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Consignor Information
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden GmbH prepares three to four major art auction sales with international participation each year. The auction sales are held in the name and for the account of the clients.
Consignment of Single Objects
We accept consignments of single objects up to a maximum of six weeks before the respective auction sale. We will be pleased to assist you with the evaluation and price assessment. You will receive individual, expert advice from our competent specialists, both at external appointments and in our castle. If it is not possible for you to present the objects in person, we request that you send us pictures by post or e-mail or Whatsapp, giving us more detailed information.
Consignment of Estates and Collection Liquidations
In the case of estates and collection liquidations or in the case of inheritance, please contact us first and we will arrange an appointment with you for an inspection. We will then come to you with the appropriate specialists from our company to view and assess the objects. Discretion is a matter of course.
Our Services
We are an experienced partner for the auction of your individual objects, collections as well as estates and offer a comprehensive portfolio for the successful marketing of your objects:
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Reasonable-priced and professional transport of your estates and collection liquidations by our own fleet of vehicles with a trained team or the recommendation of other long-standing shipping companies
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Scientific processing of the objects by carrying out appropriate research
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Preparation of detailed, scientifically processed object descriptions by our team of competent, experienced art historians who have been working for us for many years
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Preparation of professional photographs in our in-house, modernly equipped photo studio for inclusion in the catalogue
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Preparation of high-quality auction sale catalogues and its dispatch to our clients as well as to museums at home/abroad and overseas
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Presentation of all objects with additional photos on the internet in our online catalogue, in the online catalogue of the Federal Association of German Art Auctioneers, in the online catalogue for mobile devices as well as on all major and international auction portals
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Carrying out extensive advertising measures in specialized art journals and the daily press at home and abroad
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Presentation of the objects during the auction sale preview in a historic ambience at Ahlden castle
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Conducting the auction on the respective auction days
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Presentation of the unsold objects in the post-auction sale and its realisation
Commission Fee
The commission fee of 15 % of the hammer price as well as the statutory value added tax applicable to the commission. In the case of large consignments, the commission rate is negotiable.
Illustration/Catalogue Fees
The costs for illustrations in the catalog and internet for the consignor are calculated proportionally between €15 and €150 (plus VAT), depending on presentation and size (per object). Collective photos will be charged with 15-40 € (per object), individual photos with 40-150 €. For multi-page presentations, images costs €300 per double page. Objects that are only shown on the Internet are charged with a flat rate of €15.
Insurance Fees
The objects are insured against all risks from the time of acceptance by us. The costs amount to 0,5 % of the estimated price plus the legal value added tax.
Restorations/Expertises
Upon request, our specialists will assist you in obtaining expertise reports as well as in finding restorers.
Settlement/Payment
Invoicing takes place approx. 5 to 6 weeks after the auction, subject to receipt of payment by the buyer by bank transfer. If desired, payment can also be made in cash or by enclosed crossed cheque. In this case, please send us a short message.
