Fine Art & South African Art
Paintings, works on paper, sculpture and potentially significant local or international works.
ESTATES / DECEASED ESTATES
A structured route for deceased estate assets
Bavaria Auction House provides professional, transparent and discreet auction support for executors, attorneys, fiduciary practitioners and families responsible for movable estate assets.
We understand that an estate can represent both practical work and personal memories. Our role is to provide a careful, respectful process for assessing, presenting and selling suitable assets, while keeping the authorised representative informed.
A DISCREET FIRST STEP
An assessment shaped around the estate
Every estate is different. We can begin with photographs, an existing inventory or an appropriate inspection, depending on the location, quantity and nature of the assets.
The initial discussion helps identify whether selected items, a substantial group of contents or a complete estate collection may be suitable for auction. We explain the next steps clearly before any consignment is agreed.
DECEASED ESTATE SERVICES
Assessment, consignment and auction support
We work alongside the authorised executor or professional adviser. Bavaria does not provide legal, tax or estate-administration advice.
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
Personal effects and collections that may warrant individual research, cataloguing and auction presentation.
Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture, porcelain, ceramics, rugs, carpets and decorative objects where suitable.
Collectables & Specialist Contents
Books, coins, memorabilia and specialist collections, assessed according to their nature and market relevance.
WHY AN AUCTION MAY BE APPROPRIATE
A transparent route for a broad range of assets
An auction can provide market exposure and an efficient way to present multiple categories of movable property.
Transparent market exposure
Competitive bidding
Efficient disposal of multiple categories
Documented sale process
Auction estimates are opinions of likely auction ranges and do not guarantee a selling price or outcome.
ESTATE COMMISSION
Limited Launch Offer Estate Commission
For qualifying substantial or complete deceased estates, the current seller's commission is 5%, with no VAT added to Bavaria's commission while Bavaria is not VAT registered.
The standard tariff after the launch offer is 8%. The applicable commission and any additional agreed costs are confirmed in writing before consignment. The rate remains subject to the nature of the assets, location, quantity, estimated auction value and services agreed for the instruction.
THE ESTATE AUCTION PROCESS
From assessment to settlement
STEP 1
Initial enquiry and preliminary information
STEP 2
Photographs, inventory review or inspection where appropriate
STEP 3
Identification of assets suitable for auction
STEP 4
Written recommendation and consignment terms
STEP 5
Professional cataloguing, photography and marketing
STEP 6
Online bidding, buyer administration and collections
STEP 7
Seller reporting and settlement, ordinarily within 14 days after the purchaser has paid in full and the funds have cleared, once required procedures are complete
START WITH AN ESTATE ASSESSMENT
Send photographs, an inventory or request an inspection
Use the existing valuation enquiry to begin a preliminary conversation about the estate assets.
Send Photographs
Share images of selected items for an initial indication.
Send an Inventory
Provide an existing list for preliminary review.
Request an Inspection
Discuss an appointment where the estate warrants an on-site assessment.
Bavaria Auction House provides auction, consignment and related valuation services. Auction estimates are opinions of likely auction ranges and do not guarantee a selling price. Property may only be consigned by persons with appropriate authority. All consignments remain subject to Bavaria Auction House's written terms and conditions.