BVAE Services
Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates has many years’ experience handling collections and liquidating material assets. Read on to learn more about what we can do for you!
Evaluations and Appraisals
Our evaluation and appraisal services provide you with a value assessment of your material assets and collections.
Evaluations involve a visual inspection of the object or collection by one of our team of experts, who will examine its condition, rarity, historical significance, and provenance. Based on this assessment, our evaluator will provide a verbal or written assessment of the item's approximate value, often taking into consideration current market trends and comparable sales.
Appraisals are more formal evaluations that involve a detailed written report of the object's value. This report may include a description of the item, a history of its provenance and ownership, and an explanation of how our appraiser arrived at the estimated value.
Consignments
A consignment is a contractual arrangement where you leave your items with a third-party seller (like Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates) to be sold at a later date. Some consignment shops operate as retail spaces, whereas we will sell your items to the highest bidder in one of our upcoming auctions.
Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates works under consignment to ensure we get you top dollar for your items at auction. Essentially, the more you make, the more we make!
Our consignment rates vary depending on the value of your items and collections; lower value items will have higher consignment rates while higher value collections will have lower consignment rates.
Auctions
Auctions are a method of selling goods to the highest bidder, either in person, online, or over the phone, and can be used to sell a wide range of items.
Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates primarily focuses on specific types of goods, such as: fine arts, militaria, antiques, and collectibles. We provide expertise in the valuation and sale of these items, helping to ensure that you obtain a fair market value.
Our auction services include consigning and researching the items, setting price estimates, marketing and advertising, managing the bidding process, and handling payments.
Let use help you sell your items quickly and efficiently while obtaining the highest possible price. Auctions attract a large number of potential buyers and generate a sense of competitive excitement!
Estate Services
When it comes to downsizing or liquidating an estate, we can help with a variety of tasks, including appraisal and valuation of items, organizing and categorizing objects, advertising and marketing the sale, managing the sale event, and disposing of any unsold items. Broom sweep service is also available.
Whether you are dealing with the death of a family member, relocating to a smaller residence, or moving to a new location, we can help simplify the process with expertise and guidance while handling the logistical details associated with selling a large number of items.
Our team of professionals have expertise in a wide range of areas, such as antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, furniture, and household items. We can help ensure a smooth and successful sale, while also providing peace of mind during what can be a difficult and emotional time.
Collection Management
Collection management involves the organization, preservation, documentation, and display of valuable and historically significant objects, including works of art, furniture, ceramics, textiles, and other decorative arts. The process of collection management includes careful handling, proper storage, and conservation treatments to prevent damage or deterioration of the objects.
Our team of professionals would be responsible for conducting research to identify the provenance and historical significance of the objects in your collection, creating catalogues and other documentation to record the collection's history, and facilitating the sale of the items at auction.
Militaria Expertise
A militaria specialist is a professional who researches and establishes the historical importance of any items related to military use. This includes artifacts and memorabilia like uniforms, antique arms, accoutrements, and other military paraphernalia.
Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates is honored to have Joel Bohy, the highly respected historic arms and militaria expert, available to evaluate any military items you may have in your collection. Joel has over 20 years experience in the field, has authored books and articles on military history, and can be seen as a Militaria appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow.