Main Auction Galleries
Since 1870 Main Auction Galleries Inc. has grown from a small family business to a nationally recognized Auction House. We are located in the finest area of downtown Cincinnati, within 3 blocks of all major hotels and restaurants. Our building comprises over 40,000 square feet, with our first floor being both our showroom and auction floor. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and professionalism is known not only in this region but nationally as well as worldwide. We work closely with attorneys, executors, trust officers, institutions, organizations, private consignors as well as individuals. We both appraise and liquidate estates and homes throughout the United States. We have provided the highest quality merchandise to local, national and international individuals for the past 139 years. We have a full time staff each being an expert in their respective fields.
Upcoming Auctions from Main Auction Galleries
Garden Collection of Beth & Jay Karp
Beth Karp is a well-known designer who transformed an Indian Hill residence into a well-known and documented garden. Beth’s garden was featured in Better Homes and Gardens (May 2008) and was the cover story of Ohio Magazine (April 2016), her garden is also featured in the Smithsonian archives.. Her Renaissance and English garden designs were incorporated into different theme gardens. J. enjoyed collecting sculptures, furniture, and interesting objects while Beth created a pallet of color and texture. My brother and I are humbled to have the opportunity to sell these memories. Mom and dad, your hard work and dedication to this garden is unparalleled. The parties, garden tours and happy times will always remain. Your garden is truly a masterwork. This was and always will be a magnificent thing. Thank you both and the memories will be cherished! Jonas & Justin Karp Featuring items from the early 19th & 20th century, marble statues, early cast iron benches, chairs, tables, French art deco urn, Walter lamb dining table. A fabulous Rookwood Faience plaque with cherubs, Wheatly embossed planters, a large selection of cast stone cornucopias, animals, planters, benches, chairs, chimneys, pedestals, olive jars, troughs, wall sconces, fountains, bird house, sculptures, wind chimes, parrot cage, Italian terra cotta large planter, several wrought iron dining sets and much more. This auction is awesome. I should know, Beth is my wife. -Jay Karp
U.S. Gold & Silver Coin Collection
Featuring a 1906-S $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin, 1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Semi Key Date, 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Semi Key Date, 1818 Liberty Head Large Cent Coin, 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent Coin Plus. Along with a large amount of American 1oz. Silver Eagles!Bidder Reviews for Main Auction Galleries (182)
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ElizabethDania Beach, FL
May 18, 2024
Main Auction Galleries offers many wonderful items, and their descriptions are spot-on!
Bid with confidence... this is a superior auction house.
NicoleCincinnati, OH
May 12, 2024
Fantastic Auction House
So fortunate to have Main Auction Gallery in my City. They are always wonderful to work with and provide great customer service and have a wonderful array of auction items.
AndrewShreve, OH
May 07, 2024
Awesome to work with!
We bought a ginormous antique sideboard that was HEAVY! They were ready for us when we arrived and all but loaded it for us. These folks are super on-the-ball!
Yale Paradise, CA
May 01, 2024
Very Helpful and They Worked to Rectify a Problem
I purchased a vase from Main Auction Galleries and was dissatisfied with the purchase. They worked to rectify the problem and ultimately found an equitable solution. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again.
StephenRancho Cucamonga, CA
Mar 13, 2024
Nice items and good service, but no in-house shipping.
All items were as described and pictured and invoicing and transfer to their third-party shipper was fast. I have had some bad experiences with overpriced third-party shippers, but Elliot at Safe Ship NKY got my items shipped quickly at a reasonable price.
VickiBrooklyn, NY
Feb 09, 2024
Great response time for issues
I had an issue and they fixed it very quickly. Professional and easy to work with
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