Live Auction | 11.08.2025
A Library of Curiosities - Part II
The Library of Curiosities, Part II invites you to traverse continents, peer into the natural world, and measure the very earth beneath your feet, all through print. This diverse grouping features rare and captivating books that chart the drive to explore, document, and understand the world.
Explore travel narratives such as Samuel Purchas's Pilgrimes (1625-1626), which meticulously gathered accounts of voyages made by "kings, patriarkes, apostles, philosophers," and navigators across the globe, to the icy resolve of James Weddell's A Voyage Towards the South Pole (1825). These volumes capture the spirit of discovery across centuries.
Live Auction: Nov 08, 2025 Catalogue online Now.
Preview: Oct 30 - Nov 7, 2025.
Why Sell Your Items at Auction & how does it work?
Why Sell at Auction
Whether you are downsizing, redecorating, or handling an estate, your paintings, furniture, and jewelry are welcome at Gray’s. We have 30+ years of experience helping our clients realize the real market value of their treasures by reaching a global audience with unique interests and niche passions, with a 90%+ sell rate per auction!
How it Works
Get a valuation - this is where we tell you how much your item is worth based on many factors. You send us pictures; we do the rest!
Bring your item into our auction house in Cleveland to receive a full, accurate valuation
We market your piece to our global audience leading up to auction day
On auction day, our clients bid against one another on your item
The hammer falls, your item sells! Learn more about our commissions & what happens next.
Why buy at Auction & how it works
Why auctions?
One-of-a-kind curiosities - our auctions are filled with unique items you won’t find elsewhere - in one catalogue you might find some vintage French posters, and in the next, a retro chair. Check back each month!
Do More With Less — save up to 80% on retail prices when you purchase your items at auction
It’s better for the environment - don’t fall victim to fast furniture! You can do your part by breathing new life into previously owned items
100% online - bid and win from your favorite screen
How do auctions work?
Take a look at upcoming auctions
Create your account. We will ask for a credit card so we can bill you ONLY when you win an item.
Register for the auction.
Browse the items, click ‘bid’, and enter the amount you wish to pay.
Come back online on auction day & bid live against others
Stream it live to hear the auctioneer and catch the auction action.
Win your favorite items
Receive your new treasures!
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