Our Auction Services
Are you looking to sell Valuable Fine Art or Rare Antiques?
GoodLife Auctions provides both live auction and online auction services representing some of the world's most sought-after antiques, from fine art oil paintings & bronzes to rare coins, decorative art glass, pottery & porcelain to estate jewelry. The photo carousel above displays a sampling of recently sold works we have handled for our consignment clients. Our auction staff will walk you through the complete process for consigning your works to crating and removing your items safely to what will happen on auction day. We really love what we do and work with a thoroughness and high level of client services as you are always our number one customer.
Between authenticating, catalog research and developing auction estimates, we are your best and most trusted auction house for all of California. Our experience providing accurate value opinions on fine art & antiques, coins & fine jewelry spans over 40 years.
Visit GoodLife Auctions websiteWe accept auction consignments from the following categories
- Fine Art Paintings & Sculpture
- Modern Art & Design
- Fine Estate Jewelry
- Rare Coins & Stamps
- Fine European Antiques
- Chinese Antiques & Porcelain
- Decorative Glass & Art Pottery
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Contact GoodLife Auctions today at +1 866 294 0150 to discuss items or collections that you wish to sell and to learn more about our estate auction services.
Estate Appraisal FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
GoodLife Appraisals specializes in Fine Art, Chinese & Continental Antiques, Fine Jewelry, Silver & China, Coins & Stamps, Textiles & Rugs, Western Americana, Military and Native American antiques.
Call us at +1 866 294 0150 for a FREE initial telephone consultation to determine what appraisal services are needed and to schedule of appointment
NOTE: All Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry Appraisals are conducted by appointment only
How much do your Appraisal Services Cost? What are Your Fees?
- We work on a time+travel basis at a rate of $160 per hour. The amount of hours vary depending upon the research and requirements of each item
- To provide a quote, we would need to consult with you and do a valuation of the estate
Fees are as Follows:
GoodLife Appraisals charges an hourly rate of $160, there is a one-time report fee for printing/binding/shipping at $25.00-$95.00 which includes two copies. GoodLife Appraisals charges a retainer fee equivalent to 1-2 hours for travel time which may be waived however any additional or extensive travel fees may apply e.g. parking and tolls.
Expert witness services including deposition, arbitration and court appearances are charged at $200 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum.
What are your Service Areas?
- GoodLife Appraisals travels throughout California, Arizona and Nevada to perform Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry Appraisals
- GoodLife Appraisals conducts Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry appraisals within the continental U.S. In most cases, International appraisals will be conducted via email
- Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry Appraisals are conducted in our client's home, business, via email or at the appraiser's designated location
- Our Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry Appraisals are conducted by appointment only
What does an Appraisal look like?
- We do an On-site inspection of specified items including inventory, measurements, photography and examination
- We perform most research from our offices including research of the item's history, market analysis, past auction sales final valuation
- We finalize our report and documentation and review it with our client. Each item or Lot will have a description, condition, value and digital photograph
- Our appraisals are compliant with the report writing standards of the International Society of Appraisers, or IRS regulations (if required)
- The final reports are available in printed copy, or can be provided electronically online or by e-mail
How Long does an Appraisal Take?
- Most Appraisals take 3-5 business days after the initial appointment.
- This depends greatly on the type of item(s) in the appraisal, the number of items being appraised and our staff load and schedule.
Call us at +1 866 294 0150 for a FREE initial telephone consultation to determine what appraisal services are needed and to schedule of appointment
NOTE: All Antique, Fine Art and Jewelry Appraisals are conducted by appointment only
Need to sell Fine Art, valuable Antiques, Coins or Jewelry? We can find direct buyers and provide international live & online auction services for your valuable collections.
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