Discover how to easily bid in our auction.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Discover Artwork

• Browse Our Catalogue: Explore our auction collections on our website or through the e-catalogue. 
• Stay Updated: Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss upcoming auctions. 
• Need Help? Contact our marketing team if you’d like a digital catalogue sent directly to you.

2. Preview the Artwork

• Visit the Gallery: Get an in-person view of the artworks at our gallery. Location details are here. We’re open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. 
• Schedule a Visit: Prefer a specific time? Contact our marketing team to arrange a preview visit. 

3. Register to Bid

• Create an Account: Once you’ve found the artwork you love, the next step is to register to bid. You can easily sign up on bid.global.auction. During registration, we will kindly ask for the following documents to verify your identity: 
  • A valid government issued identity document (e.g., national identity card or passport).
  • Recent proof of your residency at current address (such as a utility bill or bank statement).
• Auction Deposit for First-Time Bidders: As a first-time bidder, you may be required to submit a deposit before participating. This deposit serves as a confirmation of your intent to bid and will be fully refundable if you do not win any lots. Our team will guide you through this process and provide all the necessary information.

4. Place Your Bid

Online-Only Timed Auction

In an Online-Only Timed Auction, all bidding occurs online and remains open for a set duration. Here’s how it works:

• Bidding Process: Once registered, you can place bids on your chosen lots through our online platform. You can enter your maximum bid at any point during the auction, and the system will automatically increase your bid incrementally as needed to maintain your leading position.
• Bidding Rules:
  • You can increase your bid at any time before the timer closes.
  • If a bid is placed within the last few minutes of the auction, the closing time will be extended by a few minutes to ensure the fairness of the bidding process.
  • The highest bidder at the time the auction closes wins the lot.

Timed then Online Live Auctions

In Timed then Online Live Auctions, you have multiple options for participating in real time:

• Live Streaming: For your convenience, all live auctions are streamed on our bidding platform here. You can watch the auction in real time from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
• Bidding Channels:
  • Online Bidding (Real-Time): Participate live through our online platform, placing bids in real time as the auction progresses.
  • Telephone Bidding: One of our teams can assist you by placing bids on your behalf during the live auction. To arrange telephone bidding, please contact our team in advance.
  • Absentee Bidding: If you’re unable to attend the live auction, you can submit an absentee bid before the auction begins. You set your maximum bid, and our team will place bids on your behalf up to that limit.
• Bidding Rules:
  • Online Bids: You must be registered and logged in to place bids during the live auction. You can follow the auctioneer’s pace and place bids as each lot is presented by watching the live stream.
  • Telephone Bids: These should be arranged in advance to ensure you are contacted at the correct time during the live auction.
  • Absentee Bids: These must be submitted ahead of time, typically before the auction starts.
• Bid Increments: Bids must follow the increments set by the auctioneer, which will be clearly displayed on the bidding platform.

5. Payment Process

Congratulations! If you’ve won, we will send you an invoice outlining the total amount, which includes:

• The final hammer price of the artwork.
• The buyer’s premium (a 22% added to the winning bid).
• Any applicable shipping fees (should you need assistance with delivery).

Our team will provide detailed instructions on how to complete the payment.

6. Shipping

Delivery Arrangements: Once payment is confirmed, we will coordinate the shipment of your new artwork.