Auction Description
The Live Auction is a festive celebration featuring a select group of original works by the region’s most renowned artists. Artists are invited to submit their best pieces for consideration months in advance, and the artworks are reviewed and selected by a committee led by the Crocker’s Mort and Marcy Friedman Director & CEO, Lial A. Jones and Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator & Associate Director, Scott A. Shields. This annual event attracts art patrons, community leaders, and philanthropists from throughout the region to support artists and acquire great works of art, many of which are created by artists in the Museum’s permanent collection.
To place an absentee bid on any of the works, please fill out the ABSENTEE BID FORM and email to artauction@crockerart.org. Bidding starts at 35% of the fair market value. For questions or to give credit card information, call (916) 808-7843.
Support raised from this year’s Art Auction is critical for the Crocker and for the thousands of children, families, and adults the Museum serves every year.
Thank you to our 2023 Art Auction Season Sponsors
Buyer's Premium
| Start | Premium(%) |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.10 |
Bid Increments
| Start | Increments ($) |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Available payment options
The Crocker Art Museum Association is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization as described in section 501 {c)3 of the IRS Code. Our tax identification number is 94-2552486. Thank you for your support!
Shipping
To pick up your artwork at the Crocker Art Museum, appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for Sunday, June 11 and Monday, June 12. A weblink to reserve your pick-up time will be sent to you upcoming payment of your invoice. Buyers may also ship their work at their own expense. Email artauction@crockerart.org for more information.
The Crocker Art Museum Association is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization as described in section 501 {c)3 of the IRS Code. Our tax identification number is 94-2552486.
Thank you for supporting the Crocker!
Terms & Conditions
All lots are sold "as is." The Crocker Art Museum makes no statements, warranties, or representations as to the accuracy of any auction item's description, genuineness, provenance, or condition. The Museum reserves the right to withdraw any item offered for bid, at any time. The Museum will not be responsible for any loss or damage to auction items. The name(s) of the successful bidder may be released to the item's donor. Purchaser's contact information will not be released without consent. All bids are considered final and nonrefundable. Successful bidders are required by law to pay sales tax (8.75%). A buyer's premium of 3.1% is added to your invoice to cover credit card processing fees.