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.
Modern, Post War, & Contemporary: Art + Design Auction Results
Strong Results From Art & Design Auction RESULTS FROM KANSAS CITY MODERN + POST WAR + CONTEMPORARY AUCTION By Circle Auction | June 2021 We are pleased to report that Circle Auction’s Post-War & Contemporary Art + Modern Design auction was a rousing...
Webster House Gracefully Exits the KC Antiques Scene
Webster House Gracefully Exits the KC Antiques Scene RESULTS FROM THE WEBSTER HOUSE AUCTION By Circle Auction | August 2020 For two decades, Kansas City’s Webster House offered guests fine dining and a wonderful selection of European antiques. Guided by the vision...
Birger Sandzen Collection
Circle Auction Sells Extensive Sandzén Collection RESULTS FROM THE BIRGER SANDZEN AUCTION By Circle Auction | March 2020 In late 2019 and early 2020, Circle Auction was honored to sell an extensive group of items by Kansas-based artist Birger Sandzen (1871-1954)...
Birger Sandzén: Auction, Paintings, and Lindsborg History
Birger Sandzén: The Van Gogh of Kansas Lindsborg | Inspiration |Growing Reputation | Sandzén At Auction By Circle Auction | Dec 2019 "The real artist will find beauty in almost any kind of surroundings. He is able to draw inspiration...
Charles and Ray Eames For Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames: Pioneer Designers For Herman Miller The Early Years | Herman Miller |Lounge Chair | Eames Toys By Circle Auction | June 2019 We all have certain names that come to mind when we hear the phrase "power couple." In music?...
Thomas Hart Benton: Artist of Kansas City
Thomas Hart Benton: Artist of Kansas City Missouri Roots | Becoming America's Artist |Kansas City Art Institute | Benton Murals | Home & Studio By Circle Auction | March 2019 Considered an American master and leader of the...
Hermès At Auction: The History and Value of Hermès Handbags and Scarves
Hermès at auction, the history and auction value of Hermès scarves, the Kelly bag, the Hermès Birkin, and more from the Paris fashion house.
The History of Lalique Glass
The history of Lalique: crystal figurines, vases, time in France, and more about the luxury brand founded over 130 years ago in Paris by visionary craftsman, René Lalique.