BUYER'S GUIDE
How to Buy
at Hargesheimer
Our multichannel sales platform offers collectors several ways to acquire exceptional works of art, antiques, jewellery, design, and collectibles. Whether participating in a live auction, browsing our Marketplace, or sourcing a rare object through our private sales network, every acquisition is supported by specialist expertise, secure transactions, and international client service.
From first-time buyers to established collectors, we provide flexible purchasing options designed to suit every collecting approach.
CHOOSE YOUR BUYING METHOD
Select the option that best suits
your collecting goals
LIVE AUCTIONS
Participate in curated auctions through online bidding, absentee bids, telephone bidding, or in person.
ONLINE MARKETPLACE
Purchase carefully selected works immediately at fixed prices throughout the year.
AFTERSALE
Missed an auction? Eligible unsold lots remain available for approximately two weeks after each sale.
PRIVATE SALES
Source exceptional works privately through Le Superlative and our international network.
Read below to learn how to participate in each buying channel.
LIVE AUCTIONS
Bid in our
auctions
Our live auctions present carefully curated selections of works chosen by our specialists across a wide range of collecting categories. Each auction catalog is the result of extensive research, authentication, and cataloguing, bringing together objects of outstanding historical, artistic, and cultural significance.
Collectors may participate in our auctions from anywhere in the world through several convenient bidding methods.
ONLINE LIVE BIDDING
Bid live in real time through the Hargesheimer bidding platform or via our trusted international partners, including Drouot and Invaluable.
ABSENTEE BIDS
Submit the maximum amount you are willing to pay. Our auctioneer will execute bids on your behalf at the lowest possible price.
TELEPHONE BIDDING
For selected lots, one of our specialists will contact you shortly before your lot is offered and relay the bidding live.
Bids may also be placed in advance of the auction through our online platform. Absentee bids may be submitted online or in writing before the auction begins. Telephone bidding is subject to availability and must be arranged before the auction.
Please note: Registration may be required before participating in an auction. We recommend completing registration well in advance of the sale.
ONLINE MARKETPLACE
Buy now
at fixed prices
Beyond our auction calendar, the Hargesheimer Marketplace offers a continually evolving selection of carefully curated works available for immediate purchase at fixed prices.
The Marketplace brings together paintings, sculpture, Asian art, jewellery, decorative arts, design, and collectible objects from trusted international consignors. Every object is reviewed by our specialists before being offered for sale, allowing collectors to purchase with confidence.
Unlike an auction, Marketplace purchases can be completed instantly online without competitive bidding.
AFTERSALE
Continue
collecting
If you missed an auction—or if you're still considering a particular work—many unsold lots remain available during our post-auction Aftersale.
For approximately two weeks following each auction, eligible lots can still be acquired, offering collectors an additional opportunity to purchase exceptional works after the excitement of the auction has concluded.
The Aftersale catalog is updated immediately following each sale and displays all remaining available lots.
LE SUPERLATIVE
Private
Sales
Some works deserve a more discreet approach.
Through Le Superlative, our private sales division, we connect collectors with exceptional objects that extend beyond the traditional auction market. Whether sourcing museum-quality works, building distinguished collections, or arranging confidential acquisitions, our specialists provide a tailored service based on expertise, discretion, and an international network of collectors, dealers, institutions, and estates.
Private sales offer the flexibility to acquire extraordinary works throughout the year, independent of the auction calendar.
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
We're here
to help
Our specialists are available throughout every stage of the purchasing process. Whether you require additional images, condition reports, provenance information, shipping advice, or assistance choosing the most suitable bidding method, our team is happy to assist.
Wherever you are in the world, Hargesheimer offers a seamless, secure, and transparent buying experience—helping collectors acquire exceptional works with confidence.