how to buy
1. Bidding in the auction room
Our staff will record your data using your identity card.
After registration, you will receive a pallet with your buyer number. This pallet is strictly personal, so do not lose sight of it.
When you leave the room, please hand in this pallet at the reception desk.
2. Leaving a purchase order
If you are unable to attend one of our sales, you can leave a purchase order by setting a maximum bid via our form.
This purchase order must include :
- Information about the sale: name of the sale, place and date.
- Your contact details: name, first name, address, telephone and e-mail address.
- Lot number and description
- Your maximum bid, excluding fees
- Your bank details, IBAN or RIB
- A copy of your identity card or passport
- The date and your signature
You will receive an email from us informing you that you have won the auction if this is the case.
3. Bid by phone
You can bid by phone, live, for lots that have a low estimate of a minimum amount of 1.000€. As with purchase orders, you will be asked for a written and signed document, accompanied by bank references. This document called “purchase order” is available here and on the last page of our catalogues to be sent to us at [email protected].
4. Bid Online (Drouot – Invaluable)
LIVE sales are auctions that are broadcasted live on the Internet via Drouot and Invaluable platforms enabling you to bid online.
To register :
1. Access the Drouot or Invaluable website
2. Go to “Log In” and follow the steps to create a personal account
3. Accept the General Terms, upload a copy of your ID and a valid credit card
4. After your account is created do not forget to subscribe to our auction(s)
5. You will receive a confirmation by email when accepted
The following are offered:
- Live bids: you can participate remotely in an auction in real time. At any time and with a simple click, you can bid as if you were in the auction room on the lots you want.
- Secret purchase orders: for those who are unable to be available on the day of the sale, the platform offers a service for placing secret purchase orders. These orders are executed automatically and computerised. Their maximum amounts are not revealed to the bailiff. Bidders are then guaranteed a purchase at the fairest price if they win the auction.
- For lots purchased online, an additional fee of 1.5% on Drouot Online and 5% on Invaluable, in addition to the auction price and the usual fees, will be charged.
- In order to bid online, you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE ON THE BIDDING PLATFORMS, no later than 24 hours before the start of the auction. Validation of late registrations cannot be guaranteed.
