Auctions near Houston, TX

Auction houses in and around Houston

Each link goes to the auction house's own website. Always confirm dates, terms and fees there.

• Lewis & Maese Houston, TX
  Known for: estate antiques, art and jewelry
• Simpson Galleries Houston, TX
  Known for: fine and decorative arts, jewelry, estates

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What sells at Houston auctions

Houston galleries sell fine and decorative arts, jewelry, silver and estate antiques from River Oaks and Memorial-area homes, with regular online estate sales in between.

Common sale types: estate auctions, online timed auctions, gallery catalog sales and estate sales.

Buying tips for Houston auctions

• Buyer's premium. Most houses add a buyer's premium (a percentage of the hammer price) and sometimes an online-bidding fee. Put the total, plus any sales tax, into your max bid.
• Preview days. Go to preview or ask for condition photos. Look for repairs, chips, missing parts and replaced hardware.
• Before you bid. Read the terms: payment methods, pickup dates and shipping. Many sales are "as is, where is" with no returns.
• Know your stop. Set a max for each lot before the sale and keep to it; live bidding moves fast.
• Local note. Ask about shipping or local pickup before bidding on large furniture; many Houston houses use third-party shippers.

Bid with a plan: our Auction Price Guide

An Auction Price Guide gives you an estimated value, recent sold prices and your max bid for every lot you pick, so you know where to stop before the bidding starts. We do the research; you just bring the sale link.

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Just one item? A What's It Worth check gives you an estimated value and sold prices for a single piece. All pricing.

This is an estimate, not an appraisal. Max bids are a ceiling, not a target.

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