How to Sell

Selling with Lawrences

It's never been easier to get your art, antiques, jewellery and collectables valued by our experts. 

If you are thinking of selling an item or collection, then we would be delighted to help. With almost 400 years of combined experience, our Specialists offer free valuations and home visits without charge or obligation.

Crewkerne Salerooms

We hold free valuation mornings at our Crewkerne salerooms every Monday from 9am - 1pm (excluding bank holidays) where our team of specialists are available. No appointment necessary.

Westbury Salerooms

We hold free valuation mornings at our Westbury salerooms every Thursday from 10am - 2pm. No appointment necessary.

For larger items, as well as multi-category collections, we can arrange a home visit without charge or obligation.

Online Valuations

Simply upload an image, along with any additional information through our easy-to-use online valuation form below.

By Phone

Simply pick up the phone and speak to the department specialist and they will guide you through the valuation process and answer any questions you may have. 

By Email

You can email the specialist directly or at enquiries@lawrences.co.uk. Just send us images along with any additional information and our specialists will be in touch.

WhatsApp

You can send us images along with any additional information and your email address via WhatsApp. 

House Clearances

We are able to process house clearances quickly and efficiently. Our specialists check through items and if it would be better sold in one of our catalogued sales it will be retained for inclusion in the relevant specialist sale. Please contact Chris Flower on 01460 73041 or email chris.flower@lawrences.co.uk.

Estate Sales and Private Collections

The Estate Sales and Private Collections department is dealt with by our Senior Directors, who have a wealth of experience and knowledge that makes all the difference to a successful sale. They oversee the entire auction process from the initial visit and valuation process, through to careful research, cataloguing, marketing and sale. If you have a significant collection that you are considering selling, please contact Chris Flower on 01460 73041 or email chris.flower@lawrences.co.uk for a free and confidential meeting; we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Commission

We will charge you a vendors commission on the sale of the Goods calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price at 15% plus VAT in our Fine Art Sales and 15% plus VAT and a lot fee of £5 plus VAT in our Timed Online sales. We will also charge a damage and warranty fee of 1.5% of the Hammer Price plus VAT.

Proof of ID

As part of the EU directive known as DAC7, and similar upcoming UK legislation, all digital selling platforms are now required to report seller identity and transaction information to the tax authorities. When selling items with Lawrences, we may therefore ask you for your passport or other identification, or at the very least for your date and place of birth.

Relevant data will not be shared with any third parties, but will be stored securely for 5-10 years in full compliance with GDPR procedures.