How to Sell at Auction

Selling at auction with Chiswick Auctions is straightforward and transparent. Whether you are considering selling jewellery, watches, fine art, design, antiques or an entire collection, our specialists are here to guide you through every stage of the process.

From initial valuation to consignment, marketing and sale, we provide clear advice to help you achieve the best possible result.

Free Auction Valuations

We are pleased to offer complimentary auction valuations for items and collections suitable for sale at auction.

To request a valuation, please complete the online form and submit your details. Our specialists will review your submission and provide an auction estimate where appropriate.

Please note:

  • We aim to respond within one week, however high volumes may occasionally result in longer response times.

  • If the value of an item falls below our minimum lot threshold, we may be unable to provide a valuation.

If you are selling items from an estate or property, please contact our valuation team directly at
valuations@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Valuation Request Form
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Online Valuation Form

Our online valuation form allows you to submit details of your item quickly and easily.

To assist our specialists, please include:

  • clear photographs
  • measurements
  • a brief description
  • any known history or provenance

We Aim to respond within a week but sometimes due to demand, responses may take up to 2 weeks, but all submissions are reviewed carefully by the relevant department.

Walk-in Valuations

We offer a walk-in valuation service at our Valuation Centre:

6 Roslin Square, London
Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 – 16:00
No appointment required.

A general valuer will be available to provide an initial professional assessment and advise on the most appropriate next steps.

House Valuations

If you require a valuation of household contents, our specialists can assess individual items or complete properties.

House contents valuations consider:

  • condition
  • provenance
  • market demand
  • current auction trends

This service is particularly suitable for downsizing, estate planning and probate.
To arrange a house valuation, please contact
valuations@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Probate Valuations

Our Estates, Insurance & Probate Valuations team provides professional, HMRC-compliant valuations for private individuals, institutions and professional clients.

We offer tailored appraisals for:

  • probate and estate administration
  • insurance purposes
  • estate planning
  • corporate and institutional collections

Our team ensures accuracy, efficiency and clear advice at every stage.

To speak directly to our probates team please email probates@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions


 

The following charges are applicable to property consigned for 2025 sales following the signing of our seller's agreement. Unless otherwise held under the previous fee structure prior to change, as per signed contract of sale.

  • A charge of £15 + VAT is made to each lot whether sold or unsold in addition to vendor’s commission. This charge covers our specialist research, catalogue description, photography, marketing on our website and other third party sites as well as live or timed bidding on various internet platforms.
  • Vendors Commission: Is charged on each lot at 15% + VAT.
  • Loss and Damage on sold lots at 1.5% of Hammer and 1.5% of Low Estimate on unsold lots.

All sales are subject to the Terms & Conditions outlined on the Sellers Agreement.
These fees can be negotiated where lots of significant value are consigned, or when a relationship with continued consignment and success can be proven. 

 

Following the sale, the results of your lot(s) will be emailed to you and payment will be sent by bank transfer 35 days following the sale, based upon the hammer price minus our set charges and agreed-upon expenses.

 

If a buyer was not found for your property, we recommend that you liaise with our Client Liaison Team to discuss collecting your property or re-offering it for sale.