![Archaistic Jadeite Lidded Wine Vessel : Archaistic Jadeite Lidded Wine Vessel Chinese, 19th century, fangku form. An elaborate, elongated faceted baluster-form jadeite vase in brilliant emerald green and lavender tones, finial with a drag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/27935/10660896_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1327592112)
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Overview/History
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan's holds over 60 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $17M. Cowan's reaches buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan's Auctions specializes in American History, American Indian & Ethnographic, Decorative Arts, Firearms and Militaria and Modern and Contemporary Art and Design.
Cowan's was founded by Wes Cowan, an internationally recognized expert in historic Americana. Wes is a featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow and is a frequently requested speaker at antiques events around the country. Wes is licensed as an auctioneer in Ohio and holds a BA and MA in anthropology from the University of Kentucky, and a PhD in anthropology from the University of Michigan.
In 2019, Cowan's and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers joined forces to broaden and strengthen their presence nationwide by forming a new entity: Hindman. Both firms are committed to connecting local communities to the global art market by providing excellent service across all categories, sales channels, and price points. The merger adds offices in Chicago; Atlanta; Milwaukee; Naples, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Scottsdale, AZ; and St. Louis to Cowan's network.
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Bidder Reviews for Cowan's Auctions (314)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
JohnMatthews, NC
Jul 15, 2022
JeremyBossier City, LA
May 16, 2022
Two thumbs up!
The people at this auction house are very professional, responsive, and helpful. The shipping department is very skilled. The packing job on the guns that I purchases was a thing of beauty.
DarylSan Jose, CA
Mar 12, 2022
JohnFayetteville, TN
Sep 08, 2021
1886 Parker Bro's 10ga. Shotgun
Gun is actually nicer than I expected... There are more stress cracks than described but not much more trouble to repair... Shipping was fine on Cowan's part... UPS could have broken the gun into three parts and packed in egg crate foam making a smaller package... Bubblewrap and somewhat loose in the box is not good... No damage but more likely with the way it was packed... Also, UPS shoved it on my porch leaving a foot hanging off which got wet with rain... Still no damage... Again, no fault of Cowan's... Very pleased with the gun and Cowan's despite UPS fumbling...
JasonOwingsville, KY
Jun 12, 2021
Top notch auction house!
On of the most professional auction houses I have came across, to include an exceptional staff with excellent customer service.
EdFort Myers, FL
May 07, 2021
Best in class auction house
Delighted with the quality of photo's for each listing and accurate descriptions. A timely response to inquiry for additional information. I contacted Cowans after processing payment and the item purchased was shipped immediately. Plus great job of double boxing/packing. I will not hesitate to bid on items in future Cowans auctions.
StephanieMchenry, IL
Apr 06, 2021
StephanieMchenry, IL
Apr 06, 2021
Past Auctions from Cowan's Auctions
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Record Auction Results for Cowan's Auctions
See All![Archaistic Jadeite Lidded Wine Vessel : Archaistic Jadeite Lidded Wine Vessel Chinese, 19th century, fangku form. An elaborate, elongated faceted baluster-form jadeite vase in brilliant emerald green and lavender tones, finial with a drag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/27935/10660896_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1327592112)
![Chinese Bronze Standing Buddha : Chinese Bronze Standing Buddha Chinese, a bronze Buddha with traces of gilt and dark red paint standing on a lotus flower; ht. 24.25 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/25988/9642690_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1313786879)
![18th Century Tibetan Thangka Depicting Padmasambawa : 18th Century Tibetan Thangka Depicting Padmasambawa Tibetan, 18th century or earlier. Gouache in canvas, mounted to a Chinese silk scroll with silver knobs. A highly detailed Thangka painting with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/52082/24814541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1393451460)
![Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha : Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha Sino-Tibetan, a finely cast bronze Buddha with red and blue decoration, on top of a lotus base; ht. 15.5 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/25988/9642691_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1313787327)
![Chinese Carved Jade Duck Seated on Lotus Flower : Chinese Carved Jade Duck Seated on Lotus Flower Chinese, 20th century or earlier, a finely carved jade of a duck sitting on top of a transparent and thinly carved lotus flower, unmarked; lg. 4.75 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/25988/9642822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1312574336)
![Theodore Clement Steele (American, 1847-1926): Indiana Landscape with Road, Likely Brookville, IN oil on canvas signed and dated 1900 l.r. framed 19.5 x 23.5 in. (sight) 32.25 x 36.25 in. (frame) A vibrant scene, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/135560/68830959_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1548791191)
![Chinese Carved Ivory Cultural Revolution Figures : Chinese Carved Ivory Cultural Revolution Figures Chinese, early 20th century. Three carved ivory figures from the Republic period, including a pair of workers and a young girl holding a torch, all o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/24870/9056264_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1305829034)
![A Superb Japanese Sterling and Enamel Tea Set, Samurai: A Superb Japanese Sterling and Enamel Tea Set, Samurai Shokai Japanese, Meiji Period, with receipt of purchase from Samurai Shokai from 1915. A total of 13 pieces, including a sterling and enamel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/52082/24815183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1393451460)
![Chinese Blue and White Vase : Chinese Blue and White Vase Chinese, 19th century. A blue and white porcelain vase, with six character Kangxi mark on bottom; ht. 15.5 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/24870/9056240_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1305135154)
![Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bench : Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Bench Chinese. A bench in rosewood with a shaped back having three marble plaques, the whole with mother of pearl inlay depicting flowers and animals; ht. 36 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/27935/10660942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1325976023)
![Outstanding Chinese Polychrome Ivory Figural Group: Outstanding Chinese Polychrome Ivory Figural Group Chinese, a carved and polychrome ivory group consisting of eight separate pieces, including an elaborately carved and painted lamp, scroll and fan,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/24870/9056225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1305753690)
![The Loring Andrews Co. Sterling Repoussé Tea & Coffee: The Loring Andrews Co. Sterling Repoussé Tea & Coffee Service, Plus Cincinnati, early 20th century. A 6-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service with tray by The Loring Andrews Co. The service](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/57017/27903275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1403031197)
![Chinese Republic Period Brush Pots, Plus : Chinese Republic Period Brush Pots, Plus Chinese. Two painted, porcelain brush pots including a cylindrical brush pot with orange and green dragon motifs and calligraphic script, and a pierce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/35970/14936174_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1356096182)
![Chinese Yuan Period/Ming Period Libation Cup : Chinese Yuan Period/Ming Period Libation Cup Chinese, Yuan period to early Ming period. A celadon jade with russet and dark brown highlights footed libation cup, having two handles, each carv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/30650/11997648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1342709425)
![Chinese Tazza Pedestal Cup : Chinese Tazza Pedestal Cup Chinese, Qianlong period. Porcelain stem cup, or tazza-shaped pedestal cup, decorated with incised, green-painted dragons on a yellow ground. Inscriptions on the inside of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/52082/24814499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1393451460)
![James Whistler Etching, Fish Shop, Venice : James Whistler Etching, Fish Shop, Venice James Whistler (American, 1834-1903), an crisply inked and rare impression, etching and drypoint on paper; sheet size 5 x 8.75 in. On verso, an M. Knoe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/30596/11970338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1340650711)
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