Welcome to Gray’s
Deba Gray and Serena Harragin founded Gray’s in 2006 with a mission to provide the NE Ohio community of collectors with a fine art auction house committed to core values of honesty, accuracy, empathy and efficiency, and dedicated to realizing the full value of all consigned artworks.
A 100% women-owned business known for stellar customer service and excellent results, Gray’s is proud to give back to its local community.
What we offer…
We offer fine art, furniture, decorative art, jewelry, and antique auctions monthly. Whether you are looking to save up to 80% on gorgeous pieces for your home by participating in an upcoming online auction, or you are looking to find the value of your items and wish to sell them at an upcoming auction, you can count on us.
With over two decades of experience in the art business, we have worked with museums, educational institutions, corporations, and private collectors to achieve the full value of their collections at auction. We also offer USPAP compliant valuations for insurance, tax & donation purposes, equitable distribution, and Trusts & Estates valuations.
Who We Are
Deba Gray
President, Licensed Auctioneer, Valuation Specialist & Realtor
Deba Gray has over twenty years experience as a licensed & bonded auctioneer beginning in 1989 at Wolf’s Auction Gallery in Cleveland. In 1995 she moved to Chicago to become Auctioneer and Director of Marketplace Sales for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. In 1997, Sotheby’s purchased LHA and promoted Deba to Assistant Vice President of Property where she was responsible for estates originating throughout North America. Her responsibilities included appraising the estates as well as all the logistics associated with bringing the estates to auction. Bringing the best of her experience from three houses, Deba’s passion for integrity, innovation in business and her commitment to fairness throughout the auction process enlightens every facet of Gray’s operation.
Serena Harragin
Chief Executive Officer & Licensed Auctioneer
Serena Harragin co-founded Gray’s Auctioneers with Deba Gray in 2006. She brings over 20 years of business experience to Gray’s. Prior to founding Gray’s Serena produced television commercials handling million dollar budgets for clients including General Motors, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s, British Airways, The City of New York, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, Jergens for the Kao Brands Company, Schick for Gillette, and Excedrin for Novartis. She was honored by her peers at the 2000 AICP show for her PSA for the American Legacy Foundation which is now on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Combining her love of the arts and her business skills she is committed to realizing Deba Gray’s vision of a 21st century auction house, driven by fairness, integrity and innovation.
Learn More About Auctions
“Amazing auction house staffed with knowledgeable, efficient and well-mannered people... the customer service is not only superior but almost unbelievable in this day and age — old school charm!”
- J Burke, Google Review