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Auction Legacy provides art auctioneer for retail galleries

Jordan Sitter — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:16:38 +0000

After a successful career travelling the world to host high profile art auctions for major art dealers and elite artists the CEO of Auction Legacy Jordan Sitter is taking his cultivated skill set and invaluable experience to work with smaller retail galleries and art dealers.

“A fine art auctioneer has a unique skill set and presentation skills that most regular auctioneers do not possess” said Sitter. “Instead of working with just one or two major dealers I wanted to take my experience to start my own company and work with many galleries and dealers”.

Many art gallery owners have not realized how exciting and effective a properly run auction can be for their gallery. It brings intrigue, excitement, and a reason to come out to the gallery in an art market that can use all the stimulation it can get.

How an art gallery or art dealer utilizes Auction Legacy as a fine art auctioneer;

The gallery or art dealer contacts Auction Legacy
The gallery and Auction Legacy decide on a date
The gallery invites clients from it’s client list to the event

It is as simple as that. With minimal upfront costs the gallery can capitalize on a new and exciting event.

To learn more about having Auction Legacy provide your fine art auctioneer visit our Fine Art Auctions page

or contact us.

Auction industry remains strong in challenging economy

Jordan Sitter — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:44:56 +0000

The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported the results of its 2008 industry survey. In 2008, approximately $268.4 billion in goods and services were sold at auction in the United States, a decrease of slightly less than 1% compared to 2007.

Growth in 2008 was limited to five sectors of the industry: agricultural machinery and equipment, commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, land and agricultural real estate, residential real estate, and charity auctions. Significant decreases in gross revenue were reported in art, antiques and collectibles (-9.3%), automobile (-5.4%), and personal property (-5.1%) auctions.

This proves now then ever when looking for a benefit auctioneer, charity auctioneer, or art auctioneer you need hire a professional who can make the best of your event.

The art of the auction

Jordan Sitter — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:41:51 +0000

Many people don’t realize that auctioning art is an art form itself. While almost anybody who can speak quickly can auction off everyday items, fine art is a completely different game.

A fine art auctioneer needs to be able to present with knowledge, confidence, passion, and experience each and every piece that comes across the block.

After hosting hundreds of private auctions for art galleries, art dealers, and artists all over the world, Auction Legacy has emerged as a true source for hiring a professional art auctioneer.

With captivating presentations, insightful information, and a wealth of experience mixed with humorous art related stories, a fine art auction hosted by Auction Legacy turns into more of a show than an auction.

Auction Legacy goes national

Jordan Sitter — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:47:21 +0000

Auction Legacy is in high demand and has gone national. Originally based in South Florida and with a background in fine art auctions, Auction Legacy can now provide a benefit auctioneer, charity auctioneer or fine art auctioneer almost anywhere in the United States, or even the world! In the last few months Auction Legacy has been booked in New York, California, Georgia, Washington D.C, and of course Florida. It is now a simple decision when choosing an auctioneer for any event, anywhere in the world…….. Auction Legacy.

Auction Legacy adds Benefit Auctions and Charity auctions to its services

Jordan Sitter — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:13:32 +0000

Previously only available for fine art auctions, auction legacy will now also now be able to provide a benefit auctioneer or charity auctioneer to organizations in need.

Entertaining and motivating, Auction Legacy will undoubtedly become the premier source for benefit and charity auctioneers as it did for art auctioneers.

Vancouver Art Auction has great results

Jordan Sitter — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:32:42 +0000

The Vancouver summer auction season kicked off in fine form Thursday night with several record-breaking sales as Heffel Fine Art Auction House held its Fine Canadian Art sale. Sales totalled $11.5-million.

Among the highlights for Heffel: a gorgeous 21.6 centimetre by 26.7 centimetre oil-on-panel sketch by Tom Thomson sold for $1.15 million (including buyer’s premium) – not a record bid for a Thomson, but hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the estimate provided by the auction house.

Tamarack Swamp (Sketch #5), once owned by the artist’s sister, was among the most anticipated lots of the evening.

“[It's] the second highest Thomson to sell at auction and far exceeded the low estimate by two-and-a-half times,” the art auctioneer said after the approximate three hour auction.