John Dwight Stevens began Stevens Auction Company because of a lifelong interest in antiques and architecture. A graduate of the University of Mississippi with a liberal arts degree in business, Stevens developed early on a love for fine furniture and accessories that has served him well in his chosen profession, the marketing and selling of antiques.

After deciding to turn what had been a hobby into a profession, he attended the Missouri Auction School in Kansas City, from which he graduated as a certified auctioneer. In 1984, he founded Stevens Auction Company, and became an active member of the National Auctioneers Association and helped organize the Mississippi Auctioneers Association (MS Lic. #349).

During its early years, the Auction Company sold anything requested, from grocery stores to farm equipment, as well as antiques. However, over the last 18 years, Stevens has become a specialist in the marketing and selling of antiques, as well as the organization and management of large estate auctions.

The Company, from its humble beginnings, has now grown to holding antique auctions throughout the Southeastern United States. Today, the company holds estate auctions numerous times a year on location at some of the most prominent old homes in the South. As a result, Stevens now sells choice real estate as well some of the finest antiques found on today's market. Buyers delight in finding many rare collectibles and mint-condition, pre-civil-war, one-of-a-kind furnishings at Stevens’ events. Auctions are held year round on-site (even in less-than-fair weather under huge tents), with buyers driving or flying in from worldwide locations, or bidding on items over the phone or internet from remote locations after viewing them from Stevens’ website, brochures, or advertisements in nation-wide periodicals.

John Dwight Stevens is now considered one of the leading antique experts in the Mid-South and is in great demand for appraisals and large estate auctions. In the past ten years Stevens has sold millions of dollars worth of rare antiques, fine porcelains, oil paintings, Persian rugs, Chinese works of art, rare clocks, American Indian art, old dolls, antique automobiles, both foreign and domestic glassware plus some of the finest old homes in the South.

In June 2002, Stevens Auction Company purchased Adams-French Mansion at 301 North Meridian Street to be its premier auction facility. Since then, Stevens has restored and refurbished the magnificent mansion to its original grandeur, and uses it as a showcase for the most prominent estate auctions only three times a year. Follow this link for the history of Adams-French Mansion.

Additionally, Stevens Auction Company has renovated an old mercantile building at 114 East Commerce Street (follow this link for more information) in an effort to strengthen the economy of Downtown Aberdeen and increase tourism in this Historic City. The antique shop features first class antiques along with Blue Bell ice cream and a variety of coffees.

Matching up buyers and sellers has been the goal of Stevens Auction Company ever since its formation, and we are committed to providing the very best in customer service. Call us or email us if we may serve you in any professional capacity.