FC Collectables · Seattle, Washington

Concierge Auction Advisory Services in Seattle

Art Advisor and Auction Consultant for Fine Art, Fine Jewelry, Luxury Watches, Rare Books, and Sterling Silver

Katsushika Hokusai, Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave), ca. 1830–32. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain.

Owning a significant painting, an important piece of jewelry, or a valuable collection comes with important decisions. What is it worth? Is now the right time to sell? What is the best way to reach serious buyers?

Our Concierge Auction Advisory Services give you personal, one-on-one guidance from a certified appraiser, so you can make informed decisions about selling fine art, estate jewelry, luxury watches, rare books, and other valuable possessions at auction.

Based in Seattle, Washington, we serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with remote and on-site consultations available.

Alyssa R. Stevens, ISA CAPP

FC Collectables is led by Alyssa R. Stevens, ISA CAPP, a certified personal property appraiser and art appraiser with over 30 years of experience in appraisals, estate sales, and auctions. With a BFA and a lifelong background in fine art, Alyssa brings a trained eye and deep market knowledge to every client and every piece.

Art, Jewelry, Watches, and Rare Books We Help You Sell

Fine Art and High-End Art

Original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings by listed and established artists
Pacific Northwest art and regional masters
Native American art
Chinese and Japanese paintings, scrolls, woodblock prints, and fine art
Western art, including bronze sculptures and paintings
Sculpture in bronze, stone, and other media
Works on paper, drawings, and signed limited-edition prints
Mid-century modern and contemporary art
Art collections and estates with significant works

Chinese hanging scroll painting of Buddhist temples among autumn mountains — After Yan Wengui, *Buddhist Temples amid Autumn Mountains*, 14th–15th century. The Met, Public Domain.

Bronze sculpture of a cowboy riding a rearing horse — Frederic Remington, *The Broncho Buster*, 1895, cast 1918. The Met, Public Domain.

Fine Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, and Timepieces

Gold, platinum, and diamond jewelry, including estate and antique jewelry
Colored gemstone jewelry
Signed and designer jewelry
Luxury watches and fine timepieces, including vintage watches
Pocket watches and clocks

Nineteenth-century diamond brooch set in platinum and gold — Brooch or pendant, possibly French, 19th century. The Met, Public Domain.

Gold and enamel pocket watch by Breguet — Breguet et Fils, pocket watch, ca. 1900. The Met, Public Domain.

Rare Books and Manuscripts

Rare and first-edition books
Signed and inscribed books
Manuscripts, letters, and historical documents
Rare book collections and libraries

Illuminated page from a sixteenth-century Book of Hours — Simon Bening, *Book of Hours*, ca. 1530–35. The Met, Public Domain.

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver flatware sets
Sterling silver tea sets

Nineteenth-century Tiffany and Co. silver teapot with silver-gilt and enamel decoration — Tiffany & Co., *Teapot*, ca. 1887. The Met, Public Domain.

How Our Auction Advisory Services Help

Review your pieces and help you understand what you have, including maker, period, condition, and quality
Coordinate authentication and provenance research when needed, so your piece goes to market with documentation
Research current market conditions and comparable sales to help you decide when to sell
Identify which pieces are best suited for auction, and explore private sale options when they may serve you better
Recommend the right auction house and sale for each piece, based on its category, value, and buyer interest
Help connect you with major and local auction houses, matching each piece to the sale where it will do best
Negotiate consignment terms on your behalf, including commission rates, reserves, and marketing commitments
Review auction contracts, estimates, and catalog descriptions before your piece goes to sale
Advise on safe, insured shipping, pickup, and handling of your valuable pieces
Guide you through every step of consigning and selling
Review the auction settlement statement, then collect and disburse your final payments

Who Our Art and Jewelry Advisory Services Are For

Collectors ready to sell all or part of a collection
Individuals with valuable art or jewelry they no longer wear or display
Executors, trustees, and families settling an estate with significant pieces
Anyone who has inherited fine art, jewelry, or collectibles and isn't sure where to begin

Why Work With a Certified Seattle Appraiser

Certified personal property appraiser (ISA CAPP)
Over 30 years of appraisal, estate sale, and auction experience
Fine art background (BFA) and specialized knowledge of jewelry, timepieces, and rare books
Connections with major and local auction houses
Personal, one-on-one guidance from start to finish
Remote and on-site consultations, with travel available
Expert witness experience

Selling Fine Art and Jewelry at Major and Local Auction Houses

Whether your piece belongs in a major national sale or with a trusted local auction house, we can help connect you with the right auction house and guide you through their consignment process.

Need a formal written appraisal for estate settlement, insurance, or potential sale? As certified appraisers, we provide those too.

Schedule an Art or Jewelry Auction Consultation

To discuss your art, jewelry, or collection, or to learn about our advisory fees, contact us.

Vincent van Gogh, The Flowering Orchard, 1888. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public Domain.