COMPLETE BUYER'S PREMIUM SCHEDULE FOR ALL COLLECTING CATEGORIES EXCEPT WINE (Effective 21 September 2020)
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London
Milan (all-inclusive rates)
New York
Paris
How much do Christie's auctioneers make?
How much does a Christie's Auctions employee make on an average/hour? Christie's Auctions employees earn $53,000 annually on average, or $25 per hour.
What percentage do most auction houses take?
While major auction houses (like Sotheby's) will even charge up to 25% on items, most smaller auction houses charge anywhere between 1%-15%. The amount of the buyer's premium will normally be clearly stated in the auction house terms and conditions.16 Aug 2016
Can anyone sell at Christie's?
It's easy to sell with Christie's here's how: A Christie's specialist will contact you to discuss estimates, advise on sale dates and explain your Seller's Agreement and commission structure. Christie's can assist with this, or we can put you in contact with trusted local shippers.
How much does Christies charge to sell?
At Christie's, where buyer's premiums are graded across three tiers, the new fee for works sold in the top tier (above $4 million in New York and above £3 million in London) will now be 13.5 percent of the hammer price, up from 12.5 percent. At Sotheby's, the fee is 12.9 percent.1 Feb 2019
How do you get into Christie's auctions?
Just visit your online account, or the Auction Calendar, find the sale you want and select 'Join auction'. For applicable sales, you may place your bid via Christie's LIVE™ in one of two ways, by either submitting a “max bid” or submitting a “bid”.
Can anyone watch an online auction?
If you're not able to watch the live auction, you are still able to make remote bids on the phone or by proxy, if you have been set up to do so. You don't need to be a seller or a bidder to watch any of our live auctions.16 Sept 2021
Does Christies have an app?
With the Christie's app, you can browse and bid on extraordinary art in over 60 categories, get up close with auction highlights, and manage your My Christie's account.
Can anyone attend a Christies auction?
Approximately 100 exhibitions and sales take place at Christie's New York location alone throughout the year. All are free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.25 Apr 2019
How much money does Christie's make?
Global sales of Christie's 2006-2021 Overall, total sales amounted to roughly 7.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, reporting an annual increment of around 2.7 billion U.S. dollars.21 Dec 2021
How does Christie's auction house make money?
Christie's charges a single Seller's Commission rate for the services we provide. The commission is calculated on each item as a fixed percentage based on the eventual hammer price at auction. VAT (value-added tax) or applicable duties or taxes may be due on such fees based on the jurisdiction of the auction site.