Specialist Auction House
Expert–Curated Auctions of Antique Rugs, Fine Art & Collectibles
Every lot is reviewed by a specialist before it reaches the auction floor.
Our Collection
Coming Up to Auction — 2026
Fine Art
Surrealist Figure Study, Ink on Paper
estimate
$1,000 – $2,000
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Rugs & Carpets
Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Rug
estimate
$300 – $600
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Fine art
Modernist Green Interior with Still Life
estimate
$1,500 – $2,000
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Categories
Curated across six
specialist disciplines
Antique Rugs & Carpets
Persian • Turkish • Caucasian • Indian • Chinese • European
Our primary specialty, spanning six weaving traditions. Each rug is assessed for age, region, dye quality, and condition by a specialist with over 45 years of experience.
Fine Art
Paintings · Works on Paper · Balinese & Asian Art
19th and early 20th-century works from European and American schools, plus a growing focus on Balinese and Southeast Asian art. Attributions stated honestly.
Jewelry
Estate · Art Deco · Gemstones
Period and estate jewelry from private collections. Every piece is examined for metal content, stone weight, and originality before it enters a sale.
Silver & Decorative Arts
Silver · Ceramics · Asian Art · Decorative Objects
Sterling silver, ceramics, Asian art, and curated decorative objects from private estates. Maker’s marks and period researched and documented honestly.
Designer Handbags
Hermès · Chanel · Louis Vuitton
Collector-grade handbags from recognised houses. Hardware, stitching, date codes, and interior condition are examined; accompanying boxes and dust bags noted where present.
Watches
Vintage · Luxury
Mechanical and vintage timepieces from private collections, examined for originality of dial, case, and movement before they reach the catalogue.
Why HeritageBids
A different standard
from volume marketplaces
01
Specialist review
every lot
On LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable, sellers list their own lots with minimal vetting. At HeritageBids, a specialist physically examines every piece before it reaches the catalogue, no exceptions.
vs. seller-submitted listings on volume platforms
02
15% buyer's
premium, flat
No online surcharge, no processing fee, no tiered markups. Our buyer’s premium is 15% of the hammer price, full stop. Most major online platforms charge 25% or more.
vs. 25–30% at comparable platforms
03
Simulcast on
LiveAuctioneers
Every HeritageBids sale runs simultaneously on LiveAuctioneers, giving your bids access to a global pool of registered collectors, without requiring a separate account.
vs. siloed bidder pools on single-platform houses
Bidding
How it works
1
Register
Create a free account at auctions.heritagebids.com. Brief identity verification, typically approved within one business day.
2
Browse
Explore current lots with specialist condition reports, high-resolution photographs, and provenance notes.
3
Bid
Bid live during the scheduled session or place an absentee bid in advance. Both connect to the same floor in real time.
4
Win & Receive
Invoice within 24 hours. Payment due in 5 business days. Your lot ships fully insured, direct to your door.
Trust & Expertise
The people and process
behind every lot
Our Specialist
Our Specialist
45 years of experience in antique rugs and auction markets
Every lot passes through one expert eye before it enters a sale. No piece is listed on the basis of seller-supplied information alone.
Authentication
Written condition report,
every lot
Attribution, estimated period, provenance where known, and an honest account of any restorations. If we cannot say something with confidence, we say so.
Delivery
Fully insured,
worldwide
Lots ship directly from consignor to buyer, fully insured at hammer value. We coordinate shipping details at invoicing.
Also on LiveAuctioneers
Bid through your
existing account
All HeritageBids sales are simulcast on LiveAuctioneers. If you already have an account there, you can bid without registering here separately.
For Sellers
Turn your collection
into results
Free preliminary valuation. No upfront fees. Specialist support from first contact to final hammer. Direct access to a global pool of registered collectors.
Valuation
Free, no obligation
Upfront Fees
None
Bidder Reach
Global, via platform & LiveAuctioneers
FAQ
Common questions
What is the buyer's premium?
HeritageBids charges a flat 15% buyer’s premium on the hammer price. There are no additional online surcharges, processing fees, or hidden markups. This is substantially lower than most auction platforms, which typically charge 25–30% or more.
How does bidding work?
You can bid live during the scheduled session or place an absentee bid in advance. Each lot has a published estimate and a set opening bid. Increment steps are managed by the auctioneer and displayed in real time. Bidding is also available simultaneously via LiveAuctioneers.
How do I sign up to bid?
Create a free account at auctions.heritagebids.com. Identity verification is brief — a government-issued ID and a payment method on file. Approval typically takes one business day. Once approved, you can bid on all current lots.
What happens after I win a lot?
You will receive an invoice within 24 hours of the auction closing. Payment is due within 5 business days. Once payment clears, we arrange fully insured shipping or offer collection by appointment.
How do I consign a rug for auction?
Contact our consignment team via the Sell a Rug page or call our New York gallery directly. We offer free evaluations in person or via high-resolution photographs. There is no charge to consign — we handle all cataloguing, condition reporting, and marketing.
How does consignment work?
Reach out with a description or photographs for a free preliminary valuation — no obligation. If you choose to consign, there are no upfront fees. We handle specialist examination, professional photography, a written condition report, and all marketing to our registered bidder base.
How are lots authenticated and described?
Every lot is physically examined by a specialist before it appears in a sale. We provide a written condition report covering attribution, estimated period, known provenance, and any restorations. We do not list items we cannot stand behind.