Business Details
Worldwide Art & Antique Auctions
Kensington Estate Auctions provides a global platform for art and antique dealers and collectors. Our team brings over 40 years of combined expertise in vintage and fine arts, antiques, decorative arts, oriental rugs, books, ethnography, and photography. We specialize in live online auctions through platforms like Liveauctioneers.com and Invaluable.com, offering seamless access for international and domestic clients. Our commitment to quality ensures competitive bidding, transparent processes, and secure transactions.With flexible absentee and phone bidding options, we prioritize accessibility for all participants. We maintain rigorous standards for payment, tax compliance, and shipping, partnering with trusted logistics providers to ensure safe delivery. Our established reputation reflects decades of dedication to the art and antiques market.
Services
Art Auctions
Antique Auctions
Online Bidding
Absentee Bidding
Phone Bidding
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in art and antiques valuation.
- Our live online auctions provide global access through trusted platforms.
- We ensure secure transactions with certified payment methods and tax compliance.
- Flexible absentee and phone bidding options accommodate all participants.
- We partner with reliable shipping providers for safe international delivery.
Services
Art Auctions
We conduct specialized art auctions featuring vintage and fine arts, including works by renowned artists like Keith Haring and T'ang Haywen. Our platform provides global exposure through live online bidding, ensuring competitive pricing and accessibility for international collectors. Each auction includes detailed cataloging and authentication documentation.
Antique Auctions
Our antique auctions showcase rare collectibles spanning decorative arts, oriental rugs, ethnographic artifacts, and rare books. With decades of expertise, we curate high-quality items and provide comprehensive condition reports. Online bidding through trusted platforms ensures transparency and fair market valuation for all participants.
Online Bidding
We offer seamless live online bidding through integrated platforms like Liveauctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. This service enables real-time participation from anywhere in the world, with mobile app access for convenient bidding. Our system ensures secure transactions and instant access to auction catalogs and lot details.
Questions
How do I participate in an online auction?
Register on Liveauctioneers.com or Invaluable.com, browse our catalog, and place bids in real-time using their platforms. No account creation required for viewing.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept certified checks, wire transfers, MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal. Payment must be made within seven business days of the auction.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we provide in-house shipping and partner with trusted international logistics providers for secure delivery of purchased items.
What is the buyer's premium?
A 24% premium applies to online bids and 20% for absentee/phone bids, added to the hammer price for final payment calculation.
Can I bid by phone if I can't attend online?
Yes, we offer phone bidding with advance arrangements. Contact our administration team to schedule participation via telephone.
