Our consignment specialists closely follow the market and recommend estimates based on prices realized for comparable works at recent national and international public auctions, as well as additional considerations, such as condition, rarity, quality and provenance.

In order to protect the Consignor's interests, Heffel and the Consignor will together determine a Reserve, or minimum price, below which the item will not be sold.

The Consignor will receive a Consignment Receipt and Consignment Agreement which outline the terms and fees for our services, the agreed upon estimate and reserve for your review and approval. Heffel can assist with coordinating the shipment and delivery of your artwork to one of our locations.

Our specialists will professionally catalogue, research and photograph your artwork. If required, we will also make framing and conservation recommendations to present the artwork in the best possible state. Any associated costs will be presented to the Consignor for approval prior to the commencement of any work.

Your artwork will be featured as a Lot in the designated auction catalogue, and displayed at one or more of our national exhibition spaces. For Lots featured in our online auction, you can follow the action on our website throughout the sale, and for Lots included in the live auction, you can join us in the saleroom or tune in to the live stream.

After the auction closes, the consignor will receive an e-mail notifying them of the status of each offered Lot. Payment for sold Lots is issued by cheque or wire within 35 days of the close of the auction. We will issue the net proceeds (Hammer Price less the Seller’s Commission and any sale-related expenses).