Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Auction Services in Windsor, CT
Founded in 1982 by Edwin J. Nadeau Jr., our auction house has built an international reputation for excellence in fine art, jewelry, antiques, and specialty categories. Located in Windsor, Connecticut, we serve clients across New England and the Tri-State area with over 20 annual auctions featuring 500+ lots. Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized service, combining decades of industry expertise with a streamlined consignment-to-sale process. We maintain a 20,000-square-foot facility for secure display and storage, offering comprehensive services including auction management, private sales, and collection advisory. Our team of specialists provides targeted marketing, high-quality photography, and global exposure through strategic partnerships with collectors and institutions.With three generations immersed in the antiques and arts world, we deliver USPAP-compliant appraisals and estate services supported by affiliations with major appraisal societies. Our transportation team ensures safe handling of valuable items, while our transparent commission structure eliminates hidden fees for insurance, storage, or photography. We maintain active participation in industry organizations like The Appraisal Foundation and provide condition reports, detailed catalogs, and post-auction support including timely payments to consignors. Our commitment to client education is demonstrated through complimentary walk-throughs, customized marketing campaigns, and dedicated support throughout the auction lifecycle.
Services
Auction Services
Estate Evaluations
Appraisals
Private Sales
Collection Management
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Family-owned auction house with 40+ years of industry experience
- Dedicated in-house transportation team for secure item handling
- Transparent fee structure with no hidden insurance/storage charges
- International network of collectors and institutional buyers
- Complimentary property walk-through evaluations available
Services
Auction Services
We conduct over 20 annual auctions featuring 500+ lots of fine art, antiques, and specialty items. Our process includes targeted marketing, professional photography, and global bidder outreach through partnerships with collectors and institutions. Each auction receives customized cataloging and online exposure through major bidding platforms.
Estate Services
Our team provides comprehensive estate valuation and liquidation services with personalized support from initial consultation to final payment. We offer complimentary home walk-throughs, detailed sales proposals, and secure transportation for large collections. Services include strategic lot division and specialized auction marketing.
Appraisals
We deliver USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, probate, insurance, and donation purposes. Our certified appraisers provide detailed documentation supported by market analysis and historical research. Services include both on-site evaluations and written reports for individual items or entire collections.
Private Sales
Our private sale services connect consignors with qualified buyers through discreet transactions. We leverage our international network of collectors and dealers to facilitate negotiated sales outside the auction environment. This option maintains confidentiality while ensuring competitive pricing through market analysis.
Collection Management
We offer advisory services for collection organization, preservation, and strategic disposition. Our experts provide inventory documentation, condition assessments, and acquisition guidance. For institutions and private collectors, we develop tailored management plans that maintain collection integrity and market value.
People
Edwin J. Nadeau Jr.
President
Founder with 40+ years experience in auction services and antiques. Oversees operations and client relations while maintaining industry leadership through active participation in professional organizations.
Eddie Nadeau
President
Second-generation auction expert with NYU certification in appraisal studies. Manages auction logistics and client consultations while leveraging extensive industry connections for consignor benefit.
Heather Nadeau
Founder, Nadeau's Appraisals
Accredited appraiser with ISA, ASA, and AANE affiliations. Specializes in estate taxation and corporate inventory appraisals. Developed appraisal division in 2014 after 18 years in auction operations.
Questions
How do I submit items for auction evaluation?
Use our online form with detailed photos and descriptions. We respond within 24 hours, or contact us directly for large collections.
What commission rates do you charge?
Competitive rates with no hidden fees for insurance, storage, or photography. Specific rates discussed during consignment consultation.
Do you offer shipping assistance?
We provide recommended shipper lists and coordinate property release but don't pack or ship items directly.
How are unsold items handled?
Unsold items may be automatically included in future auctions or returned per owner instructions with applicable fees.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment terms discussed during registration. Consignor payments issued 30 days post-auction for sold items.
Can I attend auctions remotely?
Yes, through partnered online platforms like LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable for live bidding and viewing.
Reviews (5)
Kristen Lynch
Dec 29, 2021
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I have been both a consignor and buyer at Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Both types of experiences have been extremely positive and satisfying. I highly recommend them if you have valuable items to sell, or if you are looking to buy. It is a well-run, family business, with a friendly, professional staff. Another important consideration is they are honest, and you can feel confident in doing business with them.
Attending their auctions is enjoyable because they post photos and descriptions on their website ahead of time, and provide several options for previewing the items in person. They have a wide
Attending their auctions is enjoyable because they post photos and descriptions on their website ahead of time, and provide several options for previewing the items in person. They have a wide
J. Perot
Sep 24, 2021
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More than happy to expand on my review and the reason I did not leave a one star review for my shipper. You had my invoice and could have easily given him a box with a pair of lamps considering that they were using a dedicated truck to move the Steinway piano I purchased. It is not true that they would not take them as you now claim. I returned your phone call within 5 minutes yesterday - so you could have easily called me about the same items earlier and received the same response. I've never been charged for storage by an auction house and yes I might have paid a reasonable fee to store one pair
Keith P.
Sep 15, 2021
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Reached out as I had a beautiful painting for sale. Great communications, friendly and professional at the same time. I will be visiting their Auction House this Saturday!
Diana
Aug 29, 2021
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I had the best customer service from Stephanie K and Gina G at last Saturday's auction. Both of them were model office personnel: extremely helpful, polite, patient, willing to go the extra mile, etc. Totally awesome experience. Thank you.
Tanya LaVallee
Jul 13, 2021
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Home Designing Service, which is located in Nadeau's building, is the best place to get your dream home designed. It is family owned and operated. The work hard until your design is up to code and what you want. Our remodel project went from super drab and gross to super fab! You can not go wrong.
