Cornell Auctions, Objects & Trade
Cornell Auctions, Objects & Trade (formerly Thos. Cornell Galleries) is located on the South shore of Long Island midway between Manhattan and the Hamptons and only minutes from the Fire Island ferries.
Auctions are held on a monthly basis and feature fine antiques, art and design along with mid-century and modern collectible furniture and luxury goods from private New York City & Long Island estates and collections.
Consignments are accepted at very competitive commission rates.
We are open every day EXCEPT for Sundays and Mondays.
Upcoming Auctions from Cornell Auctions, Objects & Trade
THE POSSESSIONS OF TRUMAN CAPOTE
Cornell Auctions is honored to present The Magpie and the Swans: The Possessions of Truman Capote, to be sold live and online worldwide on November 21 from Bellport, New York. Capote gathered these things over a lifetime between his New York apartment and his house in Sagaponack, and Gerald Clarke has kept them since 1984. Clarke is the author of Capote: A Biography and was the writer?s confidant during his last years. The collection shows Capote?s magpie eye: he loved glitter, wit and comfort, and he collected among the swans of high society. One highlight is a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird inscribed by Harper Lee to her childhood friend. Others include a 1967 portrait signed by Richard Avedon, a Paul Cadmus drawing of Capote?s partner Jack Dunphy, and a self-portrait Dunphy gave Truman on his birthday. Capote?s monogrammed Cartier ice bucket and Cartier Trinity pen also appear, along with the painted wicker furniture from the Sagaponack house pictured in Architectural Digest in 1976. More personal pieces include resin paperweights Capote made by hand and his house keys, still on fobs engraved ?CAPOTE? and ?DUNPHY.? Together they are an intimate portrait of one of America?s most celebrated writers
The Magpie and the Swans, THE POSSESSIONS OF TRUMAN CAPOTE
An Exciting Eclectic Collection of Truman Capote's Favorite Things... Much More to Come! Auction will upload on October 26 2026. Stay tuned!
Starts Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
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DavidEast Patchogue, NY
Oct 20, 2026
Stellar auction house
We have purchased many items from Cornell Auction House and the experience always exceeds expectations. The owners and staff are responsive and professional and kind. They present accurate images and descriptions of each item which instill confidence in bidding on items online. Highly recommend.
MarieCelina, TX
Sep 19, 2026
Great Auctioneer with fine items as described and in excellent condition
Thank you for a seamless transaction with item as described.
MuthiahChevy Chase, MD
Sep 15, 2026
Love this piece
Item was just as described. Didn't realize it was so tall. My bad... lol The item arrived well wrapped, and on time. Always great to do business with you.
MattGrand Island, NY
Sep 5, 2026
1st Class Service
Everyone there was extremely helpful and accommodating. They kept the shop open longer to allow me to make it there to pick up item. Nice shop, Great people and some rare finds!
Patricia Wading River, NY
Aug 22, 2026
Pleasure to deal with
I have made a few purchases and things are alway easy and pleasant. Look forward to doing more business with them.
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