Minnesota Historical
Regional art, Scandinavian heritage, Native American artifacts, pioneer-era objects, and local historical ephemera — celebrating Minnesota's rich cultural legacy.
As a Minnesota-based auction house, we have deep expertise in the art, antiques, and historical objects that define our region's cultural heritage. From regionalist landscape paintings by celebrated Minnesota artists to Scandinavian immigrant heirlooms and Native American beadwork, we understand the local market like no one else.
Our team regularly handles collections from prominent Minnesota families, historical societies, and institutions — bringing together knowledgeable regional collectors and enthusiastic national bidders for consistently strong results.
Specialty Focus: Minnesota Artists & Regionalist Paintings
We specialize in paintings by Minnesota and Upper Midwest artists including George Morrison, Dewey Albinson, Elof Wedin, Adolf Dehn, and Cameron Booth — artists whose work captures the beauty and character of our region.
Our deep knowledge of the regional art market ensures proper attribution, provenance research, and competitive auction results for consignors.
Collecting Categories
What We Handle
Minnesota Artists & Regionalist Paintings
Works by George Morrison, Dewey Albinson, Elof Wedin, Adolf Dehn, Cameron Booth, and other celebrated regional painters.
Scandinavian & Nordic Heritage Items
Rosemaling, Norwegian woodcarving, Swedish textiles, Danish silver, and immigrant-era decorative arts from the Upper Midwest.
Native American Artifacts & Beadwork
Plains and Woodland beadwork, quillwork, pottery, birch bark items, and cultural objects from Minnesota's indigenous peoples.
Early Minnesota Photography & Maps
19th-century photographs of the Twin Cities, Mississippi River views, territorial maps, and early Minnesota survey documents.
Local Historical Ephemera & Documents
Minnesota postcards, advertising, newspapers, ledgers, letters, and documents from territorial days through the early 20th century.
Pioneer Era Artifacts
Frontier tools, handmade quilts, butter churns, tin lanterns, and everyday objects from Minnesota's pioneer settlement period.
Minnesota Pottery & Craft
Red Wing stoneware, North Star pottery, Minnesota studio ceramics, and regional craft traditions of the Upper Midwest.
Have Minnesota Historical Items to Consign?
Fill out the form below and our team will provide a free, confidential estimate within 1 to 5 business days.
Request a free auction estimate or contact our specialists — SebastianCharles Auctions, 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, MN 55439, (612) 280-1377.
Other Specialties
SebastianCharles Auctions runs thirteen collecting departments from our Edina, Minnesota gallery, and each one is led by a specialist who handles that material every week. Explore the other specialties below, or send us photos for a free auction estimate.