Ripley Auctions
Ripley Auctions is the oldest and most accomplished online auction company in Indianapolis with expertise in the Fine Arts, Antiques, Jewelry and Memorabilia categories of the Auction liquidation and Estate Settlement business. The company's owner, Dan Ripley, has been a Certified Estate Specialist, NAA member, and is a third generation, internationally recognized, art and antiques specialist with over 30 years of personal experience dealing at the highest levels of the antiques industry.
Upcoming Auctions from Ripley Auctions
Sterling Silver, Fine & Decorative Art LIVE!
Ripley Auctions is proud to present our April Great Estates Live! Art & Antiques auction. Gallery Preview: Friday, April 24th, 2-5PM or by appointment. Doors open 10AM day of sale. This sale features Global Art & Antiques through the Centuries showcasing fine and decorative art with more from an amazing local collection of Clarice Cliff Bizarre Ware china, and a collection of over 100 pieces of antique sterling silver, Meissen and Sevres porcelain from Jacksonville, Florida, a Large 50x70 Painting on canvas by renowned local artist, Walter Knabe, and a Continental Baroque style 17th-century half-length portrait of Hortense Mancini (1646?1699), Duchess of Mazarin, circle of Jacob Ferdinand Voet. Other Highlights include: an Exceptional pair of 38inch Italian Greyhound terra cotta glazed faience ceramic guardian dog entryway sculptures, ca.1920, Bronze sculpture, Georgian, Antique American, and Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver, Rembrandt etching, glass including LCT Favrile, Steuben, Daum, Lalique, Baccarat, Nils Landberg Tulpenglas Goblet, and a pair of stunning Nouveau stained glass windows, Joseph Heinrich, Wiener Werkstatte figures, Overbeck figure collection, Bergman Vienna bronze collection, 19th C. Dutch still life game painting, Bruno Lucchesi bronze, Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock, a large bronze rendition of The Kiss by Auguste Rodin, Louis XV furniture, pair Jacques Louis Gaultier Faust bronzes and so much more. We hope to see you there!
CAROLE TANENBAUM COLLECTS: Vintage Costume
The Carole Tanenbaum Collection: A Masterclass in Vintage Glamour Previews available by appointment. Ripley Auctions is honored to present a premier single-owner session featuring the personal curation of world-renowned collector and author, Carole Tanenbaum. As the definitive voice behind Fabulous Fakes: A Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry and the seminal work Schreiner: Masters of Twentieth-Century Costume Jewelry, Tanenbaum has spent decades elevating costume jewelry to the status of fine art. A Collector?s "Holy Grail" This auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire "book pieces"?the exact physical specimens photographed and documented in Tanenbaum?s celebrated publications. These items represent the absolute pinnacle of design, craftsmanship, and rarity in the secondary market. Every piece in this collection was handpicked by Carole because of its singular beauty and aesthetics. Auction Highlights Include: ? The Schreiner Legacy: A stunning array of Schreiner masterpieces, featuring the brand?s signature inverted stones, ruffled settings, and daring color combinations that Tanenbaum helped bring to global prominence. ? Golden Age of Costume: Highly prized pieces from Eisenberg, KTF Trifari, Nettie Rosenstein, Sandor, Pennino, Staret, Vogue, Randel, and Hobe. ? Hollywood Royalty: Iconic gold-tone and rhinestone creations by Joseff of Hollywood, capturing the cinematic opulence of the 1940s and 60s. ? Couture Classics: Rare designs from the houses of Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Schiaparelli, Miriam Haskell, Louis Rousselet, and William de Lillo showcasing the evolution of 20th-century European and American fashion. ? Novelty & Figural Rarities: A very rare 1940 Walt Disney Donald Duck trembler pin and Bakelite Chessmen fur clips. Rare figural pieces from Coro Craft and Trifari. ? Mid Century Jewels: High drama rhinestone creations from Delizza & Elster Juliana, Austria, Kenneth Jay Lane, and HAR. ? Historical & Revival Styles and so much more!Bidder Reviews for Ripley Auctions (200)
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BillChicago, IL
Apr 01, 2026
Happy customer
It was my first purchase from Ripley and ultimately very happy but the communication about shipping was momentarily confusing for me but it worked out well in the end for a fair price. I won't hesitate to bid with Ripley in the future.
HavenLongmont, CO
Feb 09, 2026
Great jewelry and super fast shipping
Great piece of jewelry and super fast shipping. Packed well. I was shocked to revieve it so quickly. Thank you!
ElizabethDania Beach, FL
Feb 08, 2026
A lovely grouping of fine crystal... thanks so much!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful transaction! ~!
MatthewEvansville, IN
Jan 28, 2026
Call for cash
Make sure to call them way ahead of time if you plan on paying with cash. They have to put you on their list.
LisaLatah, WA
Dec 15, 2025
It is always a great experience working with Ripley’s!
This auction house is honest and trustworthy and very customer focused. Their photos and descriptions are spot-on and they get your item to you as quickly as possible. We are repeat customers for a reason! Highly recommended.
PeterTucson, AZ
Dec 13, 2025
Great auction house
Beautiful glass. Excellent description. Shipping was provided in-house and was extremely reasonable. A + all around.
GeorgePlymouth, MA
Dec 13, 2025
It all went as advertised …
It all went as advertised, no hidden charges etc. I made my maximum bid very early and the auction proceeded without any need for me to do a thing. Finally the other bidder dropped out and I won. The buyers premium was reasonable. The packing and shipping charges were reasonable and seamless. So the whole process was easy, swift, no surprises.
MylesLand O Lakes, FL
Dec 03, 2025
Ripley was great to work with!
Because of Live Auctioneers rip off shipping, handling, and other fees, I had worked directly with them to avoid the predatory policies. Even so Live Auctioneers tried to get in between Ripley and me. Through the system they shut them down. They were great. Really loved my auction win. Described perfect, handled everything, and shipped promptly. Great Company, Great People!!!
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