Auction Consignment Directory

If you decide that it’s time to sell your valuable collection that you have invested years into building, want to sell only one item, or sell items you inherited, you may want to consider consigning with an auction house.

Consigning collections or single items to auction is generally the best way to sell them, as auctions will almost always net more money than selling another way.

There are thousands of auction houses and specialists across the country who are dedicated to helping collectors, heirs and executors find new homes for everything from fine art to quirky collections, and achieve the highest prices possible. Selling through auctions can also help you avoid the stress of haggling with a dealer who’s more adept at the game, and the top houses will do all the work for you including writing descriptions, shooting photos, and printing catalogs.

The decision to auction a collection is an important step and there are factors to take into consideration. It’s also important to understand the process and potential outcomes.

Before signing a consignment contract, make sure you understand all of the details and leave no question unanswered. It’s in both the consignor’s and auction house’s best interest that transactions run as smooth as possible. Content consignors and happy bidders keep auction houses in business and that keeps the collecting market afloat.

What to expect when using an auction house

Auctioneers will want to inspect your collection before accepting it on consignment. Generally, they will start by having you send them photographs of the items in your collection. Digital photos are