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How to Bid
In the saleroom, online or by absentee — three ways to win the work you love.
1
Register
Create your free account and register for the sale. Approval usually takes under an hour.
2
Research
Read the catalogue, study condition reports, and set your maximum including premium.
3
Bid & win
Raise your paddle, click to bid live, or leave an absentee bid we execute for you.
Bidding methods explained
In the saleroom. The classic theatre of the paddle — our auctioneer takes bids from the floor, the phones and the screen together.
Live online. Stream the sale and bid in real time from anywhere. Your clicks carry exactly like a paddle in the room.
Absentee bids. Leave your maximum in advance through any lot page. We bid the lowest amount needed to keep you in the lead.
- Buyer's premium
- A published percentage added to the hammer price
- Increments
- Set steps that grow with the price level
- Reserves
- Confidential minimums agreed with sellers
- Payment
- Invoice within one business day; cards and transfer accepted