{"id":170,"date":"2026-10-22T21:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-10-22T23:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:18:34","slug":"collectors-choice-auctions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/collectors-choice-auctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Collector\u2019s Choice Auctions\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Love It. Bid On It. Own It.<\/p>\n

Bid to win early, or make it yours today at the Gallery Price!<\/p>\n

Collector\u2019s Choice Auctions<\/em> by MacDonald Gallery offer a distinctive way to acquire original artwork. Place a competitive bid, win early by reaching a confidential winning amount, or purchase a painting immediately at its Gallery Price.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Way 1<\/div>\n

Win Early \u2014 Avoid the Bidding War!<\/h3>\n

Every painting has a confidential winning amount established before bidding begins. Be the first to reach that amount, and you win! The auction closes immediately, and the painting is yours.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can increase your bid anytime, even when you\u2019re already the highest bidder. Once you\u2019ve won, no last-minute bidder can take the painting away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Way 2<\/div>\n

Gallery Price \u2014 Buy It Now!<\/h3>\n

Love a painting and want to make sure it\u2019s yours? The Gallery Price<\/strong> offers another way to acquire original artwork from MacDonald Gallery.<\/p>\n

When a Gallery Price is displayed, simply select BUY IT NOW<\/strong> to purchase the painting at the stated price through our secure checkout.<\/p>\n

Your purchase secures the painting and ends the auction.<\/strong> There\u2019s no need to wait for the scheduled closing or compete with additional bidders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Way 3<\/div>\n

You Can Still Win at Closing!<\/h3>\n

If the confidential winning amount isn\u2019t reached and the painting remains available, you still have a chance to win!<\/p>\n

At the scheduled closing, MacDonald Gallery carefully reviews the highest outstanding bid and seriously considers accepting it. We want our paintings to be enjoyed and appreciated, and we\u2019re pleased to offer this additional opportunity to own one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Bid With Confidence<\/h3>\n

Each auction runs for up to seven days, but you could own your favorite painting today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bid, follow the auction, and increase your offer whenever you wish. You may also secure an available painting immediately at its Gallery Price.<\/p>\n

All bids remain active throughout the auction, subject to the painting\u2019s availability and our Auction Terms, Conditions, and Bidder Agreement.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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How to Participate<\/h2>\n
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  1. Create Your Account:<\/strong> Register to participate in our auctions.<\/li>\n
  2. Explore the Paintings:<\/strong> Find an original work that appeals to you.<\/li>\n
  3. Place Your Bid:<\/strong> Begin with the opening amount or bid higher.<\/li>\n
  4. Follow the Auction:<\/strong> Watch the bidding and increase your offer whenever you wish.<\/li>\n
  5. Win Your Painting:<\/strong> Reach the confidential winning amount to win immediately, or have your outstanding bid considered at closing.<\/li>\n
  6. Buy It Now:<\/strong> When available, select BUY IT NOW to purchase the painting immediately at its displayed Gallery Price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Winning bidders are notified and can complete their purchases through MacDonald Gallery\u2019s secure checkout. Gallery Price purchases are also completed through our secure checkout.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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    Explore Original Art<\/h2>\n

    Collector\u2019s Choice Auctions feature original paintings from MacDonald Gallery\u2019s artist collections, including landscapes, floral compositions, imaginative scenes, contemporary art, and distinctive studio paintings.<\/p>\n

    Each work is presented with photographs, descriptions, and details to help you choose a painting you\u2019ll enjoy owning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Artwork Presentation and Authenticity<\/h2>\n

    MacDonald Gallery presents original artwork with accurate descriptions, detailed photography, and information to help you make informed collecting decisions. Auction listings may include:<\/p>\n

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    • Artist information<\/li>\n
    • Dimensions and painting medium<\/li>\n
    • Detailed photographs<\/li>\n
    • Framing and presentation details<\/li>\n
    • Certificates of authenticity<\/li>\n
    • Shipping and delivery information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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      Shipping and Delivery<\/h3>\n

      Every painting is carefully packaged for shipment. Shipping arrangements and any applicable charges are specified in each auction listing.<\/p>\n

      Local pickup may also be arranged in the Nashville, Tennessee area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      More to Explore at MacDonald Gallery<\/h3>\n

      Beyond our auctions, MacDonald Gallery offers original paintings, fine art prints, and other artwork across a variety of subjects and styles.<\/p>\n

      Whether you\u2019re a longtime collector or considering your first original painting, we appreciate your interest in our art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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      Questions and Contact<\/h2>\n

      For questions about registration, bidding, Gallery Price purchases, artwork, shipping, or payment, please visit our auction contact page.<\/p>\n

      Fine Art Auctions by MacDonald Gallery<\/strong>
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      Love It. Bid On It. Own It. Bid to win early, or make it yours today at the Gallery Price! Collector\u2019s Choice Auctions by MacDonald Gallery offer a distinctive way to acquire original artwork. Place a competitive bid, win early by reaching a confidential winning amount, or purchase a painting immediately at its Gallery Price. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-170","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-auctions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}