Fine Art
Fine Art
Auction
19th and early 20th-century paintings, works on paper, and Balinese and Southeast Asian art, each lot reviewed by a specialist before entering the catalogue.
Categories
Works we offer
at auction
Balinese & Asian Art
Balinese Paintings · Southeast Asian Art · Works on Paper
An active and growing focus for HeritageBids. We are currently building our catalogue of Balinese and Southeast Asian works sourced from private collections, with sales planned for the coming months.
19th & 20th Century Paintings
European School · American School · Oil on Canvas
Works from European and American schools. Attribution is stated honestly, we note where works are unsigned or attribution is uncertain. Condition reports document restoration without minimizing it.
Works on Paper
Prints · Drawings · Watercolours
Prints, drawings, and watercolours from private estates. Medium, support, and any foxing or restoration are documented in full condition reports.
Sculpture & Objects
Bronze · Ceramic · Stone
Three-dimensional works accepted for specialist review. This category is currently open for consignment submissions.
Our Process
How we assess
every work
Attribution
Research and
honest statement
We research comparable works, exhibition records, and auction history. Where attribution is uncertain, we say so, attributed to, circle of, or school of as appropriate.
Condition
Medium, support,
and restoration
Medium, support condition, varnish, restoration, and any losses are documented. Condition reports are available to all registered bidders before the sale.
Provenance
Collection history
and prior records
Collection history and prior sale records are included where known. Works with documented provenance are noted as such in the catalogue entry.
For Sellers
Consign your
work of art
We currently have a particular focus on Balinese and Southeast Asian works, and also accept 19th and early 20th-century paintings, works on paper, and sculpture from private collections. Free preliminary review. No upfront fees.
FAQ
Common questions
What types of fine art do you sell at auction?
HeritageBids offers Balinese and Southeast Asian works, 19th and early 20th-century paintings from European and American schools, works on paper including prints, drawings, and watercolours, and sculpture and decorative objects. All lots are reviewed by a specialist before entering the catalogue.
What is your current focus in fine art?
We are currently building a dedicated catalogue of Balinese and Southeast Asian works sourced from private collections. Sales in this category are planned for the coming months. We also accept 19th and early 20th-century paintings and works on paper on a rolling basis.
How is attribution handled in your catalogues?
Attribution is stated honestly. Where a work is unsigned or attribution is uncertain, we use qualified terms: attributed to, circle of, follower of, or school of. We do not overstate attribution for commercial reasons. Comparables and reasoning are included in the condition report where relevant.
What is the buyer's premium on fine art lots?
HeritageBids charges a flat 15% buyer’s premium on the hammer price, with no additional online surcharges or processing fees.
How do I consign a painting or work on paper?
Submit a description and clear photographs, including any signatures, stamps, labels, and verso details, through the consignment form at heritagebids.com/consign. No professional photography is required. A specialist will respond within 5 business days.