Auctions, how they work

What type of objects can I consign?

During our auctions your items and collections are offered to a large public of collectors. We organize auctions in three main categories:

(1) Coins, medals, banknotes and awards;
(2) Art, curiosities, jewelry, gold and silver, collectibles and militaria;
(3) Stamps and postcards.

In short, anything of value can be auctioned at Heritage Auctions Europe; from Roman coins, porcelain and gold jewelry to militaria, comics and Pokémon cards!

Valuation and consignment of your pieces

During a free consultation, our experts assess the value of your items or collection (if this has not been done already). You then have the option to directly consign your object(s). You fill out a submission form and from that moment onwards, your objects are insured for the appraised amount. Your objects will be stored at our office and sold during the next auction. 

You are requested to consign your items at least two months before the auction of your choice. We need that time to prepare an auction and to publish your objects in our catalog and online bidding module. You will find the exact consigment deadlines per auction in our calendar.

Auction and processing

Two weeks before an auction you will receive a message with an overview of the items you consigned for the auction. If you want to, you can watch the auction online on our website. The results of the auction will also be published on the website. In addition, you will be notified about your sales three weeks after the auction. The transactions happen six or seven weeks after the auction.

Auctioning outside Europe

You can also have your objects or collections auctioned outside of Europe, for example in the United States or Hong Kong. This can be beneficial, for example because there is more demand from collectors or other interested parties on another continent. Do not hesitate to contact us for advice about the best region to auction your items and collections. We are happy to give you free and non-binding consultations, for example about where you can expect the highest yield.

If you want to submit for one of our auctions outside Europe, we can completely facilitate the process for you. We take care of your submission and handle the logistics, for example.