Sell at the best price
Why sell at auction?
Today, it is tempting to carry out your own research on the internet. But the internet is not reliable — you can find everything there, from accurate to incorrect descriptions, and sale prices that are always excessive. Finding an object similar to yours does not guarantee its authenticity, nor does it determine its value.
How can you also be sure not to sell at too low a price, or to meet the right person?
Auctions eliminate this uncertainty by putting collectors in competition, as items are sold to the highest bidder.
Consulting us is essential to sell your items with peace of mind. We provide precise appraisals guaranteeing the authenticity of your property and assess their value objectively and fairly, based on the current realities of the art market in which we have been active for over 10 years. We do not buy your items but act as your agent and advisor, and are remunerated by a commission on the sale price — which you and we both hope will be as high as possible. Our interests are therefore aligned, not opposed.
The sales are public and transparent, but your name is never disclosed to the buyer, and we are responsible for the security of all transactions.
How can you also be sure not to sell at too low a price, or to meet the right person?
Auctions eliminate this uncertainty by putting collectors in competition, as items are sold to the highest bidder.
Consulting us is essential to sell your items with peace of mind. We provide precise appraisals guaranteeing the authenticity of your property and assess their value objectively and fairly, based on the current realities of the art market in which we have been active for over 10 years. We do not buy your items but act as your agent and advisor, and are remunerated by a commission on the sale price — which you and we both hope will be as high as possible. Our interests are therefore aligned, not opposed.
The sales are public and transparent, but your name is never disclosed to the buyer, and we are responsible for the security of all transactions.
What Can Be Sold at Auction?
This very relevant question is often asked — and the answer is vast!
It’s easier to begin by clearing up some common misconceptions about auctions:
- Auctions are not reserved for items worth millions, as often portrayed in the media. Our daily work mostly involves objects of modest value.
- We include modern and contemporary creations in our sales.
- These may be items produced in several copies, such as lithographs, books, a vintage handbag, design objects and furniture…
- Every question is worth asking — you can consult us free of charge for as many objects as you wish; this is part of our daily work.
When selecting one of your items for one of our sales, we primarily ask ourselves: to what extent might this item interest collectors?
The answer depends on each case. However, certain types of objects frequently appear in auctions — the first that come to mind include paintings, sculptures, jewelry and watches, gold coins and collectible numismatic pieces, antique and design furniture, historical memorabilia and militaria, and works of art ranging from Antiquity to the 20th century, including those from the Middle Ages…
Other fields are more unusual, such as world arts from Japan, China, Vietnam, Africa, the Americas, Islamic art, but also fine wines, philately, vintage fashion, folk art, classic cars, advertising objects, antique toys… It’s impossible to make an exhaustive list, and we discover fascinating and unexpected collections every day.
Let’s also add that value often hides in objects that may seem insignificant, cumbersome, or even unattractive! There are countless stories of items abandoned on a sidewalk, later recovered and sold by a lucky finder, or stories of objects listed on online sales platforms that immediately attract an incredible number of calls and purchase offers.
It’s easier to begin by clearing up some common misconceptions about auctions:
- Auctions are not reserved for items worth millions, as often portrayed in the media. Our daily work mostly involves objects of modest value.
- We include modern and contemporary creations in our sales.
- These may be items produced in several copies, such as lithographs, books, a vintage handbag, design objects and furniture…
- Every question is worth asking — you can consult us free of charge for as many objects as you wish; this is part of our daily work.
When selecting one of your items for one of our sales, we primarily ask ourselves: to what extent might this item interest collectors?
The answer depends on each case. However, certain types of objects frequently appear in auctions — the first that come to mind include paintings, sculptures, jewelry and watches, gold coins and collectible numismatic pieces, antique and design furniture, historical memorabilia and militaria, and works of art ranging from Antiquity to the 20th century, including those from the Middle Ages…
Other fields are more unusual, such as world arts from Japan, China, Vietnam, Africa, the Americas, Islamic art, but also fine wines, philately, vintage fashion, folk art, classic cars, advertising objects, antique toys… It’s impossible to make an exhaustive list, and we discover fascinating and unexpected collections every day.
Let’s also add that value often hides in objects that may seem insignificant, cumbersome, or even unattractive! There are countless stories of items abandoned on a sidewalk, later recovered and sold by a lucky finder, or stories of objects listed on online sales platforms that immediately attract an incredible number of calls and purchase offers.
