Since 1997, Just Art Pottery has bought and sold high end art pottery, ceramics and decorative arts.  Selling is simple. Just complete the confidential form below at no cost and with no obligation to provide details about items you wish to sell. This will allow us to assess options for optimizing the return on your sale of your collection.

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Why Sell With Us

Expertise

With over 30 years of experience in decorative arts, including American art pottery and European ceramics, we possess deep expertise in this niche market. We excel in photographing, describing, and marketing pottery and ceramic collections effectively, ensuring they are presented attractively to maximize interest and ensure competitive bidding,

Exposure

Beyond our global audience on our retail site JustArtPottery.com, your decorative arts will gain exposure to millions of monthly visitors across leading third-party auction sites, targeting the broadest audience of collectors, dealers, and decorators. We also amplify our promotion through major search engines and social media platforms, and showcase your objects to our extensive network of active newsletter subscribers.

Effortless and Streamlined Service

We handle everything for you. From managing auction listings and addressing any potential buyer questions to ensuring smooth transactions, we take care of all the details. Your only task is to collect your payment when it's all done. We also coordinate the shipping or pick-up of your collection or items, and professionally manage all packing and shipping post-auction to ensure safe transition of ownership and a simple, cost-effective process.

Exclusive, Curated Auctions

We focus on small, hand curated auctions to ensure your pottery and decorative arts receive the dedicated attention they deserve. Unlike large-scale auctions with multiple hundreds or even thousands of items that compete with your items for attention, our carefully curated events highlight each piece individually, attracting genuine interest from collectors, decorators, and dealers.

Attractive and Risk-Free Terms

We provide competitive, risk-free terms designed to maximize the value of your objects. In some cases, we can even offer cash advances against the anticipated sale of your collection.

Established and Trusted

With over 30 years of experience, Greg Myroth has established himself as a trusted name in this business.  Our reputation for honesty and integrity in the art pottery industry is recognized worldwide.

What We Sell

Just Art Pottery specializes in high-end and distinctive decorative arts including art pottery and ceramics, encompassing everything from antiques to modern, contemporary and studio pieces. Whether you have a single item, a collection, or an entire estate, Just Art Pottery ready and able to manage every aspect of the auction process, including research, marketing, sale, and payment. We ensure each item receives the attention it deserves to optimize its auction potential. However, due to consignment minimums, market demand, and evolving tastes, some items may not be suitable for our auctions. Please use this form to request a valuation. 

The Selling Process

• Complete Evaluation Form
• Get an Estimate
• Get the Objects to Us
• Watch Your Items Sell
• Get Paid

Selling FAQ

Does it cost anything to get an estimate?

If you are interested in selling with us, we provide estimates free of charge.

What if I can’t deliver my items to you? 

We can help.  Depending on the location and size of the collection, we’ll coordinate the shipping, or we’ll pick it up before the auction. We also have staff and pickup capabilities in and around Peoria, IL; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; Tampa and Miami, FL.

How much does it cost to sell my items at auction?

You receive the hammer price of lots sold less our commission and any agreed to expenses. The commission is based on the type size and value of the items and, agreed upon when you sign your consignment agreement. Expenses only include those which you have agreed to in relation to your lots (i.e. shipping, delivery, etc.) and are stated in your consignment agreement.

What happens after you receive my items?

Once your pottery is received, we will prepare complete descriptions including measurements and an accurate condition assessment. We provide detailed and accurate condition assessments and reports along with high quality and detailed photographs. Buyers and collectors take comfort in these condition assessments and in many cases are willing to bid higher resulting in more money for you as the consigner.

How do you promote my items?

In addition to our auction platform which is available and used by any Just Art Pottery client, each of our sales are posted on various third-party auction websites to ensure the maximum numbers of buyers see your items.  We promote each sale on a variety of search engines, social media sites and even run select print advertisements. Each auction is also prominently advertised on the home page of JustArtPottery.com which is the largest art pottery website and ensures your items are seen by the most prospective bidders.

How many lots are in your auctions?

Our auctions are smaller and typically will have no more than 300 lots and will consist of a wide variety of makers and styles of pottery, ceramics and decorative arts. We limit the size of our sales to make sure all items get the maximum attention of prospective bidders.  

What if my items don’t sell at auction?

We will work with you to determine the best course of action for your items. They may be suited for an upcoming auction or for direct sale on our website. Rarely, we may return your items to you if we feel that’s the best option after we’ve used our expertise and nationwide connections to find a buyer.

When do I get paid?

We will send you a preliminary report detailing what lots were sold and at what price within one work. You will typically receive your payment within 30 days after the sale assuming all funds from the buyer are collected and cleared.