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The Studio Sale Auctions are series of individual artist-led auctions grouped together in a dedicated week of sales. Here we explain the process and benefits of a Studio Sale Auction.

Applications are now open for the next artist-led Studio Sale Auctions taking place in January – February 2023.

To help artists make the most of Studio Sale Auctions, we have put together these top tips learnt from our previous experience and feedback from participating artists.  

Applications are now open for the next artist-led Ceramics & Craft Studio Sale Auctions taking place in June 2023.

The formula for a successful auction is simple - price and scarcity. This article explains the theory behind the formula and shares examples of its successful execution to help you curate the perfect white glove auction.

From our early days running popup, table top auctions in East London to our international collaborations, we've learnt a lot about what makes a successful auction. Here are a few of our top tips on the best practices for auctions.

From auction planning and uploading auction lots through to bid monitoring and post-sale logistics, this guide gives a full insight on the auction process at The Auction Collective...

At The Auction Collective there are four different types of auction to choose from. This guide runs through the differences and advantages of each. 

So you’ve been asked to take part in an auction or you are considering running your own, but what exactly are the advantages for artists to take part in auctions...

Selling at auction is a little different from selling at a gallery, an art fair or in a private sale. In the latter, vendors start with the highest price and negotiate down to make the sale. At an auction the opposite is true - bidding starts at the minimum acceptable price and the auctioneer helps negotiate the price up...

We’ve narrowed down the best UK-based shippers to help you navigate the journey from the fall of the auction gavel to the buyer’s home.

Excellent presentation is the key to a successful auction. This short guide helps artists and art sellers prepare artwork for auction including: sharing the right cataloguing details, framing and professional photography.

To the uninitiated the thrill of the auction can often come with a few surprises, this list of frequently asked questions aims to open up the mysteries of the auction room by answering who can bid and what happens when a work is auctioned..

The Auction Collective strives to ensure a fair, trustworthy, professional and enjoyable customer experience. As such we ask our staff, partners and clients to adhere to our code of conduct.

A list of FAQs about The Auction Collective's payment processing system and how VAT is accounted for at auction...

From White Glove to Chandelier Bid to Bought-In, this guide breaks down the confusing auction terminology.

To avoid any confusion in an auction, bids increase by a set ‘increment’ each time. Although at first it might seem like a random arrangement of numbers, if you look closer you will see a pattern emerging in the numbers after 100. They increase roughly by 10% each time and the pattern repeats itself as more zeros are added...