2019 Mid-Year Report
With 59 million auction registrations and 29% growth in items sold on LiveAuctioneers during the first half of 2019, auction-house partners saw all-time highs in auction results, gaining more value during the first six months of this year than in any prior year.
As we continue to innovate in ways that bring new and returning buyers to auction-house partners, here are some mid-year highlights.
With 59 million auction registrations and 29% growth in items sold on LiveAuctioneers during the first half of 2019, auction-house partners saw all-time highs in auction results, gaining more value during the first six months of this year than in any prior year.
As we continue to innovate in ways that bring new and returning buyers to auction-house partners, here are some mid-year highlights.
Selling More for Partners & Consignors
With best-in-class product solutions, LiveAuctioneers has once again proved to be the most efficient option in the market helping partners achieve a 29% growth in items sold in the first half of 2019.
Additionally, LiveAuctioneers has delivered 35% more winners worldwide leading to record-breaking results and a 99% payment rate for auction-house partners and their consignors.
129%
Growth in Auction Registrations
35%
Growth in Winning Bidders
Select Items Sold on LiveAuctioneers
Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
Sold for $55,440
Hindman
Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
Sold for $55,440
Hindman
Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
Sold for $30,000
Clarke Auction Gallery
Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
Sold for $30,000
Clarke Auction Gallery
George Nelson & Associates, CSS
Sold for $14,300
Wright
George Nelson & Associates, CSS
Sold for $14,300
Wright
Wendell Castle Unique Chair
Sold for $182,000
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Wendell Castle Unique Chair
Sold for $182,000
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice
Sold for $60,325
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice
Sold for $60,325
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase
Sold for $40,625
Lauren Auctions
Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase
Sold for $40,625
Lauren Auctions
Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head
Sold for $43,575
Artemis Gallery
Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head
Sold for $43,575
Artemis Gallery
1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
Sold for $90,000
Kraft Auction Service
1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
Sold for $90,000
Kraft Auction Service
Steinway Ebony Model B
Sold for $36,900
Cottone Auctions
Steinway Ebony Model B
Sold for $36,900
Cottone Auctions
Selling More for Partners & Consignors
With best-in-class product solutions, LiveAuctioneers has once again proved to be the most efficient option in the market helping partners achieve a 29% growth in items sold in the first half of 2019.
Additionally, LiveAuctioneers has delivered 35% more winners worldwide leading to record-breaking results and a 99% payment rate for auction-house partners and their consignors.
129%
Growth in Auction Registrations
35%
Growth in Winning Bidders
Select Items Sold on LiveAuctioneers
Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
Sold for $55,440
Hindman
Hugh Steers, In the Paper, 1989
Sold for $55,440
Hindman
Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
Sold for $30,000
Clarke Auction Gallery
Natural Unheated 20ct Ceylon Sapphire
Sold for $30,000
Clarke Auction Gallery
George Nelson & Associates, CSS
Sold for $14,300
Wright
George Nelson & Associates, CSS
Sold for $14,300
Wright
Wendell Castle Unique Chair
Sold for $182,000
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Wendell Castle Unique Chair
Sold for $182,000
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice
Sold for $60,325
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
Francis Barraud (1856-1924), His Master’s Voice
Sold for $60,325
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase
Sold for $40,625
Lauren Auctions
Jiaqing Famille Rose Amphora Vase
Sold for $40,625
Lauren Auctions
Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head
Sold for $43,575
Artemis Gallery
Incredible Roman Marble Goat Head
Sold for $43,575
Artemis Gallery
1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
Sold for $90,000
Kraft Auction Service
1899 Mills ‘Duplex’ 5 Cent Upright Slot Machine
Sold for $90,000
Kraft Auction Service
Steinway Ebony Model B
Sold for $36,900
Cottone Auctions
Steinway Ebony Model B
Sold for $36,900
Cottone Auctions
Delivering 236% ROI through
LiveAuctioneers’ Advertising Solutions
LiveAuctioneers has empowered auction-house partners to maximize auction revenue with advertising opportunities that direct-market potential buyers and help secure growth in bidder engagement.
With an offering that includes email features, premium website placement, targeted banner ads and more, LiveAuctioneers has enabled auctioneers to expand their sales through cost-effective email campaigns that generate a 236% return on investment.
86%
Increase in Auction Registrations
27%
Increase in Hammer Price
Delivering 236% ROI through LiveAuctioneers’ Advertising Solutions
LiveAuctioneers has empowered auction-house partners to maximize auction revenue with advertising opportunities that direct-market potential buyers and help secure growth in bidder engagement.
With an offering that includes email features, premium website placement, targeted banner ads and more, LiveAuctioneers has enabled auctioneers to expand their sales through cost-effective email campaigns that generate a 236% return on investment.
86%
Increase in Auction Registrations
27%
Increase in Hammer Price
Leading the Industry with Cutting-Edge Technology & Innovation
During the first half of 2019, LiveAuctioneers introduced a slew of new features and enhancements that engage more buyers and consignors, advancing its unrivaled capacity for driving tangible value for auction-house partners.
Building Trust
The LiveAuctioneers team is committed to building the world’s most trusted marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Given today’s online landscape where 93% of consumers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions, LiveAuctioneers has been building a reviews system to instill greater buying confidence that translates directly to new bidders and more repeat bidders.
Ultimately designed to help grow auction-house partners’ sales, our Ratings & Reviews system collects feedback from winning bidders and allows auction houses to respond publicly.
20,638
Reviews from Winning Bidders
39%
Sales Lift when Ratings are Publicly Visible
Building Trust
The LiveAuctioneers team is committed to building the world’s most trusted marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Given today’s online landscape where 93% of consumers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions, LiveAuctioneers has been building a reviews system to instill greater buying confidence that translates directly to new bidders and more repeat bidders.
Ultimately designed to help grow auction-house partners’ sales, our Ratings & Reviews system collects feedback from winning bidders and allows auction houses to respond publicly.
20,638
Reviews from Winning Bidders
39%
Sales Lift when Ratings are Publicly Visible
Deepening Our Relationship with Industry Partners
A big thank you to those who were able to meet us in New Orleans during the 70th International Auctioneers Conference and Show! It was a pleasure getting to meet new friends and old, and discussing ways LiveAuctioneers can support you in growing your business.
“Best Practices for Conducting Online Auctions” panel discussion during the 2019 NAA show moderated by LiveAuctioneers’ CEO Phil Michaelson (far left). Panel guests (left to right): Meggie Mei (Auctioneer & Commercial Advisor, Bellevue Auction Gallery), Taylor Eichenwald (Auctioneer & Director of Marketing, New Orleans Auction Galleries), Brigitte Kruse (Founder & Lead Auctioneer, GWS Auctions)
Deepening Our Relationship with Industry Partners
A big thank you to those who were able to meet us in New Orleans during the 70th International Auctioneers Conference and Show! It was a pleasure getting to meet new friends and old, and discussing ways LiveAuctioneers can support you in growing your business.
“Best Practices for Conducting Online Auctions” panel discussion during the 2019 NAA show moderated by LiveAuctioneers’ CEO Phil Michaelson (far left). Panel guests (left to right): Meggie Mei (Auctioneer & Commercial Advisor, Bellevue Auction Gallery), Taylor Eichenwald (Auctioneer & Director of Marketing, New Orleans Auction Galleries), Brigitte Kruse (Founder & Lead Auctioneer, GWS Auctions)
Stay tuned for more updates to come in the second half of the year.
Stay tuned for more updates to come in the second half of the year.