Bond Street Auctions

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Questions & answers

Before the bid.
After the hammer.

Payment, bids, authenticity, documentation and delivery.

Before you bid

Questions, answered.

You will be receiving an invoice from us via email within 24 hours of the close of auction. Within the email is a safe and secure link to provide payment online via credit card and instructions for alternate methods of payment. If you do not receive the invoice or have any further questions please feel free to contact us again.

If you need assistance cancelling an absentee bid, contact the websites customer support immediately. As long as the lot you placed an absentee bid on has not gone live you may change, or cancel, your absentee bid. If the lot has gone live, that means your bid has gone live as well, and we are unable to retract/cancel bids from a live auction, and bidders are liable for all winning bids on their account. As you have acknowledged by agreeing to our terms and conditions prior to bidding in this auction.

LiveAuctioneers users: You may overwrite an existing absentee bid on a lot by placing another absentee bid on the same lot for $1.

Invaluable/AuctionZip users: You may cancel absentee bids by going to the ‘My Bids’ section on your dashboard and clicking the cancel button for the lot you wish to cancel. 

Proxibid: You will need to contact Proxibid directly to cancel an absentee bid.

Unfortunately, we are unable to retract/cancel bids from a live auction at this time and bidders are responsible for all winning bids on their account. As you have acknowledged by agreeing to our terms and conditions prior to bidding in this auction.

We appreciate your business and support! Happy bidding

Yes. Every item we offer is carefully vetted, with many accompanied by certificates of authenticity, third-party appraisals, or provenance documentation.

Our team uses expert gemologists and trusted watchmakers to examine luxury items, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and GIA-certified diamonds.

Authenticity is guaranteed. If any item is proven inauthentic by a qualified professional, we offer a full refund under our authenticity guarantee.

Many pieces include GIA certificates, COAs (Certificates of Authenticity), or appraisal documents. Listings specify exactly what is included.

Absolutely. Contact us for condition reports, extra photos, or provenance details before bidding.

We pride ourselves on transparency. Every lot includes a detailed condition report, and photos are taken to reflect the item as accurately as possible.

No. We use professional lighting but never retouch or alter images to hide imperfections. What you see is what you get.

Never. We disclose even minor flaws and strive for honest, straightforward descriptions to build long-term trust.

Most do. Especially for works by Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Warhol, and Banksy (often with Pest Control COA). COA details are noted in each listing.

Yes. All items are insured from our door to yours, providing peace of mind.

Of course. Many of our clients independently appraise items after purchase—most report values well above what they paid.

We take accuracy seriously. If your item is significantly different from its description, we will resolve the issue promptly.

Yes. Bond Street Auctions is a licensed auction house and follows all applicable state laws governing auctioneers and consumer protection.

Yes. We are a fully licensed and insured auction house. Our auctioneers, including Adam Levinsohn, are certified and regulated.

Experienced specialists, including certified gemologists, horologists, and fine art appraisers, assess our lots before sale.

Absolutely. All luxury watches are vetted, often opened and photographed, and authenticated by professionals prior to listing.

Only if explicitly stated. If an item is a reproduction, it is clearly labeled as such. No surprises.

Yes. Where available, we include origin history, gallery stamps, estate details, and COAs to help buyers understand the item’s background.

We welcome first-time bidders and offer support before, during, and after each auction. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Yes. Auctioneer Adam Levinsohn or another member of our team is happy to assist with insights about value, authenticity, or condition.

Still have a question?

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