Auction House Directory - art auctions in the US - Directory

Art in America, Annual, 1999

CALIFORNIA

Butterfield & Butterfield
220 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-7500 FAX (415) 861-8951
7601 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-7500 FAX (323) 850-5843
www.butterfields.com

Two full service galleries offering painting, prints, furniture,
decorative arts, Asian art, jewelry, fine photographs,
silver, Native American tribal and Pre-Columbian art,
wine, antique firearms, books, coins, stamps, Oriental
carpets and rugs, collectibles, natural history items and
more in a full schedule of fine and monthly estate auctions.
Catalogues are available for viewing at
www.butterfields.com or for purchase at (800) 223-2854.
In California, call (415)861-7500 ext. 525. Butterfield &
Butterfield conducts free appraisal clinics twice each
month in both San Francisco and Los Angeles-- please
call for the schedule.

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ILLINOIS

Butterfield & Dunning
441 West Huron
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-7500 FAX (312) 377-7501
www.butterfields.com

A full service auction house offering painting, prints, furniture,
decorative arts, Asian art, jewelry, fine photographs,
silver, Native American tribal and Pre-Columbian art,
wine, antique firearms, books, coins; stamps, Oriental
carpets and rugs, collectibles, natural history items and
more in a full schedule of fine and monthly estate auctions.
Catalogues are available for viewing at
www.butterfields.com or for purchase at (800) 223-2854.
in California, call (415)861-7500 ext. 525. Butterfield &
Dunning conducts free appraisal clinics twice each
month-- please call for the schedule.

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Sotheby's Chicago, Inc.
215 w. Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 396-9599 FAX (312)396-9598
Helyn D. Goldenberg, Chairman
Larry Sirolli, Managing Director,
Leslie S. Hindman, Senior Vice President.

Sotheby's holds regular auctions of Furniture, Decorations,
Jewels, Wine and Fine Art. We offer a full range of auction
and appraisal services, together with extensive exhibitions
and special events. Sotheby's auctions feature a diverse
range of items from traditional household furniture to contemporary
art, some of which is consigned at our free
"valuation" days every Thursday, when you can meet our
specialists without making appointments. For catalogue
subscription information, please call 800-444-3709.

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SUSANIN'S AUCTIONS
228 Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654
312-832-9800 FAX 312-832-9311
Internet: www.susanins.com
Catalogues 888-SUSANINS.

Exhibitions and Auctions of Paintings, Prints, Drawings,
and Sculpture, Oriental Rugs, Furniture, Asian Works of
Art, Decorative Art including: Silver, Porcelain and Estate
Jewelry. Fully illustrated Catalogues and live online bidding
available at www.susanins.com

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MICHIGAN

DuMouchelle Auction Galleries
409 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-6255

Consignments Welcome. Holds Monthly Estate Auctions,
usually 2nd or 3rd weekend of every month. Certified
appraisers for Estate, Insurance, Probate, Donation & Loss.
Priced Estate Sales Serving Michigan, Ohio & Midwest
area. Retail Gallery open Monday through Saturday.

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Frank H. Boos Gallery, Inc.
420 Enterprise Court
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 332-1500 FAX (248) 332-6370
Internet:www.boos.com

A full service auction and appraisal firm. Generalist auctions
encompass 18th, 19th and 20th century fine art,
antiques and decorative arts. Illustrated catalogues. Call
for complimentary auction newsletter. Auction estimates
at no charge.

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MISSOURI

Phillips-Selkirk
7447 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-5515 FAX (314) 726-9908

Open Mon-Fri 9-5. Weekends for exhibitions
Monthly auctions of furniture and decorations, silver, carpets,
paintings, jewelry and fine wine. All exhibitions and
auctions are free and open to the public.

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NEW YORK

Antiquorum
609 Fifth Avenue, Suite 503
New York, NY 10017
(212)750-1103 FAX: (212)750-6127
E-Mail: newyork@antiquorum.com

Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum is globally
recognized as the world leading watch auctioneer and
specialist in Fine Jewelry & Rare and Exotic Gemstones.
Annually, Antiquorum holds 10 auctions between New
York, Geneva, and Hong Kong. This innovative auction
house pioneered the selling of wristwatches at auction in
1980, introduced the thematic auction in 1989, and has
achieved the most impressive auction world records
worldwide. For further information, visit our website today
at http://www.antiquorum.com.

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Christie's
20 Rockefeller Plaza at 49th Street
New York, NY 10020
Tel: (212) 636-2000 FAX: (212) 636-2399
219 East 67th St., New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 606-0400 FAX:(212) 737-6076
Illustrated catalogues 800-395-6300

Mon-Sat 10-6; call for Sunday Hours. Continuous exhibitions
of Fine and Decorative Arts: American, Old Master,
Impressionist, Modern, European and Chinese Paintings;
Contemporary, Latin American, Russian and Tribal Art;
American and European Furniture; European, Japanese,
Chinese and Korean Works of Art; Porcelain and Glass;
Sculpture; Antiquities; Carpets; Books; Photographs; Prints;
Jewelry; Silver; Clocks and Watches; Stamps; Coins; Art
Nouveau/Deco; Collectibles. Pre-sale exhibitions and auctions
are free and open to the public.

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Phillips
406 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-4830 FAX (212) 570-2207
Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5:30,
Weekends for exhibitions

Auctioneering since 1796, Phillips has a full schedule of
sales including Furniture and Decorations, Impressionist
and Modern Paintings, Contemporary Art, American &
European Paintings, Fine & Period Jewelry, 20th Century
Decorative Arts, Photography, Fine & Rare Wine and
Asian Works of Art. Call (800) 825-2781 for catalog subscriptions.
All exhibitions and auctions are free and open
to the public. Visit our website at www.phillipsauctions.com

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Sotheby's
New York: 1334 York Ave. at 72nd St. (212) 606-7000
Los Angeles: 9665 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 274-0340
Chicago: 215 West Ohio Street (312) 396-9599

The world's premier auction house since 1744,
Sotheby's offers works of art at auction in over 70 collecting
areas including: Paintings, Jewels, Furniture,
Decorative Arts, Asian and Tribal Arts, Cars, Prints,
Photographs, Books, Collectibles, Wines, Coins, and
Stamps. For New York exhibition times and sale information,
please call the 24-hr auction line at (212)606-7909
or visit the website at www.sothebys.com. Illustrated
catalogues may be purchased on the website, by calling
(800) 444-3709 or in any of the regional offices.

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Swann Galleries, Inc.
104 East 25th St. New York, NY 10010
(212) 254-4710 FAX (212) 979-1017
email: swann@swanngalleries.com
Website:www.swanngalleries.com
Mon-Fri 10-6PM; Call for Sat. Hrs.

Auctioneers of Rare and Antiquarian Books;
Photographs, Prints, Drawings & Watercolors,
Decorative Posters, Autographs and Manuscripts, Maps
and Atlases. Consignments are now being accepted for
our weekly auctions. Contact Swann for our newsletter,
brochure, Selling and Buying at Swann Auctions, and to
order catalogues. President George S. Lowry.

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Villa Grisebach Auctions, L.P.
120 East 56th Street, Suite 635
New York, New York 10022
212-308-0762
Fax: 212-308-0655

THE WORLD'S FOREMOST AUCTION HOUSE FOR
19TH AND 20TH CENTURY GERMAN ART. Berlin-based
Villa Grisebach specializes in 19th and 20th century
German paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and photography.
Consignments are accepted throughout the
year. To receive an illustrated brochure, catalogue or for
further inquiries, please call Andrea Crane at 212-308-0762.
Or email at: grisebach@sprintmail.com
See our ad page 179.

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OHIO

Treadway Gallery
2029 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513)321-6742 FAX: (513)871-7722
www.treadwaygallery.com

Decorative Arts from the Arts & Craft, Art Nouveau, Art
Deco, De Stijl, International Style movements,
American Art Pottery. American Paintings and Prints,
Italian and American Art Glass, Bakelite and Costume
Jewelry, 20th Century Design. Color catalogs, condition
reports and guaranty. Worldwide pick-up and
delivery. Auction location: John Toomey Gallery 818
North Boulevard, Oak Park, III 60301

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