Bates Auction and Realty

Updated December 9, 2026

About Bates Auction and Realty

Bates Auction and Realty is an auction house based in Bourbon, Indiana. Auction Hawk has listed 2 of its auctions since December 8, 2026; 2 are upcoming, with 469 lots across farm & heavy equipment, tools & shop equipment, antiques & furniture, vehicles & automotive, held in Bourbon. Its sales run online with bidding through the house's catalog, so you can bid from anywhere.

How to bid with Bates Auction and Realty

• Open an upcoming auction below for the date, location and full catalog with photos.
• Follow the catalog link to the bidding platform and register (free) before the sale.
• Bid live, leave absentee bids, or set a maximum bid; online sales close lot by lot at the listed time.

Upcoming auctions (2)

• FARM MEMORABILIA & EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - DAY 1 — Bourbon, Indiana · December 8, 2026
• IH COLLECTORS & FARM MEMORABILIA CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - DAY 2 — Bourbon, Indiana · December 9, 2026

What Bates Auction and Realty sells

• Farm & Heavy Equipment — 69 lots in upcoming sales
• Tools & Shop Equipment — 23 lots in upcoming sales
• Antiques & Furniture — 20 lots in upcoming sales
• Vehicles & Automotive — 4 lots in upcoming sales
• Toys & Collectibles — 3 lots in upcoming sales
• Firearms & Militaria — 2 lots in upcoming sales

Other auction houses in Indiana

• Ralph Smith Auction Realty LLC — Evansville (8 upcoming)
• Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co. — Rushville (6 upcoming)
• One Stop Auction Shop — Lebanon (5 upcoming)
• Sohn & Associates Ltd — Evansville (5 upcoming)
• The Steffen Group — Fort Wayne (4 upcoming)
• Earlywine Auctions — Russiaville (4 upcoming)
• Ness Bros. — Huntington (4 upcoming)
• Graber Auctions — Washington (4 upcoming)

All upcoming Indiana auctions →

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bates Auction and Realty located?

Bates Auction and Realty is based in Bourbon, Indiana, 46504.

What does Bates Auction and Realty sell?

Recent catalogs from Bates Auction and Realty are mostly farm & heavy equipment, tools & shop equipment, antiques & furniture, vehicles & automotive, toys & collectibles — 469 lots across its 2 upcoming auctions.

How do I bid with Bates Auction and Realty?

Open an upcoming auction below for the date and catalog. Its sales are online: follow the catalog link, register on the bidding platform, and place bids or absentee bids before the closing time.