Auctioneer
Dion Abadi, Licensed Auctioneer (GA, FL, SC)
Dion Abadi is an Atlanta-based art and jewelry auctioneer, author and collector educator. His auction work centers on fine art, jewelry, watches, and collectibles.
He holds auctioneer licenses in three states. The license numbers are below, with a link to each state’s official public lookup so you can confirm current status directly with the regulator rather than taking this website’s word for it.
| State | License no. | Verify with the state |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | AU002953 | Georgia Secretary of State license verification |
| Florida | AU2762 | Florida DBPR license search |
| South Carolina | 3304 | SC LLR auctioneer license lookup |
Status shown by each state’s lookup is authoritative. Expiration dates and regulator details are on the Licenses page.
What a licensed auctioneer does
An auctioneer conducts the sale: offering each lot, taking bids in increments, and declaring the winning bid when the hammer falls. Around the sale itself, auction work typically includes taking in consignments, describing and photographing lots, publishing the terms of sale, handling bidder registration, and settling with buyers and sellers afterward.
In Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, auctioneers are licensed by a state board or commission. A license means the person met that state’s requirements and is subject to its laws and rules. Requirements differ from state to state, and some states do not license auctioneers at all, which is why it is worth checking. Here is how to check any auctioneer’s license.
Focus: art, jewelry, watches, and collectibles
Dion Abadi’s auction work and writing focus on fine art, jewelry, watches, and collectibles. The collector guides on this site explain what buyers should check in each category:
Before you bid with any auctioneer
- Confirm the auctioneer’s license with the state where the sale takes place.
- Read the terms and conditions of sale, including the buyer’s premium and payment deadlines.
- Ask for a condition report and check provenance.
- Understand estimates and reserves.
- Set a hard max bid and plan for payment, pickup, and shipping.
Books and collector education
Dion Abadi is the author of two books for collectors:
- The Collector’s Guide to Art, Jewelry, Watches & Auctions: A practical handbook for buying and collecting art, jewelry, gemstones, and watches, and for understanding how auctions work.
- Beyond the Gavel: A skeptical look at art, jewelry, and watches as possible stores of value, and at the hype that often surrounds them.
He also publishes free collector tips and short videos.