Capo Auction

Just minutes from downtown Manhattan, Capo Auction resides in Long Island City, and was founded by brothers Robert and Larry Berman in 2010. Capo offers sales in all types of fine items including: antiques, jewelry, silver, furniture, and other collectibles. Robert and Larry bring both passion and experience in the art world to the business, having been involved in the field for four decades each. Capo is well liked for having a less intimidating air than larger auctioneers and a seamless bidding experience.

Capo also has a great reputation in the industry by being renowned as an New York Times 2-21-2014">extremely accommodating auction house. They offer Saturday sales for easier parking and provide bagels and coffee or pizza for lunch so anyone can feel comfortable walking in. Online bidders have an easy sign up and can register just the day before. They have had 25 auctions to date with Invaluable.

Notable Sales

Capo sold a couch that once resided in Radio City Music Hall for $16,800. Other notable sales include ruby and emerald jewelry from the Maharajah of Jaipur, Victorian statues, and massive furniture from the1850s Steinway Mansion in Astoria.

Services & Staff

Capo Auction has a 6,000 sq. foot gallery that features monthly sales of fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture, silver, and fine art, with auctions taking place live in person, by phone, or online. Buyers can place a reserve on items starting at $1500 and preview the items ahead of time on Wednesdays 10-6, Thursdays 10-7, and Friday 10-5.

Capo's items over the years have included lots from a myriad of museums, celebrities, and other majors in the art and collectibles milieu. They are experts in particular in 19th and 18th century American and European fine art like Gouache, Oils, and more; having moved a lot of such pieces.

The brothers have trained their staff personally on how to bring client satisfaction to both buyers and sellers with an attention to detail. They boast the lowest premium amongst auctioneers in New York State, of only 23%. They also offer free drop-in appraisals.

Follow Them Online

Capo Auction has a comprehensive website where they have a monthly catalogue. They have a Facebook page where they post upcoming items for auction, as well as reviews from customershere.Capo tweets similar posts on Twitter, and they pin images of some of their items onPinterestas well.