Absentee Bid Form - Sotheby's 2026

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  2. Begin by entering the Sale Title and Date at the top of the form. This ensures your bids are associated with the correct auction.
  3. In the 'Important' section, specify the lot numbers you wish to bid on and indicate your maximum bid price for each lot. Ensure that these amounts do not exceed your budget.
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  6. Complete the delivery address section if it differs from your invoice account address. This helps ensure proper delivery of any purchased lots.
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A person who intends to bid on behalf of someone else will need to show the agent a letter of authority to bid for that person (unless they have power of attorney). The letter must include the persons name, address and identifying number of their proof of identity. The agent does not have to keep a copy of the letter.
An absentee bid enables you to bid and walk away without having to worry about actively participating in the auction at the right time. You can leave just one bid or set a maximum amount so that Invaluable will place incremental bids on your behalf to ensure you remain the highest bidder up to your maximum bid.
Your absentee bid will be submitted in advance, either by written means or by phone to the auctioneer. You set a limit on how high you are willing to go for the item, which will not be disclosed to anyone else before the auction. The auctioneer will perform the bidding process as usual.

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All of Sothebys auctions are free and open to the public, and there is no obligation to bid. Most auctions are held during the day, except for occasional evening sales, which require tickets. You may also watch our auctions online.
Determine the fair market value With auctions, bidders are looking for a deal. You should set the starting price below fair market value to show your guests the potential for a great deal. Setting the starting bid around 25-30% of the fair market value gives bidders the chance to win the item well below market value.
Placing an absentee bid is another way for you to bid if you cant join the auction in person. It is also known as proxy bidding and is very simple - the auctioneer places bids on your behalf as if you were in the auction yourself. You can place absentee bids on multiple lots.
A commission paid by the consignor to Sothebys, which is deducted from the hammer price. For most auctions, including those in our Fine Arts division, Sothebys standard sellers commission is 10% of the hammer price.
An absentee bid enables you to bid and walk away without having to worry about actively participating in the auction at the right time. You can leave just one bid or set a maximum amount so that Invaluable will place incremental bids on your behalf to ensure you remain the highest bidder up to your maximum bid.

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