How to bid on Drouot.com ?
Discover rare finds
Find your dream piece
Every encounter with an object begins with exploration—whether in the auction room or online. The search engine on Drouot.com is designed to help you navigate through the 3 million items listed each year.
If you have a specific piece in mind, simply enter the name of the object, artist, or style into the search bar, then set up an alert to be notified daily of any lots matching your interest.
If you're looking for inspiration to furnish your home, you might prefer to start your journey on the category pages, where a wide variety of items are grouped by specialty.
Never miss out
Want to stay informed about new listings? Create custom alerts to be notified by email as soon as an item matching your criteria goes online.
Save your favorite lots to receive email or push notifications before the sale. You’ll also be able to view the final hammer price once the lot has been auctioned.
For personalized recommendations on lots and upcoming sales, subscribe to the Drouot Group newsletters from your personal account.
Finally, browse La Gazette Drouot—our weekly magazine—to stay up to date with the results of the most prestigious auctions in France.
Make a bid
Auction sales—whether live or online (see details below)—always take place within a limited time frame. Make sure you're available to bid on the day and time listed in the catalogue, or place an automatic bid if you can’t be online during the sale.
To bid, you must always register for the auction in advance.
Buyer’s fees apply in addition to the hammer price. These are outlined in the auction house’s terms and conditions. If you win the lot, they will be itemized on your invoice.
Make the most of your new acquisition
If you bid in person, you can pay for your purchase on site and take your lot with you. If you bid online, the auction house will send you your invoice in the coming days, along with a payment link and instructions for collecting your lot.
You may also choose to use a shipping company to have your item delivered to your home.
2 types of auctions
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ONLINE
To get started
Create an account
Make sure to complete all the steps in the account creation process to ensure your registration for each auction!
