The San Rafael Auction Gallery's estates auctions have been a source of fine antiques, paintings, decorative arts, estate jewelry and unique items since 1984. The Auction Gallery is located in beautiful Marin County, one of the wealthiest communities on the west coast, 12 miles north of San Francisco and just south of the Napa Vallet in the town of San Rafael. Owner Burt Hem, had been an antique and fine arts dealer for over 40 years. In 1984 the first auction at 634 5th Avenue in San Rafael was held. Celebrating over thirty years in the same location The San Rafael Auction Gallery hold six Antique Estates Auctions per year. One of the first to see the potential of online auctions. The San Rafael Auction Gallery jumped into online live auctions in June of 2001. All of the subsequent sales have been "live in real time world wide". Live online auctions have both leveled the playing field for the provincial auction house and allowed it to compete in an open arena for premier consignments and the best prices. The San Rafael Auction Gallery's online auctions are hosted by LiveAuctioneers.com. The San Rafael Auction Gallery has always been known for its aggressiveness in the marketplace, attention to detail and personalized service to their customers and consignors. All lots for all auctions are illustrated in color on our website approximately two weeks before our auctions. Bidding for the auctions is live, absentee and by phone in the gallery and live and by ansentee online.. -Auntique Auctions including: Antique Furnituire,Paintings,Silver,Chinese,Asian,Mid-Century,Modern,Objet d'art and Estate Jewelry