A Slice of Americana Comes to Auction

Collectors pursue Americana artifacts for their connection to the past, and whether it’s a handcrafted piece of folk art or a campaign button from a historic election, each piece tells a story that captures the essence of a particular era. Collecting Americana is like taking a journey through time to understand and appreciate the story […]

Carving Out a Place in History

Wood art often doesn’t sell for prices as high as those of similar notable pieces made in glass, metal or pottery, unless it is made into useful furniture.   But hand-carved wooden sculptures, plaques, busts and figures can tell a story. A recent auction by Bonhams Skinner in Massachusetts included nearly 400 lots of carved wood […]

Kovels’ New Price Book Hits Two No. 1 Spots on Amazon

Hot off the presses — and a hit! The 54th edition of the perennially popular Kovels’ Antiques’ & Collectibles Price Guide by Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel has climbed to No. 1 in Amazon sales in two categories: “New Releases in Americana Antiques & Collectibles” and “New Releases in Antiques Care & Reference.” The latest […]

Celebrating America!

Dear Lee,    We are celebrating Fourth of July and the history of America with this special Americana newsletter. Yes, all of the collectibles are “Made in America,” many that reflect the politics, wars, national events, and life of the times. Madame Alexander dolls are still being made almost 100 years after she started the […]

Uncle Sam

Many figures have been used over the years to represent America. The earliest was the Indian Queen, who was the European symbol for North America from about 1570 to 1776. The attractive American Indian woman was represented in figurines and textiles. In 1776 her looks changed to a younger Indian Queen, who remained popular until […]