Majolica Auctions

Ever since he began conducting auctions over twenty years ago, Michael G. Strawser has stood committed to delivering services far beyond the norm so that clients could receive results far beyond the expected. Today this commitment stands stronger than ever as the cornerstone of the Strawser Auction Group, one of the most respected auction resources in the Midwest. Over the years, the Group has organized and conducted virtually every type of auction. Antiques, estates, real estate, collectibles, business liquidations, and everything in between. This diversity has produced a wealth of knowledge not found in any book, but a knowledge that can only be acquired through doing. The Strawser Auction Group is proud of their reputation and of the respect they have earned in the past. Why not let them earn yours in the future? What is Majolica Majolica is a 19th century term for revival of Renaissance maiolica; low-fired porous earthenware, modeled in relief, covered with opaque tin-oxide and/or lead-oxide glaze, and decorated with colorful metallic-oxide glazes; originated by Herbert Minton, and first exhibited at the Crystal Palace Exhibition, London, 1851. ref. “Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey” by Marilyn Karmason with Joan B. Stacke. As founder of the Majolica International Society and an avid collector himself, Michael Strawser offers buyers and sellers the highest degree of expertise regarding one of the most popular collectibles of this era - Majolica glazed earthenware. Services & Equipment Michael G. Strawser has stood committed to delivering services far beyond the norm so that clients could received results far beyond the expected. Strawser Auction Group, is one of the most respected auction resources in the Midwest. Offering auction services to include Antiques, Real Estate, Estates, Majolica, Fiesta, Glassware, Coins and other specialty collections. Our services include: * Appraisals and Consultations * Research and Cataloging * Marketing/Pre-Sale Promotions insert mobile office photo * Transport * Storage * Photography/Digital Imaging Our Equipment includes: * Mobile Office * Cargo Trucks and Trailers * Tables * Tents insert tent photo * Lighting * Displays * Computerized Auction System We have the staff, services, equipment and capabilities to help assure that every auction runs smoothly and successfully.