Selling with us
Texas trusts us with its estates.
From a single inherited ring to an entire household, our specialists turn important property into a carefully presented auction seen by serious buyers around the world.
- Since 1983
- Auction experience across generations
- Worldwide
- Live and online bidder reach
- One team
- From first review through settlement
Trusted by consignors. Proven by results.
Real consignments.
Real results.
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Every one of them sold right here in Austin, Texas.
ESTATE GIA 14.72 CT CIRCULAR BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND sold for $285,000 USD. ART CASE PIANO, STEINWAY, JANSEN & MESSAGE ORMOLU sold for $125,000 USD. BOB "DADDY-O" WADE 'IGUANAMOBILE' sold for $110,000 USD. RING: 2006 TEXAS FOOTBALL, ROSE BOWL, D.K ROYAL sold for $105,000 USD. EMIL FILLA (ATTRIB) CUBIST STILL LIFE PAINTING sold for $90,000 USD. SCHULZ PEANUTS SUNDAY 1958 SNOOPY COMIC STRIP sold for $69,000 USD. 19TH C GOLD and RUBY KUNDAN WORK ELEPHANT GOAD sold for $60,000 USD. G. HARVEY ( D2017) RAIN, COWBOYS and LONGHORNS 24X30 sold for $51,000 USD. SCARCE CHARLES UMLAUF (1911-1994) BRONZE SCULPTURE ON BASE, ST. MICHAEL and LUCIFER sold for $28,000 USD. ESTATE PLATINUM and GIA 4.87CT ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND RING sold for $25,000 USD. MONUMENTAL CHINESE CLOISONNE VASE and STAND sold for $25,000 USD. ESTATE GIA 16.17 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND sold for $180,000 USD. ESTATE GIA 11.50 CARAT EMERALD CUT DIAMOND sold for $82,000 USD. 19TH C. ENAMELED GOLD, DIAMOND RUBY SWORD HILT sold for $65,000 USD. ESTATE 11.49CT ROUND BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMOND, GIA sold for $74,000 USD. GIA ESTATE 9.09 CT CIRCULAR BRILIANT CUT DIAMOND sold for $62,500 USD. (2) HENRY DASSON ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE WORK CABINETS sold for $38,000 USD. VINTAGE ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH sold for $45,000 USD. LARGE HOACHING CANTON REPOUSSE SILVER TROPHY CUP sold for $45,000 USD. CHINESE ENAMELED PORCELAIN PLAQUE, REPUBLIC PERIOD sold for $45,000 USD. FRANCOIS LINKE CASED ERARD GRAND PIANO, C. 1895 sold for $42,000 USD. ESTATE GIA 9.38CT ROUND BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMOND sold for $58,000 USD. ESTATE GIA 4.01 CARAT OVAL BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMOND sold for $35,000 USD. TIFFANY STUDIOS NY DORE BRONZE 18LT LILY LAMP sold for $35,000 USD. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976), REGISTERED PAINTING sold for $35,000 USD. ERARD CONCERT GRAND PIANO ATTRIB. FRANCOIS LINKE sold for $29,000 USD. ESTATE GIA 5.67 CT OLD MINE BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND sold for $30,000 USD. PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL ZODIAC DEALER CLOCK sold for $30,000 USD. ESTATE CUSTOM PLATINUM, 10CT SAPPHIRE & 2.5CTTW DIAMOND RING sold for $10,000 USD. FRENCH AUBUSSON VERDURE TAPESTRY, 93" X 68" sold for $5,500 USD. FRANZ DVORAK(D.1927) 78.25" X 66" INCREDIBLE FRAME sold for $77,000 USD. (2) FRENCH ART DECO LEATHER CLUB CHAIRS sold for $5,000 USD. (2) LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ICE CHESTS ON STANDS, 32"H sold for $6,000 USD. (2) MAISON MILLET LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY COMMODES sold for $9,500 USD. ESTATE CARTIER 'MAILLON PANTHERE' 18KT WHITE GOLD BRACELET sold for $5,000 USD. ESTATE 18K YELLOW GOLD & 20.2CTTW DIAMOND NECKLACE sold for $22,000 USD. (2) ESTATE ITALIAN 18KT YELLOW GOLD JEWELRY SUITE, NECKLACE & BRACELET sold for $16,000 USD. ESTATE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST WATCH, WARRANTY, LIKE NEW sold for $11,000 USD. PAUL EVANS SCULPTURED BRONZE SIGNED DINING TABLE sold for $21,000 USD. NAPOLEON III PERIOD ORMOLU-MOUNTED & STONE-TOP EBONIZED CABINET sold for $5,000 USD.
View past auction resultsA clear process
From your first photo to final settlement.
You always know what happens next, who is handling your property, and how the auction process works.
Share a few photos and details online, by text, or by phone. A specialist will review the material and explain the best next step.
We evaluate marketability, recommend an auction plan, and provide clear commission terms before you commit.
Our team researches, photographs, describes, and markets every accepted lot to qualified bidders worldwide.
Your property is presented live and online, with our auctioneers working to create the strongest possible result.
We coordinate buyer pickup and shipping, then issue your detailed settlement statement and payment — typically within 30 business days of the sale, once buyer payment has cleared.
Ready for a first opinion? Photos and a short description are enough to begin.
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Handling an entire estate?
Our estate team can help organize a full household, identify what belongs at auction, coordinate transport, and keep families, executors, and advisors informed.
Explore estate services- On-site review and collection strategy
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- Coordinated packing and transport
- One accountable team throughout
What we sell
One house. Every category.
Fine ArtPaintings, prints, and sculpture by listed and regional artists.Explore →
JewelryFine estate and designer jewelry - diamonds, gold, Cartier, and more.Explore →
Asian ArtSatsuma, cloisonne, jade, and fine Asian works of art.Explore →
Rugs and TapestriesPersian and Oriental rugs - Heriz, Sarouk, Tabriz, and Aubusson.Explore →
LightingTiffany Studios lamps and fine decorative lighting.Explore →
Garden and ArchitecturalGarden statuary, urns, fountains, cast-iron gates, and architectural elements.Explore →
Texas ArtistsPorfirio Salinas, G. Harvey, Dalhart Windberg, and Texas masters.Explore →
WatchesRolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Omega, and fine timepieces.Explore →
Porcelain and CeramicsMeissen, Sevres, and Lladro porcelain to Roseville, Weller, and Rookwood art pottery.Explore →
FurnitureAntique, traditional, and mid-century furniture - Henredon, Eames, and more.Explore →
CoinsGold bullion and collector coins - American Eagles, Buffalos, and Double Eagles.Explore →
ClocksLongcase, mantel, and carriage clocks - Black Forest, French Empire, and garnitures.Explore →
Designer HandbagsHermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and luxury designer pieces.Explore →
SilverGeorg Jensen, Gorham, Reed and Barton, Christofle, and Towle.Explore →
Glass and CrystalLalique, Baccarat, Daum, Steuben, Waterford, and Murano.Explore →
Firearms and MilitariaCollectible firearms - Colt, Winchester, Remington - and militaria.Explore →
Bronzes and SculptureBronze and marble sculpture - Charles Umlauf, Texas modernists, and Continental figures.Explore →
Native American and EthnographicTurquoise and silver jewelry, pottery, beadwork, baskets, and artifacts.Explore →Fine ArtPaintings, prints, and sculpture by listed and regional artists.Explore →Texas ArtistsPorfirio Salinas, G. Harvey, Dalhart Windberg, and Texas masters.Explore →Designer HandbagsHermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and luxury designer pieces.Explore →JewelryFine estate and designer jewelry - diamonds, gold, Cartier, and more.Explore →WatchesRolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Omega, and fine timepieces.Explore →SilverGeorg Jensen, Gorham, Reed and Barton, Christofle, and Towle.Explore →Asian ArtSatsuma, cloisonne, jade, and fine Asian works of art.Explore →Porcelain and CeramicsMeissen, Sevres, and Lladro porcelain to Roseville, Weller, and Rookwood art pottery.Explore →Glass and CrystalLalique, Baccarat, Daum, Steuben, Waterford, and Murano.Explore →Rugs and TapestriesPersian and Oriental rugs - Heriz, Sarouk, Tabriz, and Aubusson.Explore →FurnitureAntique, traditional, and mid-century furniture - Henredon, Eames, and more.Explore →Firearms and MilitariaCollectible firearms - Colt, Winchester, Remington - and militaria.Explore →LightingTiffany Studios lamps and fine decorative lighting.Explore →CoinsGold bullion and collector coins - American Eagles, Buffalos, and Double Eagles.Explore →Bronzes and SculptureBronze and marble sculpture - Charles Umlauf, Texas modernists, and Continental figures.Explore →Garden and ArchitecturalGarden statuary, urns, fountains, cast-iron gates, and architectural elements.Explore →ClocksLongcase, mantel, and carriage clocks - Black Forest, French Empire, and garnitures.Explore →Native American and EthnographicTurquoise and silver jewelry, pottery, beadwork, baskets, and artifacts.Explore →What's it worth?
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Every rate shown includes a 2% insurance fee — your property is covered by our bailee's insurance policy from the moment it is in our care. The applicable rate is applied to the full hammer price of each lot; estimates exclude extraordinary expenses or separately agreed terms.
Rates can vary significantly based on your items and estate — contact a specialist to get your rate.
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- 29%(27% + 2% insurance)
- Commission
- $290.00incl. $20.00 insurance
Across Texas
Consigning anywhere in Texas?
From Austin to every major Texas market, we coordinate qualified consignments and estate collections across the state.
Austin & Central Texas
Our home base and full-service gallery
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Estate and collection support across North Texas
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Regional specialists and coordinated transport
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start the consignment process?
Complete our Consignment Inquiry Form or email us photos and a brief description of your items. Our staff will review your submission and respond with preliminary feedback within a few business days.
Do you handle complete estates?
Yes. Austin Auction Gallery regularly evaluates and sells complete and partial estate collections, including fine art, jewelry, antiques, furniture, rugs, silver, Asian works of art, decorative arts, and other valuable property.
How will my items be sold?
Items may be sold in-house at our North Austin gallery, online through LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable, or a combination of both for maximum exposure.
What happens if my item doesn't sell?
If an item remains unsold, we will contact you to discuss whether to reoffer it in a future sale or return it. Unsold items must be collected within 10 days of the auction to avoid storage fees.
What types of items do you accept for consignment?
We accept a wide range of fine art, antiques, furniture, jewelry, bronzes, collectibles, and estate property. Contact our specialists with photos and details for review.
How do you determine estimates or reserves?
Estimates are based on comparable auction results and market trends. If applicable, a confidential reserve (minimum sale price) may be agreed upon before the auction.
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