Auctions at Showplace

Auctions at Showplace is an auction and retail business in Astoria, NY. The company offers in-person shopping and online auctions for fine art, vintage items, jewelry, fashion, and luxury design. Inventory is sourced from estates and private collections and includes designer furniture, lighting, collectibles, and decor. The business hosts high-end estate auctions, Backstage auctions with affordable luxury, and monthly multi-estate tag sales. It serves collectors at every level and ships worldwide. The business holds a rating of 4.10 based on 94 reviews.

The team is led by President and Owner Amos Balaish, who brings more than thirty years of experience in fine and decorative arts to the business. Long active in New York’s antiques market, he is recognized for his expertise in Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern design. Vice President Andrea Baker oversees cataloging, operations, and client strategy. She has more than three decades of experience in the art and antiques market, holds postgraduate study in Appraisal Studies at New York University, and is a member of the Appraisers Association of America. She has been part of the team since 2015. Albert Sionov serves as Head of Finance and General Manager, bringing more than thirty years of experience with the business. He leads financial strategy and oversees accounting, human resources, and IT infrastructure.

The business operates from 36-01 35th St, Astoria, NY 11106. A standard policy for auction includes a buyer’s premium of 20% for in-house bids and bids on auctions.nyshowplace.com, and 25% on other online platforms. Beginning January 1st, 2026, the buyer's premium will increase to 23%. New York sales tax applies unless the buyer is a dealer with a valid resale number or is located out of state and having items shipped. All items are sold "as is" without refunds based on condition. The business does not provide in-house shipping or packing services.

Auctions at Showplace maintains a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it and has a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

Auctions at Showplace brings its expertise in fine art and luxury design to the Astoria community through its curated auctions and retail offerings.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Discoverability score of 100 out of 100, ensuring AI crawlers can find every page so assistants can recommend the business. The Technical score is 93 out of 100, confirming the website is secure and indexable for search engines without errors.