Sell with us
Selling your art or object at AB’s is a smooth and straightforward experience. We’ll dedicate our global network, unrivalled art-market expertise and carefully execute marketing tactics to get the best price for your item.
Step 1: Tell us about your items
Complete one form for each item for us to review
Step 2: Upload photos and documents
Documents are optional, but we’ll need at least three photographs of each item
Step 3: Review and submit
Log in or create an account to submit each of your items for review – we’ll be in touch soon
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
What kind of information is needed to submit an auction estimate request?
For this service, our specialists require the following information for each item: - Clear colour images (front, back and detail of signature or maker’s mark) - A detailed description including medium/material and dimensions - Provenance (the history of the item and how it was acquired) - Artist or Maker (if known)
have submitted items for review – when can I expect a reply from AB’s?
Please expect a response within 3–4 weeks. We will carefully review your submission, and, if your item is suitable for a Ab’s sale, will then provide an estimate and recommendations on the best way to sell it.
May I submit an auction estimate request for an item that I do not own?
Property submitted to this service must be owned outright by the party seeking an estimate of value.
Are there any fees or costs for selling my item with AB’s ?
Before consigning your item(s), we will contact you to discuss all terms and conditions. AB’s charges a single Seller’s Commission rate for the services we provide. It is calculated on each item as a fixed percentage based on the eventual hammer price at auction. This rate includes marketing costs and insurance cover.
If your item sells for over the high estimate we can renegotiate the initial price.
Does AB’s offer a restoration service for damaged objects?
AB’s does not have a restoration service and therefore we are unable to provide estimates for damaged property or repairs.
Does AB’s authenticate artwork?
AB’s does not provide authentication services.
Do my items need to be appraised or authenticated prior to submission?
Should you have authentication or appraisal paperwork, please feel free to submit these documents along with your request, however AB’s does not require this information prior to the initial review.
What are the terms and conditions to submit items for an online auction estimate?
AB’s auction estimates are statements of opinion only and shall not be relied upon by you or any third party as a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price. AB’s makes no representations or warranties with respect to the property, its authenticity, attribution, condition, or otherwise. Furthermore, AB’s auction estimates are intended solely for the use of the owner of the property and only for the purpose of considering whether to consign the property to AB’s. It may not be used by the owner for any other purpose, or by any third party for any purpose whatsoever, nor may it be published.
