GALLERY AUCTIONS VIKKI VINES REFLECTS ON AMAZING
“HERSTORY’ DURING 40-YEAR TENURE AS AUCTIONEER
HOUSTON (Jan 2024). . . Auctioneer, Vikki Vines, along with her son, Jonathan Goodling, vice president of
Gallery Auctions, have touched history across the world through their beloved legacy as the city’s premier
auction house.
Since its founding in 1984, Gallery Auctions has become the largest trade source in the Southwest,
importing approximately one dozen 40-foot containers of new merchandise per month. Clients have included
first-time decorators and dealers alike as the auction house garnered their expansive collection of distinctive
bespoke items that range from French hand-painted cupboards, British mid-century modern sideboards, Art
Deco dining chairs, designer handbags and more.
Vikki Vines Travels World for Gallery Auctions
Through her travels throughout Europe, Argentina, the U.S. and in deliveries from containers from Europe,
India, The Philippines, Indonesia, Argentina and Egypt, Vines has made life- changing memories.
One of the most stunning pieces Vines auctioned was a painting from a historically significant Victorian
mansion on Broadway Avenue in Galveston, Texas. Although the mansion had been closed for years,
Gallery Auctions was privileged to sell items from that estate. Many items were set by the road for trash
pickup. When Vines looked over the trash pile, she noticed a very large canvas.
“We pulled the painting off the top of the pile and brought it to Gallery Auctions, where it sold for over
$69,000. It was purchased by a philanthropist who spent $100,000 on an art restoration specialist. After
more than a year’s work, it now hangs in The Whitney Museum. The artist was Lee Lozano,” said Vines.
Vines’ magic touch also was part of numerous celebrities and major landmarks throughout her career .She
sold the contents of Cool Acres, Dr. Denton Cooley’s ranch, items belonging to singer/songwriter, Archie Bell
and The Drells, items from Freddie Mercury’s England apartment, the contents of Frankel’s Costume Shop
as well as their private magic collection, and The Shamrock Hilton’s gazebo that was by their landmark pool,
which sold for $12,000.
Vikki Vines known for “World’s Largest Gavel”
This award has earned her a place in the GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD
RECORDS.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Goodling pioneered the company’s e-commerce diversification by
modernizing effective strategies to boost livestream engagement and enhance the online bidding experience at Live Auctioneers
In 2021, the company debuted their latest addition to its three-acre property in North Houston – a 6,000-
square-foot annex to alleviate warehouse congestion. Anticipating America’s supply chain backlog after the
pandemic, Vines purchased a stock of products, ensuring that a fresh assortment of furniture will continue to
be readily available for buyers.
Vikki Vines Recognized as Top Female Auctioneer in Texas
She is known for igniting enthusiastic bidding at
fundraising events throughout Houston. Goodling became a full-fledge team member in 2002. Widely
recognized as one of the nation’s top importers of mid-century modern furnishings, Goodling has built a
strong network of sources from as far as Scotland, Sweden, Argentina, and England.
For more information, please visit www.galleryauctions.com.
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