Buying on artnet Auctions
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artnet Auctions features 24/7 online auctions of modern and contemporary fine art, prints and photographs by important artists.
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All of the artwork offered on the site have been evaluated by artnet’s experienced specialists.
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Each auction listing provides comprehensive information about the artwork, including a detailed description, provenance, condition, and art market data to assist with your decision to bid.
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Bidding on artnet Auctions is easy. In order to bid on artwork, register to become an artnet buyer. Registration is simple and free of charge.
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Winning bidders are connected directly with the seller to arrange shipping and payment. The buyer pays the seller for the winning bid amount and any shipping costs. artnet collects a 15% buyer’s premium on the winning bid amount.
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artnet’s sellers guarantee the authenticity of every artwork listed on the site and all bidders are protected by artnet’s Return Policy and Terms of Use.
Selling on artnet Auctions
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artnet Auctions helps you sell your modern and contemporary fine art, prints, and photographs, by important artists.
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No need to wait for a scheduled auction. Auctions season on artnet Auctions is 24/7. To become an approved seller, register an account and submit a seller application. Our team of specialists will review your application and respond to every application received.
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Our experienced specialists advise you on auction estimates, reserve prices, and photographing your artwork and will strive to position your artwork to help it sell.
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Up to 60,000 collectors from around the world visit artnet Auctions every month, ensuring that you will reach a global audience of collectors.
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You will benefit from artnet Auctions’ marketing. Each week your lot could be included in our weekly e-mail or added to artnet’s homepage which receives 68,000 visitors every day.
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As an artnet Auctions seller, you will save on many costs associated with traditional auction houses, such as catalogue printing, storage, return shipping, and insurance premiums.
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Sellers pay a $25 listing fee for each item. They are charged a commission fee of 10% of the winning bid at the close of the auction when a lot is sold.
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Auction lots are available for 7 to 14 days, reducing the time it takes you to be paid and increasing your bottom line.