Case Study: Case Auctions Exceeds Estimate by Nearly 50%

By Bidsquare

February 6, 2025 | 11:02 AM EDT

Introduction

As an auction house, it is not easy to reach a global audience, streamline operations, and maximize bidder engagement. Case Antiques, Inc., a leading auction house specializing in fine art and antiques, tackled these challenges head-on by utilizing Bidsquare Cloud. Their 2025 Winter Fine Arts & Antiques event saw remarkable success, thanks to the robust capabilities of Bidsquare Cloud’s all-in-one auction and inventory management software solution. Below is a look into how Case Auctions utilized Bidsquare Cloud to achieve their latest record-breaking auction performance.

Case Antiques, Inc. is a premier auction house headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Kingsport. Since its founding in 2005, Case has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and expertise in investment-quality art and antiques. They conduct highly curated, cataloged auctions, boasting a 95% sell-through rate—one of the highest in the industry.

Case’s 2025 Winter Fine Arts & Antiques Event

The annual two-day Winter Fine Arts & Antiques event at Case Auctions shattered expectations, generating over $2.2 million in sales. This marked a +42% increase from its 2024 January auction and exceeded its initial high estimates by 49%. The key driver behind this success? Online bidding, is facilitated through Bidsquare Cloud’s innovative auction and inventory management software.

Key highlights of the event:

  • 62% of total lots sold went to online bidders.
  • Online bidding activity significantly drove up prices, with some high-value lots exceeding their estimated values by over 200%.
  • Co-listing on Bidsquare.com delivered the highest average selling price (ASP) of $18,437, more than double the next highest ASP of phone bids at $7,180.98.

By leveraging Bidsquare Cloud’s cutting-edge technology, Case Auctions successfully expanded their digital reach, attracting serious collectors, and boosting auction competitiveness.

Conclusion

Case Auctions’ record-breaking Winter Fine Arts & Antiques event showcased the power of Bidsquare Cloud in transforming auction and inventory management. With its white-label auction site, seamless inventory management, and real-time analytics, Bidsquare Cloud enabled Case to optimize bidder engagement, maximize sales, and drive higher auction prices. By adopting Bidsquare Cloud, Case Auctions’s Winter Fine Arts & Antiques success serves as a compelling case study for other auction houses looking to modernize their operations and thrive in the digital age. Whether handling fine art, antiques, or specialized collectibles, Bidsquare Cloud provides the technology and tools to elevate auction performance to new heights.

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About Case Auctions

Case Antiques, Inc. is a premier auction house headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Kingsport. Since its founding in 2005, Case has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and expertise in investment-quality art and antiques. They conduct highly curated, cataloged auctions, boasting a 95% sell-through rate—one of the highest in the industry.

With over 7,000 registered bidders from 60 countries, Case Auctions attracts global collectors and institutions seeking high-value art and antiques. Their auction model integrates in-person, telephone, absentee, and online bidding, ensuring maximum bidder participation. Additionally, Case provides appraisals, estate consultations, and consignment services to individuals and institutions alike.