December 4–6, 2026 · Austin, Texas
Austin Auction Gallery’s December 2026 Auction, presented December 4–6, brings together an unfinished 849-lot catalog spanning jewelry, fine art, furniture, lighting, and decorative arts. Early selections suggest strong depth in gemstone jewelry with GIA-referenced stones and gold pieces, alongside sculpture, European and Asian furniture, and decorative objects ranging from clocks and silver to porcelain and tapestries. With the catalog still in progress, the sale already points to a wide mix of estate material, period furnishings, and recognizable makers across the three-day event.
An early look at the upcoming auction. The complete catalog is coming soon.
An early look
Discover a selection from the upcoming sale. Full descriptions, estimates, and bidding details will be available when the catalog opens.
Catalog previewBronze & Busts
A large Charles Umlauf verdigris-patinated bronze, "Reclining Figure I," signed in cast and raised on an integral black marble platform, leads the early selections with a preliminary estimate of $10,000–$20,000.
$10,000–$20,000 preliminary estimate
Catalog previewBracelets & Bangles
Among the top jewelry lots is an estate 18kt bicolor gold hinged bracelet set with three large opal cabochons totaling approximately 20.00 carats, framed by diamonds and accented by bezel-set emeralds; preliminary estimate $10,000–$15,000.
$10,000–$15,000 preliminary estimate
Catalog previewTables & Consoles
Furniture highlights include a pair of Italian Neoclassical style marble-top walnut dining tables, dated late 18th century, with tapering squared legs and stone inlay; preliminary estimate $8,000–$10,000.
$8,000–$10,000 preliminary estimate
Catalog previewNecklaces & Pendants
A custom gold omega collar necklace with integral chevron pendant combines thirty square-cut sapphires and fifty-one invisible-set princess-cut diamonds, with an Italian 14kt omega chain; preliminary estimate $4,000–$8,000.
$4,000–$8,000 preliminary estimate
Catalog previewCabinets, Armoires & Cupboards
A monumental Chinese Qing carved black lacquer cabinet/armoire, late 19th century, offers imposing scale at approximately 108 inches high, with carved figural panels and three lower drawers; preliminary estimate $1,000–$2,000.
$1,000–$2,000 preliminary estimate
Catalog previewVases & Vessels
Asian decorative arts are represented by a pair of 18th-century Chinese Mandarin palette porcelain covered vases with foo lion finials and dragon-form handles; preliminary estimate $3,000–$5,000.
$3,000–$5,000 preliminary estimateAcross the three-day sale
Explore the sale by category and discover pieces for your home, garden, and collection.
Rings lead the catalog with a broad selection of estate gold and platinum examples, including multiple GIA-referenced sapphires, rubies, alexandrite, tourmaline, and diamond-set designs.
Fine Art includes sculpture among the notable early entries, with works by Charles Umlauf appearing in bronze and terracotta.
Tables & Consoles range from late 18th-century Italian marble-top tables to French and contemporary dining and occasional tables.
Chairs, sofas, and lounges include both traditional French-style seating and large-scale contemporary upholstered forms.
Dressers, desks, and vanities feature French-style case furniture, including parquetry-inlaid and marble-top examples.
Cabinets, armoires, and cupboards span monumental Asian furniture, Louis XVI style forms, and mid-century cabinetry.
Necklaces & Pendants include omega collars, gemstone-set pendant necklaces, and long cultured pearl strands with gold clasps.
Lighting-related entries include mantel clocks and garniture sets, with French Louis XVI style and Empire examples among the currently listed material.
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Austin Auction Gallery’s December 2026 Auction, presented December 4–6, brings together an unfinished 849-lot catalog spanning jewelry, fine art, furniture, lighting, and decorative arts. Early selections suggest strong depth in gemstone jewelry with GIA-referenced stones and gold pieces, alongside sculpture, European and Asian furniture, and decorative objects ranging from clocks and silver to porcelain and tapestries. With the catalog still in progress, the sale already points to a wide mix of estate material, period furnishings, and recognizable makers across the three-day event.
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December 4–6, 2026
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