Bidder Reviews for California Historical Design (397)

Great clock as presented. Fast receipt, great packing as always, CHD. Thank you!

They were responsive and had quality items in their auction. Shipping was quick and reasonable for my small item. Definitely recommend.

I recommend this company without hesitation or reservation. They ARE the best resource I've been able to find regarding objects from the American Arts and Crafts Movement. I've done business here for years, every interaction has been very positive.

Have made multiple purchases and like all the previous ones, this one was handled efficiently. Items are always well described and guaranteed to please.

Plenty of clear, detailed pictures; extremely prompt, professional, and helpful in communication; my vase was both shipped quickly and safely as possible, with updates! I would be more than happy to do business with them again!

I keep coming back to Gus because he has great antiques and art, and his customer service is the very best.

VERY HAPPY

California Historical Design consistently has exceptional inventory, and their auctions are a pleasure to watch and participate in. They shipped my items quickly and affordably across the country. I would certainly bid with them again.

Great items very happy!

Super nice hard to find pieces at auction and for sale.

As described and happy transaction.

accuracy and prompt communications are an asset here.

Highly recommend! Quality Auction House. Smooth process with excellent customer service 5STARS! Thank you Gus!!!

Honestly, California Historical Design (CHD) simply has its act together. Quality items that are so diverse and interesting in the Arts and Crafts area draws me to each and every auction they present. Sure a number of ‘ em are expensive but what do you expect when they’re of the best examples out there and yet there is always something for all with CHD’s wide range of price points? Gus Bostrom just has all his ducks in a row. Don’t know how they do it so well! HIGHLY recommended.

I am, and will continue to be, a very happy repeat customer.

The headline says most of it. The rest would cover the accuracy of their posts, the quality of their items, and the efficiency of the sale and shipping. I’ve dealt with a lot of firms vialiveauctioneers.com and these folks are the best!

I've acquired more of my collection from Gus Bostrom than from any other antiques dealer, because his customer service is second to none. Shipping is always fast and economical, and I have the assurance of knowing that my purchases are in the hands of someone who knows and appreciates them, sometimes right up to the moment they arrive at my door.

As described happy

This was my first time bidding at an on-line auction but I was happy with the process and ecstatic with purchases that really light up a corner of my living room. Nothing is cheap on this site but everything seems above board. Definitely worth saving up for.

I have worked with California Historical Design several times before without a hitch, but am now very disappointed. My item was never delivered and I was never given any tracking/shipping details. I had to contact them several times about what was happening, only to be told that they can't find the item I won and paid for. I am curious about the veracity since the bid I won with was low. So far it has been 6 weeks since the auction and no news on if/when I will ever receive it. I have been offered a refund-but I want them to find my item.

Very dependable. Shop with confidence. Descriptions of items are accurate. Have never disappointed!!

Nice piece of art! I can't afford the Barclay paintings, but this little artwork is a treasure!

Nice selection of antiques and very good shipping rates.

I am collecting Van Briggle pottery and California Historic Design consistently offers desirable high quality pieces at auction. They pack and ship themselves, always a bonus and personally deliver for a fee. Honest, very knowledgeable a pleasure to do business with them.

Great auction house to deal with. Very responsive and helpful regarding shipping. The items I purchased are lovely and arrive promptly and well packed. Check out the website to see their beautiful Arts & Crafts offerings.

You could have packed live ammo in the shipment box. Very carefully wrapped.

All went well with the Auction. My package was very well packed up and sent and received just before the holidays. Great Job all around!

The whole process was very straightforward. My painting arrived quickly and was packed with extreme care.

Transacting with this auction house was a pleasure. They really know their arts and crafts era antiques and were very helpful in every way. I’m sure I’ll work with them again in the future.

Easy to work with, fast shipping, excellent product!

Gus did a great job of lining my shipment up and took special attention to the delivery, basically walking me through the process, having the driver call and everything arrived in perfect order. Th ask Gus!

I've done much business with Gus over the years, and feel sure I'll continue to do so. I've been into the American Arts and Crafts movement since the 70s, this gallery continues to come up with some American examples from the period.