Selling FAQs

What are the advantages of selling with Jones Auction House?

We provide a modern and innovative auction platform that can facilitate global sales for your item or collection. Your item will be shown at its best  - professionally researched, documented and photographed, with auction viewing held in a professional gallery setting. 

You will be supported through every step of the selling process by our team of specialists who have years of experience, knowledge, and connections in the contemporary and historical art market. 

How do I sell with Jones Auction House?

Use our free online consignment form, tell us a bit about your item and upload clear images. Our specialists will review your submission and issue preliminary estimates for works that can be included in our sales.

What happens after I submit the consignment form? 

Our specialists will review your submission and issue preliminary estimates for works that can be included in our sales. We will contact you with the estimate and recommend an avenue for sale and discuss upcoming auction opportunities. We will also send you our Seller’s Agreement Form, which outlines all of the details of our auction process.

Please note that we receive a high volume of consignment submissions, while we endeavour to respond to all valuation requests, we may at times only be able to provide free estimates for items that can be effectively handled by our auction house.

At this stage, we are happy to review all aspects of the Seller’s Agreement so that you fully understand each step and our responsibilities as the Auction House. You then can decide if you would like to send us your item(s)! This is completely up to you, and you are under no obligation after receiving the auction estimate. If you would like to proceed, you would then deliver or ship the work to our gallery. We also offer retrieval services for clients within New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Once your item reaches the Auction House, it is professionally photographed and documented. Our appraisers and art historians research your item and prepare the catalogue entry for an upcoming auction.

Your submissions and auction items are handled with professional care, attention, and discretion at every stage.

How is an estimate or value determined?

A Jones Auction House specialist will evaluate the market demand for your item, considering factors like artist or maker, origin, provenance (history of ownership), condition, size/dimensions, date, and rarity. 

How much does the online valuation service cost?

Our estimates are free of charge! Please note that we only provides estimates for items that have been identified by our specialists as potentially suitable for sale in an upcoming auction. 

What is Jones Auction House’s Seller’s Agreement?

We have a clear Agreement of Sale that outlines sales terms, conditions, and each parties’ responsibilities. This document helps us to ensure a smooth and respectful selling process. 

The Agreement of Sale defines the agreed sale terms and our conditions of business, and provides a list of your items, the agreed-upon estimates, reserves, and applicable tax information.

I have an extensive collection I wish to sell. What do I do?

If you have an extensive collection or a large number of items you wish to sell, please contact our general inquiry email and indicate that you have a large collection you wish us to review. Our specialists will be in touch about next steps. We offer retrieval services for clients within New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

How do I get my item to your Auction House?

After you have reviewed our Seller’s Agreement Form, you may ship or deliver your item(s) to our Auction House. We are happy to provide guidance on shipping options. We also offer retrieval services for clients within New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

What if I represent a family estate? 

Our Appraisal Department provides comprehensive estate planning services. We offer guidance so you or your client can make informed decisions about their estate.