California Government Surplus Art & Decor
Government agencies auction art and decorative items - paintings, prints, sculptures, rugs, and furnishings - from decommissioned public buildings and from seized or forfeited property, often with original documentation.
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**** GRAFITTI ART CANVAS PAINTING **** (I)
Los Angeles, CA

Dan Colonna, "Nosferatu" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Alexander & Wissotzky, "Untitled" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Wyland and Tracy Taylor, "Who Invited These Guys?" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Arbe, "Little Sister" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Arie Azene, "Untitled" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Wayne Ensrud, "Burgundian Village of Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy" Original/ Unique Art Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Howard Behrens (1933-2014), "Blissful Burgundy" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Tom Everhart, "Squeeze the Day Suite" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Mark Braver, "Untitled IX" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Simon Bull, "Holiday Homecoming" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA

Patricia Govezensky, "$" Limited Edition Fine Art
Los Angeles, CA
63 active art & decor auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-09-09
Market demand: art & decor in California sell about 6% of the time, typically 1 bid, from 327 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government art & decor auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government art & decor sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus art & decor auctions in California?
- Government surplus art & decor in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California art & decor listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government art & decor auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on art & decor through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus art & decor in California?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter California art & decor auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches art & decor just over the California state line that browsing by state alone would hide.