If you are unable to attend an auction in person, and wish to place bids, you may give Hall's Auction Services Ltd. instructions to bid on your behalf. Our representatives will then try to purchase the lot(s) of your choice for the lowest price possible, and never for more than the maximum amount you indicate.

This service is free and confidential.

Please note: Hall's offers this service as a convenience to clients who are unable to attend the sale, and although we make every effort, Hall's will not be responsible for error or failure to execute the bids.

To place bids, please print the form available (see Absentee Bid Form). Be sure to accurately record lot numbers, descriptions and the top price you are willing to pay for each lot. "Buy" or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Always indicate a "top limit" - the amount to which you would bid if you were attending the auction in person.

Alternative bids should be indicated by using the word "OR" between the lot numbers. Then if your bid on an early lot is successful, we will not continue to bid on other lots for you. Or, if your early bids are unsuccessful, we will continue to execute bids for alternative lots until a bid is successful. BIDS MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED IN THE SAME ORDER AS THE LOT NUMBERS APPEAR IN THE CATALOGUE.

Please place your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest received will take precedence.

In the event of an identical bid on the floor, the bid in attendance shall take precedence. The + one bid column on the form grants Halls the permission to take your bid one increment above your top amount indicated if the bid on the floor matches your top price.

Successful bidders will be notified and invoiced immediately after the sale.