Born and raised in New York City, Helen Beling was a prolific sculptor on the art scene who studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League of New York.
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Born in Borownica, Poland in 1928, Julian Stanczak lived a tumultuous childhood after the rise of Nazi Germany in WWII.
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For those looking into selling precious goods, there are two choices that stand out: selling at auction or having an estate sale.
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Is it time to downsize? Here are three ways to figure out if now is the right time to do so! We’ve put together a list to help you ask yourself the right questions to figure out if there’s no time like the present for a downsize.
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In this feature, we want to show our appreciation for YOU. Thank you to the treasure hunters and dedicated bidders. Also, thank you to those who have trusted us with the sale of your valuables. We want to share with you some of the top lots that you either sold or bought with us.
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Our upcoming auction on November 18th features 160 lots of vintage arcade games, antique trains and fairground amusements as well as locally relevant historical artifacts. Take a look at the steam-powered vehicles, fortune-telling machines, and much more.
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What do vintage arcade games, antique steam powered vehicles and a 19th century apothecary store have in common? They are just some of the items being offered to the public at Gray’s Auctioneers on November 20 from Cedar Point’s Town Hall Museum.
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Our upcoming October 2nd auction features over 438 lots including dazzling diamond rings, a Cinderella carriage for your little princess, and several wonderful pieces of fine art.
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Do you think auctions are just for the wealthy? Not so much. Big sellers make big headlines. Perhaps that’s why we have this misconception that auctions are only for people seeking high-ticket items. Wrong! Here we give you some insider tips on how to use auctions to score amazing deals on incredible furniture, jewelry, art, and more – just by understanding the ins & outs of how auctions work. Only for those who like a little healthy competition & risk!
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Our upcoming August auction features plenty of summer-themed pieces of fine art, furniture and decorative art from estates across the country. In all there are 380 items!
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János Vaszary was active during the 1880’s to 1930’s. He was known for using wide a wide variety of color, combining technique and imagination to create outstanding artworks that during their time, were considered on the forefront of modernism. His style was constantly changing, evolving, and experimenting, ranging from Art Nouveau, Fauvism & Post-Impressionism. He dedicated his life to his art, studies, and teaching.
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Our upcoming summer auction features more than 200 lots of mostly fine jewelry and coins, including a unique precious gem beaded evening purse encrusted with 118 rubies, 106 sapphires and 72 emeralds, along with a large selection of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and coins.
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Wouldn’t it be great to go shopping and splurge on all of the furniture and decor to style your new home exactly to your preferences, without breaking the bank?
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The upcoming auction on May 22 is a delightful treat for anyone who is a mid-century modern art & decor lover! Browse the collection of admired Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher, George Roby. Works include his own creations as well as favorites from his personal collection. Also featured is a single owner collection of over two hundred pieces of art glass from a Northeast Ohio collector.
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When looking to buy furniture, don’t forget to look into the past. After all, they say good design never goes out of style. There are many reasons to buy a piece of vintage furniture – it’s typically a unique item that not many other people have, it’s eco-friendly, and the quality is higher than many pieces that are mass-produced in off-shore factories.
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This is the first part to a series of content that we are publishing, dedicated to helping people find the true value of their treasured possessions. Our aim is to give you the information needed to help you figure out if you can appraise your own jewelry, or if you should submit it for an auction valuation.
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Our upcoming March 13th auction is a mid-week auction featuring nearly 300 lots of fine art, furniture and decorative arts from fine estates across the country – highlighted by artwork from the noted Czech collector Jaroslav Mervart.
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Why aren’t shellac records aren’t as common? When did the “fad” of vinyl take over? We come to find out, it wasn’t actually a fad. The dramatic shift from shellac to vinyl took place out of necessity. During the early years of World War II, shellac demand skyrocketed. Why?
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At Gray’s Auctioneers, we decided to introduce this piece of content to help people understand the main things to look for before requesting an item for valuation, and also a few pointers to help you find the value of your item on your own.
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Our next auction is a curious combination of African arts, jazz recordings and coins. Why the eclectic grouping of subjects? It is well documented that the arts of Africa were a major influence on the art and music made in the United States and Europe in the early 20th century. The art of Africa was discovered by those wealthy travelers of the early 20th century who brought back African treasures. So, too, was it the wealthy elites of the jazz age whose embrace of jazz brought it to the masses. Thus, the auction ends with money, and some of the most desirable coins of the twentieth century.
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