The Wine Auction Room
Rare & Fine Wine Auction (Online) is taking place from December 26, 2025, to January 12, 2026.
The first auction to close this week is a timed sale of furniture and decorative interiors in Bristol, ending on the evening of December 28. Bidders are eyeing mid-century pieces, sleek modern designs, and a handful of statement lighting fixtures, all presented online for a quick finish.
Two days later, on December 30, Bath will host a live mid‑century and interior design auction at 10:00 a.m., featuring iconic furniture, original architectural elements, and rare design accessories that appeal to both restorers and contemporary stylists. At the same deadline, a separate timed event in Bath will wrap up a Tolkien‑focused book sale, where first‑editions, author‑signed copies, and other rare editions of the famed fantasy series are up for purchase.
Looking ahead into 2026, a timed auction of autographs from the John Short Collection will close later in the year, offering signatures from literary and cultural figures that have long been sought after by enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the Gary Prouk estate continues to make its rare books available for bidding, showcasing signed manuscripts, early prints, and limited‑run scholarly volumes that attract bibliophiles worldwide.
Online platforms are also highlighting niche markets: PWCC Marketplace’s Weekly Auction 206 presents a curated batch of rare Pokémon cards, including mint‑condition Charizard and limited‑edition Japanese releases that command premium prices among collectors. In the United States, Hudson Valley Auctioneers will run an unreserved estate auction featuring a rare Honda motorcycle alongside other high‑profile items, drawing interest from both vehicle aficionados and general bidders.
These events illustrate a broader trend of specialized, theme‑driven auctions gaining momentum during the holiday period. Sellers are leveraging the season’s heightened buying activity to showcase unique, high‑value items, while buyers are capitalizing on the convenience of timed and live formats to secure rare pieces that might otherwise be inaccessible. As the calendar moves forward, the focus remains on curated selections that cater to dedicated niche markets, reinforcing the growing appeal of rare‑focused auction experiences.
Based on 15 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025
StampAuctionNetwork
Oldlouis Auctions LLC is selling rare stamps and postal history from December 16-27, 2025. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC will offer US, British, and worldwide stamps and postal history on December 28, 2025. Jim Forte will have a worldwide stamps net price sale on December 31, 2025. Stampcurio Philately Auction will conduct a worldwide public auction on January 1, 2026. Deveney Stamps Ltd. is hosting a holiday sale with 25% off on January 5, 2026. Universal Philatelic Auctions will hold a worldwide postal auction with no buyer's premium on January 6, 2026. Dutch Country Auctions will have Public Auction #362 on January 6-7, 2026. Mowbray Collectables is organizing a postal stamp auction on January 7, 2026. R. Maresch & Son Auctions Ltd will conduct Internet Only Auction 11 with no buyer's premium on January 8, 2026. Dutch Country Auctions will present the Keith Stupell Collection - Part II on January 8, 2026. StampAuctionNetwork will feature worldwide singles and sets on January 8, 2026. Heritage Auctions Europe will host a world stamps auction from January 8-10, 2026. Garden City Philatelic Auctions will hold Public Auction No. 4 (Postal History) on January 10, 2026.
Mariner Auctions
Mariner Auctions is hosting an auction featuring vintage collectibles and rare antiques on January 5, 2026.
PWCC Marketplace
PWCC Marketplace is hosting Weekly Auction 206, featuring a variety of collectible items including rare Pokémon cards and unique 1/1 items. The auction includes notable cards such as the 1999 Pokémon Base Set Holo Charizard #4 CGC 10 GEM MINT and the 2025 Pokémon Japanese Inferno X Alt Art Mega Charizard X EX #110 PSA 10 GEM MINT. Bidding is open for collectors looking to enhance their collections with these sought-after items.
McTear’s @McTears
McTear's is hosting auctions for GB & World: Gold Coins & Banknotes, Timeless: Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, and For the Collector: Rare & Vintage Watches on January 7, 2026. Interiors: Past+Present will be auctioned on January 8, 2026.
Luxury Handbags Auction Gallery
DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions, LLC is hosting a New Year's Day auction on January 1, 2026, featuring Chanel and luxury designer handbags, fine jewelry, designer clothing, rare collectibles, original art, and elegant home furnishings. Additionally, a huge warehouse liquidation sale is scheduled for December 28, 2025, offering quality furniture, home décor, lighting, rugs, artwork, and more from Palm Beach estates and gallery overstocks.
Hudson Valley Auctioneers
Hudson Valley Auctioneers will host an unreserved antique and estate auction on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 1 PM. The event will feature 475 lots, including traditional antiques, fine 19th-century decorative items, furniture, silver flatware, gold coins, estate jewelry, and mid-century modern pieces. Highlights include KPM porcelain plaques, Napoleon Bonaparte collectibles, fine bronzes, vintage guitars, and a rare 1986 Honda motorcycle. Previews are available on December 28, December 31, and January 1. Bidding options include absentee, phone, and online through Liveauctioneers.com.
Auctioneers of Bristol & Bath @BristolAuctions
Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books including Firsts & Rare Editions in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a live event on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) in Bristol is a timed auction ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction in Bristol is a live event on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables auction in Bristol is a live event on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Fortuna Auction @FortunaAuction
Fortuna Auction is hosting a Holiday Luxury Sale featuring fine jewels, watches, and handbags with special starting bids reduced for the holidays. The auction is currently live, offering exceptional jewels, rare watches, and coveted designer handbags and other luxury accessories.
East Bristol Auctions @BristolAuctions
Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed auction ends December 28, 2025, at 20:00. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed auction ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables - Timed auction in Bristol ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed auction in Bath ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed auction ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live auction on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed auction in Bristol ends January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live auction in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables - Live auction in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Auctioneum Ltd @BristolAuctions
Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Gardner Galleries Auctioneers
Gardner Galleries is hosting an auction featuring exceptional antique and vintage glass from the estate collection of Wayne "Bud" & Lola Moore, with bidding opening on December 26, 2025. Another auction starting the same day includes fine furnishings, decorative arts, and collectibles, showcasing MCM furnishings, antique and modern pieces, sterling silver, and more. The rare books from the Gary Prouk estate are currently available for bidding, featuring first editions and signed copies. The vast collections of Gary Prouk, including unique items and signed books, are also open for bidding. Additionally, a January art session will feature Canadian and international artworks, Inuit carvings, and art books. All auctions are held at 407 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario N5Z 1R8, with a 20% buyer's premium and applicable taxes.
Bullock Auction House
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers is hosting a Coin and Bullion Auction on January 1, 2026, featuring over 1050 lots including silver and gold eagles, gold buffalos, and various silver bars and rounds. On January 3, 2026, they will hold an Antique Estate Auction with a mix of rare estate finds, vintage U.S. coinage, antique scientific equipment, and collectible marbles.
DejaVu Estate Liquidators
DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions, LLC is hosting a Huge Warehouse Liquidation Auction on December 28, 2025, featuring hundreds of lots from Palm Beach estates, gallery overstocks, and warehouse inventory, including furniture, home décor, chandeliers, rugs, artwork, and more. Additionally, the New Year's Day Spectacular Auction on January 1, 2026, will offer luxury designer handbags, fine jewelry, couture clothing, rare collectibles, and elegant home furnishings from prestigious Palm Beach estates.
LiveAuctioneers
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.
Live Auctions
Cool Stuff Auctions is selling autographed memorabilia in Palm Desert, California, United States on December 26, 2025, at 11:00 Pacific Time. Premiere Props is auctioning Hollywood famous movie props in El Segundo, California, United States on December 26, 2025, at 11:05 Pacific Time. Bidfair Fine Jewelry is offering a "Buy It Now" for gifts in Vero Beach, Florida, United States on December 26, 2025, at 19:00 Eastern Time. AOAV is hosting an auction titled "Joyeux Noël à vous à toi Merry Ch..." in Val Caron, Ontario, Canada on December 26, 2025, at 18:00 Eastern Time. Great Deal Auctions is holding a rare numismatics and jewelry auction in Meridian, Idaho, United States on December 27, 2025, at 06:45 Mountain Time. Colonial Acres Coins Ltd. is conducting a holiday numismatic auction in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 11:00 Eastern Time. Cool Stuff Auctions is having a WOW reprint sale in Palm Desert, California, United States on December 27, 2025, at 09:00 Pacific Time. Weidel Auctions is hosting a Christmas auction in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 10:00 Mountain Time. SFRC Auctions Inc is holding a firearms auction in Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern Time. Melonville Memorabilia Sports Collectibles Inc. is auctioning sports collectibles in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 18:00 Mountain Time. AOAV is hosting an art auction in Val Caron, Ontario, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 18:00 Eastern Time. Guns & Gear Online Auctions is selling new guns and gear in Steele, North Dakota, United States on December 27, 2025, at 22:00 Central Time. Cool Stuff Auctions is holding a stamps and first day cover sale in Palm Desert, California, United States on December 28, 2025, at 09:00 Pacific Time. SFRC Auctions Inc is conducting a firearms auction in Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern Time. The Canadian Numismatic Company is auctioning watches and timepieces in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 17:00 Eastern Time. Beck Auctions Inc. is hosting the Parkland Prestige auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 19:00 Mountain Time. Coastline Auctions is offering a travel collection in Kingsway, California, United States on December 29, 2025, at 19:00 Pacific Time. Coastal Treasures is holding a late December auction in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2025, at 18:00 Pacific Time. The Mad Picker Antiques & Collectibles is auctioning guns, gold, and more in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on January 1, 2026, at 13:00 Pacific Time. Scribner Auction Ltd. is hosting a New Year's weekend collector auction in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada on January 4, 2026, at 10:00 Mountain Time. ADDISON AUCTION COMPANY LTD is holding its inaugural auction in Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada on January 4, 2026, at 14:00 Mountain Time. Davis Brothers Auction is conducting the Western Winter Wonderland auction in Missoula, Montana, United States on January 8, 2026, at 09:00 Mountain Time and again on January 9, 2026, at 09:00 Mountain Time.