James G Murphy Co, Founded in 1970 by James G. Murphy, the James G. Murphy Co. has built a solid reputation of success based on a commitment to service, a high standard of professionalism, and the belief that 90% of an auction takes place before the sale. With an average of 100 auctions conducted a year, the James G. Murphy Company has the advantage. From a single item selling at one of our regularly scheduled consignment auctions to liquidating entire manufacturing facilities, we have a proven record of success.