August 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction

Welcome to the August 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction hosted by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals!

This auction features more than 600 lots from estates, private collections, and consignors across Alaska, bringing together an exceptional variety of antiques, quality furnishings, Alaska Native artwork, decorative arts, collectibles, tools, electronics, commercial equipment, books, and estate treasures from nearly every collecting category.

The catalog offers an impressive selection of Alaska Native art and ethnographic material, including walrus ivory carvings, spirit masks, baleen baskets, scrimshaw, fossilized ivory, whale bone, birch bark and grass basketry, Native dolls, fishing floats, and handcrafted works by Walter Topkok, Xavier Simon, Lenwood Saccheus, Betty Dennis, Martha Keene, Christine Kuku, Elsie Nelson, C. Alan Johnson, and numerous other Alaska artists and makers. Natural history specimens, fur pieces, and regional Alaska collectibles further complement one of the sale's strongest collecting categories.

Furniture is equally well represented, with Mission-style dining and bedroom suites, Danish modern and mid-century pieces, farmhouse and contemporary furnishings, recliners, sectionals, entertainment centers, desks, sideboards, mirrors, and home décor suitable for every room of the house. Decorative arts include porcelain, pottery, crystal, art glass, vintage lighting, clocks, rugs, china, and an extensive assortment of estate accessories.

Collectors will also find vintage tube radios and phonographs, cameras, guitars and musical instruments, Apple memorabilia, Disney and Coca-Cola collectibles, historical documents, Alaska artwork and prints, books covering Alaska, survival, camping, and culinary subjects, along with trading cards, advertising, and an ever-changing assortment of unusual estate discoveries.

Rounding out the sale is a substantial offering of practical estate merchandise, including commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant supplies, garage storage, shop tools, televisions, audio equipment, sporting goods, household furnishings, and beyond.

Whether you're searching for Alaska Native artwork, antiques, furnishings, collectibles, practical household goods, or simply the unexpected, there is a fantastic find waiting for everyone throughout this catalog.

Every lot opens at just $5 and is offered without reserve. Bid early, bid often, and don't miss your opportunity to uncover your next great find.

AUCTION CLOSING:
This auction opened for bidding on July 27th and will begin to close at 4:00 pm AKDT on Sunday, August 2nd. It features a soft close of 3 lots per minute. If a bid is placed in the final minute, that lot will be extended an additional 60 seconds until no other bids are placed and the lot is sold.

PREVIEW:
Limited in-person previews are available by appointment only. Additional condition reports in the form of descriptions, videos, or photos can be provided upon request. Please email Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com at least 48 hours before the auction closes with any inquiries.

LOCATION:
All inventory is located at our warehouse facility at 325 West Potter Dr., Anchorage, AK 99518.

LOCAL PICK-UP TIMES:
10 am - 5:45 pm on Monday & Tuesday, August 3rd & 4th.

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We offer shipping services on just about everything! For shipping-related questions, please email us Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text 907.570.7050 to coordinate shipping arrangements. If you are a winning bidder, you will receive a text message or email shortly after the auction concludes, allowing you to reserve a pick-up appointment time slot or choose shipping. Simply follow the prompts.

We suggest using the USPS Shipping Calculator and dimensions found in the lot descriptions to estimate postage on most shipments. Handling and material costs will apply. Please review the Terms and Conditions for shipping restrictions and familiarize yourself with your local and federal laws.