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When and where is the 2025 Lone Star Art Auction happening?
The 2025 Lone Star Art Auction will take place on October 31 and November 1 in Dallas, Texas. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. The auction is also live streamed online for bidders worldwide.
How can I consign artwork to the Lone Star Art Auction?
To submit artwork for consignment, go to the Sell with Lone Star page of the Lone Star website. For additional information, contact the auction office at 469.608.7600 or email info@lonestarartauction.com. Learn More
What types of art are accepted for consignment?
Lone Star specializes in original American, Western, Wildlife, Sporting, and Texas fine art from the 19th – 21st centuries including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Lone Star focuses on working with estates and private collectors to maximize value in the secondary market. Learn More
What is the seller’s commission at Lone Star Art Auction?
Lone Star provides consignors with the lowest seller fees in the auction industry with no hidden costs.
How can I bid on artwork at the Lone Star Art Auction?
Bidders can participate live in person at the auction venue or live online via Lone Star’s online bidding platforms. Live telephone bidding and absentee bidding options are also available. Learn More
What is the buyer’s premium at Lone Star Art Auction?
Lone Star’s buyer’s premium is 20% for all bidding types including in-person, telephone, absentee, and online bids through the Lone Star website. Direct online bidding via Invaulable and LiveAuctioneers is also available with a 25% buyer’s premium.
What events are included during the 2025 auction weekend?
The weekend includes an auction artwork preview on Friday, October 31, from 10:00am – 5:00pm CT, a Patron’s Cocktail Reception and Dinner that evening beginning at 5:30pm, an auction artwork preview and a pre-auction breakfast at 10:00am, Saturday, November 1, followed by the live auction starting at 12:00pm CT. All events are complimentary for auction registrants.
Will there be an auction catalog available?
Yes, Lone Star publishes a full-color printed catalog that is mailed to all auction attendee, telephone, and absentee bid-registrants 30-days prior to the auction. A digital auction catalog will be available online September 15 on the Lone Star Art Auction website and other major online auction platforms including Invaluable and Live Auctioneers. Learn more
How is the auction promoted to buyers and sellers?
The Lone Star Art Auction is marketed and advertised through major publications including Texas Monthly, Western Art Collector, and Patron magazines. Lone Star also markets through its website as well as major online auction platforms including Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, and AskArt, reaching art collectors worldwide.
Who owns and operates the Lone Star Art Auction?
Phil Berkebile, Jr. owns Lone Star and is involved in its daily operations. He also owns Great American West Fine Art, both based in Dallas.
Who is the auctioneer for Lone Star Art Auction?
Renowned auctioneer Jason Brooks leads the live event. His professional team ensures a smooth, engaging auction experience while securing top prices for consignors.
Where is the Lone Star Art Auction office located?
The Lone Star office is located at 8333 Douglas Ave, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75225. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm CT.
The Lone Star Art Auction is a Texas-sized auction event specializing in the best American, Western, wildlife, sporting, and Texas fine art of the 19th – 21st centuries. Presented by Great American West, LLC and Phil Berkebile, Jr., the Lone Star Art Auction brings buyers, collectors, and sellers of historic and contemporary fine art together in Dallas for an exciting, enjoyable, and highly entertaining event. Art patrons and enthusiasts can socialize together while some of the most sought-after fine art available in the market will be auctioned and sold to the highest bidders.
The Fourth Annual Lone Star Art Auction will be held on October 31 and November 1, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Dallas Hotel located at 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Auction activities will kick-off on Friday, October 31 from 10:00am – 5:00pm CDT with an auction artwork preview followed at 5:30pm CDT by the exclusive Lone Star Art Auction Paton’s Cocktail Reception and Dinner that evening. On Saturday, November 1, the day will begin with an auction artwork preview and pre-auction breakfast beginning at 10:00am CDT followed by the live auction at 12:00 noon. Keeping with Lone Star Art Auction tradition, all auction events are complimentary to auction attendee registrants.
Nationally recognized auctioneer Jason Brooks and his team will conduct the auction ensuring a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all auction attendees.
For more information, please call the auction office at 469.608.7600 or email info@lonestarartauction.com.
About the Owner
Phil Berkebile, Jr. established Great American West, LLC in July 2009 to focus on servicing collectors and investors in American and Western fine art. His operating businesses include the Great American West Fine Art and the Lone Star Art Auction, a full-service fine art auction company. Phil also provides fine art investment advisory and estate planning and liquidation services. Great American West Fine Art and the Lone Star Art Auction are co-located in Dallas, Texas and both specialize in original fine art from the most recognized and most awarded living and deceased American, Western, wildlife, sporting, and Texas artists of the 19th – 21st centuries including the historic masters.
After graduating with a business degree from the University of Nebraska, Phil moved to Dallas to begin his professional career which culminated in the founding of the business information services and technology company Austin-Tetra, Inc. In October 2006, Phil sold Austin-Tetra to Atlanta-based Equifax, a FORTUNE 1000 company. Since the sale of his company, Phil focuses his time operating his fine art businesses and his private investments.
