Looking for local art for your collection – or a festive gift? Get your digital paddle ready and register for Artbid’s next online sale.
If you joined one of Arbid's online auctions over the last year you’ll understand the calibre of works available. Designed to make art more accessible, the team behind Artbid is focused on championing artists who have previously been underrepresented in traditional gallery spaces.
The next digital event is scheduled for 6:30pm on Sunday November 10, with 100 lots of contemporary Australian art for Artbid’s biggest auction to date. You can subscribe now for priority access to the catalogue, as well as register for bidding and create a shortlist in the lead-up, too. And there’s an option to leave an absentee bid if you fall in love with one of the works but you’re not able to join the live auction.
The latest catalogue includes works from mixed media abstract artist Eira Chidgey, Sydney-based painter Gemma Williams (ex-art director at Vogue Living), architectural and figurative subject artist Gina Ward, and self-taught, internationally acclaimed artist Kim Magee, from Ballarat.
Price guides are listed in the catalogue – estimates for the first auction’s lots range from $250 to $5200. Just like in a standard auction, a reserve price is set for each piece. A 12-per-cent buyer’s premium is added to the final price of the work. This is lower than industry standards, which generally sit around 20 to 25 per cent.
All artworks sold are ready to hang. Depending on the piece, this could mean framed or stretched canvas – you can find specifics for each work in the catalogue. Delivery is free to most addresses in Australia, regardless of the size and weight of the artwork. Addresses in the Northern Territory, Tasmania and some remote or regional areas are exceptions, but shipping quotes can be provided prior to the auction.
Artbid’s next auction is at 6:30pm on November 10, 2024. Register for priority access to the catalogue here.
Additional reporting by Simone Richardson.
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