Newel Estate Services · New York · Since 1939
Eighty-five years of knowing exactly what it's worth.
Founded in 1939 to furnish Broadway's greatest productions and trusted by Jacqueline Kennedy Newel has spent four generations building the buyer network, auction track record, and cross-channel expertise to realize maximum value from the collections that matter. When it's time to act, experience is everything.
Recently at Newel
Janet Lippincott, Large Abstract Expressionist Oil
Sold $21,250
Estimate $3,000–5,000
Recently at Newel
Kaare Klint, (8) “Red” Barcelona Chairs
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold $65,200
Recently at Newel
3.41ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Estimate $3,000–5,000
Sold $5,658
Est. 1939
Four generations of expertise & trusted relationships
Full-Service
Logistics, cataloging, photography & insured transport handled in-house
Top Designers
Deep network of top interior designers & private collectors worldwide
Film & TV
Trusted by leading set decorators, studios & production houses
What we're seeking
From a single object to an entire estate.
Newel specializes in design-driven and collectible categories with deep, active demand from our global buyer and production network.
Antiques & Design
Exceptional period antiques and 20th-century to contemporary design from Arts & Crafts to Mid-Century Modern and beyond.
Entire Estates & Collections
Single-source handling of complete estates evaluation, cataloging, transport, storage, and sale across every channel, with one point of contact throughout.
Jewelry & Fine Timepieces
Signed and designer jewelry, estate pieces, fine watches, and collectible vintage fashion a growing category with a dedicated specialist team.
Now accepting · Growing category
Fashion & Fashion Accessories
Collectible vintage and designer fashion, couture, handbags, scarves, and accessories from storied houses with documented provenance.
Fine Art & Objects
Paintings, sculpture, and decorative objects across periods and movements, from Old Masters to 21st-century works.
Memorabilia & Collectibles
Notable provenance, rare collectibles, and culturally significant pieces with documented history and demand.
One family. Three ways to realize value.
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One collection. Three paths to value.
Tell us what matters most and we'll recommend the right starting place and you can always move between paths as circumstances change.
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Sell to Newel
Fast · Guaranteed
A direct purchase of an entire estate — the simplest, most certain route when timing matters.
We buy everything — the valuable pieces and the everyday ones. No cherry-picking, no rejected lots
One offer, one conversation, one clean handoff
Fast, guaranteed payment with no waiting
We arrange pickup, packing & full logistics
Nothing goes to market — complete discretion
No commissions, fees, or deductions from your offer
2
Consign to Newel
Flexible · Patient · Preferred
The antiques market rewards patience. Consign with us and we handle everything at no upfront cost while your pieces actively earn and await the right buyer.
Free warehousing in our 100,000+ sq ft LIC facility
Full cataloging, professional photography & insurance included
Rental income via film, TV, staging & editorial placements with no cap on earnings
Exposure on 1stDibs, Incollect & our global dealer network
Move to auction whenever the moment and the market is right
3
Auction with Newel
Competitive · Record-setting
Access to our deep buyer network collectors, designers, and institutions who know Newel and trust what comes through it. Your pieces are fully insured and housed at our Long Island City facility until sold.
Active network of vetted collectors, designers & trade buyers
Pieces held, insured & cataloged at our LIC facility
Live on LiveAuctioneers, Bidsquare & newelauctions.com
Expert cataloging, photography & targeted promotion
Proven results: estimates regularly exceeded 3–5×
Unsold lots move directly to consignment. Nothing sits idle.
Newel Auctions
Built on 85 years of buyer relationships.
Newel Auctions is the fastest-growing part of our business. Eight decades of cultivated relationships mean the right collectors, designers, and institutions show up and compete when we put something up.
A Network Built Over Decades
Our bidder network spans interior designers, private collectors, museum buyers, set decorators, and institutions. They bid with confidence because they trust what Newel puts through.
Live in Long Island City
Our auction house brings serious buyers into the room, then opens the floor to online bidders worldwide. That competitive pressure drives results that private sales rarely match.
Estimates Regularly Exceeded
When the right buyers compete for a piece, hammer prices go above estimate. The Kaare Klint chairs on this page? Estimated at $10,000. Sold for $65,200.
newel auctions
Your estimate is the floor. We exceed it.
Eight decades of curated relationships bring the right collectors, designers, and institutions to every sale. When they recognize something rare, they bid accordingly, and your estimate becomes a starting point, not a ceiling.
3–5×
Estimates regularly exceeded
85
Years of active buyer relationships
$0
Upfront cost to you
Lot · Design
Kaare Klint, (8) “Red” Barcelona Dining Chairs
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold $65,200
Lot · Design
Pierre Yovanovitch, Gerard & Catherine Chairs
Estimate $3,000–5,000
Sold $12,050
Lot · Design
Isamu Noguchi, Large Akari Light Sculpture Shade
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold $23,680
Lot · Jewelry
Ulysse Nardin Chronometer, 18K Rose Gold
Estimate $7,000–9,000
Sold $10,000
Lot · Fine Art
Janet Lippincott, Large Abstract Expressionist Oil
Estimate $3,000–5,000
Sold $21,250
Lot · Jewelry
3.41ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Estimate $3,000–5,000
Sold $5,658
Your pieces sell and earn. At the same time.
Consign with Newel and two things happen at once: your pieces are listed for sale across every channel we have, while eligible items go out on rental to New York's most active prop network. You earn either way. Nothing sits idle.
How we sell it
Professionally photographed, cataloged, and listed across 1stDibs, Incollect, and our global dealer network, in front of the designers and collectors already in our book.
How it earns while it waits
In parallel, eligible pieces go out to film, television, and editorial sets. Every placement pays you, with no cap and no end date. A single piece can rent many times, then sell above reserve.
Free warehousing at our 100,000 sq ft LIC facility
Expert cataloging & professional photography
Active designer & trade buyer relationships
Option to move to auction whenever the moment is right
Full insurance, no cost to you
Listed on 1stDibs, Incollect & global dealer network
Rental income from film, TV & editorial placements
Film & Television
Succession
The Gilded Age
Euphoria
And Just Like That...
Severance
Saturday Night Live
Law & Order
Only Murders in the Building
John Wick
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Fashion & Editorial
Ralph Lauren
Gucci
Alice + Olivia
Bergdorf Goodman
What our clients say
Trusted by collectors, designers, and estates.
"
I sold my home of 25 years and had things I couldn't take with me. I called Jake and they were amazing and sent payments immediately.
Angela Rich Interiors
Seller & long-time client
"
Newel is one of the greatest resources in our industry. The collection is encyclopedic and spans the history of decorative arts, making sourcing effortless.
William T. Georgis
Georgis & Mirgorodsky
"
Newel makes consigning a dream. They handle everything and take the hassle out of unloading great but unneeded furniture.
Wesley Moon Interiors
Interior Designer client and Consignor
"
Newel is a treasure trove the closest thing to the marché aux puces in New York. Jake and his family are iconic antique dealers.
Sasha Bikoff
Interior designer
Great introductions deserve real rewards.
When you refer a client whether you're an estate attorney, trust officer, financial advisor, realtor, interior designer, or a colleague in the film and production world they receive a free valuation and white-glove service. You receive 10% of the purchase price when the deal closes. Transparent, documented, and paid when the work is done.
Estate attorneys · Trust officers · Financial advisors · Realtors · Interior designers · Film & production professionals
10%
Referral reward
Every estate engagement is handled with complete discretion. Newel is happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement before our first conversation.
Get started
Request a complimentary valuation
One of our specialists will reach out usually within one business day.
what happens next
Simple, clear, and on your timeline.
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We evaluate against current demand, active buyers, and our network.
Now accepting · Growing category
A specialist reviews
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Fill out the form or email us directly.
Submit your collection
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If it's a fit, a specialist reaches out. No pressure, no obligation.
We'll be in touch
Nothing. Valuations are complimentary, whether you're considering a sale, a consignment, an auction, or simply want to understand what your pieces are worth today.
No. You can sell select items, consign others, and hold the rest. Consigned pieces can earn rental income from film and television placements and move to auction whenever the market or your situation is right.
We pivot immediately. If a lot doesn't reach its reserve, it moves directly into our consignment and showroom network with no delay. Nothing sits idle. You can also request the piece be returned to you at any time, at no cost.
We coordinate insured, white-glove transport anywhere in the country and fully insure all consigned items while they are in our care at our Long Island City facility.
Submit a referral with a few photos or an inventory list. Your client receives a free valuation and full-service handling. When a transaction completes, you receive 10% of the purchase price documented and paid promptly. We work with estate attorneys, financial advisors, realtors, interior designers, and colleagues in the film and production community.
Exceptional antiques and design, signed and designer jewelry, fine timepieces, fine art and decorative objects, vintage fashion, and notable memorabilia and collectibles. When in doubt, send photos we'll tell you honestly if we're the right home for it.