We offer professional estate services and competitive rates for single items or entire estates.
Free Estimates & Consultations
We offer free auction estimates as well as complimentary walk-through consultations for larger projects. Our specialists will advise you on the most appropriate auction for your items, recommended reserve pricing, and will advise if authentication or restoration would benefit the sale of the property.
Convenient Packing & Moving
Hughes offers packing and moving services to the Southern California region, the cost of which will be deducted from sale proceeds. For sellers outside Southern California, we can recommend shipping options for your items. Once the items are in our showroom, they will be evaluated, professionally photographed, and marketed to a world-wide audience.
POWERED BY HUGHES
Collectors and creators partner with Hughes to launch an auction brand with an experienced, staffed, insured, bonded auction backend service with decades of experience. It's a partnership that combines Hughes buyers with your followers and your stamp of approval. POWERED BY HUGHES facilitates the nuts and bolts of the auction process, setting the stage for an exciting, high-profile event that shines a spotlight on our client as curator.
Comprehensive Estate Liquidation Available
Every project is different, so Hughes offers a suite of services to meet the unique needs of our clients. Through our brand Earlybird Liquidation, we offer on-site estate sales and estate cleanouts when needed. We also offer full and partial estate buyouts when a cash offer is preferable to auction consignment. Please call our office to find out more about how we can assist in your estate liquidation needs.
The Hughes 5-Step Process
Our goal is to make the process as easy and straightforward as possible. We are your one-stop-shop for selling everything in your estate – from fine art to vehicles to jewelry.
Hughes Auctions specializes in selling interesting and unusual collections of fine art, decorative arts, collector vehicles, estate jewelry & timepieces, collectibles, and rare books.
Fine Art
Original paintings and sculptures from the Americas and Europe.
Prints & Multiples
Lithographs, serigraphs, etchings and posters.
Decorative Art
Studio pottery, porcelain, crystal, sterling silver tableware and more.
Estate Jewelry
Precious metals and gemstone investment quality jewelry.
Timepieces
Wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks.
Collectibles
From antique nautical collectibles to animation cels to vintage skateboards, we are experts in market trends.
Designer Furniture
Mid Century, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Regency, European and American antiques furnishings.
Collector Vehicles
Classic and collector cars, motorcycles and boats.
Luxury Accessories
Handbags, luggage, scarves, shoes and more.
Musical Instruments
Antique to contemporary guitars, pianos, brass and electronic.
Sending photos and a description of the items you wish to consign is a great way to start the process. You can send photos through the form on our website or email them to [email protected].
What is the consignment fee?
We will send a written proposal to you with consignment rates once we review your project.
What is the consignment process time frame?
Your items will be sold in an upcoming auction that may be one month to 12 months away. Once your items are sold, payment is issues within 35 business days.