Celebrated for his dynamic depictions of everyday life and Black culture, Ernie Barnes transitioned from professional football to become a groundbreaking artist whose works resonated with both the people and the elite—culminating in record-breaking sales that cemented his legacy.
Fans sink their teeth into a treasure trove of Anne Rice’s personal possessions in a hauntingly memorable auction.
Boldly Bidding Where No Fan Has Bid Before: Iconic Star Trek Memorabilia Hit the Auction Block in November 2024.
A reader uncovers a porcelain mark tied to A. A. Vantine Co., once owned by mobster Arnold Rothstein—aka ‘The Brain’ and ‘The Fixer’—the inspiration for Gatsby himself. It turns out identifying porcelain marks is easier than fixing the World Series, but not by much!
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.
