Selling at Kerleys

Consigning through Kerleys has proven to be a positive and rewarding experience. Our role is to achieve the maximum price possible for our client’s items, providing a seamless and professional outlet for selling your items. We have a worldwide network of buyers eagerly awaiting for that special item to arise. At the bottom of this page we have detailed a categorical list of items that may be suitable for our auctions. We have a standard of quality that we must maintain, therefore, items that we take in are thoughtfully selected by our appraisal team.

Service second to none.

  • Appraisals
    Preliminary Appraisals offered for Auction Prospective Sellers.

  • Free individual curation advice for Estates & Substantial Collections.
    Our proprietors can assist with a curation plan and/or advice.

  • NO additional fees, ever!
    A leading Auction House that doesn’t charge lotting, photography or handling fees.

  • Transport assistance.
    Our friendly team can provide recommendations on local and interstate couriers for delivery / shipping.

  • Free Marketing design.
    Kerleys include complimentary Marketing Design which is used to advertise each auction to our broad customer base.

  • International reach.
    With a worldwide network of collectors, enthusiasts and decorators always in search of that special piece, Kerleys is the ideal destination to get more eyes on your goods!

If you wish to enter items into one of our auctions, here’s how it works.

  1. Emailing photos of your item/s to our team is compulsory. We’ll respond to your enquiry as promptly as possible to discuss the suitability of your goods. Please note: Your item/s must have a minimum lot value of $200 to be considered for auction. If your item has a back-stamp, hallmark or signature, please ensure that you attach clear images of this for an accurate assessment. In addition, if your item has any damage or faults, please be sure to mention this.

  2. Alternatively, for larger lots and estates, our appraisers may travel to the property for an on-site assessment & appraisal. A call-out fee & hourly rate is applicable depending on the location and complexity.

  3. Once your items have been approved via email, we will then ask for the items to be delivered to us. For sellers that are not within our region, you may post your items to us via your choice of postal/courier service. Please ensure your name and return address are on the parcel.
    *We do not accept liability for items damaged during transit so please ensure that you pack to the best of your ability.

  4. Your item/s will then be published in our online catalogue for our worldwide audience. If successfully sold at auction, your funds will be processed 14 business-days post auction.

SALE COMMISSION.

We charge a competitive sale commission of 20% (including GST), which includes the entire handling of your consignment from start to end. We do NOT charge lotting or handling fees.

Items we may accept

  • Antiques (Items that are a minimum 100yrs old)

  • Porcelain, Ceramics & Pottery by notable manufacturers / artists

  • Fine Jewellery (Gold, silver, platinum, gemstone set)

  • Watches & Pocket Watches (Working)

  • Vintage & Antique Glassware

  • Militaria & Weaponry

  • Quality Paintings & 19th Century (or earlier) prints

  • Sterling Silver & Important Silver Plate Ware

  • Clocks & Barometers

  • Lamps & Branded Lighting

  • Signed Memorabilia & Sporting History

  • Scientific instrumentation, Scales and Telescopes

  • Quality clean rugs and runners

Items we DO NOT accept

  • Furniture

  • Coins and Stamps

  • TV’s, Electrical, White Goods, Computers

  • Modern costume jewellery or fake/reproduction jewellery

  • Items heavily damaged and/or unrepairable

  • Heavily damaged, stained or torn rugs and mats

  • Mass produced amateur paintings, or prints

  • Modern books, textbooks or stationery

  • Mass produced decor from stores such as Kmart, Target etc.

  • Ivory without CITES certification or any form of rhinoceros horn

  • Alcohol or illegal paraphernalia