Fine Art Auctions in London
Greater London, London
Christie's
World-renowned auction house specialising in fine art, decorative arts, jewellery, and luxury collectibles.
42 reviews
80,000
lots/year
Sotheby's
One of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewellery, and collectibles.
58 reviews
75,000
lots/year
Bonhams
Major international auction house known for motoring, jewellery, and fine art.
35 reviews
60,000
lots/year
Phillips
Auction house focused on 20th-century and contemporary art, design, photographs, and watches.
15 reviews
8,000
lots/year
Barneby's
London-based specialist in fine art valuations and auction discovery.
8 reviews
5,000
lots/year
Roseberys London
Independent auction house in Lambeth handling fine art, antiques, jewellery, and Asian art.
43 reviews
18,000
lots/year
Forum Auctions
Specialist book and works-on-paper auction house in Marylebone.
22 reviews
12,000
lots/year
Chiswick Auctions
West London auction house with regular sales of art, antiques, interiors, and wine.
67 reviews
10,000
lots/year
Tips for Fine Art Auctions
- 01Request a condition report and view under UV light to check for overpainting, repairs, or later additions
- 02Research the artist's auction record on sites like MutualArt or Artnet before bidding to avoid overpaying
- 03Check for Artist's Resale Right (ARR) charges on works by living or recently deceased artists — adds 4% on top
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