RM Sotheby’s
Monterey 2025 – Global Flagship Car Auction – Live – Monterey Conference Center, CA; 15–16 August 2025 – RM Sotheby’s centerpiece sale during Monterey Car Week.
Sotheby’s
Arcade Sale – Online; 7–15 August 2025 – curated range of items including furniture and decorative arts, jewelry and paintings.
The Gem Drop: August – Online; 11–14 August 2025 – Monthly gemstones with no reserve, delivered at competitive pricing.
NBA Auction 2025 Season Memorabilia – Online; 6–13 August 2025 – Game-worn jerseys and collectibles from the 2025 NBA season.
Bonhams
The Quail Auction – Live; 15 August 2025 – Premier collector-car auction during Monterey Car Week.
Zachys
ZCollections: New York Online Auction – Online; 5–18 August 2025 – Curated fine and rare wine selections from top regions.
As August comes to a close, the pulse of the collector market doesn’t slow—it sharpens. Several late-month online drops, sealed bids, and international sales ensure that opportunities remain for those still hunting. If July felt like a crescendo, August is the balancing act: a mix of prestige and approachability, museum-quality masterpieces and passion-fueled niche sales. For those navigating these waters with WAX, the focus remains clear—insure wisely, bid boldly, and collect with conviction. September’s horizon promises even more velocity, but for now, August stands as proof that summer is far from the offseason in the world of high-end collecting.
- WAX Collector Intelligence
