- Auction Consignment Consultancy
Expert guidance, and terms you won’t get on your own.
For exceptional pieces, auction can be the right route to the best possible price — but navigating it alone rarely gets you the best terms. We manage the consignment process on your behalf, using long-standing relationships with leading auction houses to negotiate arrangements not typically available to individual consignors.
- Transparent Consultancy Fee
- No Obligation to Proceed
- Entirely Confidential
- How It Works
Consignment, expertly managed
We don’t hold auctions ourselves — we act as your advocate throughout someone else’s.
Consultation
We assess your item and advise honestly on whether auction consignment is the right route.
Negotiation
We use our relationships with leading auction houses to negotiate favourable terms on your behalf.
Consignment
We manage the process — cataloguing, timing, and communication — keeping you informed throughout.
Settlement
Once sold, proceeds are settled and our consultancy fee, agreed in advance, is deducted transparently.
- The Advantage of Working With Us
Relationships that take decades to build
Every category has its own market — porcelain is judged differently to jade or bronze — but four factors shape almost every valuation we make.
01
Long-Standing Contacts
Relationships with leading auction houses built over many years, not a one-off introduction.
02
Negotiated Terms
Commission rates and arrangements not typically offered to individual consignors approaching a house directly.
03
A Single Point of Contact
We manage the process and communication, so you don't have to navigate it yourself.
04
Honest Advice First
We only recommend this route when we genuinely believe it suits your item.
- Is This the Right Route?
An honest answer, not a sales pitch
Often Suits
- Rare or exceptional pieces with strong current collector demand
- Items where competitive bidding could exceed a fixed private offer
- Important provenance or documented history that auction houses can market effectively
- Sellers for whom achieving the highest possible price matters more than speed
Often Better Suited to a Direct Sale
- Items where speed and certainty of payment matter most
- Pieces without the rarity to stand out in a mixed auction sale
- Sellers who prefer to avoid the several-week auction timeline
- Situations where a guaranteed, same-day outcome is preferred over a ceiling price that isn't certain
Three routes, honestly compared
- The Comparison
There’s no single right answer — it depends on your item and what matters most to you.
Feature
Best For
Going to Auction Alone
Consignment With Us
Direct Sale to Us
Same-day Not applicable — fixed offer Certain Sellers who value speed and certainty. We’ll advise honestly on which route suits your item — we don’t push consignment where a direct sale would serve you better, or vice versa.
- Request a Valuation
Tell us about your item.
Every enquiry is reviewed personally, so we can give you an honest recommendation — not a generic answer.
- Free initial consultation, no obligation
- Honest advice on whether consignment suits your item
- Transparent consultancy fee, agreed before proceeding
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What you can expect from our consignment service.
Free Initial
Consultation
Transparent Fee
Agreed in Advance
Expert Valuers
(50+ years’ combined experience)
FGA/DGA Gemmologist on Request
Honest, No-Pressure
Recommendation
Managed From Start
to
Settlement
Entirely Confidential
Throughout
Freephone (UK)
+44 7468 376408
- Trust & Assurance
Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely trustworthy. Highly recommended.
London — Estate Representative
- Frequently Asked
Auction consignment, clarified
Do you run your own auctions?
No. We don’t hold auctions ourselves — we manage the consignment process on your behalf with leading auction houses.
How do you get better terms than approaching an auction house directly?
Through long-standing relationships with contacts at leading auction houses, we negotiate commission rates and terms not typically available to individual consignors approaching a house on their own.
Is auction consignment right for my item?
Not always. This route tends to suit rare or exceptional pieces with strong current auction demand. For many items, a direct private sale offers more certainty and speed — we’ll advise honestly on which suits your item.
What does this service cost?
A transparent consultancy fee, agreed with you in advance and tailored to your item and the terms negotiated. There are no hidden charges.
How long does the auction process take?
Typically several weeks, depending on the auction house’s sale calendar and scheduling.
Do you handle the paperwork and logistics?
Yes. We manage the consignment process from negotiation through to settlement, keeping you informed throughout.
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