• 2025 Symphony in the Flint Hills Prairie Art Auction

    The KC Auction & Appraisal Company is honored to work with Symphony in the Flint Hills again. We fully support their mission to:

    "Heighten appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie."

    Only through appreciation and knowledge of this incredible ecosystem can we preserve and protect one of the planet's largest stands of tallgrass prairie.

    Enjoy this beautiful selection of works celebrating the tallgrass prairie.

    Starting: April 26, 2025

    Ending: June 17, 2025

  • June Fine Antiques, Silver, & Art Auction

    June Fine Antiques, Sterling Silver, Fine Art & Furniture Auction

    Join us for an outstanding summer auction featuring over 300 curated lots of fine antiques, decorative arts, and estate treasures. This sale offers something for collectors, decorators, and dealers alike, with standout selections across several sought-after categories.

    Silver & Coin Silver

    A rich array of over 60 sterling and coin silver items includes mint julep cups, mugs, flatware, and hollowware by Jaccard & Co., Schoolfield, Lewis Megede, and E. Mead. Whether you’re seeking 19th-century coin silver for a collection or sterling tableware for elegant entertaining, this group is exceptional in both quality and breadth.

    Fine Art & Decorative Arts

    The auction boasts more than 60 works of art, including an 1853 folk art portrait of Rev. JC Brewer, a Hudson River School painting in a gilt frame, and art glass and bronze by Tiffany Studios and Karhula. With over 70 lots of decorative arts, you’ll also find early blue and white porcelain, antique tureens, figurines, and Art Deco vases.

    Furniture

    Nearly 50 lots of early and period furniture include chairs, tables, chests, and sideboards in styles ranging from Federal to Victorian. Many pieces come from longstanding Midwest estates and retain original finishes and form.

    Rugs & Textiles

    Highlights include Persian-style wool floral rugs and handwoven red Afghan rugs—ideal for anchoring traditional or eclectic interiors.

    Clocks & Timepieces

    Featured is a Grand Tour Empire-style marble mantel clock, perfect for collectors of 19th-century European decorative objects.

    Special Highlight: Lot 193

    A rare first edition of American Wood Type (1964) by Rob Roy Kelly, a seminal work in the history of American printing and design, is a key literary and design offering.

    Whether you're looking to acquire historic American silver, invest in original artwork, or furnish your home with early American craftsmanship, this auction offers compelling opportunities across every category.

    Starting: June 4, 2025

    Ending: June 16, 2025

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News & Stories

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Results and Trends from the Rob Lee Estate Auction

May 30, 2025|

Results and Trends from the Rob Lee Estate Auction By Jason Roske, KC Auction & Appraisal CompanyPublished May 2025 When we opened the bidding for the Rob Lee Estate Auction, we knew it would attract attention. The collection included everything from designer luggage to oil paintings, fine silver to historical letters. What we didn’t anticipate was just how much these results would reflect today’s evolving buyer behavior. [...]

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Lots of Character, Lots of Work

May 23, 2025|

Lots of Character, Lots of Work By Jason R. RoskeOwner, KC Auction & Appraisal Company There’s an old real estate saying: “Location, location, location.” But I’d argue there’s another one that’s just as true in my world: “Condition, condition, condition.” Whether it's antiques, homes, or cars—what it's worth is directly tied to what shape it's in. And nowhere is that hitting harder than with the main house [...]

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