Past Auctions
Estate Auction in Lake Forest
- Mar 6 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
- Mar 16 @ 7:00pm EDT (End)
We're back in Lake Forest for another estate auction! This home is full of all types of furniture - antique, mid-century, and modern, ornate mirrors, lamps, artwork and collectibles. There's even a roulette table! Get ready for spring with patio furniture and yard tools, or up your decorating game with the impressive collection of holiday decorations.
Downsizing Auction in Shelbyville
- Mar 2 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
- Mar 9 @ 7:00pm EDT (End)
This Shelbyville auction located in Fairway Crossing offers a great mix of nearly 400 lots. Highlights include a strong selection of coins, framed artwork, and collectible pieces like ship's decanters and replica cars. You’ll also find Christmas décor, art glass, and home accents. Furniture, tools, electronics, and everyday household items round out this well-balanced sale.
The Music Vault Auction | Pro Gear, Vinyl & Pop Culture | Phase 1
- Jan 23 @ 11:00am EST (Start)
- Feb 2 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Step inside The Music Vault Auction, an extraordinary offering from the estate of Joshua Penner: avid musician, skilled guitar craftsman, and founder of J&J Old Louisville Music Shop. This collection reflects a lifetime devoted to music, tone, and culture, featuring an impressive lineup of professional-grade instruments and gear. Offered throughout the auction are numerous guitars and basses, powerful amplifiers, drum kits, cymbals, and sound equipment, along with a massive assortment of accessories including cables, strings, drumsticks, hardware, and more. Many items are brand-new retail stock originally from Joshua’s music shop, making this a rare opportunity to acquire unused, high-quality gear direct from a respected local music institution. Other highlights include an addition of a vinyl record collection with desirable titles from legendary artists such as Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne. And rounding out the auction is another addition of a unique pop culture collection, including Tron collectibles, figures, Funko Pops, mini arcade games, and a mix of vintage and modern items. Perfect for fans of music, movies, and retro culture. Whether you’re a musician, collector, vinyl enthusiast, or pop-culture fan, this auction offers depth, variety, and exceptional quality with No Minimums or Reserves! Important Note — This Is Just Phase 1! This auction represents Phase 1 only. Phase 2 will include Joshua’s professional grade guitar building tools and craftwork equipment, offering an incredible opportunity for builders, restorers, and serious makers.
The Final "Local Collector's" Auction: Night Two
- Feb 19 @ 3:00pm EST (Start)
- Mar 3 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
The fourth and final local collector's auction is here. 1200+ lots will close over two nights. This section of the auction leans into a broad variety of household goods, décor, and functional items, alongside additional tools, hardware, and workshop-related pieces perfect for the hands-on bidder. You’ll also find furniture, storage pieces, framed art, decorative accents, and seasonal items that add both charm and utility. Collectors will enjoy more vintage curiosities and display pieces.
The Final "Local Collector's" Auction: Night One
- Feb 19 @ 3:00pm EST (Start)
- Mar 2 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
The fourth and final local collector's auction is here. 1200+ lots will close over two nights. Highlights for night one include a strong selection of firearms alongside an impressive assortment of pocket knives, fixed blade knives, swords, and sheaths. Collectors will also appreciate the broad offering of military items, vintage advertising pieces, belt buckles, rulers, posters, and unique memorabilia. Nearly 100 lots of jewelry lead the catalog, complemented by watches and glasses, while music lovers can browse a solid grouping of vinyl records. Additional categories include antique and decorative bottles, artwork, tools, sharpeners, and an eclectic mix of general collectibles that keep every page interesting.
The Music Vault Auction: Phase 2 | Guitar-Building Tools & Shop Equipment
- Feb 12 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
- Feb 25 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
The Music Vault Auction returns with Phase 2, a powerhouse lineup of pro shop equipment and guitar-making tools from the estate of Joshua Penner (founder of J&J Old Louisville Music Shop). This phase is built for builders and restorers, featuring a SawStop table saw, DeWalt and Jet planers, Lie-Nielsen woodworking tools, and StewMac luthier tools, along with cabinets, work tables, shop organization, and much, much more!
Collectibles, Furniture & Nostalgia Downsizing Auction
- Feb 13 @ 11:00am EST (Start)
- Feb 23 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Step into a home packed with vintage charm, beautiful furnishings, and generations of well-loved collectibles. Highlights include two standout dining sets (Jacobean-style table with chairs and sideboard, plus an antique oak farmhouse pedestal table with leaves and chairs), multiple beds and bedroom suites, mid-century dressers and desks, and an executive desk by Othmar Klem. Collectors will love the Jewel Tea/Autumn Leaf Hall’s Superior pieces, carnival glass, jadeite, McCoy pottery, oil lamps, pressed glass and barware, plus a fun lineup of vintage radios, Pokémon and Nintendo collectibles, video game consoles/accessories, and a 1950s Marx electric train set. Rounding it out: sterling and costume jewelry, designer handbags (Coach, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley), small appliances, tools, garage lots, and outdoor décor including a vintage metal patio set, arbor bench, planters, and yard art.
Absolute Online Only Coin & Currency Auction
- Feb 3 @ 2:30pm EST (Start)
- Feb 18 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Absolute, online only, Collector’s Coin, Currency, and Gaming Token Auction. Over 1,900 coins, including Gold, Silver, Presentation Silver Eagles, Proofs, Antique, Mint Sets, Uncirculated, Albums, and U.S. Currency. Most of the coins are in consecutive years and from each mint. Also includes are vintage casino game tokens from various casinos throughout the U.S.
A Team Member's Downsizing Auction
- Feb 9 @ 3:30pm EST (Start)
- Feb 16 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Wardlow Auctions values its team members above all else, and we are happy to present an auction from one of our own. This team member's newly remodeled lake house was destroyed last year. They were able to salvage their belongings, but are now selling them to try to recoup some of their loss, since insurance is not paying. In this auction you'll find jewelry, 75 pieces of cast iron, a large capacity refrigerator, nautical decor, "man cave" items like beer signs, Christopher Radko and Shiny Brite ornaments, plus household fixtures.
Downsizing Auction in Oxmoor Woods- Back Again!
- Feb 4 @ 11:00am EST (Start)
- Feb 11 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
We continue to be the Auctioneers of Oxmoor Woods, with our fifth auction in this neighborhood since 2023! This downsizing auction has a beautiful three-piece Henredon set, mid-century furnishings, crystal, high quality patio furniture, an antique Swedish armillary sphere, jewelry, accessories, and more.
The Winter Collection: Bourbon, Rolexes, Jewelry, Gold & More!
- Jan 31 @ 10:00am EST (Start)
- Feb 9 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Welcome to our Winter Collection. It's the perfect auction to scroll through on these snowy, freezing days. There is such a variety and something for everyone! PLUS, it's our FIRST auction selling Bourbon! A couple very nice Rolex watches, gold and silver coins and jewelry, antique collectibles, artwork, costume jewelry and so much more. Have fun with this one; we sure did!
Jeffersontown Living Estate Auction | Luxury SUV, Collectibles & Home Furnishings
- Jan 15 @ 9:00am EST (Start)
- Jan 28 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Welcome to this living estate auction in Jeffersontown offering a large variety of things! The centerpiece is a stunning low-mileage 2023 Lincoln Nautilus in like-new condition. Inside the home, you’ll find an array of collectibles including Native American artifacts, Derby glass collection, Swarovski crystal, and vintage Pyrex. Outdoor items such as yard art and a selection of attractive patio furniture. And don’t miss these other highlights: a vintage regulation-size shuffleboard table and Yudofsky University of Louisville leather jacket!
Part 2 of the Retro Collectible Auction
- Jan 17 @ 11:30am EST (Start)
- Jan 26 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
Get ready for part 2 of the cool vintage and retro collectibles auction! We have beautiful furniture, more lunch boxes, knives, lighters, locks, die cast cars, quilts, steamer trunks, records, and much more. This has been such a fun house to treasure hunt in!
Modern Art and Furnishings Estate Auction in Graymoor-Devondale
- Jan 10 @ 5:00am EST (Start)
- Jan 21 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
This auction offers a rare look into a thoughtfully curated collection from the Estate of Dr. Larry M. Raskin. Featured are original works by André Minaux, Silvano Signoretto, Aharon Bezalel, Roger Cavalli, and Romanos Rizk, alongside strong representation from Louisville artists including Jeaneen Barnhart, Bryan K. Holden, Satian Leksrisawat, and photographer James Archambeault. The sale also includes prints by renowned artists such as Louis Icart, Alexander Calder, Moses Soyer, and Bernard Buffet. Don't miss the original Native American and studio pottery, custom contemporary furniture, quality patio furniture, tools and more.
Hartwick Village Estate Auction
- Jan 9 @ 1:00pm EST (Start)
- Jan 19 @ 7:00pm EST (End)
This style-meets-comfort estate features a strong selection of Mid-Century Modern furniture and accents, quality modern furniture, original artwork, rugs, gold & sterling silver jewelry, and home accents throughout. Highlights include dining sets, china cabinets, art glass, and an impressive mix of decorative and collectible items. You’ll also find kitchenware, linens, lighting, Judaica, books, and outdoor & garden pieces, making this a true whole-home offering.

