Case Auctions: 1,300 lots over 2 days

Case Auctions are beginning their two-day 2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques Sale on January 31^st, that will continue February 1^st. Between the two days they are offering more than 1,300 lots, divided in 2 catalogues. Both catalogues are linked to this article. Both auctions will be called at their Knoxville Gallery. As to bidding, you can participate online.

These sales are drawn from fine Southern estates as well as private and museum collections. When you begin to browse the lots, you quickly notice their mix suggests a high-quality regional sale. Such sales have long been the gold standard for educated bidders. Fifty years ago, you knew them by reputation and were followed by mavens. These days they are somewhat unusual. We’re lucky they’re continuing this auction approach.

The norm in the auction field is to organize lots by category. They do it differently. They spend months evaluating and writing up lots and assign them to subject categories. Then they publish interactive lists that create a personalized version. For Day 1, if your interest is photography, they are offering 6 lots, bookcases 2, posters, prints and multiples 36, books, manuscripts & archives 23, historical & political memorabilia 16, and maps & atlases 9. You then click on those categories that appeal. It’s both fun and efficient.

For Day 2, they provide the same approach.

Be aware, they often start the bidding at modest levels. If you want to win, prepare to chase.

For reference, here's the list for the 1/31/26 sale. The numbers before each category indicate the quantity of lots that relate to it.

CategoryClear

236Fine Art

199Decorative Arts

63Furniture

64Jewelry

44Asian Works of Art

21Watches & Clocks

7American Indian & Ethnographic

17Couture & Textiles

107Collectibles

1Pop Culture

1Comics

The first sale begins Sat. Jan. 31 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-704 and continues Sun. Feb. 1 at 10 AM EST with lots #705-1313. Be sure to view both catalogs.

Case Auctions Fine Art & Antiques

Questions?: (865) 558-3033 Knoxville

Questions?: (615) 610-8018 Nashville

By email: info@caseantiques.com

Here is the link to Case Auctions.