Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell for $150,000 at Auction

Gifted to a friend before he entered the Army in 1958, Elvis’ famous blue suede shoes, worn on and offstage and immortalized in song, leave bidders “All Shook Up.” Elvis Presley is a pop culture icon in every way, as famous for his flamboyant style as he is for his genre-defining music. After covering Carl […]

#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 […]

The Bold Art Deco Design of Clarice Cliff

When Clarice Cliff (1899-1972) was 13, she was sent to work as a decorating apprentice at the potteries in her hometown of Tunstall in Stoke-on-Trent, one of England’s hubs for ceramic production. Clarice Cliff Bizarre Ware hand-painted conical bowl, 3 in. h by 6 in. dia., $450. The talented and ambitious Cliff soon proved that […]

Buckets of Fun

A collection of Walt Disney sand pails, 1930s-40s, sold for $717 at Heritage Auctions. Vintage tin sand pails are fun to collect, easy to display, and add summer cheer. With their vivid colors and charming graphics, they can be considered miniature works of art. You can find them in an array of different designs, including […]

Swan Pedestal Table Is A Lovely Victorian Piece

Q: Hi Dr. Cavo. I bought this swan side table with a marble top more than 20 years ago from an antique dealer who was packing up after a weekend show in central Wisconsin. I bought the table and a Queen Anne mahogany full-length swivel floor mirror for $200. To be honest, I think the […]

#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 7-1/2 […]

Early Titian Painting, Stolen not Once but Twice, Headlines Christie’s Event

  A painting with a fascinating and convoluted backstory, which showed the early promise of a Renaissance master and went on to nab the attention of everyone from emperors to thieves—and was once left at a bus stop for good measure—is expected to create even more intrigue at an upcoming auction at Christie’s in London. […]

Collectors Play by House Rules

Gothic U-Lock exterior brass hardware set, c. 1899, 4 1/2 in. w, 10 1/4 in. h, $60. Taking something old and making it new again is one of the simple pleasures of recycling antiques and collectibles. That appeal, combined with the desire to spruce up personal spaces, is why architectural salvage is one of the […]

Rich Penn Joins Morphy’s

Renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy Auctions in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will work in tandem with Morphy’s marketing team and advise on the latest technological innovations as they apply to the auction process. Additionally, he will […]

It’s Magic!

An extremely rare, signed, self-published book by famed illusion builder Guy Jarrett sold for $60,000 to headline the early spring “Houdiana and Magic Memorabilia Event” at Potter & Potter Auctions. The 370-lot event in April realized $629,000. The top lot, Guy Jarrett’s (1881 – 1972) “Jarrett. Magic and Stage Craft Technical,” was self-published in 1936. […]

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