Bidding with China Arts Auction is simple and secure.
Registration couldn’t be easier and we have a number of bidding methods.
Online Bidding
All LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable Online Bidders are required to submit our Online Bidding Approval Form to complete the online registration process.
Download FormAbsentee and Telephone Bidding
We offer confidential Absentee and Telephone bidding for clients who are unable to attend the auction. First-time bidders must agree to our Terms and Conditions and submit our Online Absentee and Phone Bid Form.
Download FormBid in Person
Join us on auction day to register to bid at our gallery. A credit card and valid driver’s license is required for all bidders at the time of registration.
Upcoming AuctionsOnline Bidding
All LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable Online Bidders are required to submit our Online Bidding Approval Form to complete the online registration process.
Follow these Steps
Step 4
Check your Account
24 hours after Step 3 has been completed to confirm your approval status.
Live internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable at a buyer’s premium in the amount of 28% of the hammer price on all bids.
All online bidders are required to submit our Online Bidding Approval Form to complete the online registration process.
Bids and registrations for online bidding submitted after the deadline are not considered.
Approvals are subject to China Arts Auction Company’s discretion.
Please refer to your LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable account to confirm approval.
All LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable bidding requests are subject to China Arts Auction Company’s approval.
Factors that may affect your approval include:
1. We are unable to verify your contact information
2. Your online account is less than 3 months old
3. You have been approved for less than 10 online auctions
4. You have open disputes on your account
5. You have a history of late payments
6. You have submitted an incomplete approval form
7. You are a new bidder to China Arts Auction Company.
Should any of these apply to you, please register to bid using our Absentee and Phone Bid Form.
Buyer's Premium
Absentee/phone and after-auction bidders agree to pay a buyer’s premium in the amount of 23% of the hammer price
Online bidding is available at a buyer’s premium in the amount of 28% of the hammer price.
For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Absentee and Telephone Bidding
We offer confidential Absentee and Telephone bidding for clients who are unable to attend the auction.
First-time bidders must agree to our Terms and Conditions and submit our Online Absentee and Phone Bid Form.
After-Auction Sale
Please contact us for the unsold items at [email protected].
Buyer’s Premium
Absentee/phone and after-auction bidders agree to pay a buyer’s premium in the amount of 23% of the hammer price
Online bidding is available at a buyer’s premium in the amount of 28% of the hammer price.
For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions of Sale.