An art auction is a public sale where artwork is sold to the
highest bidder.
Auctions can be held in person, online, or as a combination of
both.
To participate in an art auction, start by registering with the
auction house,
either online or in person. Review the auction catalog to
identify Bidding of
interest.
A reserve price is the minimum amount a seller is willing to
accept for an item
at auction. If bidding does not reach this price, the item will
not be sold.
A buyer’s premium is an additional fee charged by auction houses
on top of the
winning bid price. It’s typically a percentage of the final bid
and is paid by
the buyer to cover the auction house's costs and services.
To verify an artwork's authenticity, check for certificates of
authenticity from
the artist or gallery, provenance records detailing the
artwork's history, and
any signatures or markings by the artist.
If you win a bid at an art auction, you’ll be required to
complete the payment
within a specified period. Once payment is received, ownership
of the artwork is
transferred to you, and arrangements for shipping or pickup will
be made
Yes, the return or exchange of artwork after purchasing at an
auction depends on
the auction house's specific policies.
At art auctions, a variety of payment methods are typically
accepted. Common
options include credit and debit cards, wire transfers, and
personal or
cashier’s checks.
Yes, you are welcome to inspect the artwork before the auction.
We believe that
potential bidders should have the opportunity to closely examine
the pieces they
are interested in.
After winning an artwork in an online auction, the shipping
process typically
involves several steps to ensure safe delivery.
An art auction is a public sale where artwork is sold to the
highest bidder.
Auctions can be held in person, online, or as a combination of
both.
To participate in an art auction, start by registering with the auction house, either online or in person. Review the auction catalog to identify Bidding of interest.
A reserve price is the minimum amount a seller is willing to
accept for an item
at auction. If bidding does not reach this price, the item will
not be sold.
A buyer’s premium is an additional fee charged by auction houses
on top of the
winning bid price. It’s typically a percentage of the final bid
and is paid by
the buyer to cover the auction house's costs and services.
To verify an artwork's authenticity, check for certificates of
authenticity from
the artist or gallery, provenance records detailing the
artwork's history, and
any signatures or markings by the artist.
If you win a bid at an art auction, you’ll be required to
complete the payment
within a specified period. Once payment is received, ownership
of the artwork is
transferred to you, and arrangements for shipping or pickup will
be made
Yes, the return or exchange of artwork after purchasing at an
auction depends on
the auction house's specific policies.
At art auctions, a variety of payment methods are typically
accepted. Common
options include credit and debit cards, wire transfers, and
personal or
cashier’s checks.
Yes, you are welcome to inspect the artwork before the auction.
We believe that
potential bidders should have the opportunity to closely examine
the pieces they
are interested in.
After winning an artwork in an online auction, the shipping
process typically
involves several steps to ensure safe delivery.
An art auction is a public sale where artwork is sold to the
highest bidder.
Auctions can be held in person, online, or as a combination of
both.
To participate in an art auction, start by registering with the
auction house,
either online or in person. Review the auction catalog to
identify Bidding of
interest.
A reserve price is the minimum amount a seller is willing to
accept for an item
at auction. If bidding does not reach this price, the item will
not be sold.
A buyer’s premium is an additional fee charged by auction houses
on top of the
winning bid price. It’s typically a percentage of the final bid
and is paid by
the buyer to cover the auction house's costs and services.
To verify an artwork's authenticity, check for certificates of
authenticity from
the artist or gallery, provenance records detailing the
artwork's history, and
any signatures or markings by the artist.
If you win a bid at an art auction, you’ll be required to
complete the payment
within a specified period. Once payment is received, ownership
of the artwork is
transferred to you, and arrangements for shipping or pickup will
be made
Yes, the return or exchange of artwork after purchasing at an
auction depends on
the auction house's specific policies.
At art auctions, a variety of payment methods are typically
accepted. Common
options include credit and debit cards, wire transfers, and
personal or
cashier’s checks.
Yes, you are welcome to inspect the artwork before the auction.
We believe that
potential bidders should have the opportunity to closely examine
the pieces they
are interested in.
After winning an artwork in an online auction, the shipping
process typically
involves several steps to ensure safe delivery.