About Complete Estate Sales Northwest
Founded in 1999, Complete Estate Sales Northwest helps clients liquidate estates of all sizes and types throughout Washington and Oregon, handles auction and consignment arrangements, and provides pricing and appraisal advice. Based in Seattle, WA, Complete Estate Sales Northwest is licensed as a Washington LLC and is owned by a 25-year veteran antique dealer with expertise in retail sales and modernist design, and by an accredited appraiser of antiques and personal property with a quarter-century of experience.
George A. Higby, CAGA - Partner, Complete Estate Sales Northwest
Professional Background:
- Co-founder, Complete Estate Sales, 1999-present
- Owner, Accredited Appraisals, Ltd., 1995-present
- International Society of Appraisers accreditation, 1999
- Certified Appraiser's Guild of America certification, 2012
- Owner, 20th Century Ltd. Antiques and Collectables, 1992-present
- General Manager/Training Manager, Northwest Antique Mall Network, 1996-1999
- Contributing Author, Antiques and Collecting Hobbies, Antique Trader, etc., 1991-2010
- Author, Treasure Craft Pottery & Pottery Craft Stoneware, Schiffer Books, 2004
- Consultant, Engel Lake Entertainment, Discovery Channel antique show, 2011
Tom Gorz - Partner, Complete Estate Sales Northwest
Professional Background:
- Co-founder, Complete Estate Sales, 1999-present
- Owner, B-B-B Antiques, 1995-present
- Merchandising, display management and consultant, Pacific Galleries, Haystack Antiques, TreasureBay Landing and other Seattle area antique galleries, 1997-present
- High-level retail management and merchandising: Eddie Bauer, Urban Outfitters, County Seat, 1983-1997