Turner Auctions 1.0.0

OVERVIEW

Turner Auctions & Appraisals provides a comprehensive suite of auction and appraisal services tailored for buyers, sellers, and collectors. Their online auctions occur multiple times each month, showcasing a wide array of personal property categories, including:

• Fine Art Prints, Photographs & Works on Paper
• Fine Art Paintings & Sculpture
• Decorative Arts
• Silver
• Asian & Ethnic Arts
• Jewelry & Timepieces
• Luxury Accessories & Vintage Fashion
• Vintage Posters
• Automobilia
• Books & Manuscripts
• Toys
• Coins
• Militaria

THE APP

The Turner Auctions app offers a streamlined experience for browsing and bidding in real time from any location, across various devices including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. The app features:

• A user-friendly design that allows for convenient viewing and bidding according to your schedule.
• Robust search options to browse upcoming auctions, listed items, and past auction archives.
• High-resolution digital images with pinch-to-zoom capabilities for enhanced detail.
• The ability to monitor lots and share them with friends or family.
• Tools to manage upcoming bids, set maximum bids, and establish spending limits.
• Real-time bidding functionality with immediate notifications if outbid.
• Sophisticated technology designed to prevent self-bidding errors.

OTHER SERVICES

Beyond online auctions, Turner Auctions & Appraisals offers specialized personal property services. This includes appraisal services tailored for individuals, estate attorneys, insurance companies, and museums. Their appraisals adhere to the rigorous standards set by USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), ensuring reliability and professionalism. The company is also open to consignments and appraisals.

BACKGROUND

Founded by Stephen G. Turner, Turner Auctions & Appraisals was established to complement Stephen G. Turner Associates, a San Francisco-based auction and appraisal consulting firm initiated in 2004. With over 25 years of experience in leading live and online auction houses across California and Western Canada, Stephen Turner brings expertise in Fine Art, Decorative Arts, Antiques, and Residential Contents as a professional appraiser and seasoned auctioneer.

Turner has contributed to various media outlets including television, radio, and print. Notably, he served as a featured appraiser on HGTV's 'Appraise It!' for five years and was involved with the San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday appraisal segment 'What's It Worth?' for a decade. His reputation extends to public speaking engagements focused on art and antiques at seminars throughout California. Additionally, he frequently serves as an auctioneer at charity events in the Bay Area.