If your item meets our quality standards and minimum consignment value, The Carlos Reid Gallery will provide preliminary estimates and will recommend the most effective way to sell your property -- whether in one of our live or online-only auctions, as a private sale , on Buy Now marketplace (US only) or, if appropriate, with one of our trusted partners.

In submitting your estimate request, you represent that you are the owner of the property that you are inquiring about, that you own the property free and clear of any claims, liens, encumbrances or interests of others and that the property can be offered freely in the international art market. If you are interested in consigning your property to The Carlos Reid Gallery, please be aware that you are responsible for complying with any local export or import laws.

Please also note that The Carlos Reid Gallery's does not authenticate objects or artworks submitted, and does not accept liability in respect thereof. The Carlos Reid Gallery gives no representation, warranty or guarantee with respect to an item's origin, provenance, attribution, condition, date, age, value or authenticity.

Using our online form, share information about your item and upload clear images. If we have a market for your piece at The Carlos Reid Gallery, our specialists will be in touch.

At auction, items are bid on and sold to the highest bidder in a public sale. Private sales are for the discreet brokerage of a high-value transaction between seller and buyer. And the Buy Now platform offers a channel for immediate sale of an item at a fixed price.

To establish market demand, a The Carlos Reid Gallery's specialist will evaluate your property and market demand according to such important aspects as:

• artist or maker
• country of origin
• provenance
• date of execution
• materials
• dimensions
• rarity
• subject matter or type
• condition

An agreed-upon reserve price for each item of property will be set at or below the low estimate, namely at a level which does not exceed the low estimate. This price is strictly confidential between you and The Carlos Reid Gallery and will ensure that your property does not sell below this chosen price.

Yes, requesting an estimate is only the first step in selling your item.

The Carlos Reid Gallery will answer an initial enquiry within seven business days. On some occasions, if an item requires additional research, more time will be needed. In such special instances, you will be notified of the status of your submission.

After submitting your item, you will receive a confirmation email containing a unique reference code. If your item is suitable for sale at The Carlos Reid Gallery our specialists will contact you with provisional estimates and propose the most appropriate sale channel for your property.

All estimates are subject to physical (or virtual for Buy Now) examination of the item, as well as changes in the art market. Estimates are not formal documents for insurance, taxes or estate valuations and cannot be used as such.

Each consignment is unique and will receive individual attention. Our consignment terms and fees include commission, damage and liability fees as well as marketing costs to appropriately promote your consigned ite

Once you have agreed on the estimates and reserves with the specialist, you will be asked to sign a Sale Agreement. This document defines the agreed sale terms and our conditions of business, and provides a list of your property together with the agreed-upon estimates, reserves and applicable tax information.
Our sale terms can include:

• Vendor’s Commission
• Liability for Loss and Damage – The Carlos Reid Gallery will assume liability for any loss or damage that occurs to your property during our care
• Illustration – this encompasses our marketing and photography costs
• And any other additional terms including, but not limited to, shipping, restoration and authentication

Our team will send you a sale statement after the auction, confirming the Hammer Price achieved for your property and detailing your proceeds less our commission, any agreed-upon expenses and any applicable [taxes including] VAT. Please note that the prices listed on our website are inclusive of our Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium fees. Consignors with items for sale on the Buy Now platform will receive an email notification once sale happens.

Proceeds will be remitted 45 days after the auction, provided that we have received payment from the purchaser and in respect of online only auctions held in the EU, UK and Switzerland, the period during which certain EU and UK buyers may exercise the consumer cancellation right that applies to some purchases has ended without the right being exercised. Payment will be withheld if we have not received the ID documents required to complete your account. Consignors with items for sale on the Buy Now platform will receive payment 30 days after the item has been delivered to the buyer.

For Auction: If bidding on your item fails to reach the reserve price at auction, it will remain unsold. We will be in touch with you with our recommendations for your unsold property, including listing it on our Buy Now channel.

For Buy Now: Consignors who are in possession of their items don’t need to take actions.

The Carlos Reid Gallery might be required to charge tax on goods and services. The nature and rate of the relevant tax is determined by the location of the auction. Please contact your appointed Pre-Sale Administrator for any further information.

All clients’ details and submissions are strictly confidential.

Yes, it is possible to withdraw your submission.

The Carlos Reid Gallery is obliged to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation, dependent on the relevant sale location and jurisdiction. When consigning to The Carlos Reid Gallery the first time, you will be asked to provide ID in accordance with the sale’s local AML regulations. If you have any questions regarding Anti-Money Laundering or ID requirements, please speak to your appointed Pre-Sale Administrator.

For formal valuations, please contact our valuations department in New York for enquiries in the Americas, or London for enquiries in Europe, United Kingdom and Asia.

New York:
carlos@thecarlosreidgallery.com

Europe, London, Asia and Paris, France,
marie@thecarlosreidgallery.com

We suggest that you submit a small sample of the collection and indicate that you have a larger collection that you would like us review. Our specialists will be in touch regarding next steps.

There is no need to make any changes to your item at this time. Our specialist will review the current condition of the item you submit and produce a condition report prior to the sale.

If an object is valued below The Carlos Reid Gallery threshold for sale, or if an item is outside of our realm of expertise, we might suggest a reputable local auction room or trusted partner. Often, these firms are able to offer a thoughtful valuation according to their specialized markets. Please note that certain brands and price thresholds are not accepted by The Carlos Reid Gallery. We will inform you if your property falls within these categories.