We carefully select Antiques, Art Nouveau, Art Deco & Classic Furniture and Decor to maintain high-quality and authenticity standards. We only accept authentic objects valued at €75 or more. Our experts review every submission to make sure bidders find special, rare and valuable objects.

Follow these guidelines to maximize your chances of a successful sale.

What we accept

We’re looking for authentic, well-preserved antiques, art nouveau, art deco, and classically styled furniture and decorative objects that appeal to collectors, enthusiasts, and interior decorators. To be accepted, your object must:

• Be made up until:
  • 1940 for most antiques and decorative objects and furniture pieces
  • Present-day for select decorative objects, religious objects, clocks, and figurines
• Be authentic and in good condition, and include clear descriptions of any restorations or alterations made
• Have a minimum expected auction value of:
  • €75 for religious pieces
  • €75 for Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces
  • €100 for antiques and clocks
     (You can combine objects in one submission to meet this threshold)

Accepted object types include:

• Furniture 
  • Seating, tables, desks
  • Cabinets, bookcases, and dining room furniture 
  • Lamps and chandeliers

• Decorative and applied arts

  • Mirrors, sconces, trays, vases, candleholders, tableware and graphic arts in the art nouveau and art deco styles
  • Scientific instruments, desk sets
  • Art Nouveau & Art Deco ceramics, glass, and sculpture

• Religious collectable objects

  • Crucifixes, icons, reliquaries, Ex-votos.
  • Alms dishes, monstrances, chalices, liturgical vestments
  • Religious sculptures, Corpus Christi

• Clocks

  • Bracket, carriage, skeleton, travel, longcase, moon-phase, wall clocks
  • High-end clocks (e.g., Cartier, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre)
  • Music boxes and automatons (not toys)

📌 Examples of accepted objects:

• Louis Majorelle cabinet “Aux Algues”
• Classical sculptures
• Skeleton mantel clock
• 18th century giltwood mirror

What we do not accept

To keep our auctions high-quality and trustworthy, we do not accept:

• Antique pieces without clear and proven provenance or authenticity
• Low quality and unauthorized reproductions, replicas or non-authentic objects

• Grouped submissions without cohesion

• Objects with fake or questionable marks or signatures
• Objects with damage that lowers their value below our guidelines
• Antique firearms, swords, daggers, etc.
• Any objects containing human remains (sometimes included in reliquaries) 
  
  

📌 Examples of rejected objects:

• Second half 20th century Louis XVI style commode
• Repainted icons
• Damaged porcelain
• Replica Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Warmink or Junghans clocks and replica display clocks
• Objects photographed poorly or incomplete

Getting your submission ready

1. Fill in all the details and write a clear description

You’ll be guided by fields in our submission form such as:

• Number of items
• Type of object
• Material and mechanism (for scientific instruments and clocks)
• Artist, maker, or brand
• Estimated period and origin
• Dimensions
• Condition and any restoration history

Use the description field to clearly outline:

• Notable proven history or provenance
• Unique features or rarity
• Details of included items (e.g., key, pendulum, certificate)
• Any flaws or damage
• Any regulations that apply to the object when crossing country borders

Tip: The more detail you provide, the easier it is for bidders to understand the value of your object – and the more likely it is to sell. Find here more tips on how to write a clear, accurate description. 

📌 Examples of a well-written description:

“A rare Art Nouveau vase by Camille Fauré, with original enamel intact. Signed on the base, c.1925. Includes purchase invoice from French gallery. In overall good condition, with minor chips on the rim.”

2. Great photos matter

Photos are the first thing bidders see – so make them count! We recommend including high-quality images that clearly show the condition and details of your object. This helps bidders make informed decisions and increases your chances of a successful sale.

Your photos should include:

For all submissions:

• Front, sides and back views
• Close-ups of signatures, maker marks, serial numbers, and decorative details
• Any flaws or restoration

For grouped submissions:

• Group photos and individual shots

Additional photos by object type:

• Furniture & decorative arts: Interior shelves / sides and dovetails of the drawers, hardware/ locks, hinges and mounts, underside/base details, carvings, joints, legs.
• Clocks: Full front, back and sides, full movement, dial, pendulum, weights, labels, marks, or signatures, video of the music boys playing if relevant.

Tip:  Clean your object before photographing it. Avoid photos with people, selfies, or screenshots. Use a neutral background (white or black), avoid low-quality or stock images, and aim for natural lighting. Find here more tips on how to take professional photos.

📌 Examples of good vs. bad photos:

3. Additional proof of authenticity

For some specific objects we may request:

• Old photos showing the object in original use
• Original invoices or gallery receipts
• Auction or museum catalogues describing the object

4. Other requirements

• Clocks: If you are unsure about the working order, please test the clock before submitting it to our platform. If anything is not working as expected, such as the chiming or timekeeping, clearly mention this in the lot description. Please inform the expert if you need assistance or guidance on how to test the clock properly.

• When shipping the clock, please make sure to unhang the pendulum and include the winding key (if present) in the box.

• If the buyer is unsure about the functionality of the clock, please make sure they tested it on a leveled surface.

• Bronze items: Carefully check for metal alloys as they are often mistaken for bronze. You can do this with a 'scratch test' on an  inconspicuous place and look at the color of the material under the patina (silver = spelter; gold = bronze. Note: Always list the precise weight of the object in the description, this will help the expert verify the material. 

• Wooden objects: Please inspect the wood for small "flight holes". Please note: If you find evidence of living insects (even after cleaning wood dust keeps coming out of the holes), you must treat the item and state "Traces of woodworm - Treated" in the description.

• Sanity check for reproductions: Ensure your “antique” item isn't a modern reproduction by checking the hardware. Inspect the back of frames and icons. Corrugated cardboard or modern plywood backings may be red flags for items claimed to be “antique”. Always ask your expert for support if you are unsure.

• If your object contains materials regulated by CITES (e.g. ivory, tortoiseshell), check if certification is needed. Visit www.speciesplus.net, or consult your account manager or expert.

• For high-value objects (€10,000+) that are over 200 years old and provided by sellers outside of the EU you must provide either an export licence or importer statement as per recent EU Import regulations for Cultural Heritage.

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Follow these guidelines to maximise your chances of success.

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