Auctions in Chicago, Illinois
Updated November 3, 2026
16 upcoming auctions are scheduled in Chicago, Illinois, 8 in the next 7 days, from 7 auction houses. All of them take online bids, so you can register and bid from home.
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Upcoming auctions in Chicago
Thursday, November 5 — 3
- Political & Historical Americana · November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Potter & Potter Auctions
- Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana · November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
- Essential Design · November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Wright
Friday, November 6 — 1
Sunday, November 8 — 1
- Coming Home: An Outstanding Fall Collection · November 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST · by Rivich Auction
Tuesday, November 10 — 2
- Old Master and 19th Century European Art, Including Works from the Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II · November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
- Rare Posters · November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Poster Auctions International Inc
Wednesday, November 11 — 1
- The Signature Edit: Property from the Collection of Sydell L. Miller · November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
Thursday, November 12 — 3
- Autumn Chills: Fine Horror and Mystery Literature · November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Potter & Potter Auctions
- The Holiday Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags · November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
- Great Estates · November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Tuesday, November 17 — 1
- Modern and Early 20th Century Design · November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
Wednesday, November 18 — 1
- 20th Century Carpets · November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Wright
Thursday, November 19 — 2
- Art & Design · November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Potter & Potter Auctions
- Antiquities and Ancient Art · November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST · by Freeman's
Saturday, November 21 — 1
- Tamarkin Auctions November 2026 Rare Camera Auction · November 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST · by Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions
Auction houses in Chicago
- Freeman's (7 upcoming)
- Potter & Potter Auctions (3 upcoming)
- Wright (2 upcoming)
- Rivich Auction (1 upcoming)
- Poster Auctions International Inc (1 upcoming)
- Toomey & Co. Auctioneers (1 upcoming)
- Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions (1 upcoming)
Chicago auctions by category
- Antiques & Furniture — 240 lots in 10 auctions
- Fine Art & Prints — 136 lots in 9 auctions
- Jewelry & Watches — 123 lots in 11 auctions
- Pottery, China & Glass — 115 lots in 9 auctions
- Firearms & Militaria — 64 lots in 4 auctions
- Memorabilia & Autographs — 32 lots in 4 auctions
- Comics & Books — 28 lots in 4 auctions
- Sporting Goods & Outdoors — 4 lots in 2 auctions
Other cities in Illinois with auctions
- Belleville (13)
- Effingham (11)
- Quincy (10)
- Bloomington (6)
- Cambridge (6)
- Addieville (5)
- Clinton (5)
- Mattoon (5)
- Robinson (5)
- Rossville (5)
- Springfield (5)
- Union (5)
- Auburn (4)
- Jacksonville (4)
Frequently asked questions
How many auctions are there in Chicago, Illinois right now?
16 upcoming auctions are listed in Chicago, 8 of them in the next 7 days, from 7 auction houses including Freeman's, Potter & Potter Auctions, Wright.
Are Chicago auctions online or in person?
16 of the 16 are online or hybrid sales you can bid in from anywhere; in-person sales list the address and start time on the auction page.
How do I find auctions near Chicago?
Use the near-me search with "Chicago, Illinois" or your ZIP code and a 25–250 mile radius to see every sale around Chicago sorted by distance, or browse all Illinois auctions and the Illinois this-weekend page.