Sarasota Trading Company/Sarasota Estate Auction
Welcome to Sarasota Trading Company that is serving Sarasota since 1988.
Sarasota Trading Company specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Andrew Ford and his outstanding team are working hard to bring a new level of service and wonder to Historic Downtown Sarasota. Items he has procured from all over the United States, and internationally, are rotated daily throughout the store, which allows the store to always have a fresh look with new and exciting pieces from both private and public collections.
Andrew also owns Ford Art and Antiques and the Sarasota Estate Auction. The auction is held the last Saturday of every month.
The auction house reaches an international audience and showcases unique, rare, and beautiful pieces in dozens of categories, including Fine Art, Sculptures, Furniture, Asian Antiques, Porcelain, Silver, Decorative Arts, and many others through its Global Online Platforms. Drawing on the expertise of its specialists and its personalized service, Sarasota Estate Auction works with individuals, institutions, and estate settlement professionals to attract outstanding items from across the United States and the world. The auction house offers its customers worldwide, “anywhere” access to its sales through the real-time, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Auctionzip, and Bidsquare online bidding services.
Story about Andrew Ford:
Since he was a little boy, Andrew has always had a passion for collecting and selling. His father was a respected, well-known appraiser and collector in the New England area, and Andrew has followed in his father’s footsteps here in the Sarasota area. He is the owner and operator of Ford Art and Antiques, Sarasota Estate Auction, and Sarasota Trading Company. The desire to continually learn more about each piece of furniture, art, or antique that he encounters is important to Andrew. He loves to share this acquired knowledge with his customers so that they too can enjoy learning more about their future purchase.
Services Offered:
Appraisals
Consignment
Restoration and Repair
ALWAYS BUYING/CONSIGNING
Customer Reviews:
“From question, mistake on my part, assistance and guidance with shipping including reasonable $white glove to my home in PA. Overall positive attitude, friendliness and enthusiasm. THE BEST!!! Thanks to James, Mia and Ian.” – David
“They also have a professional dedication. I gave five-star rating
This auction house is our first collaboration, but they also have a professional dedication and reasonable prices. I gave them a five-star rating and thank you again.” – Wang
Reliable auction house, good shipper
Have purchased a number of times from this auction house. Their listings are accurate, opening bid amounts are reasonable, and auction and payment process is smooth. Their recommended shipper, Premier Shipping & Crating, is excellent in my experience. Great communications, reasonable packing and shipping costs, fast and responsive service. Thumbs up for the shipper and Jay on their staff, in particular. – Steven
These guys are so honest, helpful, and informative.
The auction and sale process was seamless and the payment as well. I picked up the beautiful piece at their Gallery and was shown some great items I might consider. All the Staff and Owner were like family immediately! I highly recommend them! – James
Sarasota Trading Company/Sarasota Estate Auction
Address:
522 S. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-650-8854 Direct
941-953-7776 Gallery
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