KANSAS CITY COLLECTIONS
Art, Antiques, & Jewelry | Ended June 27th, 2026
Kansas City Collections: Art, Antiques, & Jewelry Auction Results: $229,000 Realized
Circle Auction’s Kansas City Collections: Art, Antiques, & Jewelry auction concluded with $229,000 realized, including buyer’s premium. The sale attracted participation from 30 U.S. states and 15 countries, demonstrating continued interest in regional fine art, jewelry, antiques, and collectible categories.
International participation included buyers from Canada, China, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, and other countries.
A Broad Selection of Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, and Collectibles
The auction featured curated consignments from collectors throughout the Kansas City region. Offerings included:
* Regionalist prints by Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, and John Steuart Curry
* American and European paintings by Henry Stull, Samuel de Wilde, and Robert Sudlow
* Sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau
* Fine jewelry and watches including Rolex, Cartier, and Julius Cohen
* Sterling silver
* Porcelain
* Antique French furniture
* Continental decorative arts
* Movie memorabilia
* Comic collectibles
The breadth of material attracted interest from both established collectors and new bidders across multiple collecting categories.
Notable Auction Results
Some of the auction’s top results included:
* Thomas Hart Benton After the Blow Lithograph (1946) — $10,500
* Thomas Hart Benton The Race Lithograph (1942) — $7,750
* Michael Golden Original Marvel Drawing for The Defenders #54 (1977) — $4,700
* Julius Cohen 18K Emerald Diamond Ring, 1.97 ct Emerald, Size 7.5 — $4,700
* Robert Sudlow Salado Bluebonnets Oil on Canvas (1991) — $4,700
These results reflect sustained collector demand across a range of categories, from American Regionalist prints and original comic art to fine jewelry and works by notable regional artists.
Regional and International Participation
The auction drew competitive bidding from collectors throughout the United States while also reaching buyers internationally. Participation from 30 states and 15 countries illustrates the broad audience that specialized online auctions can reach for quality fine art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles.
Looking Ahead
Circle Auction is currently accepting quality consignments for two upcoming specialty auctions:
* Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton: The Clarence R. Decker Collection — August 2026
* Contemporary & Modern: Art + Design — September 2026
Collectors considering the sale of important artwork, designer furnishings, jewelry, antiques, and significant collections are invited to contact Circle Auction for a complimentary evaluation.
Questions?
If you are interested in consigning in the auction or have any questions, please reach out to us at:
913-403-0032
Modern + Contemporary: Art & Design
Contemporary & Modern: Art + Design Sept 12th-26th 2026Register HereCircle Auction is currently collecting consignments for our September 2026 Modern + Contemporary: Art and Design auction. The auction will include a contemporary studio pottery collection with...
The Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton: The Decker Collection
A rare single-owner group of Thomas Hart Benton lithographs, collected by Dr. Clarence R. Decker (UKC president, 1938–1953). Many are personally inscribed to Clarence and Mary Decker, reflecting their documented personal connection with Benton in Kansas City. Highlights include Prayer Meeting, commissioned by Decker in 1949 and recorded in Creekmore Fath’s catalogue raisonné. Fresh to market from long-term family ownership.

