What We Offer
Appraisal, consignment & estate services.
From a single heirloom to an entire estate, our specialists guide every step — valuation, sale, and settlement — with discretion and care.
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Appraisals
Honest, experienced appraisals of fine art, antiques, furniture and jewelry — for insurance, estate, donation, legal, and resale purposes.
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Consignment
Sell on consignment through the gallery — American, Continental and Asian art, Oriental porcelains and bronzes, paintings, prints and more.
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Always Buying
We are always buying quality furniture, fine art, jewelry, porcelain and antiques, and offer fair, market-value prices for your pieces.
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Free Verbal Valuations
Curious what a piece is worth? We offer free verbal valuations onsite for items considered for sale — no appointment needed.
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Restoration & Repair
We don’t restore in-house, but maintain a network of trusted referral partners for clients who need restoration or repair work.
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Sarasota Estate Auction
Consign to our sister house’s monthly estate auction — broadcast live worldwide via Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, AuctionZip and Bidsquare.
Why Sarasota Trading
Sell with people who know the market.
Every consignment, appraisal, and purchase is handled by Andrew Ford and his team personally — licensed, experienced, and active in the trade every week. You get an honest read on value, clear options, and discreet handling from the first conversation to the final sale.
Ready to sell or consign?
Bring it in, or send photos for a free verbal valuation. We'll give you an honest read and clear options.
A Sister House
Live, online, and international auctions
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just next door.
Sarasota Trading Company shares a building, a lineage, and a commitment to quality with Sarasota Estate Auction — Andrew Ford’s licensed auction house, broadcasting live to bidders worldwide through Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, AuctionZip, and Bidsquare.
- Public estate auctions held the last Saturday of every month
- Free verbal evaluations for prospective consignors
- Live, online & international bidding
- Global bidding through four major platforms
Live every month
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New arrivals, weekly.
Auction previews, monthly.
Auction previews, monthly.
Join collectors, designers, and the simply curious who hear about new pieces — and upcoming auctions — before they hit the floor.