an appraiser on the long-running PBS series "Antiques Roadshow," has died. He was 83.
WENDELL D. GARRETT, a historian and authority on American decorative arts who was widely known for his appearances as an appraiser on the long-running PBS series "Antiques Roadshow," has died. He was 83.
Garrett died Nov. 14 of natural causes at a hospice facility in Williston, Vt., where he had moved recently from Manhattan. His former wife, Elisabeth Garrett Widmer, confirmed his death Monday.
Known for his broad expertise, courtly manner and delight in sharing knowledge, Garrett appeared on every season of the American version of "Antiques Roadshow" since its launch in 1997. He will also appear on the show's next season, which was filmed last summer and premieres Jan. 7.
Garrett wrote and edited many books on antiques and American style. He was also associated for many years with Sotheby's, where he was a senior vice president in the American decorative arts department. From 1972 to 1990, he was editor of the magazine Antiques and remained an editor-at-large for the fine arts publication until his death.