Online, in the catalogs published on our website and on Drouot's website. Each lot is accompanied by a detailed description, an estimate, and photos taken by our experts. Consulting the online catalogs allows you to browse all the works before the sale, identify the lots that interest you, and prepare your bid.
In person, during our exhibitions held on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at our partner Embelco, an art transport company located at Woluwelaan 147, 1831 Diegem (Brussels). These exhibitions allow you to physically examine the objects, assess their condition, and discuss the characteristics of the works with our team.
Taking the plunge into an auction house can be an enriching experience. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned auctioneer, the Galerie Moderne team is at your service to make this experience simple and transparent, while guaranteeing your confidentiality.
You can bid:
In person: Sales are public and open to everyone. You participate directly in the auction room by raising your hand or indicating your intention to bid.
With an absentee bid: If you cannot attend the sale, you can entrust us with a maximum amount. We will bid on your behalf up to this limit, strictly adhering to your instructions.
By telephone: You can request to be called during the sale. A member of our team will contact you when the lot is presented and will bid on your behalf. This request must be confirmed no later than 24 hours before the sale.
Via the Drouot platform: Sales are broadcast live on the Drouot website. After registering, you can follow the sale in real time and bid from your computer or phone.
At the beginning of each auction, the auctioneer reviews the conditions relating to the buyer. Each lot is then announced by the auctioneer. The starting price is based on the estimate or set in agreement with the seller. The public can then begin bidding. The pace is adjusted to the bids made. The auction ends when the highest bid is no longer contested. The lot is then awarded at that price.