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Selling
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"All the staff at Aguttes are dedicated to beauty, and to
fostering emotional and intellectual exchanges between collectors"
The Aguttes auction house offers its sellers an international network of buyers and 50 years' experience of the art market. The heads of the specialist departments and in-house experts undertake to honour their trust by defending their interests in the market, in view of obtaining the best sale result for each work. Sellers receive customised support, from the valuation to the final payment for their property.
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REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE
In order to carry out an estimate or inventory of your goods, we invite you to provide us with all the information in your possession (photos, dimensions, date, signature, technical characteristics, origin, state of preservation, etc.).
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Contact us
Contact our specialist departments based in Paris directly, or get in touch with our representatives throughout the regions, in Brussels or Geneva, to benefit from a local service.
In the event of an inheritance or division, the Inventories department is at your disposal to coordinate your project.
Our valuations are free of charge and confidential. The information gathered can be submitted using our online valuation request form.
We can also be contacted by e-mail or telephone.
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Meet up
It is important to meet to understand your project, view and appraise the objects, and explain our positioning and auction strategy. Further meetings can be arranged to meet other stakeholders, to clarify expertise, our services or the promotional plan.
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SIGNING THE CONTRACT
Before selling your property with Aguttes, you will need to sign a sales mandate. The financial conditions (estimate, reserve price, fees) and the resources allocated to the sale (promotion, transport, insurance, etc.) are formalised in a contract signed during an appointment or remotely.
A made-to-measure sales service
After examining and evaluating your item, our specialists work with you to develop a personalised sales strategy that best meets your specific needs. This strategy is based on unique access to the international art market. Your object can be presented on our website, at exhibitions in our offices, or kept confidential if you opt for a completely private transaction.
Seller's commission
Aguttes applies a single commission rate for the services it provides. The commission is calculated for each item as a fixed percentage based on the final hammer price at auction. This rate includes marketing and insurance costs.
Agreement on estimates and reserves
Aguttes will agree with you a low and high estimate range for each item. This information is published in the auction catalogue and is available to potential buyers.
Aguttes will also agree with you a reserve price for each item. This is a jointly agreed amount below which the sale will not be effective. This amount must be equal to or less than the low estimate and will not be published.
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SHIPPING YOUR ITEM
Your Aguttes contact can help you organise the packing and shipping of your item to our sales room or warehouse, or you can use your own shipper.
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Sell
Each of our departments organises four auctions a year, as well as online sales. Once the auction has closed, the department will inform you of the result and you will receive the proceeds within four to six weeks.
Catalogued sales
Catalogued auctions are timed in line with the French cultural calendar and major events on the international art market. Highlights in the calendar include: The “Passion Patrimoine” sale during the European Heritage Days, the special Paris + (formerly FIAC) Contemporary Art sale, the Old Master Drawings sale during the Salon du Dessin, the Design sale during the PAD, the Arts of Asia and Painters of Asia sales during the week of the Printemps Asiatique de Paris, and tailor-made sales linked with special projects in-situ.
Collection sales
Many French and foreign professionals and individuals choose to trust us: sale of the furniture of the Mamounia in Marrakech, sale of Kenzo's personal collection, sale of the Chirée collection at Drouot, Sale of the Roger Vivier collection, sale of the Furniture of President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, sale of the Guy Boyer collection, editor-in-chief of Connaissance des Arts, sale of scientific instruments and objects "La Mesure des Mondes", "Collection Michel Siméon: une vie électrique", private collection of watches and portable clocks... Request an inventory.
Private sales
Personal access to the global market
Over-the-counter sales at Aguttes allow you to benefit from an intermediation service, for the purchase or sale, in complete confidentiality and outside the auction calendar. We organize these sales in a wide range of categories, including so-called classical or fine arts, jewelry, cars and many others. Whether you are looking for a specific work of art or wish to sell an item, our department managers are at your disposal to help you in your search by defending your interests as best as possible. For more information on this service, we invite you to contact them directly.
Online sales
The house organizes 100% online sales. These sales benefit from excellent visibility. This sales channel has opened the departments to a new dynamic clientele of private buyers and high-level collectors. View online sales
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After the auction
After the auction, you will receive notification of the price achieved by your item. We will then confirm the net proceeds of the sale on the basis of the hammer price, less agreed fees and commissions. Please note that the prices quoted on our website are inclusive of all costs.
Aguttes will then act on your behalf to obtain payment from the buyer.
Tax implications
Auctions are taxed. Capital gains tax is 6.5% of the auction price and is levied on every item sold to a private individual for more than €5001.
There are two exemptions:
If the property has been owned by the seller for more than 22 years (in this case, you will need to complete a form and return it to us with one of the supporting documents described).
If the seller is a foreign national and is not a tax resident in France.
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SALES TYPOLOGIES
Catalogued sales
Catalogued auctions are timed in line with the French cultural calendar and major events on the international art market.
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Private Collection sales
A great many professionals and private individuals from within and outside France trust us to sell their collections.
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Private sales
With private sales, you benefit from an intermediation service for buying or selling in complete confidentiality, outside the auction calendar.
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Why choose Aguttes ?
Expertise
19 specialized departments
Culture of excellence
For lots from €10,000 to €2 million
Personalized accompaniment
Large and agile organization for the management of "top lots" and particular collections
International records
More than 50% of buyers are foreign
Frequency of sales
4 annual auctions by specialty
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An expert close to your location
To take advantage of our local service, please contact our representative offices.
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