I've inherited 3 small pieces of pottery/ceramics done by the late
Margit Kovacs (1902-1977) of Hungary. Can you find information on what
her works sell for at the present time? She has a museum in Hungary,
but I can't seem to get any details about the 'collectibility' of her
work, nor have I uncovered info of any U.S. Galleries who have
brokered her art.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 05 Jul 2004 16:47 PDT

Hello carolinerobinson-ga,

I visited the Margit Kovacs Museum in Szentendre a few years ago and I
have book about her works that was published in Hungary. It has an
extensive listing of her works. It might be easier to get more
information about how to price your pieces if we knew what they looked
like. Could you post some pictures to help us along? I look forward to
your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by carolinerobinson-ga on 07 Jul 2004 15:20 PDT

Thank you, czh, I have tried to find a book translated into English,
so that I could do my own research...however, it seems that this book
was only published in the Hungarian language.(by Ilona P.
Brestyanszky)  I will send .jpegs of the items, however, I need to
know how to upload them to you. Please advise, as I am not really all
that computer 'savvy', but I can read and understand directions. Thank
you very much!!!

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 07 Jul 2004 16:42 PDT

Hello again carolinerobinson-ga,

I have an English edition of the book you?re referring to and it is an
excellent catalog of her collected works. I did a search for it online
and discovered that many used copies are available from several
different sources. Here are just a few. Let me know if this is a
sufficient answer to your question.


http://www.abetitles1.com/Title/1571257/Kovacs+Margit.html

5. PATAKY-BRESTYANSZKY, Ilona with Susan Horn, translator from Hungarian
Margit Kovács, Second Edition
Corvina Kiado Budapest 1976. Hardbound 12x9 in, 192pages, Bookseller
Inventory #111019
Price: US$ 8.00 (Convert Currency)
Bookseller: ELEPHANTBOOKS.COM, Gilroy, CA, U.S.A. (Search this Seller's Books)

18. 	Brestyánszky, Ilona P.
MARGIT KOVÁCS
Budapest: Fine Arts, 1990. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾"
- 6¾" tall. 62pp + 2, with 6 color illustrations on card stock
(fold-outs at front and rear). In English, translated by Inez Kemenes
and Rudolf Fischer. (rubbed along wraps edges, glue visible between
wraps and textblock) An examination of the life and work of potter
Margit Kovács. ISBN:9633365309 Bookseller Inventory #013581
Price: US$ 10.00 (Convert Currency)
Bookseller: Lincoln Avenue Bookshop, San Jose, CA, U.S.A. (Search this
Seller's Books)(Ask Bookseller a Question)

29. 	Pataky-Brestyanszky, Ilona
Margit Kovacs
Corvina. Budapest: 1978 193 pp. 4to, HB, dj. 4th ed.F/NF (dj is
slightly rubbed, no edgewear). Text in English. biblio. Illustrated by
65 full page color plates and 147 black and white illustrations.
Kovacs (1902-1977) was a leading figure in modern Hungarian ceramics
and sculpture. Bookseller Inventory #R1983
Price: US$ 13.50 (Convert Currency)
Bookseller: hi+lo modern, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A. (Search this Seller's
Books)(Ask Bookseller a Question)



In addition, if you could post pictures of your pieces we might be
able to help you further. Here are some links to explore uploading
photos of your ceramics. Registration is required before posting.

http://www.villagephotos.com 
http://www.photobucket.com
http://www.deviantart.com  
http://www.usa-ezweb.com/ezfree  
http://www.imagemagician.com 


Good luck.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by carolinerobinson-ga on 08 Jul 2004 09:03 PDT

Dear czh, I have just now ordered the book you have, translated into
English.  Thank you so much for your research. YES, this is the answer
to my question, and is a lot less trouble than having to post a photo,
etc.  Thank you very much!

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Clarification of Question by carolinerobinson-ga on 08 Jul 2004 09:06 PDT

...also...I will post the photos soon. thanks for the links for
uploading, you're a great help!

Hello carolinerobinson-ga,

Thank you for accepting the information about how to find the Margit
Kovacs catalog in English as the answer to your question. I believe
after you look through the catalog you will have a better idea of how
your pieces fit in with her body of work. This will help you pose a
new question (along with pictures) that will give us a better chance
of finding the information you?re looking for about pricing the
ceramics you have.

Wishing you happy researching.

~ czh ~

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Request for Answer Clarification by carolinerobinson-ga on 14 Jul 2004 08:51 PDT

tardis, thanks for your interest, I don't really want to keep these
pieces, and I'll let you know something when I learn more.

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 14 Jul 2004 10:24 PDT

Hello carolinerobinson-ga,

It's nice that Google Answers customers like tardis-ga are interested
in your question. I suggest that you post a new question when you have
collected additional information about your ceramics. Best wishes for
your research.

~ czh ~

Thanks again czh, I will be away from my computer for several days,
but as soon as I photograph these items, I will ask for your
assistance again.

This might be of interest to you:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/auctions/ebay/256720

Thank you for your comment pinkfreud, I saw that myself. It is my
understanding that... 'artists for hire'...students trained in her
modern (at the time) concepts... continue to work in tandum with the
Margit Kovacs Museum in Szentendre, Hungary, reproducing copies of her
original works/designs.  I believe my pieces are originals and made by
her very own hands.  Thanks for your interest and effort in helping me
in my quest.

I'm glad I was able to help carolinerobinson-ga. I was born in
Szentendre and I loved the museum. Thanks for the generous tip!!!

~ czh ~

Once you've priced the figurines, I may be interested in buying one or
more of them. Looking forward to more information on them.

tardis, thanks for the interest, I'm not wanting to keep these pieces
and I'll post something when I learn more.

I am also interested in purchasing one of her pieces. If you are still
interested in selling your pieces, I would be interested in seeing
some photographs. Please let me know how I can get additional
information, or if you know of other avenues through which to find
other pieces.

Thank you!