Cowan's Auctions

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Overview/History With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan's holds over 60 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $17M. Cowan's reaches buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan's Auctions specializes in American History, American Indian & Ethnographic, Decorative Arts, Firearms and Militaria and Modern and Contemporary Art and Design. Cowan's was founded by Wes Cowan, an internationally recognized expert in historic Americana. Wes is a featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow and is a frequently requested speaker at antiques events around the country. Wes is licensed as an auctioneer in Ohio and holds a BA and MA in anthropology from the University of Kentucky, and a PhD in anthropology from the University of Michigan. In 2019, Cowan's and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers joined forces to broaden and strengthen their presence nationwide by forming a new entity: Hindman. Both firms are committed to connecting local communities to the global art market by providing excellent service across all categories, sales channels, and price points. The merger adds offices in Chicago; Atlanta; Milwaukee; Naples, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Scottsdale, AZ; and St. Louis to Cowan's network.