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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