While in Venice, at the beginning of his career, Titian painted The Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The painting shows a scene inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, with Mary and Joseph taking the baby Jesus to Egypt for his safety.
Collectors clamor for colorfully eccentric pottery at Ripley Auction.
Vintage tin sand pails, with their vivid colors and charming graphics, are fun to collect, easy to display, and add summer cheer.
A reader wants to know if Dr. Anthony Cavo can shed any light on their swan side table.
Kovels Antiques, Inc., was founded by Ralph and Terry Kovel. Hailed as “the duke and duchess of the antiques world,” they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Their bylined column is the longest-running syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. Their guides include the annual Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, which has sold over 4 million copies since its first edition.
