O'Gallerie

Biography

A premier auction house in Portland, Oregon, O'Gallerie is a family owned and operated establishment that has dealt in antiques, fine art and collectibles since 1972. O'Gallerie conducts 10, three-session auctions each year, with each auction comprising 850-900 lots. Buyers who can't attend auctions in person can take advantage of absentee, telephone and online bidding. Live auctions through Invaluable.com have included everything from Oriental rugs and carpets to furniture and decorative arts.

O'Gallerie specializes in sourcing unique goods and distinctive consignments from West Coast estates and private collections. Aside from its regular auctions, O'Gallerie is known for hosting special session auctions. Over the years, these specialized auctions have featured firearms, vintage wines, snuff bottles and coins, collectible dolls and collectible motorcycles. For example, O'Gallerie's Annual Holiday Fine Jewelry Auction has offered exquisite individual jewelry pieces as well as complete jewelry sets.

Services & Staff

O'Gallerie offers daytime and evening auctions and provides valuable services to both buyers and sellers. Discerning buyers can preview and inspect items up for auction before the bidding begins, which helps buyers make informed decisions on their purchases. Buyers will find an eclectic variety of high-quality items ranging from Native American artifacts to Italian marble busts.

All in all, O'Gallerie has 11 full-time staff and about 35 part-time staff. O'Gallerie employs professional auctioneers, stage managers and evaluators with expertise in jewelry; ceramics, glass and silver; and photography. Sellers receive assistance in determining an estimated auction value for their items and have an opportunity to earn an excellent return.