Looking to sell? Visit our easy Artı Mezat Auction & Auction page
Artı Mezat Auction experienced staff will guide you through a simple and seamless buying process: from selecting a work, to placing a successful bid, to shipping your purchase. Collectors rely on Artı Mezat Auction to understand current market trends and acquire pieces that have lasting value, allowing you to bid with confidence. View glossary of terms to familiarise yourself with the language of auctions.
Register to Bid In-Person Registration
To register in person to bid at the sale location before the auction begins, you will need to create an account and provide a government-issued proof of identity such as a driver’s license or passport. A bank reference may also be required. You will also have the opportunity to record your communication details (email or post) and shipping preferences (collect or ship).
Online Registration
You also may register on www.ablegallery.com by selecting Register to Bid from the drop-down menu under the Auctions heading. This will link you to an upcoming events page. Simply choose any auction and click on the Register to Bid button for that event. The detailed pages for each auction also provide the option to register. To be eligible to bid, please be sure to complete your application 24 hours prior to the auction. If you require further assistance while registering to bid, please contact the Bids department using the contact information below:
İstanbul +90 850 302 4062
Three ways to find out what’s for sale:
Browse our e-catalogues on firstartauction.com from your computer or mobile device.
Visit our pre-sale exhibitions, which are open to the public. View upcoming auctions.
Register to receive e-mail alerts so that you never miss a sale in your area of interest.
Place Your Bid
There are four ways to bid at Artı Mezat Auction. When you click Register to Bid you will be prompted to select your preferred bidding method:
Online
Participate in real time via Artı Mezat Auction online bidding platform.
Absentee
Submit an Absentee Bid and allow the auctioneer to execute this on your behalf.
If your bid is successful, our Post Sale Service teams in each selling centre will be happy to assist with payment, as well as the collection or shipment of your purchase.
Pay for Your Purchase
Successful bidders may pay on the day of the auction, immediately after buying. Otherwise, the Post- Sale Service team will send you an invoice and any shipping quote according to your pre-sale preference. The final amount due will include the hammer price , the buyer’s premium, the overhead premium and any local taxes. In certain locations, Artı Mezat Auction may also be required to collect a re-sale royalty (droit de suite) , which goes supports European Economic Area (EEA) living artists and artists’ estates. (This happens each time an EEA artist’s work is resold. Such lots are marked by a ⊕.)
Buyers may pay by bank transfer, cheque or cash (subject to any restrictions and legal limits). Certain credit cards are accepted at particular Artı Mezat Auction locations, but please contact these sale locations directly for detailed information. Payment must be sent from the invoiced party, rather than from a third party. See our Conditions of Business for full details.
Receive Your Property
Fully knowledgeable on all international regulations, the Artı Mezat Auction Post-Sale Service team can arrange expert and insured shipping and convenient delivery of your property. We offer exceptional service and competitive rates whether consigning a single artwork, a diamond bracelet or a large piece of furniture.
For sales in London and New York, simply provide your delivery address when you register for a sale. Following a purchase, you will be sent a comprehensive shipping quote. For property purchased in any of our other sale rooms, please contact that office directly to arrange for the transport of your purchases.
A Word About Lot Detail Symbols
The symbols (triangle, square, circle) that accompany lot detail estimates often indicate a note such as a guarantee or lack of reserve.