For rare, hard to price items like most artwork, sculpture, jewelry, and antiques, auctions are almost always the best and fastest way to go. For a more detailed explanation send in some images of your item and we will walk you through it. 

Our seller’s commission rates vary based on the value of your item(s). We do not charge extra fees for storage, cataloging, photography, advertising, etc. Additionally, we offer optional insurance coverage for your consignment while it is at our facility. Both the insurance and commission rates are calculated off the hammer price (how much your item sold for) and are deducted from your settlement payout. We do not charge any fees if your item does not sell during our auction.

We offer FREE online evaluations to determine your item’s estimated auction value. Starting the process is as simple as sharing photos with us. In order for us to accurately assess your item, we will need any info you have available, such as artist names or manufacturer of the item(s), as this information greatly affects value. You can use our online form or send images to our email address for review and we’ll take it from there!

Online: https://www.revereauctions.com/request-an-estimate/

Email: info@revereauctions.com

Text: 612-208-6985 (please note that this phone number can only receive text messages)

Yes! In person appointments may be scheduled at our offices or on-site at your home, though we prefer to get an idea of your collection pre-appointment to ensure we can help sell your items. 

Note: If your collection/estate is too large to photograph, please send a few overall images so we can get a sense of what you may have.

Yes! You can share multiple pieces with us by filling out the Evaluation Form or by emailing us. Please make sure to include the artist or manufacturer name(s) for each item.

For large estates we like to schedule appointments for the appraisers to view the collection in person. It is very helpful for us to have preliminary images provided before scheduling, so that we can better assist you.

*If your collection/estate is too large to photograph each item, please send a few general images so we can get a sense of what you may have.

Once a contract is signed, you can drop your items off at our offices. If you are local to the Twin Cities metro area, we do offer a transport service. Ask us about scheduling a delivery appointment! If you are too far for either of these options you may have to ship your consignment. Don’t worry, ask us for details!

Yes, this is an optional service provided at an additional cost.

Our insurance fee is 1.5% of the item’s final sale price. If you choose to have your item covered, we deduct this fee from the final sale price, much like the seller’s commission fee. If you have the item covered under your own insurance, homeowners or private, you can waive ours. If you waive insurance and do not have insurance of your own to cover the item, your item will not be protected. We aim to take the utmost care of your property while it is in our possession. You can opt out of this service when signing a contract with us; however, by doing so, you are releasing Revere from any and all liability due to theft or damage. 

Yes! The reserve is the lowest amount your item can sell for and should be an amount that you’re comfortable with. This amount is decided before you sign the contract to ensure you are satisfied before moving forward with your consignment.

We typically set the opening bid at the reserve. 

At the conclusion of the auction day, you will get a preliminary settlement report via email. This will go over the amount your items sold for and what you can expect your payout to be. Settlement checks are mailed out approximately 30 days after the auction.

In short, maybe. 

There are new U.S. Federal tax reporting requirements that are applicable to auction houses as a third party settlement organization. This law went into effect 1/1/2022 and it requires our company to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) all individuals who sell over $600 or more in a calendar year through our auction service, as these sales now affect taxable income. Previously, one would need to sell over $20,000 for their income tax to be affected. This law was enacted to close a tax loophole typically used by freelance artists and resellers on eBay, Etsy, Venmo, and other second hand websites, however, the language used includes auction houses. That being said, the government paused this tax implication for the year of 2022, so we are hopeful that the law will be updated to exclude auction houses in the future. Until this is updated, selling your items will affect your income tax. As of right now we are still collecting W-9 per the new tax law. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and compliance with these new requirements.

For more information regarding this federal reporting requirement, click here. 

No, buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping.

We work closely with a conservator that we trust. Please ask us if conservation is right for your item and would increase its value or chances at sale.

Unfortunately at this time we do not work directly with contemporary artists unless they have a history of selling at auction. Working artists tend to make more with their retail pricing than they would at auction. We recommend reaching out to various galleries and seeing if you can build a market for yourself by working with them.