Trying to declutter, I took some artwork to Sarasota Estate Auction in downtown Sarasota. In the…read morepast, we had success selling some of my folks artwork and possessions. They take 40% commission but it's worth it not to attempt to sell this yourself. They have plenty of inventory so it's worth it to browse- near Burns Ct and Owen's Fish Camp.

I bought a painting for $350 in June from Sarasota through the online auction site Invaluable. They…read morelisted it as an oil on canvas but when it arrived it was actually a watercolor on paper. After I pointed out the discrepancy they contacted me promptly and resolved the issue with a partial refund. This is a reliable art dealer that I will continue to buy paintings from.

Alan is a true professional. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is also provided with some sound…read moreadvice. I highly recommend his services. You won't go wrong.

From the owner: Buying. Appraising. Brokering. Auctioning European. American Chinese Antiques. Art Silver Bronzes…read moreModern Furniture. 18th and 19th century Furniture and Objects of Virtue. House called are offered when looking at Single Items or Whole Estates.

Steve and Renee handled a last minute sale of a family member's household possessions with aplomb…read more They were on time, considerate of the surroundings, communicated every step in the way particularly during the setup for the sale (while we were still on premises), executed the sale and the cleanup with minimum intrusion and great consideration for our situation. The entire transaction was as smooth as silk. We highly recommend Gulf Coast!

I highly recommend Gulf Coast Estate Auctions. Steve and his staff were so helpful, supportive, and…read moreresponsive during an emotional sale and relocation for my elderly mother. Steve was a true partner. His advice on the market and pricing was spot on and his caring and patience made the whole process much easier. He was fair in his fee and took care of the details in a timely and thorough manner. He made the whole experience easy and a lot less stressful than it might have been. And, he's a great guy!

I worked with Francine on my father's estate. She was professional and very knowledgable about…read morecoins, artwork, furniture, antiques, and jewelry. She works with the latest technology, and is very thorough in her approach to evaluating and appraising all sorts of items. I highly recommend her.

We own a fine art gallery in downtown Sarasota. I highly recommend Francine when looking for a…read morecertified appraiser. She pays attention to detail, is very professional and follows through with all the necessary paper work. She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Francine.

Had some older furniture I was looking to get rid of. I sent Richard some photos to see if anything…read moremight have some real value. He looked at the photos and unfortunately nothing had any real value other than " used furniture " Richard was very helpful in suggesting some consignment shops that maybe a good option to collect some money.

Wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful and kind! I would highly recommend Van! Even though I didn't have…read moreanything of interest to Van, he took the time to tell me about my items. Thank you!

This place is okay. They've got some really good stuff priced reasonably, and other items not so…read moremuch. If you're going to offer vintage luxury goods priced higher than buying them brand new, I'd expect to see certificates of authenticity and similar documentation. The man behind the counter was super nice, but it was a bit of a bummer seeing how much of the good stuff felt overpriced. I hope people come in and buy, but a lot of it seems like it's been sitting there for a long time, and what's the point of that? The whole idea of antiques is keeping things out of landfills and giving them a second home.

My husband and I are here on our baby moon for our first baby! We walked in and immediately were…read moregreeted by John. Probably the sweetest gentleman I've ever met! He took great care of us and helped us pick out something nice to remember this trip. Even helped us find some amazing spots to go visit. Thank you John for your sweetness, kindness and love! We will absolutely be back!

Tried to visit this place during my vacation to Sarasota. The hours stated they would open at 3 pm…read moreFriday, which seemed odd to me, so I called and the person stated they usually open by appointment, but he could meet me there. However, when I said I'd be there in 15 minutes, he stated that is before 3 pm, so I ended the call. Here's an idea, change your hours on google, so as not to waste people's time.

Very nice store in a great location There are plenty of neat and unique items to choose. This is…read morereally what I call an antique store but it's more than that. These items are also put in auctions and are priced accordingly. If you want something out of the ordinary and unique then this is your store.