Bidder Reviews for Rhyton Gallery (62)
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ClaireJohnson City, TX
Oct 22, 2023
Was this an exercise in how fast an auction can fail?
Although I love the drawing I bought, and I got it at a low price, I don't think I've ever been as horrified by the conduct of an auction. Items were opened and then closed in seconds, often going to the first bidder with no time for another to jump in. I estimate that 80 % of all the items in the sale were passed, and many of those that weren't passed were nearly given away. A _J. C. Leyendecker_ sketch sold for $200-when even the weakest JCLs usually sell for thousands. As I was madly punching the button to raise the bid, the item closed. And this was a consignment auction. I wonder what the owners of the consigned pieces are thinking now. OMG, what a travesty. I might buy from Rhyton again for the chance to pick up a treasure for pennies, but no way would I ever even think about selling with Rhyton. YMMV. I did receive my purchase in good order and I love it. But I still shudder to think of what rushed before my eyes during that sale and how I missed out on getting a Leyendecker for $275 because Rhyton was in such a rush to give it away for $200.
HerbertWorcester, MA
Oct 22, 2023
PauloMouquim, PT
Oct 22, 2023
MartinLos Angeles, CA
Oct 17, 2023
ChristianWashington, DC
Sep 24, 2023
romantic artwork by my favorite artist
I was happy to be able to win a work I was looking for for a long time. Nice auction house and a greta variety of artworks. Highly recommend!
LyonieFort Lauderdale, FL
Sep 23, 2023
DenisSaint Francisville, LA
Aug 20, 2023
PeterLake Worth, FL
Aug 20, 2023
FAKE & FORGERIES
100 % FAKE 100 % FORGERIES! Illegal artwork???? Am I incorrect but it’s it illegal to commit forgery??
Rhyton GallerySep 08, 2023
We always GUARANTEE the accuracy of our descriptions for all the artworks we offer. We have double-checked the accuracy of the description of the artwork you bought. We are always happy to help our customers and the best way to resolve any concern is by contacting us directly.
DavidSacramento, CA
Aug 12, 2023
JimGolden, CO
Jul 23, 2023
Would Not Buy from Them Again
Note all the reviews that say really ugly things about Rython. Wish o had read these before I bought from them. Would not do business with them again.
Rhyton GalleryAug 12, 2023
We are saddened to hear you didn't have a good experience with us. We wish you had contacted us though, and let us know what your issue was and we wish we could have helped you. Most of the people who purchase from us are happy, and even those who have some issues, after contacting us, we always try to resolve the problem to the best advantage of our customers.
KristinaSacramento, CA
Jul 19, 2023
EddieNew York, NY
Jun 17, 2023
Lovely oil painting
I won a really nice oil painting, and I'm really pleased with the technique the artist used to paint it. Also, thank you Rhyton for your service, please keep doing the same!
CarloDecatur, IL
Jun 15, 2023
HaroldDuncanville, TX
Jun 04, 2023
Authenticity!
When you look at the quantity of these drawings on old paper, authenticity and deception must be brought into question as well as if some of these galleries have knowledge?
DavidLebec, CA
May 17, 2023
DavidLebec, CA
Apr 18, 2023
Thank you to Rhyton
Very good gallery, highly recommend it (special thanks to Kae who helped me with my multiple questions).
CarloDecatur, IL
Apr 17, 2023
EddieNew York, NY
Mar 10, 2023
Excellent experience
Rhyton Team is doing their business fair and professional. Highly recommend.
KristinaSacramento, CA
Mar 08, 2023
RobertSacramento, CA
Feb 03, 2023
unique artworks at this gallery
Thank you, Rhyton, for the unique artwork and an easy payment/sipping process!
TatianaPortland, OR
Dec 13, 2022
Fast delivery and great art
I was pleasantly surprised by the fast delivery of my artwork which was won as a Christmas gift for my mom who is in love with this artist.
NikPinner, GB
Dec 11, 2022
KristinaSacramento, CA
Oct 19, 2022
accurate images and description
I ` m a returning customer and buying a lot of artworks from various galleries, Rhyton has been so far one of the best galleries with a variety of artworks.
AsharLexington, KY
Jun 25, 2022
Lovely item and good customer service
Thank you for your service. Good customer service is rare there days.
AmandaSan Francisco, CA
May 31, 2022
I will be a returning customer
Thank you Rhyton Gallery team, especially thanks to Kae who helped me with setting up my payment. I emailed the Rhyton and Kae got back to me quickly guiding me through the payment and shipping process. I will be buying more from them.
DavidSan Francisco, CA
Apr 08, 2022
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I found an artwork by the artist I had been looking for. Fair price and easy process.
VanessaPutney, VT
Mar 11, 2022
RIP OFF
Not only have I since seen the EXACT same items for sale for a fraction of the price (meaning they are selling cheap forgeries), but THEY STILL HAVE NOT SHIPPED THE ITEMS I PAID FOR IN FULL. No responses to my multiple emails, no help, no offers to make things right. It'll be a long time before I trust an auction house again. Run away while you still can.
Rhyton GalleryNov 03, 2022
WE HAVE BEEN HESITATING WHETHER OR NOT TO ANSWER THIS COMMENT; HOWEVER, WE WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR-THE DRAWINGS YOU WON ARE UNIQUE AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. AS TO THE SHIPMENT-YOU NEVER CONTACTED THE RECOMMENDED SHIPPERS TO MAKE SHIPMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR ITEMS. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN JUST ONE MINUTE OF YOUR TIME TO SHOOT THEM AN EMAIL/CALL AND MOST LIKELY THEY WOULD QUOTE YOU AS LOW AS $40.00 FOR YOUR SHIPMENT. ALSO, WE DID ANSWER YOUR EMAILS MULTIPLE TIMES ASKING YOU TO ARRANGE YOUR SHIPMENT.
RobertSacramento, CA
Feb 03, 2022
fair auction house
I received the watercolor I bid on, thank you for your help and I will definitely be coming back in the future!
MarcelZlín, CZ
Jan 25, 2022
MarcelZlín, CZ
Jan 25, 2022
RayGranite Bay, CA
Jan 25, 2022
Appreciate Your Service
I received a lovely artwork! also the customer service was so friendly and helpful. Shipping was so fast by UPS.
ShaunaBrooklyn, NY
Jan 25, 2022
Rhyton sells fakes and makes the delivery process difficult.
Buyer Beware: while Rhyton does specify under the headline "In the style of," the summary of the item still makes one assume that the work might be made by the artist. IT IS NOT. In my case I stupidly bid on "Kara Walker" artwork without fully reading the description, I also bid low so I did not expect to win. I won in both cases. It took almost two months to receive the work (Rhyton gallery works with a UPS store that is unresponsive at best). Once I finally received the art, I sent images of the work to Kara Walker's gallery. Their Kara Walker expert told me that yes the work was in fact fake. I then did some research and all across the web Rhyton is known for producing fakes. For me okay, I was fooled, lesson learned! My fear is that all of this fake work is out there and people will honestly believe that they have work by a well-known artist. Live Auctioneers should remove Rhyton from their website.
Rhyton GalleryFeb 03, 2022
WE HESITATED TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW; HOWEVER, WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT CLEAR. ALL THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS FALSE, THE BIDDER NEVER EVEN TRIED TO CONTACT OUR GALLERY, WE NEVER RECEIVED A PHONE CALL OR EMAIL. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE, THE BIDDER SHOULD HAVE CONTACTED US FIRST SO WE CAN TRY OUR BEST TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM IF THERE WAS ONE.
Mohammad Roseville, CA
Dec 20, 2021
Great customer service
Thank you Rhyton Gallery team, specially Kae. I appreciate your service, I just received my item and all looks great! Please continue to do a good work.
KristinaSacramento, CA
Nov 29, 2021
Appreciate your service
Not a first time buying from Rhyton. I am building my collection and Rhyton has been having a great selection of items... please keep up the good work! Thank you!
DanAvon, OH
Nov 28, 2021
Buyer-BEWARE
This review regards a painting that was represented as a Jean Gabriel Domergue, which won/purchased, from Rhyton Gallery (Live Auctioneers), February 21, 2021. Rhyton Gallery is offering another "Domergue", for auction, December 5, 2021. The sole intent of my bid was for an original Jean Gabriel Domergue painting. Based on Rhyton Gallery's representation, plus artist signature authentication, assumption was that Rhyton Gallery (and Live Auctioneers) operated at a level of integrity commensurate with similar international auction houses. Steps to certify painting authentication led me to contact Galerie de Souzy (Paris), due to their experience with Domergue offerings. In turn, they referred me, and I contracted with, Noe W. (Paris), for a review and letter of verification. Mr. W is the worlds leading authority on JG Domergue art. Net result-the painting was not an original. With bid payment received, Rhyton Gallery, 'took the money and ran'. Live Auctioneers listened, reviewed my compliant, followed up, but then all went silent. I bid with the impression this was an original painting, yet neither party has provided direction to rectify this situation. The lack of integrity on behalf of Rhyton Gallery (Ray H.-the owner), their signature authenticator and Live Auctioneers showed collective misrepresentation. Regarding the "Domergue" for the upcoming LA auction on December 5, 2021, Rhyton Gallery has significantly scaled back representation of the painting. Signature authentication is no longer mentioned and they indirectly state the offering is a knock-off. BEWARE: Customer service and business ethics have no correlation with a winning bid.
Rhyton GalleryFeb 03, 2022
We are really sorry to hear this. We tried our best to assist you; we contacted the consignor for more information about the artwork you purchased and we also asked you if you would be interested in re-selling the artwork. We never heard back from you. We wish we could have helped you more but we never heard back and this is why our communication was stopped.
Kevin Dallas, TX
Nov 12, 2021
Did not do provide the documentation promised.
In the description of the artwork, Rhyton said that a certificate of authenticity (COA) would be provided. It was not sent. I contacted them and they said there was no COA for this artwork. This contradicts the description in the auction. If I would have known no COA was coming, I would not have bid on the work. They said, if I gave the a 5 star evaluation, they would help me obtain a COA, at additional cost to me. This is WRONG. INVALUABLE should not support any auctions by RHYTON gallery. Buyers be VERY aware of their conduct!!! The artwork was left on my porch without a signature.
Rhyton GalleryFeb 03, 2022
We are sorry to hear about this. After you emailed us that the COA was not included with your shipment, we contacted the consignor to resolve this issue. We sent the missing COA via overnight mail and we can see on our end that you have safely received it. None of our members would ever ask for any additional costs for a COA, so this information is simply false. You received the COA, just it came in a separate shipment. We are sorry to read this false information.
PaulToronto, CA
Sep 19, 2021
Very accurate
Vera accurate description of the item I won. Super heavy sterling silver that I paid for!
TatianaPortland, OR
Jul 14, 2021
Amazing Deal
I was looking for a yellow sapphire and I couldn't find anything below $1, 500 with the same certificate and quality. I was lucky to find what I was looking for at this auction house online. Very petty gem for a good price!
KristinaSacramento, CA
Jul 12, 2021
Gallery El Mundo Del ArteUlla, ES
Jun 07, 2021
KristinaSacramento, CA
Jun 06, 2021
Strongly Recommend Rhyton Gallery
This was my first time purchasing from Rhyton Gallery and I had a really good experience. Want to mention that the description of the item I received was very accurate. Also, customer service and their shipping vendor were very professional. Strongly recommend them!
JohnSan Diego, CA
Apr 30, 2021
Print! Not drawing
Item was described as “Drawing on paper …” and the photo of the item was on cream colored paper. The item received was a print on white paper. Tried to resolve through Live Auction. The gallery stalls and stalls, then says that the auctioneer assures that the item was an original drawing. The gallery does not reply through Live Auction, probably to hide their tracks. I would never bid on an item from this gallery again, and would recommend that if you have not seen the item in person, do not consider bidding. Read their terms! Realize that they are well written to protect a shady business. They will accept no responsibility to accurately describe their artwork, and will simply keep your money. Stay away! Stay away!
Rhyton GalleryMay 02, 2021
AS WE MENTIONED WE GUARANTEE THE ITEM YOU HAVE IS NOT A PRINT, THAT IS AN ORIGINAL WORK ON PAPER.
GusWelling, GB
Apr 24, 2021
Service
Keep up the good service, very hard to come by these days in the difficult times we are all experiencing.
RichardReddick, FL
Apr 07, 2021
Art Forgeries
Two paintings purchased with a stated 10 out of 10 Certificate Of Authenacy were Forgeries. They were copied from a recently published book. Rhyton Gallery has refused to return payment. They state that they only "attributed" the work to the artist and did not state it was of the artist. I am seeking further redress.
Rhyton GalleryMay 02, 2021
WE CONTACTED THE ART EXAMINER OFFICE WHO CONFIRMED THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE PIECES. ALSO, WE CHECKED WITH ANOTHER ART EXPERT WHO CONFIRMED THE SAME.
Gallery El Mundo Del ArteUlla, ES
Mar 21, 2021
Rhyton gallery was a great support and a great help to me in solving my concerns. A big thank you for their professionalism. Cordially. Andr é Klain.
Jean MarcHudson Heights, CA
Mar 14, 2021
JeffreyCharlottesville, VA
Feb 09, 2021
JeffreyDenver, CO
Feb 01, 2021
OdelLos Angeles, CA
Feb 01, 2021
RandallForest Hills, NY
Feb 01, 2021
Great service from bidding to delivery
Rhyton Gallery handled everything so well, and their shipping process with outside company was seamless. Loved dealing with them and look forward to bidding with them in the future.
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