Interior of the Colburn Auctions gallery displaying fine art and antiques

Fine Art, Antiques & Estate Auctions

Connecticut's Premier Auction House

For over four decades, Colburn Auctions has connected discerning collectors with exceptional works of art, rare antiques, and distinguished estate collections—both in the gallery and online.

Next Live Auction

March 22, 2026

10:00 AM EST · Fine Art & American Antiques

418

Lots

Preview

Mar 18–21

The Calendar

Upcoming Auctions

Preview our forthcoming sales and register to bid in person, by phone, or live online.

Mar 222026

Registering

Fine Art & American Antiques

A distinguished selection of 18th & 19th-century American furniture, Hudson River School paintings, and period decorative arts.

Lots: 418 lots
Location: Litchfield Gallery

Apr 122026

Cataloging

Estate Jewelry & Timepieces

Signed jewels, natural gemstones, and collectible wristwatches from several prominent Connecticut estates.

Lots: 265 lots
Location: Online & Gallery

May 032026

Cataloging

The Greenwich Estate Collection

A single-owner sale featuring European silver, Asian works of art, fine rugs, and a notable library of rare books.

Lots: 512 lots
Location: Litchfield Gallery

Highlights

Featured Lots

A curated preview of exceptional works crossing the block in our upcoming sales.

Lot 112

Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk

American, circa 1795

Estimate

$8,000 – $12,000

Lot 087

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Brooch

Platinum, circa 1925

Estimate

$15,000 – $22,000

Lot 204

Hudson River School Landscape

Oil on canvas, 19th century

Estimate

$25,000 – $40,000

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What We Sell

Explore Our Departments

Specialists in every category ensure each consignment receives expert appraisal and the widest possible audience.

Furniture

American & European period furniture, from Federal to Mid-Century.

1,200+ lots yearly

Jewelry

Signed jewels, natural gemstones, and fine estate timepieces.

800+ lots yearly

Fine Art

Paintings, prints, and sculpture spanning three centuries.

950+ lots yearly

Estate Items

Silver, porcelain, rugs, rare books, and single-owner collections.

1,500+ lots yearly

Edward Colburn, principal auctioneer of Colburn Auctions

Edward J. Colburn

Founder & Principal Auctioneer

The Auctioneer

Four Decades of Trusted Expertise

Founded in 1978, Colburn Auctions has grown from a small Litchfield County gallery into one of New England's most respected auction houses. Under the direction of Edward J. Colburn, our team of specialists brings scholarship, discretion, and record-setting results to every consignment.

“Every object tells a story. Our privilege is to find it the right steward for the next chapter.”

Years in business: 45+
Lots sold annually: 12,000+
Yearly hammer total: $40M+