How to Bid

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How to Bid

Online Bidding

Online bidding is available through SimpsonGalleries.com, the Simpson Galleries app, and select third-party bidding platforms.

Note: Online Buyer’s Premium varies based on the platform used. Simpson Galleries does not invoice through third-party platforms.

Telephone Bidding

Register to bid live on the telephone during the auction. One of our representatives will call shortly ahead of your lot(s) to bid for you in real-time on the day of the sale.

Requests for telephone bidding must be made in advance of the start of the auction.

Absentee Bidding

Absentee bids will be executed during the auction incrementally up to but not exceeding your maximum bid amount.

Bid Increments

Bid Amount	Increment
Up to $500	$25
$500 to $1,000	$50
$1,000 to $2,000	$100
$2,000 to $5,000	$250
$5,000 to $10,000	$500
$10,000 to $20,000	$1,000
$20,000 to $50,000	$2,500
$50,000 to $100,000	$5,000
$100,000 to $200,000	$10,000
$200,000+	$25,000