Bidder Reviews for OAB Auctions (110)

Purchased art work from OAB Auctions. Shipping was taking longer than expected. OAB was very quick to respond to all my questions and concerns. Art arrived and was very well packaged. I would highly recommend OAB auctions and will be doing business with them again.

Another great experience with OAB! Painting is as described and pictured. The process was seamless and my painting arrived in great condition. Thank You. I'll continue to enjoy participating in your auctions. Thank You.

I never received the painting that I won at auction. I gave them plenty of time. (60 days) and never received it. I requested more information through through customer support and was given a alleged tracking number, but it never tracks and three weeks later I have still not received the art. I finally had to request a refund through my credit card and move on. I’m extremely disappointed as I was very excited about the art that I had won as I follow that artist. I noticed that this art had supposedly been one several of times prior to me bidding, but apparently continue to appear throughout auctions down the line. I would love to think that this was a one off, but I wouldn’t be willing to risk it.

This Adolf Konrad painting was carefully packaged, with reinforced corner protectors on the frame and a sturdy cardboard box. It came with a certificate of authenticity from OAB. It had been listed several times in recent years, and I was delighted to have my bid accepted. They promptly answered my question about how the auction process works. I love collecting art but am on a limited budget. This goes in a place of pride as one of my favorite pieces. Thank you SO much!

Although there was a problem with my online bidding, it seemed as though it was caught in under 30 seconds. I can honestly say I have never seen ANYTHING packed this WELL for shipping. I would definitely purchase from this seller again.

It took them three weeks before they shipped the item

This is a wonderful painting of the iconic Cliff House in San Francisco. My maternal ancestors arrived in SF about 1860, and they were regular patrons of The Cliff House. My entire family were patrons since it closed in 2020. What a beautiful memento of such an important place to me! It was a perfect transaction and I was most pleased with their packing and shipping!

This was my first time bidding with OAB Auctions and I could not be more pleased. The serigraph is very large but arrived very well packaged and safely. Also was framed beautifully. Highly recommend OAB Auctions!

This is my second bid/delivery from OAB, and I would say I am going to keep them on top of my list of the many auction houses I bid on. David is excellent responding with delivery schedule or delays and the shipments arrived with excellent protection.

Very easy to work with, have purchased several items from and will again in the future.

Three weeks after the auction, I have neither received a shipping number, or any evidence that the sculpture has been sent. They don't answer messages. On the phone their agent was vague and noncommittal. The 1800 number listed here does not ring. BEWARE!

The packaging was great, but having to wait 25 days after the auction ended was too long, even if they said 5-10 business days. "Free" shipping was nice, but I feel I paid for that due to circumstances I'll spare OAB the embarrassment of reiterating. Bad communication. Chronic failure/delays in responding to emails and calls. Maybe they are REALLY busy? Maybe they missed ALL my messages and voice mails??? It took over two months from when OAB contacted me with its offer before the item, which is lovely and as described, arrived. If it's a matter of needing more help, OAB should consider that. Would I buy through oab again? Yes, just with far FAR lower expectations.

only got shipping info after I emailed them. no actual response to my email.

I also asked that shipping be delayed a week, which they happily accommodated. Very pleased with whole transaction

Wonderful, positive experience. Easy bidding, easy payment, extremely friendly and helpful staff, outstanding shipping! Incredible artwork!!!!! Luxury, First Class Experience from beginning to End!!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!!

Wonderful, positive experience. Easy bidding, easy payment, extremely friendly and helpful staff, outstanding shipping! Incredible artwork!!!!! Luxury, First Class Experience from beginning to End!!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!!

My bronze is as described and pictured. I love it. Buying experience was without issues. I'll definitely continue to shop with OAB. BTW packing was exceptional.

They did not ship promptly after I paid. I had to nudge them multiple times. They still failed to even ship when they said they would after apologizing for delay. Not a satisfying purchase experience. Beware that only some, smaller items have paid shipping dispite their boiler plate that says shipping included for "most"

Never received. Purchased 11-3-2024. Keep getting run around every time I contact them. Their last response: OAB Auctions Fri, Dec 20, 2024 1:43 PM PST sorry our owner has been out with pneumonia and we have had auctions the last two days. but i will make sure he or his wife gets back to you with an update by tomorrow. thank you for reaching out.

Overall I had a positive experience with OAB and the statue arrived well wrapped and safe with a certificate of authenticity addressed to me, but you need to be patient as it took over 4 weeks. This was my first bid with OAB, I will definitely come back.

Painting arrived as promised in the condition expected.

Accurate representation of the conditions, but slow on delivery but it was Christmas season. Accuracy, honesty, and delivery in good condition were our takeaways. Recommended

The items were in the condition described and as shown in photos buying on line is troubling but this house came through. I recommend this house.

Won on November 17 Label made on December 16 Seriously? From Label made to actual pick up by FEDEX? Another week December 23. Delivery? Not yet........ Sorry but when I pay my bill promptly I expect prompt service in return. 45 days later and it still has not arrived? That is just bad.

They are very helpful and took the time to help me with answers to my questions. Thanks for the good business

I had a superb experience with OAB. When I contacted them to arrange a local pickup, OAB was quick to respond and happy to accommodate. They were friendly, professional, and prompt both over phone and email. When I received my item, it was wrapped securely and with care. I look forward to future purchases from them!

AAA + + +

Have purchased several paintings and have had nothing but exceptional service.

I have never been disappointed with art purchased via OAB. Top quality and timely delivery.

I won and purchased beautiful painting with excellent service and to my surprise included shipping. Great communication too. Would buy again.

I am quite pleased with every aspect of dealing with OAB. You can be very comfortable with the smoothness of transaction you have with them including their high quality packaging of your auction won items and excellent delivery. I ’ very pleased to say I will frequent OAB auctions in the future.

Am very happy with my auction purchase. Great communication! The custom built crate for the large painting was a work of art in itself! It arrived safely and totally secure. Thanks OAB-I'm looking forward to future auctions!

Hello i should have gotten and paid for: Andy Warhol Wild Raspberries Unique Watercolor Painting Waterzoie Benton Artwork Lot 0298 Invoice # ********** Instead i got: Andy Warhol Wild Raspberries Hand Colored Lithograph Oysters A La Harriman Art (photos attached) I have tried to contact and resolve this issue with the auction house on numerous occasions, however the auction house does not even try to return my calls and resolve this. My next steps will be contacting the BBB and then possible legal Action agains the auction house and if needed the auction platform also. I want this resolved!!

Shipping can always be a scary unknown when bidding at auctions. Having shipping included is a great thing. it did take well over 5 weeks to receive but I would definitely buy from them again. It was packaged well and arrived in good condition.

Ultimately I must say I that I was happy with the outcome. My art consultant sent a local friend to see it before the auction but when he got there “everyone was sick”. This worried me. That’s said I own other works by the artist that were more than 3-4x the price of this. I found the work through the database and where it was previously auctioned out of NY. That auction condition report indicated there was some reparation. This was not note in the OAB information. All considered I was prepared to own the piece as it was going to be leas than $20k and amongst the lesser expensive works in my collection. I took the view that it was “decorative”. So I won the auction and it took nearly a month to get the piece. This honestly annoyed me. I was told there was a death in the family, like another reviewer before me who gave 1 star. This had me nervous. I checked in right after and they pulled the FedEx label on July 2 …. Then time went by. There was utility work that people couldn’t answer or the fed ex truck couldn’t get to the bay. Ultimately when I contacted them and copied in live auctioneers the piece was out the door the next day. So my take is this. I think the work is great. They should have had better information on the condition report from the last auction. They shouldn’t confirm a pre auction visit and not be available. They do a lot of volume and seem to be overwhelmed. All said, I’d probably use them again-but only sub $20k decorative work. I plan to validate the work via the foundation as I think that will check. So be patient. I was hoping not to have any anxiety but I did from reading prior reviews. They came through but it should have required so much prompting. I buy from Hindman Christies Sothebys Bonhams. So maybe I’m just used to something more professional. Overall I give a good rating and I don’t think they are dishonest. Just disorganized.

David was very helpful over at OAB Auctions. He answered all my questions and quickly shipped out the pieces. I'm looking forward to purchasing more works through OAB!