Specialties
Bunte Auction Services specializes in the appraisal and auctioning of decorative arts, fine art, jewelry, pocket watches, furniture, 19th-21st Century antiques and collectibles, dolls, toys, and firearms.
History
Established in 1999.
Thank you for your interest in Bunte Auction Services. We thought a little history regarding the formation of our company would be helpful. Since the merger of Butterfield with Dunning's in 1998, and their subsequent move to downtown Chicago, we saw a need for a mid-size suburban auction firm. With encouragement from both buyers and consignors, we have established what we see as a much needed service. Our decision to remain in Elgin was driven by the desire of those same buyers and consignors. We will strive to create a customer friendly company with ethics, fairness and integrity paramount in all decisions made.
Meet the Business Owner: Kevin B.
Kevin has been in the auction business for over 30 years. Alden Malley, his Grandfather, was the Dunning's photographer for many years and convinced him to apply for a temporary job back in 1984. This job originated on the truck picking up estates and quickly turned into more than an interim occupation. As the years passed and his interest in the business expanded, his job moved inside the gallery, and in 1989 Kevin attended the Missouri Auction School. He is a member of both the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and the Illinois State Auctioneers Association (ISAA). In 1991, he started his first year at the Certified Auction Institute (CAI) at Indiana University.