Silver & Decorative Arts
Silver & Decorative Arts
Auction
Sterling silver, ceramics, Asian art, and curated decorative objects from private collections, period and maker confirmed where known, described honestly where not.
Categories
Objects we offer
at auction
Silver
Sterling · Silverplate · English · American
English and American sterling and silverplate from private estates. Maker’s marks, hallmarks, and date letters are researched and documented in full catalogue entries.
Asian Art
Chinese · Japanese · Southeast Asian
Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian works including ceramics, bronzes, and decorative objects. Period and attribution are stated honestly; this is a growing focus for HeritageBids.
Ceramics
Porcelain · Pottery · European · Asian
European and Asian ceramics from private collections. Maker, period, and condition, including chips, cracks, and restoration, are documented in full.
Decorative Objects
Clocks · Bronzes · Glass · Objets d’Art
Curated decorative objects across periods and origins. Each piece is contextualized, period, maker when known, and condition, so bidders can evaluate with confidence.
Our Process
How decorative objects
are described
Maker & Period
Marks researched,
gaps stated
Maker’s marks, hallmarks, signatures, and date letters are researched and included in the catalogue entry where present. Where maker is unknown, we say so.
Condition
Damage and repair
in full
Chips, cracks, repairs, restoration, and replaced elements are documented in full. We do not describe a restored piece as mint.
Attribution
Qualified language,
honestly applied
Period, origin, and style are stated honestly. Attributed to, in the manner of, and after are used where full attribution cannot be confirmed.
For Sellers
Consign your
decorative objects
We accept sterling silver, Asian art, ceramics, and curated decorative objects from private collections. Maker and period are researched honestly. Free preliminary review. No upfront fees.
FAQ
Common questions
What types of decorative objects do you sell at auction?
HeritageBids offers sterling and silverplate, Asian art including Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian works, European and Asian ceramics, and curated decorative objects including clocks, bronzes, glass, and objets d’art. All lots are reviewed by a specialist before entering the catalogue.
How do you handle objects without maker's marks?
Many decorative objects, particularly older pieces, carry no maker’s mark. Where marks are absent, we describe period, style, and origin based on construction and comparable examples, and state plainly that the maker is unknown. We do not invent attributions.
Do you accept Asian art and objects?
Yes. Asian art is a growing focus for HeritageBids. We accept Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian ceramics, bronzes, and decorative works from private collections. Period and attribution are stated honestly, where period cannot be confirmed, we say so.
What is the buyer's premium on decorative arts lots?
HeritageBids charges a flat 15% buyer’s premium on the hammer price, with no online surcharges or processing fees.
How do I consign silver or decorative objects?
Submit clear photographs and a brief description through the consignment form at heritagebids.com/consign. For silver, include any visible hallmarks or maker’s marks. For ceramics, include the base. A specialist will respond within 5 business days with a preliminary assessment.