Sarasota's Premier Antiques Dealer
Curated stories
in fine art,
antiques
& heirlooms.
For more than three decades, Andrew Ford and his team have brought rare furniture, sculpture, porcelain, jewelry, and works of fine art to Historic Downtown Sarasota — sourced from private collections across the United States and abroad, refreshed weekly on the gallery floor.
30+
Years in Sarasota
Fine Art ✦ European Furniture ✦ Asian Antiques ✦ Sterling Silver ✦ Bronze Sculpture
A Sister House
Live, online, and international auctions
—
just next door.
Sarasota Trading Company shares a building, a lineage, and a commitment to quality with Sarasota Estate Auction — Andrew Ford’s licensed auction house, broadcasting live to bidders worldwide through Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, AuctionZip, and Bidsquare.
- Public estate auctions held the last Saturday of every month
- Free verbal valuations for prospective consignors
- Live, online & international bidding
- Global bidding through four major platforms
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Live
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From Anywhere
Auction Lots Streamed Globally Through
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About the House
A working gallery in the heart of downtown.
Sarasota Trading Company is a family-run gallery dedicated to the discovery, presentation, and stewardship of beautiful objects — from European cabinets and Asian porcelains to mid-century paintings and 19th-century silver. Each piece is researched, catalogued, and personally vetted before it joins the floor.
Founded by licensed auctioneer, dealer, and appraiser Andrew Ford, the gallery sits at the same downtown address as its sister house, Sarasota Estate Auction. Together, they form one of Florida’s most active centers for the antiques trade — sourcing internationally, consigning regionally, and welcoming collectors, designers, and the simply curious through the door six days a week.
Whether you are valuing an heirloom, downsizing an estate, or seeking the next piece for a thoughtful interior, you’ll find specialists here who treat the work — and the conversation — with care.
30+
Years in the Trade
Monthly
Estate Auctions
6
Days a Week Open
Our Specializations
Six categories receive the bulk of our attention — though the floor is in constant motion. New arrivals are placed daily.
N° 01
Fine Art
American, Continental and Asian paintings, watercolors, drawings, etchings, prints and portrait miniatures.
N° 02
Furniture
Quality furniture for every room and period — selected for craftsmanship, condition and provenance, and rotated daily.
N° 03
Porcelain & Ceramic
Oriental porcelains and bronzes and fine ceramics — dramatic additions to a room and rewarding for collectors at every level.
N° 04
Antiques
Clocks, lighting, decorative objects and curiosities — every piece researched so you know its history and value.
N° 05
Jewelry
Antique and estate jewelry at a range of price points — with free verbal valuations for items you’re considering selling.
N° 06
Sculpture
Bronze, marble and mixed-media sculpture spanning classical to contemporary work.
Visit the Gallery
Open six days,
walk-ins welcome.
Address
522 S. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
522 S. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Hours
Monday – Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday · Closed
Monday – Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday · Closed
Historic Downtown
522 S. Pineapple Ave
From the Journal
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YouTube Show
What'$ It Worth with Andrew Ford — watch the latest episodes
News · January 2019
Scenes From an Interview with Andrew Ford
News · June 2018
Move Over, Sotheby's! Sarasota Estate Auction Opens in Sarasota
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New arrivals, weekly.
Auction previews, monthly.
Join collectors, designers, and the simply curious who hear about new pieces — and upcoming auctions — before they hit the floor.