Auction / consignment service
Heffel selling guide
Canadian fine-art auctions and private sales.
Application / specialist review. Canadian auction-house consignment enquiry; submit artwork for specialist review before arranging delivery.
- Selling model
- Auction / consignment service
- Canadian access
- Application / specialist review
- Your role
- Specialist-led auction or consignment
- Costs
- Written service quote / agreement
Is Heffel a good fit for you?
Canadian fine-art auctions and private sales. Check the specific item, seller and service requirements before proceeding.
Submit front and back photographs, dimensions, medium, date and provenance for specialist review. Consignment terms, estimate and reserve are agreed before sale.
Heffel selling and consignment guide · Checked 2026-10-20
Consider it when…
Consider it when…- Canadian fine-art auctions and private sales. Check the specific item, seller and service requirements before proceeding.
- You can meet the documented account and item requirements.
Pause and check when…
Pause and check when…- Account approval, item eligibility and the current transaction terms still apply.
- Do not commit stock or pay for a service before resolving eligibility.
How selling works
Identify the right service
Confirm that the auctioneer or consignment service handles your item type and Canadian location.
Submit item information
Use the official enquiry process with photographs, condition and ownership information. An enquiry is not acceptance.
Agree written terms
Review commission, reserve, insurance, expenses, settlement and unsold-item responsibilities.
Arrange accepted intake
Only ship or deliver goods after receiving the service’s acceptance and instructions.
Track the sale and settlement
Keep the agreement and reconcile proceeds against the statement and agreed charges.
What will you actually keep?
Plan your own costs before deciding whether a sale is worthwhile.
Sale proceedsminusselling costsminusitem costequalsestimated profit
Platform costs
Check the charges that apply to your sale.
Postage
Include any delivery costs you pay.
Packaging
Allow for protective materials.
Other costs
Consider returns and other relevant costs.
Request seller commission, minimum charges, expenses and unsold/withdrawal charges in writing. Buyer premiums are not seller commission.
No platform-specific fee calculator is provided here. Use current official guidance and costs you have checked yourself.
Shipping & packaging
Obtain acceptance and delivery instructions before sending goods. Clarify transport, insurance and unsold-item return costs.
Getting paid
For sold auction lots, Heffel states payment by cheque or wire within 35 days of auction close, less seller commission and sale-related expenses. Confirm your consignment agreement.
Heffel’s selling guide states that sold-lot net proceeds are paid by cheque or wire within 35 days after auction close, after seller commission and sale-related expenses.
Heffel settlement guidance · Checked 2026-10-20
Buyer questions & returns
Review the rules and responsibilities for your transaction before agreeing terms. Keep a record of the listing and relevant communications.
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Is Canadian selling access guaranteed?
Canadian auction-house consignment enquiry; submit artwork for specialist review before arranging delivery.
Who handles the sale?
Specialist-led auction or consignment. A consignment or auction enquiry must be accepted under agreed terms.
Are the fees and payout terms complete?
Only sourced details are stated here. Any missing costs, payout methods or timing remain unconfirmed; use the official guidance before committing.
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