IGavel

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The correct title of this article is iGavel. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.

[edit] Introduction

iGavel is a privately held corporation that was founded in July 2003 by Lark E. Mason Jr. and Benjamin Turk Tolub. iGavel is an online auction house that consists of an international network of fine art and antiques professionals, located in many major metropolitan areas in the United States and abroad. These art and antique professionals or iGavel Associates, receive consignments from the general public. Then they complete the documenting, displaying for auction and shipping of items from a number of consigners in their respective geographic regions. Auctions are typically featured on the site for two to three weeks, and all bidding is conducted online. Objects are guaranteed for authenticity and condition by independent experts who work with the regional iGavel Associates.

1 Introduction
2 Company History
- 2.1 Lark E. Mason Jr.
- 2.2 Benjamin Turk Tolub
3 How to Buy and Sell
4 External links

[edit] Company History

[edit] Lark E. Mason Jr.

Formerly Director of Online Auctions at Sothebys.com. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Sotheby’s Chinese Department for 18 years; he joined the company as an Appraiser in 1979. Mason, who was raised in Atlanta, GA, earned a BA in English and an MBA degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and completed Sotheby’s Works of Art program in London. He is an emeritus member of the Board of Visitors, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; a board member of the Metropolitan Historic Structures Association in New York City; and an Elder of the Manhattan Church of Christ. He is the author of Asian Art, an acclaimed guide to Art of East Asia, and translator of Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture by Wang Shi-Xiang and Classic Chinese Furniture from the Qing Dynasty by Tian Jiaqing. Lark Mason appears frequently as an appraiser on PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow.”

[edit] Benjamin Turk Tolub

Tolub manages production of the iGavel website, is responsible for ongoing technical development, marketing and customer service. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Vice President at Sothebys for 11 years, during which time he oversaw the development of three generations of the Sothebys.com website. He also implemented eBay live auctions technology in Sotheby’s New York and London offices. Before joining Sotheby’s, he held positions at Computer Era Corporation and taught at The Apple Computer Center in New York.

[edit] How to Buy and Sell

iGavel is an online platform to buy and sell art and antiques. iGavel makes it easy for anyone to buy and sell property with a guarantee for its authenticy and condition through this international network of fine art and antiques professionals. Consignment Centers are conveniently located in many major metropolitan areas in the USA and abroad which are operated by qualified iGavel Associates. The global network enables consignors (general public) to minimize handling and shipping expenses while reaching an international marketplace of buyers. These centers are independently owned and operated and regularly offer consignments of property on the iGavel site.