How to Participate in Our Auctions

Participating in our auctions is a simple and intuitive process, supported by a team of experts always ready to assist you.

Before the floor auction, we organize a viewing session where you can personally analyse the available lots. This allows you to verify their authenticity and condition. Our staff and experts will be available to provide any necessary information and to send condition reports upon request.

There are multiple ways to participate in the auction; whichever method you prefer, we offer you a safe and transparent buying experience.

Ways to Participate

  • In Person: Our floor auctions are open to the public. You can attend and register on the day of the auction by presenting an ID. We appreciate a phone call or email notice 1-2 days in advance.
  • By Phone: It is possible to participate by phone. A team member in the room will contact you shortly before your lot of interest is auctioned (usually 4-5 lots in advance), allowing you to bid in real-time. To participate by phone, simply register on our website and email us your request, listing the lots and maximum bids at least 24 hours before the auction begins.
  • Online: You can participate live through our website. For new users, we recommend registering 1-2 days before the auction to allow time for account verification and approval.
  • Written Bids: You may submit bids via email. We recommend using the specific form, downloadable here.

A few days after the auction, you will receive a pro forma invoice by email with a summary of the lots you won and the different payment options.

Once payment is received, our staff will organize the shipment of your lots as quickly as possible.

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Buying and Selling – how to buy and sell your items at auction

How to Sell – all steps for selling at auction

Appraisals and Valuations – request a valuation of your assets

Our Services – a comprehensive list of services we offer for auctions

Nomisma Aste Auctions – our auction website

Past Auctions – all our catalogues