Discover exceptional fine art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles in our upcoming auctions.
Kodner’s staff of expert appraisers accredited by Appraisers Association of America and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provide professional evaluations for purposes of insurance, estate planning, probate, divorce, gift, charitable contribution or sale of items in all major categories of fine art, furniture, decorative arts, Asian arts, silver, rugs, estate jewelry and gemstone.
Our appraisal reports conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Since 1906 Kodner has built a reputation of providing professional and expert appraisals and advice to private collectors, museums, financial institutions, lawyers, estate administrators, real estate brokers, US Customs, FBI and other local, state and federal government agencies.
Kodner will provide a professional evaluation of a single item or an estate. Each appraisal is tailored to the specific objective of the client. We appoint appraisal specialists from our staff of experts as appropriate to the collection with a commitment to providing the highest level of professional service and confidentiality.
The result is a document of evaluation that is well vetted, reliable, conforms to USPAP standards and satisfies IRS and state tax requirements. Our appraisal document contains a detailed evaluation and professional photographs of each inventory item.
Costs of appraisals vary according to scope of the inventory and are based upon the time incurred by Kodner specialists and staff evaluating the inventory and preparing the final document required by the client.
For further information regarding Kodner appraisals or to schedule a complimentary preliminary walk-through evaluation, please contact the gallery.
Selling a valuable item, collection, or estate requires experience, market knowledge, and careful attention to every detail. Kodner Galleries provides personalized guidance throughout the entire auction process, helping clients confidently bring their property to market.
Whether you are considering the sale of a single treasured item, an important collection, or the contents of an entire estate, our specialists evaluate your property and recommend an appropriate strategy based on current market conditions and potential buyer interest.
Our experienced specialists work with fine art, jewelry, antiques, furniture, decorative arts, collectibles, Asian works of art, coins, timepieces, and complete estates.
Each property is carefully reviewed to determine its suitability for auction and the best approach for presenting it to prospective buyers.
Once property is accepted for consignment, our team prepares it for auction with professional photography, detailed catalog descriptions, research, and thoughtful presentation.
Your property may be promoted through our website, online auction platforms, digital marketing, email campaigns, and our established network of collectors, dealers, and buyers.
Kodner Galleries connects consignors with buyers locally, nationally, and internationally. Our goal is to position each consignment for strong exposure to qualified buyers and competitive bidding.
From individual objects to significant estates, every consignment receives professional attention throughout the auction process.
Our team manages the auction process from beginning to end, including bidder participation, sale administration, buyer payment collection, and consignor settlement according to the terms of your consignment agreement.
Considering selling with Kodner Galleries? Contact our team to schedule a preliminary evaluation of your property.
Kodner, established in 1906, is a fifth-generation auction gallery located in Dania Beach, Florida. Starting in Chicago in 1906, the business moved to South Florida in 1974. At our current city-block-long location since the mid-1980s, the gallery has become a well-known fixture in Dania Beach.
Conveniently located five minutes south of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on US-1 (Federal Highway), Kodner Galleries is within easy access from I-95 and Florida's Turnpike between Miami and Palm Beach and serves the Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach tri-county area and beyond.
Kodner is the oldest auction gallery in Florida and has more than 100 years of experience buying, selling, appraising and consigning property for auction or private sale, including estate jewelry, gold, watches, art, sculpture, silver and more.
The Kodner family business began in Chicago in 1906, establishing the foundation for what would become five generations of experience in fine art, jewelry, antiques and auction services.
Through decades of working with collectors and fine property, the Kodner family developed a reputation founded on knowledge, personal service and longstanding relationships.
In 1974, the business moved from Chicago to South Florida, beginning a new chapter in the Kodner family's history and establishing its presence in the growing South Florida market.
The Kodner tradition has been carried forward through generations, preserving the family's knowledge while continuing to evolve with the changing art, jewelry and auction markets.
Since the mid-1980s, Kodner Galleries has operated from its city-block-long location in Dania Beach, becoming a familiar destination for collectors, consignors and professionals throughout South Florida and beyond.
The family's expertise continued into a new generation. Russ Kodner, President of Kodner Galleries, Inc., is a certified gemologist and member of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Kodner Galleries has handled significant property and high-profile auctions while maintaining the professional service and attention to detail that have defined the family business for generations.
Kodner conducts auctions throughout the year, presenting estate jewelry, luxury timepieces, fine art, paintings, sculpture, Asian arts, silver, furniture, rugs and other important property to collectors and buyers.
Fine art has remained an important part of the Kodner auction tradition, supported by specialist knowledge, research, professional presentation and exposure to an established buying audience.
Estate jewelry and important gemstones remain central areas of expertise at Kodner Galleries, supported by professional evaluation and decades of experience in the jewelry market.
Kodner's appraisal staff evaluates everything from a single item to an entire estate and professionally manages each assignment according to the individual needs of the client.
More than a century of expertise. Five generations.
One enduring commitment to professional service.
Our knowledgeable team brings decades of combined experience in art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles and estate services. We are committed to providing personalized guidance and exceptional service at every step.
Russ is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America, New York) graduate gemologist with specialties in diamonds and colored stones. Russ represents the fifth generation of the Kodner family in the auction business. He began working at the gallery in his early teens and has developed a comprehensive knowledge in all areas ranging from jewelry, watches, fine art, Asian arts, decorative arts and furniture. Russ regularly continues his education through travel and studies at leading galleries, museums and collections in Paris, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Florence, London and New York. He also maintains ongoing relationships with leading auction houses throughout the world including Sotheby's and Christie's. Additionally, Russ has been a member of AAA (Appraiser Association of America) for the past 20 years.
In addition to managing all aspects of auction and gallery operations, marketing, advertising and public relations, Kevin as Head of Cataloging & Research is a specialist in 19th/20th century fine art, decorative arts and furniture. A former attorney working for both privately and publicly owned businesses in Chicago and Seattle, Kevin made the transition to the arts and antiques industry in the mid-1980's. Kevin is the former sales manager and international buyer for California's then largest antiques importer/dealer located in San Francisco and serving the upscale design and antiques trades throughout the Pacific coast region. Kevin also brings his legal and business experience to the executive management at Kodner.
Ruzanna manages our front office gallery operations including reception, bidder registration, customer accounts and records departments. Prior to making a career change to the auction industry, Ruzanna was a personal banker and service manager for Wells Fargo Bank for 15 years.
Shawn manages gallery floor operations including auction set-up and jewelry display. Shawn manages the gallery floor staff to assure the safe handling of all customer merchandise, incoming and outgoing. Shawn serves as our lead telephone bidder representative during auctions and is a valuable asset in customer relations. On his own time, Shawn is the founder of a local charitable organization, DreamWeaverCharity.org, which assists the families of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's young patients who are fighting cancer.
Angie registers our gallery phone and absentee bidders prior to each auction. Post auction, Angie invoices all successful bidders, accepts payment and facilitates shipping. Angie maintains our customer mailing lists and is a favorite of many of our regular auction customers.
Joy has been with Kodner Galleries for four years, recently becoming our lead receptionist and the friendly voice greeting customers who call our gallery. Joy is also a key part of our consignor relations team and extended auction support staff.
Sofia has provided expertise in our Jewelry & Fashion Departments for the past 5 years. Sofia is also our resident Russian speaking bidder representative.
Betsy has nearly 20 years of experience in the antique and fine art industry, specializing in sterling silver, porcelain, and crystal. She joined Kodner in 2005 after working at several auction houses in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. Prior to her current career, Betsy was an accountant for the entertainment industry in New York City.
Knowledge. Expertise. Personal Service.
The Kodner team is here to assist you.