Mapes

Biography

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING

Services we provide include:
Accurate pre-sale estimates.
Sort and catalog items for auction.
Handle all preparations for an on-site auction, or
Pack and transport items to the Mapes Gallery.
Prepare all auction advertising.
Supervise pre-sale inspections.
Collect sales tax and file returns.
Use our extensive, computerized e-mail list to inform customers of upcoming auctions.
Website-to expose your collectors items to a worldwide audience.

Weekly Auctions held most Tuesdays at 5:00 pm, Preview from 3 pm.
These uncataloged auctions offer a combination of antiques, collectibles and household items mostly from area estates. Many exciting items are uncovered at these auctions. If coming from a distance it is a good idea to call. 607-754-9193

DAVID W. MAPES
EXPERIENCE


Since 1966 buying, selling and appraising antiques, household contents, and works of art, jewelry, oriental rugs and collectibles.

• Member of International Society of Appraisers since 1982—ISA is an organization of over 1,200 personal property appraisers and a leader in its field.
• ISA - Earned the CAPP (Certified Appraiser of Personal Property) designation in 1988. This is the highest level of membership.
• ISA - Served on Board of Directors, 1994 - 1996.
• ISA - Co-instructor, 5-day Antiques & Residential Contents course taught Nationwide.
• Member of the teaching staff of the International School of Auctioneering, S. Deerfield, MA. for over 15 years.
• Conducts adult education courses on antiques subjects through Broome Community College.
• Speaker for many years to civic and historical groups on antiques and collecting.