Selling at Auction
Free valuations
Obtaining a valuation couldn't be simpler, with valuers and specialists on hand Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm. Once we have assessed your items, we advise you which sale would best suit. Items can be brought into either our Tetsworth or Brentford valuation branch or home visits can be arranged by appointment with our specialists.
Charges
We charge sellers commission of 15% + VAT on the hammer price. We also charge a £5 + VAT entry fee per lot each sale the lot is entered into and a loss and damage fee of 1% + VAT of either the estimated low value or the reserve.
Buying at Auction
In the room
Our auctions are held in our Tetsworth antique centre. When greeted, we will ask you to provide us with details to register you as a bidder free of charge. You will receive a paddle to present to the auctioneer whilst bidding.
By telephone
To book a telephone bid simply call us on 01844 281777 or email us at fineart@theswan.co.uk requesting the lots your wish to bid on.
By absentee bid
If you are unable to bid in the room on the day of the auction you can leave an absentee bid with us via phone, email or in person. Simply leave your details and the maximum amount you wish to bid up to and the auctioneer will have your bid on the rostrum.
Bid live online
You can bid online with us through either the-saleroom.com/theswan (additional 4.95% charge for using this service) or easyliveauction.com/auctioneers/swanfineart (additional 3% charge for using this service or £3). You will have to register with your chosen choice to use the live online platform.
