Time to Bid: Buying Art and Antiques with Online Auctions
The process of buying arts and antiques has been revolutionised by the digitalisation of the auction market, with the days of tediously searching page-by-page through auction catalogues gradually becoming a thing of the past.
Online catalogues have further transformed the arts and antiques market, by allowing a wider audience access to exquisite pieces.
Although browsing what auctions have to offer has been facilitated hugely by the internet, the market still remains tricky to navigate. Many auction houses have chosen to maintain the traditional structure of their business rather than adapting with the digital age.
Six years ago, two Swedes recognised the issues facing consumers, and thus the idea for Barnebys was conceived.
What is Barnebys?
Barnebys is the world’s leading auction search service for arts, antiques, and rarities. The free service lists over half a million items from around 1,800 auction houses worldwide, making everything from Tiffany lamps to Ancient Greek coins from both near and far accessible to all.
Why use Barnebys?
Browsing the vast selection of items is made easy and effortless with advanced search settings, enabling you to create a personalised and efficient search, specifying details from the price of the item to the location – you can even select the particular auction house.
Not everyone has time to search for that special something, so Barnebys have created search alerts to do the hard work for you. Once you’ve created a customised search, you can set up notifications which will let you know via email that what you’re looking for is available on the site.
When you’ve found that Lalique vase or Francis Bacon piece you’ve been looking for, you can add it to your favourites so that you don’t miss when the auction ends.
If you’re planning to sell an item, Barnebys can connect you with the country’s foremost antiques experts. They also have the largest free price bank, allowing you to compare your items with realised prices from past auctions.
Need some inspiration or want to keep up-to-date with the art and auction market? Check out the blogs from Barnebys’ team of in-house writers for all the latest news and opinions.
Whatever your needs whilst navigating the art and auction world, Barnebys have the tools and expertise to help.
Barnebys Favourites This Month
A 19th C. Wedgwood blue jasperware Portland vase
Wedgwood Vase
Vintage Chelsea Tiffany & Co. Desk Clock
Tiffany Clock
Julius Caesar Gallic Trophy Roman Denarius Coin
Julius Caesar Denarius
Four Reclining Figures (1974), Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
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