Selling at Auction

Selling at Rose Galleries

As a seller at an auction, there is no limit to the price that may be achieved. Since an auction is an open forum where competitive bidding allows articles to achieve fair market price, both buyers and sellers can be assured they are receiving true value.

If you want to realize the value of antiques, collectibles, or other items that you no longer wish to keep, Rose Galleries can help you sell it conveniently and in complete confidence. Our auctions provide an efficient and rapid turn-around market for valued antiques, fine home furnishings, jewelry and works of art from all eras. When you sell through Rose Galleries, you have the advantage of an experienced team of professionals managing every aspect of your sale. Auctions are our only business and we know how to make them work.

Property can often be sold within a few weeks, unless it could be more profitable to wait until a more suitable auction. Our general antique and estate auctions are held every Wednesday, featuring items such as furniture, fine and collectable bronzes, clocks, watches, jewelry, dolls, weapons, oriental items, books, stamps, coins, music boxes, oriental rugs, sterling, stained glass, pottery, lamps, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, brass, copper, pewter, buttons and other collectable items. Fine jewelry auctions are held the last Monday of each month, except in December. Our monthly jewelry auctions are presented on color television monitors. Other specialty auctions are occasionally held on Saturdays and focus on fine and extensive collections of just one of the above listed categories.

Commission Rates

The commission is 15% and $10 for the first $5,000 and 10% on the amount exceeding $5,000 for each lot.  $5 per lot additional charge for items posted on internet live auctions.

Consignors are paid 30 days  following the sale date, with a printout of all items sold.

Appraisals / Auction Estimates

Accurate evaluation is important when selling items of value. Objects intended for sale can be appraised without charge at our gallery. Our specialists will discuss with you realistic pre-auction estimates, which are the approximate prices we expect your goods to achieve. If you wish to have your items appraised, bring in what is portable, or bring clear photographs along with dimensions, artist's signatures, or maker's mark, medium, physical condition, and any other relevant information. To be sure that the appropriate appraiser will be available when you come in, we advise you to make an appointment. (phone 651-484-1415) You might wish to have an estimate done at your home, especially if you have a large or diverse collection. There may be a fee for this service, but if you consign to Rose Galleries, part of this fee can be refunded.

Reserves

A client may set reserves, or minimum selling prices, on the advisement of our appraisers. Usually reserves are set only on items valued at more than $1,000. We discourage reserves below this since our experience has shown that reserves may inhibit spontaneous and active bidding. The minimum handling charge for any object that does not sell is $50.00.