Select for the room and the audience.
Art can add a distinctive note to your auction. Talk to our team about available pieces and the artists, styles, and subjects your guests enjoy.
Consider how art complements the collection as a whole. A focused selection gives guests time to look closely and understand what is being offered.
Make the details visible.
For each proposed piece, request the artist attribution, medium, dimensions, framing, condition, and any edition or provenance information that can be verified. Distinguish an original work from a print, reproduction, or signed edition.
Ask our team for the details and estimated value of the specific work you’re considering. Give guests a clear picture of the piece and how it will be presented.
Plan the handover before the event.
Artwork may require more careful handling than a small physical lot. Confirm display equipment, secure positioning, packaging, and who is responsible for transporting it. Tell bidders about collection or delivery requirements before the auction closes.
- Request an image of the specific piece.
- Confirm whether the frame is included.
- Agree safe handling and fulfillment responsibilities.
Help a guest imagine living with the work.
Art asks for a different kind of consideration from an event ticket or a trip. The bidder may be thinking about a room at home, a personal connection to the subject, or the pleasure of seeing the piece every day. Good photography, accurate dimensions, and a clear description give that decision room to happen.
Consider the tastes represented in your audience and the space available to present a work properly. A large piece may have strong visual presence but require particular transport and installation planning. A smaller work may be easier to collect, yet still need enough light and viewing distance to be appreciated.
The facts that belong beside the artwork.
Do not substitute a broad category label for the information about a specific work. Review the proposed piece before preparing its catalog entry.
| Information | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Artist and title | The correct attribution, title if supplied, and any documentation provided with the work. |
| Medium and format | Whether the piece is an original work, print, photograph, or another format; describe the medium accurately. |
| Edition details | Where applicable, the edition number, size, signature, and supporting documentation. |
| Measurements | The work’s dimensions and the framed dimensions if different. |
| Condition and presentation | Visible condition, frame or mounting, glazing if relevant, and whether the frame is included. |
| Collection or delivery | Packing, handling, transport responsibility, and any separate cost. |
Create a viewing experience that supports a decision.
Work with the venue and display team to protect the piece and make it comfortable to view.
- Use a stable display method suited to the work and permitted by the venue.
- Check for glare, shadow, and lighting that makes it difficult to see the surface.
- Keep the information close enough to read without touching or leaning against the work.
- Allow room for guests to step back while maintaining clear circulation routes.
- Identify who will pack and release the work after payment.
Describe appeal without promising investment returns.
An auction description can explain the work’s visual qualities and documented background without predicting appreciation or resale value. An estimated value is not a guarantee of a future market outcome. Give guests the facts they need to decide whether the piece is meaningful to them.
Ask OFG about the works currently available and the documentation attached to each. Share photographs or dimensions of the intended display area if those will help the conversation. The right selection is one that suits the audience, can be presented responsibly, and has a clear path to its new owner.
Find the right fit for your guests.
Tell us which categories interest your guests and what you already have in your collection. We’ll discuss current options and their terms.
Ask about fine art