Selling
Selling art in our auction house
Our services
Consulting and customer service
Our personalized customer service is at the heart of our success. As a seller, you can expect an optimal strategy developed for and with you, so that we can sell your work of art, your art collection, or your estate – seamlessly and at the highest possible price. Let our creativity, our reliability, and our experience work for you.
Find out more about our broad range of art services.
Selling art at our auction house
Our services for sellers
Your service for art – service with expertise and quality
We consider ourselves your trusted partner in art auctions. Our mission is to secure the highest possible prices for your art and antiques. We provide optimal conditions for professional marketing, emphasizing quality at every step of the sales process to ensure your art receives the attention and value it deserves.
Our services include:
- Free appraisal and advice from our knowledgeable specialists
- Exact art-historical determination
- Further research with external experts and institutions when required
- Consideration for all your questions and concerns
- The benefit of our ongoing relationships with collectors, museums, and dealers
- Presentation of your artworks in our opulent printed catalogue, plus targeted advertising in domestic and international print and online media
- Live auctions organized by specialty department to attract a concentration of potential buyers for your works of art
We cover:
- Individual objects
- Art collections
- Estates and inheritances
We have the logistics to handle your consignment, big or small!
Worry-free and free of charge:
- Valuation of your art – without obligation
- In-person advice – in our Düsseldorf showroom or at your location
- Collection – regionally, nationally and internationally: simply make an appointment!
We offer individual support from your first consultation to the payment of your auction proceeds.
Maximum transparency
- Marketing – Your art objects will be presented in our printed catalog and publically on international online art platforms, clearly photographed and accompanied by thorough and accurate descriptions.
- Auction day – You are very welcome to join us in person. Experience the excitement of a live auction and witness the bidding for your art!
- Fees – We charge a small flat-rate fee for photography and marketing, 1% of the reserve price for insurance, and a commission of 17% of the hammer price for a successful sale. That’s it!
Your Guide to…
Art Marketing
Our 10-point program for sellers
Your guide
The timeline for your sale
Your guide
The timeline for your sale
Start here
We offer free and non-binding valuation of your art and antiques, at any time.
Up to 8 weeks before the auction
Your object is in our care. We will take photographs, research, and place your object in print and online advertising. When our experts work with your object, all details such as the limit price, the conditions, and the costs, are recorded in the auction commission.
5 weeks before the auction
The online catalogue is released on our website and popular international art platforms.
3 weeks before the auction
The opulent printed auction catalogue is sent to our domestic and international customers.
Day of the auction
The auction is the exciting crowning moment of all our preparations. Going once, going twice, sold! And your object becomes a buyer’s new favorite. Of course, you are very welcome to join us in person!
1 day after the auction
Discover the results! Contact us by post, telephone, email, or check the results on our website.
Up to 3 weeks after the auction
If your object remains unsold in the auction, then it will be offered in the after-sale. This gives you an extended chance for a successful sale.
Approximately 5 weeks after the auction
You will receive your invoice and the payment of your auction proceeds. Thank you for your trust and collaboration!
Your guide
Art Consulting
Our Philosophy
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, committed to impressing consignors and buyers alike with the exceptional quality of our work. Our ultimate goal is to build successful partnerships rooted in dedication and a shared passion for art.
Why choose us for the sale of your artworks and antiques? We have three good reasons:
1. We are at your service
When you entrust your art to Hargesheimer, a successful collaboration becomes our top priority. We provide personalized advice and support, developing the ideal strategy for the sale of your art, ensuring each step is as smooth and effortless for you as possible.
We are always here to answer your questions throughout the entire process.
2. Expertise motivated by passion
“With Art there is only one criteria. The goose bumps.
You have it, or you don’t.”
Kurt Tucholsky
We have these goose bumps every day! Our passion for art motivates our expertise. With years of daily experience in the valuation of art and antiques, and ongoing relationships with collectors, museums, and dealers, our work is thorough, accurate, heartfelt, and tireless.
3. A diverse range of specialties
Our motto: Excellence through specialized expertise. Our dedicated specialty departments allow us to expertly handle all categories of art in depth. By organizing auctions thematically, we attract targeted groups of potential buyers.
Your benefit? Competitive bidding and the highest possible sale price for your artwork.
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