Government Auction Art, Antiques & Decor
Government agencies auction art and decorative items - paintings, prints, sculptures, rugs, and antiques - from decommissioned public buildings and from seized or forfeited property, sometimes with original appraisals and certificates of authenticity attached.
812 active art & decor auctions across 5 official government sources, with new listings every 30 minutes.Last updated: 2026-11-09
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Brand New - 8PCS Rug Tape, Double Sided Non Slip Rug Gripper for Hardwood Floors, (Rectangular) - Shipping Available
Columbus, OH
Brand New - Diatomaceous Earth Stone Bath Mat – Quick-Dry, Non-Slip, Dark Grey - Shipping Available
Columbus, OH
Brand New - Memory Foam Bath Mat 30"x20", Machine Washable Carpet, Dark Beige - Shipping Available
Columbus, OH
Brand New - Memory Foam Bathroom Rug Mat 30"x20", Camel - Shipping Available
Columbus, OH
Brand New - Memory Foam Toilet Rugs U-Shaped 24x20, Burgundy - Shipping Available
Columbus, OH
Christmas Decor & Holiday Accessories Lot – All Brand New
Columbus, OH
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Sacramento, CA · 11 bids
Dungeons & Dragons And Warhammer Miniature Figurines, 5 Pieces
, · 6 bids
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Sacramento, CA · 11 bids
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Sacramento, CA · 11 bids
7 - Artworks
Lexington, KY · 10 bids
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Sacramento, CA · 9 bids
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What they're worth: surplus art & decor typically sell for $17–$98 at government auction - median $63, from 702 completed sales since May 2026, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Demand: art & decor sell about 20% of the time, typically 1 bid, from 2,294 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories
Art reaches government auction by two very different routes. Some comes from public buildings being decommissioned or refurbished, where decades of accumulated furnishings, paintings, and prints are cleared at once. The rest comes from seizure and forfeiture, where law enforcement disposes of art taken in criminal cases, sometimes with appraisals and certificates of authenticity attached. Both routes produce lots that are priced to clear rather than priced to market. Browse current listings below.
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Folders File/Used Boxes
$2Martinsburg, WV
Avigail Yoresh, Limited Edition Serigraph, Hand Signed and Numbered with Letter of Authenticity.
$49
Everhart, "Bora Bora Boogie Oogie" Ltd Ed Hand Pulled Original Lithograph, Numbered & Hand Signed w/Cert.
$854
Preschool Toys and Accessories
$1Kennewick, WA
SHIPPING AVAILABLE DK 5015 Eagle Head Building Blocks Set, 1082 PCS Bionic Wall Mounted & Vertical Ornament(6-09)
$10Conley, GA
Local Pick-Up Only 32" x 72" Arched Full Length Mirror with LED Light, Black Metal Frame Floor Body Mirror with Stand
$80Conley, GA
Birds Painting
$1
Assorted Glass Vases & Decorative Bottles – Lot of 6 (Clear & Green Glass)
$2Ann Arbor, MI
Juan Pablo Gasca Painting U3681
$150Salt Lake City, UT
Juan Pablo Gasca Painting U3683
$150Salt Lake City, UT
wooden inlaid backgammon set - chess board
$3Detroit, MI
Rolf Rafflewski, "Chateau Villandry Gardens" Limited Edition Fine Art
$65Los Angeles, CA
S. Burkett Kaiser, "Bouquet With Cherries" Limited Edition Fine Art
$98Los Angeles, CA
Brand New - 3 PCS - Christmas Plush Dogs, Beige Brown Black - Shipping Available
$5Columbus, OH
Brand New - Octagonal Clear Glass Bottle Vase - Shipping Available
$10Columbus, OH
Painting Of Women
$1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does art at government auctions come from?
- Two main sources. Public buildings being decommissioned or refurbished clear their furnishings, prints, and paintings in bulk. Separately, law enforcement disposes of art seized or forfeited in criminal cases, which is where most of the higher-value single pieces come from.
- Is government auction art authenticated?
- Sometimes, and it is worth checking the listing carefully. Forfeited pieces occasionally carry an appraisal or a certificate of authenticity from the original case file. Most items carry nothing at all and are sold as-is with no attribution guarantee, so treat an unsigned or unattributed piece as decor rather than as an investment.
- How is art shipped from a government auction?
- Usually not by parcel. Framed work, sculpture, and rugs are awkward rather than heavy, so they price as freight, and many agencies will not pack or crate at all. Assume local pickup or a specialist shipper, and price that in before bidding.
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