Toomey & Co.

Founded in 1987 by John Toomey, Toomey & Co. Auctioneers is the premier auction house dedicated to the Arts & Crafts movement and 20th-century art and design. Now led by Lucy Toomey and John Walcher, the firm has taken business to new levels with a robust increase of auctions and nearly doubling annual sales since the rebranding of the company in 2018.

In 2020, Toomey & Co. welcomed Riley Humler, a seasoned expert in early 20th-century art pottery and ceramics. With over 30 years of experience and since serving as President of the American Art Pottery Association, as well as being the resonant face of PBS's Antiques Roadshow, Humler has brought so much knowledge into the firm.

Founded on the principles of Midwest Prairie School architecture, Toomey & Co. is marked by impressive expertise and meticulous attention to detail with unwavering commitment to client service. Specialization areas the auction house covers fine art and design, from the Arts & Crafts movement and early art pottery to modern and contemporary art. Be it part of a single work or a single-owner sale, each piece will have concentrated attention to detail in order to have a quality experience with the clients and customers alike.

Since its founding 36 years ago, Toomey & Co. Auctioneers has cemented its position as one of the top specialty auction houses in the country by holding over 190 auctions and garnering over $225 million in sales. This auction house name remains synonymous with trust, having had many years of business acumen and versatility in the industry of fine art and design auctions.