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Gowans Auctions,established in 1939, is Hobart's leading auction house and 100%Tasmanian-owned. Located in Moonah, we have over eight decades of experience,conducting more auctions than any other in Tasmania with an average of 1,000 lots per week. Specialising in deceased estates, we serve major Hobart law firms, trustee companies, and government departments like the Australian Antarctic Division and Tasmania Police. Known for auctioning significant Tasmanian antiques and achieving Australian record prices, we attract buyers nationwide.
Every Friday, our auctions feature a diverse array of items including antiques, militaria, fine arts, banknotes, business equipment, catering equipment, coins, commercial and decorative arts, domestic estates, fine art, furniture, government surplus, industrial goods, jewellery, machinery, memorabilia, office equipment, restaurant equipment, retail stock, wine, and more. Our senior team, Tim Burt and Annette Dano, bring decades of industry experience to ensure exceptional service and expertise, making each auction a unique and rewarding experience for both buyers and sellers.
At Gowans Auctions, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive and professional service to our sellers, ensuring the best possible prices for their items. We offer free appraisals, marketing and advertising advice, and various selling options for single items, house lots, workshops, deceased estates, and shop stock. Our extensive advertising includes listings in The Mercury, weekly online photos,full catalogues, and Gumtree. With thousands of bidders from local, interstate,and global markets, Gowans Auctions is dedicated to achieving outstanding results for our clients.
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We auction antiques, fine arts, militaria, furniture, jewellery, machinery, vehicles, coins, banknotes, and much more.
Our auctions are held weekly on Fridays, featuring a wide variety of items.
We provide ample inspection times before the auction. Thoroughly inspect items as all goods are sold as-is.
We accept cash, cheques (with pre-approval), most credit cards, and bank transfers. Payment is due by 5 PM the next business day.
Yes, a 17.6% buyer's premium (including GST) applies to all chattel purchases. Vehicle buyer's premiums may vary.
Yes, you can submit an absentee bid form with your maximum bid. We can bid on your behalf.
Yes, we assist with cartage or freight options both locally and interstate.
Our experienced staff can provide estimates for your items. Visit us or contact us for an appraisal.
