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2024 Auctions realized $18 million with 97% of all lots sold.
Why Consign With Us / FAQ
THE SOUTHWEST’S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING AUCTION HOUSE
Specializing in American Western, Wildlife and Sporting Art
Many Reasons to Choose SAA
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2024 Auctions set 28 new auction records.
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Over 20 years of proven auction success, with 97% of all lots sold.
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Currently holding 268 art auction records; setting new records each year.
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The Southwest’s largest auction house specializing in Western, Wildlife, & Sporting Art
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2025 Auctions realized $18 million with 98% of all lots sold
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Currently holding 268 art auction records; setting new records each year
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2025 Auctions set 28 new auction records
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Fair, Simple and straightforward commission with no hidden fees
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Voted “Best of the West” Art Auction by True West Magazine 4 years in a row
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Extensive mailing list of national and international collectors
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Permanent on-site sale & showroom – art is displayed in a beautiful gallery setting, and available for year-round viewing
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Pickup assistance for your consignment throughout the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an appraisal and an estimate?
An appraisal is a set value, of an item, that may be used as a formal document and can be used for insurance, taxes and estate valuations – usually to asses the cost to replace the item.
Estimates are a rough guesstimate of what collectors may pay. They are not formal documents and cannot be used for any official purpose and are meant to be attractive to entice bidding.
How are estimates determined?
When determining estimates for consignments, we look at market demand according to artist, date of execution, materials, dimensions, rarity, subject matter or type and condition. Estimating art is not an exact science, we try to give conservative estimates that give a 90% success rate of being sold.
What is the cost to me to sell my art?
Your commission rate will be determined based upon the estimates and the overall size of the consignment. Our commission rate is all-inclusive – no hidden fees.
What is the Buyer’s Premium?
The Buyer’s Premium, an industry standard, refers to an additional charge on the hammer price (winning bid). It is paid by the winning bidder and only goes to the auction house to cover additional expenses that are associated with the auction.
When will I receive the funds from the sale of my item?
We will release the funds to consignors after 30 days, provided that we have verified payment from the purchaser.
Why wasn’t my consignment accepted?
It may be confusing why we would pass, and not accept your consignment, even if the artist is listed on our web site. There are many variables that go into our decisions. We have a limited amount of space – the items may not be a good fit with the other lots we’ve already accepted or perhaps not a good fit for our auction in general or consider that the balance is off – meaning we may have too many pieces of a specific type or artist and are looking to balance the auction with other items.
How do I get you my consigned pieces? Can I send them now?
You may send your pieces as soon as we have an executed agreement. There are services across the US that specialize in art transport.
We often use:
UPS – they have insurance that covers art
Leahy Fine Art Services – leahyfineart@gmail.com (843) 247-2231
Art Delivery Service – (505) 982-6155
Chamli Fine Art Services – (720) 202-6285
If you need additional resources please contact info@scottsdaleartauction.com or call 480-945-0225.