SARA ADAMS BENICAK | CAI, GPPA, AMM

With a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the University of Hartford and diploma from the Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University, Sara brings deep insight into art and vintage collectables, honed over 20 years in the industry. As the lead appraiser, she expertly evaluates and strategieses for a diverse range of assets, from heavy stone manufacturing equipment to delicate Tiffany & Co. tea sets. Although she has extensive experience in both commercial and estate asset liquidation, she is typically most interested in handling fine art, decorative pieces, and luxury items.

In Southeast Asia, she has sold art at live auctions, conducted a large scale charity auction, and was contracted as a bid assistant consultant in Manila. She currently serves as a consultant for Lux Auctions in Minneapolis, a premier estate and luxury item auction company.

Sara holds Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA), Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), and Auction Marketing Management (AMM) designations from the National Auctioneers Association. A respected industry leader, she is a past President and Director of the Massachusetts Auctioneers Association and a former NAA Ambassador for Connecticut, nominated by the National Auctioneers Association. She is USPAP compliant with the current edition.

Sara is an international auctioneer, leading Adams Auctioneers & Appraisers as its controlling member since 2018. Based in the Northeastern United States, the 30-year-old family-owned firm is a market leader, renowned for boutique service and an expansive network of commercial asset seller partnerships spanning northern Massachusetts to New York City. With extensive work conducted nationwide in the last 10 years, Benicak personally brings unparalleled expertise to the appraising and sales of a diverse range of asset categories.