SELLING AT AUCTION

Gardner Galleries works closely with individuals including executors and family members to provide the highest level of professional service in the dispersal of estate chattels, from a single item to an entire household. With two locations, four licensed auctioneers and a track record of thousands of successful auctions we are the prefered choice for almost all area trust companies and estate solicitors.

Acceptance of items and pre-sale estimates
Items are accepted on a daily basis for inclusion in upcoming auctions at both locations.

Free pre-sale estimates are provided at Gardner Galleries, 186 York Street. Photographs of large items are acceptable for the purpose of pre-sale estimates. Free visits to the home can be arranged for a general overview and estimate of total value. If a written appraisal is required, the fee is based on a flat hourly rate, which will be refunded if the items are consigned for auction. Appraisals are conducted for probate, insurance and family division at competitive rates by accredited personal property appraisers. Complete estates and single items of extremely high value are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.   

Gardner's East is open Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:00pm for drop-off. Loading dock is located at rear of building off Rectory Street. No appointment is necessary, but there is a minimum consignment level of $250 (pre-sale estimate) and consignments may be refused if all items are of low value. 

As part of our goal to provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire auction process, we can provide our own staff and moving van for shipment of items.

Commission rates
Commission rates include everything except cartage. Unlike many other auction houses there is no extra charge for photography, insurance, internet listing, cataloguing, advertising, etc. The standard selling commission rates are as follows (per total consignment, not per item):

Over $1,000...20%

$500 to $999...25%

Under $500...30%

Payment                                                                                                                                                                                                            Payment is processed within 14 to 28 days after both catalogue and weekly auctions. Consignors receive a computerized printout of the results with an itemized list of every lot sold. Reserves are only accepted if less than our pre-sale low estimate. If the item(s) does not reach the reserve, a cataloguing charge is applied.

The Gardner Galleries is the only auction firm in the London metropolitan area dealing exclusively with art, antiques and estate furnishings, recently handling sales for TD Canada Trust, Scotia Trust, BMO Trust, Public Guardian & Trustee, Oak Trust, Royal Trust and many others.