#Whatsitwednesday

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Overbeck Pottery

A History of Sisters Doing It for Themselves Elizabeth and Mary Frances Overbeck, Overbeck Pottery, The Sower vase, c. 1920, 10 1/4 in. h. by 6 in. dia., $43,750, Rago. Overbeck Pottery was established in 1911 by sisters Margaret, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary Frances Overbeck in their Cambridge City, Indiana, home with the goal of […]

The Beauty of Barrera

By Pamela Wiggins Siegel Barrera rose brooch with aurum rhinestones, early 2000s, $125-$175. As an admirer of bold, colorful, wearable costume jewelry, I’ve had my eye on pieces by José and María Barrera for quite some time. Every now and then, I’d pop into Neiman Marcus, especially during the early 2000s, and give their jewels […]

#Whatsitwednesday

Be the first to guess the pictured item by leaving a comment below. If you have your own whatsit, our editors may include it in a future post. Please email editor@kovels.com and attach a clear picture, the size, and any markings. Hopefully, we will be able to identify it for our readers! The dimensions are […]

On Any Given Sundae – Here’s the Scoop on Ice Cream Collectibles

Ice cream memorabilia collectors scream for a variety of antique and vintage ice cream-related goodies. By Kris Manty “Three Ice Cream Cones” by Wayne Thiebaud, 1964, oil on canvas, 12 in. by 15 in., $4,980,000. Christie’s As temperatures rise, thoughts of ice cream make taste buds tingle for this delicious frozen treat. Though ice cream’s […]

Titian Painting with Outrageous Backstory Sells for More than $22 Million at Christie’s

What comes next for a painting that launched a Renaissance master’s career, hung in a Habsburg palace, was stolen twice and recovered at a bus stop? An auction record for the artist, of course. Setting an auction record is probably the least surprising thing that happened to Titian’s painting The Rest on the Flight into […]

#Whatsitwednesday

Be the first to guess the pictured item by leaving a comment below. If you have your own whatsit, our editors may include it in a future post. Please email editor@kovels.com and attach a clear picture, the size, and any markings. Hopefully, we will be able to identify it for our readers! The dimensions are […]

Follow The Leader: Warhol’s subversive ‘Mao Portfolio’ continues to provoke

Andy Warhol – Photo: Getty Images Infamous and controversial, Andy Warhol’s “Mao Portfolio” was published in 1972 and reflects both the political and cultural zeitgeist of that era. As a prescient consumer of media and highly influential artist, Warhol’s fascination with China’s Mao Zedong was, in large part, attached to how the leader’s reputation and […]

Bobbie Aug’s Quilts at Dana Auctions

PRINCETON, N.J. – More than 200 quilts from the Bobbie Aug Quilt Collection, including works by the esteemed artist herself, highlight a July 20 event at Dana Auctions. The auction showcases a remarkable collection of antique and vintage quilts, tops, and other textiles, with a particular highlight on the works of Aug, a distinguished figure […]

A Look Inside of the July Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

It’s summertime, and the living is easy. And filled with summertime fun, which is the theme of the July issue of Kovels Antique Trader. Our Summer Fun Issue starts off with the scoop on ice cream collectibles. Though ice cream’s peak business is in the summer, memorabilia associated with it is enjoyed year-round. Contributing editor […]