We are Austin Auction Gallery

Ross is the president and co-founder of Austin Auction Gallery. Prior to becoming a full time auctioneer Ross spent his early years in commercial banking. His love of antiques and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to his life's work Austin Auction Gallery. As the lead auctioneer Ross has conducted thousands of auctions since 1983.

Paula is Chief Financial Officer and co-founder of Austin Auction Gallery. Paula is a hands on manager so beyond managing the finances she plays an integral role in the set up and display of each auction.

Chris Featherston has worked with Austin Auction Gallery since 1990. After graduating with an MBA he came to work at Austin Auction with a goal of expanding the sources of auction goods to include countries around the globe. In the pursuit of that goal Chris traveled extensively to Europe, South America, and even Egypt absorbing a vast array of knowledge about antiques and collectibles. Today Chris is also a lead auctioneer and the main point of contact for potential consignors.

Roland Maldonado serves as Vice President of Austin Auction Gallery. A proud alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, he began his journey with Austin Auction over thirty-five years ago. Roland remains deeply involved in the process from start to finish, personally overseeing the receiving and storage of merchandise and the beautifully curated auction setups that have become a hallmark of our events. He also manages phone bidding operations, serving as a trusted point of contact for clients bidding remotely.

Victoria leads Austin Auction Gallery's catalog and decorative arts department. She has been involved in all aspects of the auction industry for over 30 years as an auctioneer and cataloger, working at major galleries in both California and Texas. She is an avid runner and spends her free time training for marathons and ultra marathons.