Buying Guide
How to buy at Azaya Art Gallery
Create an account, review the catalogue, register for a sale, and bid online. Payment, shipping, terms, and bidding increments are collected here.
Six Simple Steps
Steps for buying
Create an Account
Set up your free account in minutes — required for online bidding and to follow upcoming sales.
Sign up02Find What You Love
Browse upcoming sales and lot catalogues curated by our specialists.
Browse auctions03Register & Bid
Choose the sale you want to join and complete online registration. Phone or absentee bidding may be arranged by sale.
Registration forms04Payment & Shipping
Settle within 5 days. We offer in-house shipping and global delivery options.
Payment details05Ask Before Bidding
For condition, shipping, payment, or registration questions, contact Azaya Art Gallery before bidding opens.
Contact Azaya Art Gallery06Important Information
Conditions of sale, buyer's premium, payment methods, and bidding increments — the essentials before bidding.
Conditions & termsBefore Bidding
Registration notes
Registration & ID
Complete the bidder information in full. New clients should provide government-issued ID; business bidders may be asked for proof of incorporation or resale documentation.
Credit Card Information
Phone and absentee bid forms must include credit card details and authorization. Forms without card information may be rejected.
Submission Timing
Submit separate forms for different sales. Phone and absentee bid forms must be received at least 18 hours before the sale; condition requests should be sent at least 48 hours before the sale.
Bid by Lot Number
Azaya Art Gallery executes bids by lot number, not description. Please verify lot numbers and descriptions; all bid amounts are hammer prices before buyer's premium.
Bidding Methods
Phone, absentee, and online bidding
These notes follow Azaya Art Gallery's bidder guide and apply to the relevant sale registration.
Absentee Bids
Record the maximum price you are willing to pay for each lot. Unlimited bids are not accepted; plus-one bids are entered at the next bidding increment. Identical absentee bids are prioritized by receipt time, and bids below half of the low estimate may not be accepted.
Phone Bids
Provide a primary phone number and, when possible, a secondary number and back-up amount. The minimum opening bid for phone bids is $500, and phone bidding is arranged first come, first served.
Online Bids
Online bids may be left or executed live through LiveAuctioneers, EpaiLive, HiBid, or other platforms. Online bid amounts are hammer prices, and platform buyer's premiums may vary.
Fees
Buyer's premium
Buyer's premium is added to the successful bid price. Online platforms may include processing fees.
Curatorial Standards
Our process includes
Authentication
Specialists evaluate every item to ensure objects sold through Azaya Art Gallery are authentic and correctly attributed.
Provenance
Ownership history, supporting documents, and relevant databases are reviewed to ensure clean title transfer.
Condition Reporting
Every lot comes with a condition report. We always recommend viewing items in person where possible.
Pricing & Estimates
Specialists assess the market value for each lot and assign an estimate range as a guide for bidders.
Reference
Standard Bidding Increments
The auctioneer may exercise discretion to vary increments during a sale.
Ready to start bidding?
Create your account today, then complete the registration form for the sale you wish to participate in.