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Master's student, Decorative Arts & Design History, Corcoran School of Art and Design, The George Washington University; Bachelor's, History/Art History, UCLA. Our regional staff is available to assist you in evaluating property for auction in our Washington, D.C., area gallery. Complimentary shipping available for qualifying consignments.
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Buying from us is easy. You may browse our online catalogue, which will be available approximately two weeks before the date of the auction, or visit our Gallery the week before the auction to view items available for sale. Once you find that perfect item, you may inspect it at our Gallery to determine its condition.
At The Potomack Company our goal is simple: to help you realize the true value of your property with high-level expertise and customer service. We conduct fully-catalogued live auctions with bidding in-person, via the telephone, by absentee bids and through the internet. This range of options allows your property to reach a world-wide audience of potential buyers.
Our clients include financial managers and executors who are responsible for the dispersal of collections and estates. We are happy to provide our clients with the most efficient means of liquidating their estates. In addition to live auctions in our Gallery, we provide on-site liquidation of entire estates, including real estate.
Absentee bids can be left on any online lot as soon as the catalog has been posted on Invaluable and bids will be accepted until the lot closes. Bids are taken in the form of a maximum bid, which the auction house cannot see. Invaluable's SecureBid system then bids on your behalf up to that maximum.
Now that you are the successful bidder, the item is yours! Payment is due immediately upon conclusion of the auction. Please remember that property at The Potomack Company is sold 'as is' and all sales are final. The Potomack Company accepts payment in the form of cash, check, money order or wire transfer, Visa, and Master Card.
Reviews (9)
Kenneth Leonard
Kenneth Leonard
Sep 11, 2021
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I 1st learned about this company while searching Google. They had great reviews so I figured I should reach out to them. In December 2020, I sent them an email with some artwork that I had came across. I wanted to know if the artwork was worth some value. I received an email stating that my email was received and that someone should be contacting me within a week. Two months went by and I heard nothing.. I reached out in February 2021 and spoke to Jennifer. She was very apologetic and informed me that she would expedite my file and put it in front of the right person. She told me that she would
Vivien Sted
Vivien Sted
Oct 16, 2020
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I have nothing but praise for Tom Coward. He is the epitome example of great customer service. He went far beyond expectation to help my pick up driver with a delicate mirror. He deserves more than five stars in my book. Thank you, Tom. Your company is very lucky to have you.
Cliff Rodin
Cliff Rodin
Sep 11, 2020
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Had a dear friend who is an Antique Dealer introduce me to Potomack Auctions. I recently bid on a beautiful grand antique mirror and won the bid. All the Staff at Potomack, from the Owner Jane to her Administrative Staff are warm, professional and very customer service oriented. From the registration process to the process of picking up my winning bid, all processes were done with efficiency, concern and great customer service.
My beautiful, very large mirror which is very fragile was bubble wrapped and carefully taped entirely from top to bottom. The Inventory Handlers even loaded the wrapped
Michaela Robinson
Michaela Robinson
Aug 12, 2020
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Great space for viewing auction items. Staff is helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
Jonathan Willen
Jonathan Willen
Aug 05, 2020
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Potomack Company Auctions & Appraisals offers a wide variety of auctions for every type of collector. Elizabeth and her staff bring their 'A' game to the table with complete knowledge in all areas of the business.
Marc Smith
Marc Smith
Jan 05, 2020
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Wonderful & professional experience. Highly recommend. Easy to work with. Items accurately described. Just perfect. Thanks again.
Payne Edington
Payne Edington
Dec 01, 2019
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I have had nothing but the best interactions with the professional staff at Potomack. I found their expertise unmatched in the market. As both a buyer and a seller I’ve had excellent experiences. They are an excellent guide to the market. Highly recommended.
Donna Chin
Donna Chin
Sep 17, 2019
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I asked Potomack to consider my family's Asian antiques and pieces; based on my experience with Potomack, I highly and without hesitation recommend Potomack. I am from Manhattan, a place with numerous antique dealers and appraisers, and auction houses; as compared to Manhattan auction houses and appraisers, as well as many across the nation, Potomack and its owner, Elizabeth, are unmatched in terms of professionalism, efficiency, knowledge and courtesy. Special kudos go to them for their access to world-class expert in Asian antiques, Pamela Cole. I recommend without hesitation Potomack.
Martin Brossman
Martin Brossman
Dec 09, 2017
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They did an outstanding job with my late parent's estate items getting the best current value available. The whole team was great but especially want to thank Jane Gehrig who helped with selecting items that would be best for the auction, the estate sale at the house, and pointing me in the right direction for a donation of the remaining items. Though they said many people choose to not go the live auction, I went. Especially since I had gone to so many as a kid with my parents. It was one of the best run auctions I have ever seen. My late parents loved to go to auctions and collected some nice