Neue Auctions is a fresh start, full service online auction house specializing in fine art, antiques, jewelry and luxury accessories. Created through the recent collaboration of two of the most experienced arts leaders in the area, Neue Auctions springs to life through fortuitous timing and a desire for a new course in an age old business.
Neue Auctions will provide a bespoke experience for sellers and buyers, with all items presented fully guaranteed and vetted, and will combine regular online auctions with selected art exhibitions and educational opportunities.
Offering consignment services for single items or entire estates, Neue Auctions will also assist clients in the complicated process of settling estates and general downsizing, working with both private individuals, as well as trusts, estates, banks and attorneys. In addition, Neue Auctions will continue the long standing history and tradition of art collecting in Cleveland by bringing fine works of art to the market for sale, encouraging both the current and next generation of collectors.
For a formal written appraisal for estate planning, insurance or tax purposes, please contact our Appraisal Services Department at appraisals@neueauctions.com. Charges for formal written appraisals are based on our experts’ time. Our appraisers are accredited and follow the Uniform Standard of Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
If you are considering selling your property at auction and do not need a formal written appraisal, Neue Auctions provides free and confidential auction estimate valuations of items. We are always looking for quality items to buy or sell at auction. We’d love to talk to you about your collection, your buying and selling needs, and how Neue Auctions can work for you. Call or email us today if you would like our experts to help you in determining the best options for your collection.
We assist fiduciaries, executors and beneficiaries throughout the United States for the valuation and disposition of personal property assets. We are able to assist with estate tax, family division, insurance and collateral loans; the development of sale and marketing plans for auction and private sale; and consignment management. Neue Auctions will act as your primary contact through every stage of the process, from the initial visit through the settlement of each item with the utmost discretion.
Cynthia is a accredited appraiser of fine art and antiques and 1990 graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) with a degree of BFA and Art History. Her early career in antiques started in 1991 with antiquarian books. Cynthia’s auction career began in the late 90’s; she then co-founded and co-operated Aspire Auctions from 2002 until 2018. “I know people have many auction venues to choose from. For me, it’s the people behind the product that makes it a satisfying experience or not and this is where we differ from others—we are empathetic and respectful of our clients needs.”-Cynthia Colling Maciejewski
Bridget attained a Master’s Degree in Art History from Case Western Reserve University, and has over twenty-five years of experience in various facets of the art and antiques field, including museum, auction house and gallery positions. She possesses a broad general knowledge of fine and decorative arts emphasizing writing, research and qualitative judgments in regard to works of art. She is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America and a court appointed appraiser in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. Her appraisals are USPAP compliant and fulfill insurance, estate tax, banking and legal requirements. “I am thrilled to join forces with Cynthia, Ron and Ricardo and I am looking forward to serving both new and old clients and customers in our fresh new venture!”-Bridget McWilliams
Ron is a third generation owner of Greenwald Antiques with his sister and partner Robin Gilbert. Ron was raised amongst antiques his entire life, growing up at the finest antique shows throughout the United States and is presently one of the premier exhibitors at the Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Omaha, Chicago, Baltimore and New York fine antiques shows. He specializes in 19th & 20th century American and European antiques. “Pairing with Cynthia is an opportunity to not only expand geographically and into new collecting fields, but also offer new services to our customers. Neue Auctions will allow us to respond to and anticipate our customers’ needs and desires with an array of new options and white glove treatment. Cynthia and I have a similar approach to customer service and our dovetailing will allow us to build upon our strengths, but what I am most excited about is the incredible team we have assembled with the addition of Bridget McWilliams and Ricardo Bernabe. Together we anticipate taking Neue Auctions to the highest level.”-Ronald Greenwald
Ricardo is an assistant professor at Quinnipiac University in Hamden CT and is the director of the luxury accessories department at Neue Auctions. His work in the luxury industry began at Compagnie Financieré Richemont in Madrid Spain in 2001. Later Ricardo joined Greenwald Antiques, assisting with exhibitions at premier shows including Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Omaha, Chicago, Baltimore and New York. “Neue Auctions is the antithesis of Sic Transit gloria mundi (Thus passes the glory of the world)”-Ricardo Bernabé.
