Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co.

Our firm represents museums, historical societies, universities and other institutions bringing to market museum de-accessions & patron donations, with sale proceeds earmarked to benefit their permanent collections. We also represent individuals & select estates in liquidation of rare items and collections that complement our spring and fall catalogued fashion and textile auction sales.
Consignors, both institutional and individual, are assured that their textile treasures will be treated with respect and will benefit from our targeted marketing program directed to a world-wide customer base.
Serious buyers from the international fashion, museum, film and textile worlds journey to New Hope, Pennsylvania to attend our seasonal specialty sales. Consignments receive spirited bidding from knowledgeable auction-goers in our gallery, through absentee, telephone and internet bids.
Charles A. Whitaker:
Charles A. Whitaker began his career as a teenager working in the antique business on Philadelphia's Main Line. He later established a well-known retail antique shop in Philadelphia and founded the Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co in 1991.
Mr. Whitaker is fully licensed and bonded and insured as an auctioneer by the state of Pennsylvania, and boasts 35 years experience in the Arts, Antiques and Auction Industry. Over the years he has sold collections from some of Philadelphia's most prominent families. His knowledge and expertise in fashion, textiles, furniture and fine arts have resulted in many auction records.
In addition to his own firm, Charles serves as an appraiser, consultant and auctioneer with several national auction houses.
caw@whitakerauction.com
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Bidder Reviews for Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. (38)
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Anonymous
May 16, 2018
They were super responsive and a pleasure to deal with!
Anonymous
Nov 11, 2017
Thank you!
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Nov 06, 2017
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Anonymous
Nov 06, 2017
They are good. It is incumbent upon the purchaser to know more about the item being offered. It's an education on so many levels!
Anonymous
Nov 06, 2017
One of the best auction houses. They ship smaller items themselves, make the payment process easy, are good at replying to questions (some auction houses NEVER reply!).
Anonymous
Nov 06, 2017
Surprised to find the owner answering my phone inquiry and payment. It was such a delight to talk and interact with him. Also, the shipping costs were very reasonable. The item came two days later from the east coast to the west coast. I wish all of my transactions through LiveAuctioneers were like this one.
Anonymous
Nov 06, 2017
I have shopped with a handful of auction houses and I have to say, my transactions with Charles Whitaker are the smoothest of the lot! Very pleasant on the phone, even the little things like mentioning that I had shopped w/them previously. Love them!!!
Anonymous
May 02, 2016
Excellent customer service: I left a message they called me back right away. Very fast shipping of my item. I'm very pleased with this auction house and would not hesitate to take part in another of their auctions.
Past Auctions from Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co.
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Historic Fashion Collection of Helen LarsonStarted Apr 28, 2018 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture & Textiles from Museum CollectionsStarted Oct 21, 2017 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Fabric Swatches, Jewelry &TextilesStarted Apr 29, 2017 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Important Couture, Textiles, Beaded BagsStarted Oct 29, 2016 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture & Textiles from Museum CollectionsStarted Apr 16, 2016 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Textiles, Beaded Bags, JewelryStarted Oct 17, 2015 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture and Accessories from MuseumsStarted Nov 01, 2014 10:00 AM EDT
Philadelphia, PA, USAuction Ended
Textiles Period Costume Jewelry from MuseumsStarted Oct 31, 2014 11:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Textiles, Jewelry & Lace From MuseumsStarted Apr 25, 2014 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Vintage Clothing & Jewelry AuctionStarted Nov 02, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Asian & Ethnographic Arts & Textile AuctionStarted Nov 01, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Vintage Clothing and AccessoriesStarted Apr 27, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Museum Hat Collection, Jewelry, TextilesStarted Apr 26, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Vintage Clothing & AccessoriesStarted Nov 29, 2012 10:00 AM EST
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Asian & Ethnographic Arts & Textile AuctionStarted Nov 28, 2012 10:00 AM EST
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Vintage Clothing & Textile AuctionStarted Apr 28, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Vintage Clothing &Textiles AuctionStarted Apr 27, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Ethnographic Clothing and TextilesStarted Oct 29, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture, Ethnographic Clothing & Textiles Started Oct 28, 2011 1:00 PM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Jewelry, Vintage Clothing, Lace, TextilesStarted Apr 23, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Native American Arts, Carpets, ButtonsStarted Apr 22, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
New Hope, PA, USAuction Ended
Couture ,Vintage Clothing, Textiles & JewelryStarted Oct 30, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
Philadelphia, PA, USAuction Ended
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