Circle Auction
Circle Auction was created to make the process of buying and selling exceptional objects at auction easy, intuitive, and enjoyable. Our auction team is a passionate group of movers and shakers, who specialize in fine art, antiques, jewelry, and modern design.
Upcoming Auctions from Circle Auction
Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton
Circle Auction is proud to offer an outstanding collection of lithographs by artist Thomas Hart Benton, assembled by the late Dr. Clarence R. Decker, who served as the president of the University of Kansas City (now called the University of Missouri - Kansas City) from 1938-1953. During Decker's time in that position, he helped to grow the university many times over. He played an instrumental role in UKC's accreditation, and under his tenure, the university became the first institution of higher learning in the state to enroll Black students and the first in the region to accept Japanese-American students following World War II internment. Decker also built a program that brought visiting artists and cultural leaders to campus. Benton was among those welcomed to UKC, and accounts of the period describe Benton as part of the Deckers? personal circle, including being hosted by Clarence and Mary Decker at University House. This personal connection is reflected in the collection itself, with many lithographs inscribed by Benton to ?Deck? and his wife Mary. In 1949, Decker commissioned Benton to create the lithograph Prayer Meeting, as documented in Creekmore Fath?s catalogue raisonn?, The Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton. Decker left the University of Kansas City in 1953 and continued serving in higher education until his death in 1969. Assembled 60 to 80 years ago and preserved in the Decker family ever since, this single-owner collection is now being offered to the public, giving collectors the rare chance to acquire Benton lithographs with direct personal association to one of his Kansas City friends and patrons.
Modern + Contemporary : Art & Design
Circle Auction’s September 2026 Modern + Contemporary: Art and Design auction will feature an exceptional contemporary studio pottery collection with works by Kensuke Yamada, Wesley Harvey, Sunkoo Yuh, Richard Notkin, Jim Leedy, Warren MacKenzie, Chris Gustin, Beth Lo, Ron Meyers, Bede Clarke, Soojin Choi, Peter Voulkos, and others. The auction will also include modern and contemporary art, sculpture, prints, and mid-century modern furniture and design by renowned makers and artists from the postwar and contemporary eras.
Starts Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
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GregDavidson, NC
Jul 12, 2025
KennethPittsfield, MA
Sep 18, 2024
Circle Auctions was a pleasure to work with. I would certainly work with them again.
Circle Auctions was a pleasure to work with, They kept me informed as to the progress of my shipment which arrived promptly and in perfect condition exactly as described in the auction catalogue. I would gladly work with them in the future.
BooksMiami, FL
Mar 4, 2024
From my experience, Circle Auction are complete professionals.
From start to finish, complete pros. Would absolutely work with them again in the future.
KimKansas City, MO
Mar 2, 2024
My dealings with Circle Auction were excellent.
My dealings with Circle Auction were excellent. The item was as it was shown. The staff was great when I went to pickup the item. I'll be check out their future auctions because they have quality items and were easy to deal with.
MatthewNew York, NY
Feb 28, 2024
I highly recommend Circle Auction!
I usually don't leave reviews, but i was so pleased with the communication that I received from Circle Auction. They really stand out. Sam described the print, including its condition, very accurately, and he was very helpful in terms of arranging shipping. I recommend them very highly!
DebMoline, IL
Nov 18, 2023
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