Morphy's to launch series of auctions featuring Rich and Sharon Penn's stellar personal
collection of antique advertising and country store antiques,
Dec. 6-8, 2024 in Las Vegas
DENVER,
Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, has
announced that renowned Iowa
auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy's in the
newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in
Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will be
working in tandem with Morphy's marketing team to advise on the
latest technological innovations benefiting the auction process.
Additionally, he will liaise personally with consignors of antique
advertising, toys, country store antiques, classic cars,
petroliana, sports memorabilia, and other popular collectibles.
"I believe every aspect of an auction house's operation should
be customer-driven. Dan and I operate very similarly in that
regard. His sales and ours cover a lot of the same ground and our
business principles are very similar," Rich
Penn said. "Both of our companies are known for their
integrity and attentive customer service. We do things in a
first-class manner or not at all. In my new role, I especially look
forward to working with clients and making sure we achieve maximum
results for them."
In 1999, Penn and his wife, Sharon, opened Rich Penn
Auctions, a collector-focused business that gained a large and
loyal following and earned national acclaim along the way. In
recognition of Penn's superlative marketing skills, the National
Auctioneers Association, Iowa Auctioneers Assn., and NEI Marketing
& Advertising Club have honored Rich with a total of more than
50 awards.
Dan Morphy said: "I have known
Rich and Sharon for almost 20 years. I have always admired,
respected and, in many ways, learned from their savvy approach to
marketing and advertising. Their dealings with customers, both at
the buying and selling end, have always been conducted at the
highest level. When it comes to meeting with potential consignors
and crafting proposals, you won't find a better team than the
Penns. Their gracious, businesslike approach, combined with their
knowledge of art and antiques, creates a comfort level that clients
really appreciate."
As part of the newly-forged agreement, Rich Penn Auctions will
continue to conduct online-only timed auctions, but not traditional
cataloged auctions. Their last such auction will be held live at
Penn's Iowa venue on May 17-19. "Tentatively, we will shift our
business gears this summer, following that final live gallery
auction," Penn said.
The new union will be further cemented December 6-8 in Las
Vegas when Morphy's launches a series of sales featuring
Rich and Sharon Penn's acclaimed
personal collection. Penn remarked: "Morphy's has been in our trust
planning from the beginning. We knew no one else could handle the
auction of our collection like Dan. But it's happening now, and
best of all, we get to see it happen!"
Visit Morphy's online at
https://www.morphyauctions.com.
Media Contact:
Dan Morphy
877-968-8880, 377112@email4pr.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/auction-company-ceo-and-antique-advertising-expert-rich-penn-joins-morphy-auctions-in-newly-created-role-of-market-development-officer-302133998.html
SOURCE Morphy Auctions