Notes Archive
4/4/22 Our upcoming 4/23 auction catalog is now online. Browse Lots.
2/7/22 The executive summary for our 1/29 sale is now available.
1/10/22 Our upcoming 1/29 auction catalog is now online. Browse Lots.
11/1/21 Our upcoming Nov 6 and Nov 7 auction catalogs are now online.
8/30/21 Urban Culture Auction's upcoming lifestyle ("Summer Camp + Fashion & Pottery x UCA" ) auction is now online. Watch a video interview of Wade here. The auction is this Thursday (Sep 2) at 12 pm ET. Browse catalog.
8/9/21 Our upcoming 8/21 auction catalog is now online. Browse Lots.
4/20/21 Our upcoming auctions have been posted. Browse Auctions.
3/15/21 Our auctioneer is in the news! Read article.
1/19/20 All three of our upcoming auctions have been posted. Browse Auctions.
9/15/20 Our upcoming October 10th auction has been posted. Browse 490+ Lots.
7/30/20 The catalog for our Luxe Boutique auction is live. View Catalog. Get your consignments in for our upcoming Sat, Oct 10th Modern Art & Design Auction. Consign today.
6/17/20 Our upcoming Luxe Boutique auction will take place on Thursday, August 20th. Consign today.
5/4/20 Thank you to everyone that participated in our May 2nd auction.
4/8/20 Our May 2 auction catalog is now online. Browse lots now.
3/18/20 We have a truck in New York available to pick up consignments through the end of this week. Space is limited, so act fast.
3/6/20 Another great reason to consign with Palm Beach Modern Auctions: MASSIVE GLOBAL SELL-THROUGH.
3/4/20 Do you live in Fort Lauderdale? West Palm Beach is only 45 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale. Get the most at auction without shipping out of state. When you sell through us, your items get bid on by the whole world. Consign today.
3/2/20 The date of our next auction is May 2nd. Get your consignments in for the final sale of the season.
2/10/20 Thank you to everyone who participated in our Feb 8th auction.
1/16/19 Our upcoming Feb 8th auction catalog is now online. Browse catalog.
12/31/19 The date for our upcoming auction has been set. The auction is scheduled for Feb 8th at 12 noon ET.
11/12/19 Thank you to everyone that attended our November 9th auction. We appreciate you.
10/15/19 The catalog for our upcoming November 9th auction is now online. Browse catalog.
8/12/19 We are now looking for consignments to be featured in our upcoming Fall 2019 auction. Get started using our easy online form.
7/9/19 Our sister company Urban Culture Auctions will be hosting an auction featuring the Bruce of Los Angeles Collection in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. They are currently seeking LGBTQ culture/history related consignments. Consign today.
5/2/19 The catalog for our upcoming May 25th auction is now online. Browse catalog.
4/24/19 The date for our upcoming auction has been set. The auction is scheduled for May 25th at 12 noon ET.
2/12/19 The catalogs for our upcoming 2-day auction are now online. In-house preview starts Wednesday. Preview hours are 10am-5pm ET, Mon-Fri.
1/24/19 The date of our upcoming 2-day auction has been announced. The sale is scheduled to occur on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday February 24th. Please join us for this exciting event.
11/20/18 WANTED: Your pop and urban cultural artifacts. Introducing our new sister company, Urban Culture Auctions, specializing in 20th Century pop culture artifacts. Your piece of recent history may have value at auction. With just a few weeks remaining to consign for February 2019, it's a great time to consider selling.
11/26/18 Thank you to everyone who participated in our November 24th auction.
11/12/18 "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams, American cartoonist (DILBERT).
10/29/18 Our Team: Matt Godwin, Palm Beach Modern Auctions' Art Director, has been with us for over 7 years. During his tenure, Matt has been integral to the development of our brand in all areas, from photography, advertising and web design to strategic planning.
10/23/18 Record Sale: A Pablo Picasso VISAGE DE FEMME Platter (A.R. 220) sold at Palm Beach Modern auctions in our June 2, 2018 for $32,000. Palm Beach Modern Auctions is the premier auction house for the sale of Pablo Picasso Ceramics. For a complimentary auction estimate please contact Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
10/16/18 Just In: Palm Beach Modern Auctions is pleased to offer a fine collection of Edward Wormley furniture from a noteworthy Chicago gallery. This collection will be offered in our November 24, 2018 auction and features some of the most familiar designes by Edward Wormley during his tenuer at Dunbar Furniture Company. Edward Wormley's furniture designs utilized quality materials and were understated and well-made, taking the elements from classical/traditional design and translating them into a modern vernacular. If you would like updates to this auction, please enter your email address on the “Join Our Mailing List” whatever. For a complimentary auction estimate please contact Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
10/10/18 Just in: Martin Brothers bird, circa 1899, signed twice. Our November 24th, 2018 season opener auction will feature several collections of noteworthy pottery and glass spanning the 20th Century. If would like a complimentary auction estimate for your collection, please contact Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
10/1/18 Urban Culture: Toys by noteworthy artists continue to set records. A 48” tall KAWS (b. 1974) DISSECTED COMPANION (BLACK), produced in 2009 from an edition of 100 sold for $34,000 on a $13,000 - $18,000 estimate. For a complimentary auction evaluation of your items please contact Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
9/19/18 Palm Beach Modern Auctions IN THE NEWS: September 4th ACN (Auction Central News) – “Paul Evans intuitively defined Modern aesthetic.” Thank you ACN for including us in your article and highlighting our record prices achieved. Read our insights on furniture by noteworthy designer, artist and sculptor Paul Evans here.
If you have works by Paul Evans and would like a complimentary auction estimate, contact Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
9/11/18 Playboy Magazine's first issue, signed by Hugh Hefner was sold recently for $27,500 on an $8,000-$10,000 estimate. The cover featured Marilyn Monroe and the magazine launched December 1953 selling at just .50 cents. Consign today in our Urban Culture auction, January 2019. Email Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
9/6/18 Record Sale: Lot 144, a small Karel Maes (Belgian, 1900-1950) painting, from Palm Beach Modern Auctions June 2, 2018 sale, hammered at $25,600 (including buyers premium) on a $3,500-$5,500 estimate. Bidding from primarily collectors in Belgium kept nine phone bidders and four online platforms active
8/23/18 Just In: A large Val Bertoia (American, b. 1949) sounding sculpture titled SPACED OUT SOUNDS FROM CAT-TAILS. Val Bertoia is the son of Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) and worked with his father at Bertoia Studio. Val has continued the sculpture business of his his father’s legacy. To be offered in our November 2018 season opener auction.
8/21/18 Sneakers continue to break records with a pair of Nike 2016 AIR MAG (BACK TO THE FUTURE) selling for $42,000 on a $24,000-$36,000 estimate. What’s in your closet? Consign today in our Urban Culture auction, January 2019. Email Erika at Erika@modernauctions.com.
8/14/18: “The details are not the details, they make the design.” - Charles Eames, 20th Century Furniture Designer
8/6/18: Private collections continue to outperform industry standards. Palm Beach Modern Auctions most recent boutique auction for Modern5961 resulted in a 92% sell-through rate. Email information about your collection to Erika@modernauctions.com or call Rico Baca at 561.586.5500 to discuss your collection.
8/3/18: Darin Roney was just named Palm Beach Modern Auctions Concierge Services Liaison. Darin will work with all departments in assisting clients with questions and the auction process. Email Darin at Darin@modernauctions.com.