Frequently Asked Questions

Fine Art

• Paintings: oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, encaustic, tempera, ink/wash, fresco
• Prints: lithographs, serigraphs, silkscreens, stencils, screenprints, drawings, illustrations, intaglios, etchings, engravings, drypoints, aquatints, mezzotints, reliefs, linocuts, woodblocks, woodcuts, monotype, monoprint
• Sculpture: stone, marble, granite, alabaster, limestone, metal, cast bronze, welded steel, aluminum, copper, carved wood
• Clay Ceramics: terracotta, porcelain, stoneware
• Glass: blown, cast, stained glass
• Photography

Jewelry

• Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, diamonds, loose gemstones, brooches, pins, and cameos.

Watches

• Wrist watches, pocket watches, repeaters, desk clocks, and travel clocks.

Coins

• American coins, foreign coins, ancient coins, paper currency, and bullion.

Collectibles

• Novelty items, autographs, and ephemera.

Home & Design

• Antique and Mid-Century Modern furniture.

• The Classics: Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Graff, Boucheron, Chaumet, Garrard, Fabergé, Chopard, Piaget, Patek Philippe, Mikimoto, Damiani, Pasquale Bruni, Buccellati, Mellerio, Mauboussin, Korloff, Fred, Gump’s, Garrard & Co., Hermès.
• Art Deco & Architectural: Raymond Templier, Jean Després, Paul Flato, Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Jakob Bengel, Theodor Fahrner, Puiforcat, Fouquet, Gérard Sandoz, Cassandre, Dunand, David Webb, Verdura, Seaman Schepps, Belperron, Taffin, Hemmerle.
• Naturalism & Organic Art: René Lalique, Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti, Gilbert Albert, Wallace Chan, Cindy Chao, Anna Hu, Michelle Ong, Viren Bhagat, Silvia Furmanovich, Palmiero, Bibi van der Velden, Daniela Villegas, Temple St. Clair, Cathy Waterman, Erica Courtney, Katerina Marmagioli, Lydia Courteille.
• Modernist & Avant-Garde: JAR (Joel Arthur Rosenthal), James de Givenchy, Andrew Grima, Victoire de Castellane, Lorenz Bäumer, Stephen Webster, Shaun Leane, Solange Azagury-Partridge, Theo Fennell, Loree Rodkin, Repossi, Gaia Repossi, Charlotte Chesnais, Anissa Kermiche, Delfina Delettrez, Maria Tash, Fernando Jorge, Nikos Koulis, Ana Khouri, Noor Fares, Venyx, Eugenie Niarchos, Valérie Messika, Fawaz Gruosi, de Grisogono, Jacob & Co.
• Contemporary Luxury & "New School": David Yurman, Messika, Pomellato, Anita Ko, Irene Neuwirth, Lorraine Schwartz, Jennifer Meyer, Spinelli Kilcollin, Marie-Hélène de Taillac, Munnu Kasliwal, Gem Palace, Amrapali, Sydney Evan, Shay, Foundrae, Marlo Laz, Retrouvaí, Sophie Bille Brahe, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Ippolita, Konstantino, Elizabeth Locke, John Hardy, Jean Mahie, Henry Dunay, Angela Cummings.

We simulcast our auctions across several secure online bidding platforms, including LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and HiBid. Please check our Auction Calendar for upcoming dates and specific bidding links.

You can register online through our website or by creating an account through our various auction platforms. Simply search Wilson's Fine Art and register to bid!

Absolutely. We can schedule an appointment for a personal preview of any pieces you are interested in. If you cannot attend in person, you may request a detailed Condition Report or additional high-resolution photos from our specialists.

The buyer’s premium is a standard percentage added to the final "hammer price" of an item. This fee covers the administrative and cataloging costs of the auction. Please check the specific terms for each auction, as percentages may vary.

Wilson's Fine Art does not provide in-house shipping. Clients are solely responsible for arranging pickup or coordinating shipping through a third-party carrier. For complete details on payment release policies, recommended third-party shippers, pickup coordination, and storage fee structures, please visit our dedicated Shipping & Pick-Up Information Page.

Summary of Shipping & Pick-Up Policies:

• Payment & Release: No items will be released until payments (PayPal, Zelle, Check, or Wire Transfer) have cleared.
• Local & Courier Pick-Up: Requires 48-hour advanced notice via email to schedule an appointment. Clients must bring their own packing materials.
• Third-Party Shippers: We recommend UPS Store #3751 (Tampa), UPS Store #6886 (St. Pete), Pak Mail #199 (Tampa), or Navis Pack & Ship (for oversized/fragile items).
• Storage Fees & Abandonment: Lots remaining 15 days after invoice receipt incur a storage fee of $10 per day. Unpaid items are considered abandoned after 30 days; paid items are considered abandoned after 90 days.

We offer complimentary initial valuations. You can submit photos and descriptions through our Consignment Portal or schedule an appointment to meet with one of our specialists in person.

Our commission is based on the value and category of the item. We provide a transparent fee structure during the consignment process, which includes insurance and professional cataloging.

Consignor payments are typically issued 30 days after the auction concludes, provided the buyer has cleared their payment.

Our specialists use a rigorous vetting process involving historical research and physical inspection. When necessary, we utilize third-party authentication services such as PSA/DNA for autographs or PCGS/NGC for coins.

Yes. For large antiques or significant collections, we can arrange a site visit to determine the best strategy for your estate.