PRIVATE SALES
Private Sales at SBI Art Auction
At SBI Art Auction, we are dedicated to assisting clients find buyers for their property and providing support to
those wishing to purchase specific items.
In seeking to match the right buyers and sellers for these private sales,
we take full advantage of our wide-ranging domestic and international networks,
and draw upon our expert knowledge about the art market.
We aim to achieve the most beneficial results for our clients while maintaining the ultimate in confidentiality.
SELLHow to Sell Privately
Your first step will be to send us whatever information you have about the work(s) you wish to sell. Preferably, this information would include the name of the artist, the title of the work, its size, medium, techniques, the year the work was created, its exhibition history, and its condition. In addition, it would be helpful to include an image (photograph) of the work.
Contact for Private Sales
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-3-3527-6692
FAQ
Q. WHAT DOES SBI SELL PRIVATELY?
SBI offers private sales in various categories, including but not limited to modern & contemporary art in which we conduct specialized auctions on a seasonal basis, as well as Impressionist art, Western old master paintings, traditional Japanese paintings, Asian art, Japanese old master paintings and so on. Please contact us for more information on current opportunities.
Q. HOW IS THE PRICE OF AN ITEM DETERMINED?
We are happy to evaluate the work you are considering selling privately. For general enquiries about the value of your property, please fill in the “estimate request form” and submit clear color photographs and close-ups of details with all the associated information about the history of its acquisition, any appraisal, literature related to the item, or certificate of authenticity. We will offer advice regarding the selling price based on the current market while also taking into consideration the seller’s desired price.
Q. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SELL AN OBJECT?
We will do our utmost to quickly find a buyer for your property, but the timing may vary depending on the market demand for different objects and categories. Each enquiry is individually addressed and recommendations are made on the viability of a private sale and the expected timing.
Q. IS IT A MUST TO TRANSPORT THE OBJECT FOR SALE TO SBI?
After the preliminary consultation and discussion on the selling of the object, the item must be transported to the SBI office for its condition examination before the selling price is conclusively fixed. For certain artworks, authentication is required.
Q. WILL MY IDENTITY REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL EVEN TO THE BUYERS?
Yes, your identity will remain strictly confidential at SBI. We never disclose the identity of a client unless it is their express wish to have it publicised.
BUYHow to Buy Privately
Please begin by sending us whatever information you have about the work(s) you are thinking of buying. This information would include the name of the artist, and information about the work(s), such as their dimensions, medium, techniques, series, the year they were created, etc.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone with your inquiries.
Whether you seek to buy or sell, be assured that we will respond to your request by drawing upon our extensive domestic and international networks.
Contact for Private Sales
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-3-3527-6692
FAQ
Q. DO YOU MAKE CATALOGUES FOR PRIVATE SALES?
In order to maintain privacy, we at SBI will not publicise information on private sales. Please contact us directly for further assistance.
Q. HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU IDENTIFY PROPERTY THAT I’M LOOKING TO ACQUIRE?
We will do our utmost to quickly locate the items that best meet your needs, but depending on the rarity and uniqueness of the object, the timing may vary.
Q. HOW WILL YOU FIND THE OBJECT OR WORK I AM SEARCHING FOR?
We have close relationships with all kinds of art-associated agencies. From collectors and shops to galleries and department stores, our client base includes more than 50 different countries. Through our collective domestic and overseas networks, we offer a wide range of possibilities and continue to explore ways to expand those opportunities.
Q. WILL MY IDENTITY REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL EVEN TO THE SELLERS?
Yes, your identity will remain strictly confidential at SBI. We never disclose the identity of a client unless it is their express wish to have it publicised.
