History collectors often speak about owning a piece of the past, but some artifacts do more than preserve a moment, they provide a direct connection to the people and events that shaped the United States. On June 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT, Early American History Auctions will present Historic Autographs, Colonial Currency, Political Americana, a 211-lot sale featuring rare historic autographs, Americana, Revolutionary War material, colonial currency, political artifacts, Civil War-era documents, and historic maps. Among the sale's offerings are several exceptional lots tied to the nation's founding generation. From presidential signatures to firsthand accounts of America's earliest elections, these pieces offer collectors a rare opportunity to engage with the origins of the republic. John Adams Signed 1792 Presidential Elector Document (Lot...Read More

The Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama from Brunk Auctions, comes to auction on June 23, 2026, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire some of the finest examples of American decorative arts assembled over decades. Defined by original surfaces, vibrant paint decoration, and exceptional provenance, the collection reflects Parsons’ discerning eye for objects that embody both artistry and history. Spanning furniture, pottery, metalwork, paintings, Staffordshire, and folk art, the sale is particularly noteworthy for its concentration of painted American forms. Several pieces were also featured in the landmark 2004 exhibition American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790–1840, underscoring the scholarly significance of the collection. Among the standout lots are a rare miniature blanket chest attributed to Jacob...Read More

Collectors of Japanese ceramics will have an exciting opportunity on June 21 when A Collection of Fine Japanese Satsuma, Estate Silver and Other Properties from Locati LLC comes to auction on Bidsquare. The sale features an impressive selection of Satsuma ware from the Meiji and Taishō periods, including several works by the celebrated master Yabu Meizan, one of the most admired names in Japanese ceramic art. Among the highlights are four finely crafted pieces that showcase the extraordinary detail, technical precision, and artistic vision that made Meizan’s workshop famous around the world. Satsuma pottery occupies a special place in the history of Japanese decorative arts. Originally produced in southern Japan, Satsuma ware gained international recognition during the late 19th century as Japan opened to global trade. Distinguished by its ...Read More

Collectors and interior design enthusiasts looking for statement-making pieces will want to pay close attention to Summer Modern Art + Design, presented by BILLINGS on June 20, 2026. The auction offers a globally inspired mix of twentieth- and twenty-first-century design, blending collectible furniture, lighting, decorative objects, and sculptural works that feel equally suited for a gallery or a beautifully curated home. What makes this sale especially compelling is the way it reflects today’s approach to interiors. More than ever, collectors are gravitating toward pieces that blur the line between art and function; furniture that sparks conversation, lighting that feels architectural, and objects that bring individuality into a space. From iconic postmodern seating to handcrafted studio works, this auction highlights the growing desire fo...Read More

Few artists have merged art, activism, and storytelling as powerfully as Faith Ringgold. Across a career spanning more than six decades, Ringgold used painting, quilting, printmaking, and writing to confront issues of race, gender, inequality, and American identity. Her work challenged audiences not only to look, but to engage; with history, with social justice, and with voices too often left out of traditional narratives. One remarkable example of this enduring commitment appears in Letter from Birmingham City Jail (2007), a portfolio of eight screenprints featured in DuMouchelles’ June 2026 Day Two auction. Created late in Ringgold’s career, the work revisits one of the most significant texts of the Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Written while King was imprisoned in Birmingham, Alab...Read More

On June 17, 2026, Millea Bros. Ltd. will present Day 1 of 3: Modern Art & Design | Post-War & Contemporary Art, a thoughtfully curated auction bringing together modern design, photography, artist books, and significant post-war artworks. The sale moves fluidly between disciplines and decades, pairing iconic furniture and avant-garde photography with works by some of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Among the strongest through-lines in the auction is the work of Ellsworth Kelly, whose distinctive visual language continues to resonate with collectors across contemporary art and design markets alike. The selection includes four works on paper spanning the 1960s and 1970s, offering a compelling look at Kelly’s disciplined exploration of form, line, and abstraction. Known for reducing visual experience to its essential elem...Read More

Letter from our CEO Two weeks ago, we got together for the second annual Bidsquare Auctioneer Retreat in Blue Bell, PA. Auctioneers showed up and delivered. We talked about what matters most right now, the role of the online auction marketplace, and how it should serve auctioneers. The conversations were candid and thoughtful, and I am so grateful to everyone who took the time from running their businesses to step away and talk about it. The auction industry is entering a new chapter, the Auctioneer Renaissance. Bidsquare is a software company, and our role is clear: to support independent auction houses with the tools, technology, and partnership they need to lead what comes next. The Consortium, the Retreat, Bidsquare—none of it works without the right people in the room. For those of you who missed the event this year, we missed you and ...Read More

Collectors are often drawn to objects that tell a story, and few decorative arts categories capture history, craftsmanship, and personality quite like Murano glass. This June, bidders will have the opportunity to explore a remarkable selection of art glass featured in the Estate Collection of the Late Harry White of Haw River, North Carolina, presented by Mebane Antique Auction Gallery on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The auction includes fine American furniture, lighting, rugs, and decorative arts, but for collectors of twentieth-century design, the Murano glass offerings stand out as some of the most visually captivating pieces in the sale. Murano glass has occupied a unique place in the decorative arts world for centuries. Produced on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy, glassmakers there have refined their techn...Read More

Collectors are often drawn to objects that tell a story, and few decorative arts categories capture history, craftsmanship, and personality quite like Murano glass. This June, bidders will have the opportunity to explore a remarkable selection of art glass featured in the Estate Collection of the Late Harry White of Haw River, North Carolina, presented by Mebane Antique Auction Gallery on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The auction includes fine American furniture, lighting, rugs, and decorative arts, but for collectors of twentieth-century design, the Murano glass offerings stand out as some of the most visually captivating pieces in the sale. Murano glass has occupied a unique place in the decorative arts world for centuries. Produced on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy, glassmakers there have refined their techn...Read More

Collectors and history enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore centuries of artistic and cultural achievement when Historic Antiquities: The Museum Collection goes live on June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Presented by Lion and Unicorn, the 370-lot sale brings together an eclectic mix of antiquities, fine art, photography references, exhibition catalogs, and scholarly material tied to notable artists and institutions. The auction offers a museum-inspired experience, blending decorative arts and historical objects with research-driven provenance and documentation. While the catalog includes a strong concentration of photography and art reference material connected to names like Angelo Comolli, Eliot Elisofon, Edward Hopper, and Hank Virgona, several standout objects capture the spirit of the sale through craftsmanship, rarity, and cult...Read More