How to Bid

Cherrystone Auctions Inc. conducts public sales at our New York City galleries. Sales are held every two months. All lots are meticulously described in our auction catalogues, which are distributed to our worldwide clientele. If you wish to participate in the floor auctions, but cannot be there in person, Cherrystone will represent you by executing your written, absentee bids. There are also a number of professional auction agents who can act on your behalf.

Our auctions are also listed on this website. There are many quick and easy ways to bid. Our newest form of bidding offers different options to enhance your bidding experience.

Step 1: Access the auction by clicking current auctions.

Step 2: Search through our online catalogue for the lots in which you are interested.

Step 3: When you find an item you wish to bid on, enter the amount you wish to bid and click "Enter Bid". This will create an online Bid Form. (Your bids are not finalized until you click "Finalize Bids.")

Step 4: Once you are finished browsing you may edit your bidsheet and then finalize your bids. When you are asked for a password please follow the instruction given. You will set up an online account that will give you access to return, check your bids, and increase your bids.

This new feature offers an advanced form of bidding that we hope you enjoy.

If you do not have time to browse our online catalogue, you may simply click on the Bid Form button on our home page and fill out a bid sheet.

You can also email your bids to bids@cherrystoneauctions.com. Bids are also accepted via fax at 212-977-8653 or phone at 212-977-7734.

Opening bids are available online. Your bids are strictly confidential, and the placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance of the terms of sale.

Please note that bids significantly lower than our estimates will not be considered.