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Print Auctions Surge as Vintage Maps and Finnish Editions Near Close
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The print market is heating up as several high‑profile online auctions approach their closing dates. The earliest deadline arrives on December 27, when Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books wraps up its dedicated sale of antique map prints. Collectors are drawn to the rarity of historic cartographic sheets, which combine visual appeal with a tangible link to past explorations.

Two days later, on December 30, two distinct auctions spotlight different facets of the print world. The Finnish Prints auction showcases a curated selection of Nordic works, ranging from early 20th‑century lithographs to contemporary graphic pieces, underscoring a growing appetite for regional print traditions. Simultaneously, the Linn Fernström drypoint print auction offers a specialized collection of fine‑line drypoint works on paper, highlighting the enduring fascination with this meticulous printmaking technique. Both events reflect a broader trend: buyers are seeking both historical depth and artistic nuance within the print medium.

The final deadline in this series falls on December 31, when Claydon Auctioneers concludes its two‑day Antiques, Collectables, Paintings & Prints sale. While the catalogue includes a variety of items, the print segment features a mix of vintage posters, early photographic prints, and limited‑edition art prints, catering to a diverse collector base.

Across these auctions, the common thread is a renewed enthusiasm for prints that blend cultural heritage with aesthetic value. Whether it’s the allure of antique maps, the crisp lines of Finnish lithographs, or the delicate texture of drypoint impressions, the market signals a robust demand for tangible, paper‑based artworks. As the year draws to a close, the convergence of these auctions offers collectors multiple entry points to acquire distinctive print pieces before the new year begins.

Based on 6 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

LiveAuctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

Prestige Auction Galleries is hosting a Certified Genuine Jewelry & Watch-Liquidation on December 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Art Legacy Auctions will hold a Fine Art Holiday Auction on December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Keystone Auction LLC is offering Estate Jewelry, Antiques, Art, and Collectibles on December 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books will auction Antique Maps & Prints on December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Gold Standard Auctions is conducting the December 27th Boston Banker Coin Auction on December 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Gallery Auctions will present December MEGA Mid Century + Modern Design on December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Southern Collectibles LLC is having an ESTATE FINAL CLEARANCE AUCTION on December 29, 2025, at 8:30 PM EST. Nadeau's Auction Gallery will host the 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction Day 1 on January 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Ararity Auctions is holding Ararity's New Years Day Auction on January 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Block Auction House will present Final Lap: Sports & Racing $10 Starting Bids on January 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The Buddha Gallery is hosting Buddha New Year Auction Day 2 on January 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Art Legacy Auctions will conduct a Fine Art Auction on January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Gallery Auctions is offering French Antiques - Father & Son Shippers! on January 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Bukowskis

December 26, 2025 —

Curated Timepieces December auction runs from December 19 to December 28, 2025. Finnish Prints auction is scheduled from December 22 to December 30, 2025. The auction for European gold coins from the 1800s and 1900s takes place from December 22 to December 30, 2025. Colour Code – White auction is held from December 22 to December 29, 2025. Lotte Laserstein and Erich Wolfsfeld – a private collection auction occurs from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Linn Fernström's drypoint engravings and works on paper auction is from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Sculpture Now auction is scheduled from December 23 to December 30, 2025. Madeleine Pyk – a collection auction runs from December 23, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The Grand Manor auction is from December 30 to December 31, 2025.

Hueckman Auction

December 26, 2025 —

Hueckman Auction & Sales is hosting the Hoffman Estate Online Auction in Phillips, WI, with bidding ending on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 7 PM. The auction features stained glass, art prints, collectibles, fishing lures, garage and shop items, ammo, home decor, lawn and garden items, and mid-century furniture. Additionally, the Kangas Online Auction in Ironwood, MI, ends on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 7 PM, featuring a 2000 GMC Sierra 4x4 Pickup Truck, a 16ft RC Enclosed Trailer, antique artwork, a snowblower tractor attachment, a dinghy with trailer, a car hauling trailer, a wood splitter, ammo, fishing lures and reels, propane tanks, snowshoes, tools, and home decor.

the-saleroom

December 26, 2025 —

Cadmore Auctions Ltd is hosting a Boxing Day Automatic Auction featuring jewellery, designer items, watches, militaria, and Asian antiques on December 26, 2025. Supreme Auctions is conducting a liquidation sale of high-end Bond Street brand Del-Core clothing, including tank tops, dresses, skirts, shirts, tops, and trousers, ending on December 27, 2025. Antique Arena is holding a Fine Art and Antique Estate Auction in Pebble Beach, CA, ending on December 28, 2025. Auctioneum Ltd is running a Furniture & Decorative Interiors timed auction in East Bristol & Bath, ending on December 28, 2025. Alister Grant is offering a cruise liner liquidation of brand new diamond jewellery, ending on December 28, 2025. William George is conducting a special low reserve art gallery clearance featuring collectible names like Kandinsky, Hopper, Lempika, Dali, Picasso, Chagall, Klimt, Mondrian, and Haring, ending on December 28, 2025. ART GROUP99 is presenting an Andy Warhol art collection, fine art, decorative art, limited edition prints, and more, ending on December 28, 2025. Clarkes Auctions at Semley is hosting a three-day antiques auction with furniture, silver, jewellery, collectables, Asian art, militaria, rugs, ceramics, and pictures, ending on December 29, 2025. Bolton Auction Rooms is holding a Christmas timed auction featuring jewellery, collectables, glass, and ceramics, ending on December 29, 2025. Hans International Auction Co. Ltd is conducting an Important Asian Antiques and Masterpieces Auction on December 29, 2025. Herman's is hosting a coin auction ending on December 29, 2025. Criterion Auctioneers Ltd is holding an Art, Antiques & Attic Sale in Corsham, Wiltshire, with low-cost in-house delivery and postage available, ending on December 29, 2025. Auctioneum Ltd is running a 20th Century and Contemporary Art Auction in Bath, ending on December 29, 2025.

Nigel Ward & Company

December 26, 2025 —

Nigel Ward & Company is hosting a special early January two-day sale at The New Salerooms in Pontrilas. On January 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 am, the auction will feature modern effects, bric-a-brac, tools, electricals, and timber. On January 10, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, the sale will include miscellaneous objets d'art, collectables, porcelain, glass, antique and country furniture, books, oil paintings, watercolours, prints, brass, copper, pewter, silver, silver plate, and jewellery. Viewing is available on January 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on the mornings of the sales from 8:00 am.

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