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Upcoming Auctions

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European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Sale 6391
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Live / Chicago
Day 1 Lots 1-214
Jul 15, 2025 10:00AM CT
Day 2 Lots 215-431
Jul 16, 2025 10:00AM CT
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Art + Design
Sale 6374
Art + Design
Live / Chicago
Jul 17, 2025 10:00AM CT
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The Summer Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags
Sale 6392
The Summer Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags
Live / Chicago
Jul 23, 2025 10:00AM CT
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Buying and Selling

Learn about the basics of buying and selling at different stages of auction. Please contact us if you ever have any further questions.

HOW TO BUY
Browsing an Auction Bidding at Auction After the Auction
HOW TO SELL
Valuing Property Consigning Property After the Auction

Departments

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American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Asian Art
Asian Art
Books & Manuscripts
Books & Manuscripts
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Collectibles
Collectibles
Contemporary Native American Art
Contemporary Native American Art
Design
Design
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Impressionist & Modern Art
Impressionist & Modern Art
Jewelry
Jewelry
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Prints & Multiples
Prints & Multiples
Sports Memorabilia
Sports Memorabilia
Watches
Watches
Western & Wildlife Art
Western & Wildlife Art
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Asian Art
Asian Art
Books & Manuscripts
Books & Manuscripts
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Collectibles
Collectibles
Contemporary Native American Art
Contemporary Native American Art
Design
Design
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Impressionist & Modern Art
Impressionist & Modern Art
Jewelry
Jewelry
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Prints & Multiples
Prints & Multiples
Sports Memorabilia
Sports Memorabilia
Watches
Watches
Western & Wildlife Art
Western & Wildlife Art
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Arms, Armor & Militaria
Asian Art
Asian Art
Books & Manuscripts
Books & Manuscripts
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Collectibles
Collectibles
Contemporary Native American Art
Contemporary Native American Art
Design
Design
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Impressionist & Modern Art
Impressionist & Modern Art
Jewelry
Jewelry
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Luxury Handbags & Couture
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Native American & Prehistoric Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Post War & Contemporary Art
Prints & Multiples
Prints & Multiples
Sports Memorabilia
Sports Memorabilia
Watches
Watches
Western & Wildlife Art
Western & Wildlife Art

New & Noteworthy

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The Collection of Sidney Rothberg Continues to Captivate Bidders Globally
July 10, 2025
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg Continues to Captivate Bidders Globally
In Conversation with Rick Walker
June 30, 2025
In Conversation with Rick Walker
Specialist Spotlight: James E. Smith
June 20, 2025
Specialist Spotlight: James E. Smith
Lot Spotlight: Not Just Another Tea Bowl and Saucer
June 13, 2025
Lot Spotlight: Not Just Another Tea Bowl and Saucer
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