Fine Art
Original paintings and works of art with an established market, from one-of-a-kind paintings to signed works by recognized artists. Photograph the front, the back, and any signature or label.
What We Buy
What we buy in Southern California
We buy single high-value pieces, whole collections and entire estates — anything collectible, name-brand or with real resale demand. We do not buy ordinary household goods.
Below is what we buy most often, with real sales from our recent results. If your item isn't listed, send photos anyway — we'll give you an honest answer either way.
Antiques
Antique furniture, clocks, ceramics and decorative objects, including Asian antiques. If a piece carries a maker’s mark, signature or label, include a close photo of it.
Jewelry & Watches
Fine jewelry and watches, from a single diamond ring to a whole collection. Photograph any hallmarks, stamps or maker’s names along with the piece itself.
Gold & Sterling Silver
Gold and sterling silver, including coins and jewelry. Photograph any purity or maker’s marks (for example, “925” or “14K”).
Designer & Mid-Century Furniture
Designer and name-brand furniture from the 1960s to today, including mid-century modern. Photograph any labels, tags or stamps, usually on the back or underside.
Native American Jewelry, Pottery & Rugs
Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs and blankets. For rugs and blankets, photograph the full piece laid flat, plus a close-up of the weave.
Coins & Collections
Coin collections and collections of every kind, including ones built over decades. We buy whole collections as well as single pieces.
Bronze Sculpture
Bronze sculpture and fine bronze work, including bronze lamps. Photograph the foundry mark or signature if there is one.
Advertising Signs & Antique Toys
Porcelain and neon advertising signs, gas station and automobilia pieces, and antique toys. Photograph both sides of a double-sided sign.
Oriental & Antique Rugs
Oriental and antique rugs. Photograph the whole rug, the back, and any damage or wear.
Early English & Arts & Crafts Furniture
Early English furniture and American Arts & Crafts pieces. Photograph any maker’s mark or paper label, often inside a drawer or on the back.
Whole Storage Units
Entire storage unit contents, bought in a single transaction. You meet us at the facility to let us through the gate and open the unit. Units in lien status must sell through the facility’s own auction; we cannot buy those directly.
How to photograph items for an evaluation
Clear photos let us give you a useful answer the first time. Phone photos are fine. Include:
- The whole item, front and back, in good light
- Close-ups of any signature, label, maker’s mark or hallmark
- Any damage, repairs or wear
- For an estate: a wide shot of each room as it is — please don’t sort or throw anything away first
- The property location, so we can plan a visit
Common questions
What kinds of items do you buy?
We buy high-value items with real resale demand: fine art, antiques, jewelry and watches, gold and sterling silver, designer and mid-century furniture, bronze sculpture, Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs and blankets, advertising signs, antique toys, and collections. Not sure about yours? Send photos and we will give you an honest answer.
Is there a minimum value?
Generally, yes. We look for individual items with a resale value of roughly $500 or more, or collections and estates totaling $2,000 or more. Not sure what you have? Send photos anyway — we will give you an honest answer either way.
What do you NOT buy?
We do not buy ordinary used household goods. We only buy or consign items that are collectible, name-brand, or carry real resale value and market demand. In a complete clearout, everyday contents are still handled as part of the service: usable items are donated and the rest is disposed of.
Do you buy everything in the house?
No — and it is the most common misunderstanding about what we do. We buy or consign items with enough resale value. In a complete clearout, the remaining contents are donated or disposed of as part of the service, so you still end up with an emptied property.
Do you buy entire estates or storage units?
Yes. We buy whole estates and entire storage units in a single transaction, as well as individual high-value pieces. For a storage unit, you meet us at the facility to let us through the gate and open the unit. Units in lien status must sell through the facility’s own auction; we cannot buy those directly.
Ready for an honest evaluation?
Send photos and the property location. The evaluation is free, with no obligation.