How would i go about selling....

[mickle]

... a piece of furniture by an obscure artist? People like baroness Tysson, Norman Rosenthal and Derek Jarman bought his work when he was producing.

I suspect that its worth quite a lot of dosh but i dont have a clue where to begin. Any ideas?

 

[classic33]

http://andrewhartleyfinearts.co.uk/

HARTLEYS auctioneers and valuers based at Ilkley in West Yorkshire, is one of the leading auction houses for antiques and fine art sales outside London. Since its foundation in 1906, the company has built up an enviable reputation for reliability, integrity and unquestionable professionalism.

• Several catalogued Fine Art and Antique Auctions each year
• Weekly Victoriana and General Auctions including approximately 900 lots per week
• Specialist Toy/Collectors sales and Wine sales
• Written professional valuations for Probate, Insurance, Family division etc, on single items or complete house contents
• Free verbal appraisals on items consigned for sale
• House Clearances

I don't work for them, I've only been to some of their auctions as a potential buyer.

 

[colly]

Hartley's........hmm maybe.

I would contact Bonham's or Sotherby's or someone of that ilk.

 

[pubrunner]

I don't know if this is of any interest to you (or any other forum member), but . . . . . . .

A television company is looking for people with a dozen or so, quality items in their house that they might like to sell. The show sees a team of three professional antique dealers visit your home and attempt to unearth treasures such as: antique jewellery & silver, furniture, vintage children's toys; high-calibre artwork and pieces of decorative art and unusual collections.

The dealers make an on-the-spot cash offer for every item they want to buy. You then must decide whether to sell your items to the dealers for the cash offers made, or to hang on to your treasures. No commision is paid on sales.

If you or anyone else is interested, pm me and I will give you the telephone number of the company arranging the program.

This is by the way, a genuine opportunity for your own five minutes of fame.

 

[classic33]

Hartley's........hmm maybe.

I would contact Bonham's or Sotherby's or someone of that ilk.

As I said, don't work for them. Only been to some of their auctions. The only other one I can think of, locally, I wouldn't touch with a barge pole.

 

[mickle]

Thanks everyone.

 

[swee'pea99]

Do check fees carefully if you go the auction route. I couldn't believe the actual payment after they'd sold off my Dad's stuff. His wasn't the kind of thing you're describing, but I'd still suggest a good luck at the fine print before you commit to an auction house.

 

[Dave7]

This claims to be a free on-line valuation service. I haven't tried it yet but will be doing so soon.
http://www.antiquevault.co.uk/

 

[colly]

. The only other one I can think of, locally, I wouldn't touch with a barge pole.

That is the problem with auction houses. Holding stuff back, selling to mates, undervaluing and so on. If you know of a reliable place it can save a lot of worry and money.

 

[classic33]

As I said I've only been to some of their auctions. But the more places he has recommended the greater his choice when he comes to sell.