Selling at Auction

How do I have an item appraised?

To have an item appraised, you have several options:

Through our website:
By filling out the online appraisal form. You’ll receive your estimate a few days later.

By email:
We appraise your items based on photos sent to estimations@lefloch-drouot.fr

During our appraisal mornings:
Maître Le Floc’h, an auctioneer, or a specialist from our firm will be available to assist you at our office by appointment.
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At your home:
An auctioneer can visit your home by appointment.

How should the items be transported?

In most cases, transporting the items isn’t a problem. You can handle this yourself and schedule an appointment to drop them off.
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We can arrange for the transportation of large items. You will be responsible for the cost (which will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale). We will provide you with a quote in advance.

Are the items entrusted to us insured?

Yes, all items entrusted to us are insured. In the event of theft, loss, or breakage, you will be compensated up to the lower estimate.

When and where will the items be sold?

Depending on the auction schedule, items may be sold at the Hôtel Drouot, the Hôtel des Ventes de Saint-Cloud, or through a 100% online auction.

You will be notified of the location, date, and time of the sale upon receipt of the consignment agreement. You may attend the sale, but your presence is not required.

Can I specify a price below which I do not wish to sell?

Yes, you can specify a reserve price. This price cannot exceed the low estimate.

Are there any auction fees for the seller?

Yes, the seller is responsible for sales fees (please contact us for details), to which various taxes may be added:

· a flat-rate capital gains tax on lots sold for more than €5,000.

· the resale right for original works by living artists or those who have been deceased for less than 70 years.

How can I find out the results of the sale?

An email will be sent to you within two business days following the sale, and all results are available on our website the day after the sale.

When and how will I be paid for the sales?

Proceeds from sales are paid via bank transfer between one and two months after the sale date.

A sales statement will be mailed to you.

Do I need to report the proceeds from the sale?

No, amounts received by non-professional sellers do not need to be reported.

What happens to unsold items?

We do not charge fees for unsold lots.

If items remain unsold, you must let us know whether you’d prefer to take the item back or if we should list it in a new auction with a lower estimate.

Information and appointments:

Paris: 01 48 78 81 06 - paris@lefloch-drouot.fr
Saint-Cloud: 01 46 02 20 20 - sc@lefloch-drouot.fr