Artosino Auction

Auction houses in Manhattan rarely sit above the garment district’s hum, yet Artosino Auction has claimed a spot at 265 W 37th St for decades. The address places it within walking distance of the Port Authority and the Theater District, a practical choice for bidders arriving from any borough or beyond. They specialize in estate sales, fine jewelry, and rare collectibles, often drawing crowds more accustomed to quiet bidding than the street’s usual rush. A phone call to (212) 888-9338 secures a catalog or a paddle number before the next event.

Midtown’s auction scene tends to favor discretion over spectacle, and this house follows suit. Preview days are held in the same unassuming building, where silver flatware and vintage watches share space with mid-century furniture and signed prints. Directions can be found on their map, though the sidewalk outside often hints at what’s inside—crates being unloaded, or the occasional glint of a diamond ring in the afternoon light.