REGISTER TO BID
REGISTER
All prospective buyers must register before the auction.
Bidding forms are available [here] and in our Redfern showroom during the viewing period. Completed forms can be submitted in person, online, or by email.
If you haven’t previously bid with Art Leven, we’ll request photo identification (driver’s license or passport) with your registration. Please provide your full name, contact number, and payment details. Art Leven reserves the right to refuse registration or the issue of a paddle at its discretion.
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WAYS TO BID
Absentee Bidding / Priority Bidding
Launching in October 2025, Priority Bidding rewards collectors who place their bids early. If you submit a binding absentee at least 48 hours before the auction, you’ll qualify for a reduced Buyer’s Premium of 15% (plus GST) - normally 25%.
An absentee bid allows you to participate in the auction without the stress of participating in real time. It is the set and forget method. You decide the maximum price you’re willing to pay for a lot, and our auctioneer will bid on your behalf, starting low and only increasing if other bidders continue. The aim is always to secure the work for you at the lowest price possible, up to and including your stated limit.
You don’t need to monitor the auction in real time; once your bid is submitted, our team manages it for you with complete transparency.
Click here to register as an Absentee Bidder
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Telephone Bidding / Priority Bidding
Telephone bidding lets you take part in the auction live and in real time from anywhere in the world. A member of the Art Leven team will call you shortly before your chosen lot is offered and will relay your bids directly to the auctioneer. You’ll hear the action as it happens and can make decisions on the spot.
If you’d like to take advantage of our Priority Bidding option, simply submit your Telephone Bidding form with binding cover bids - the maximum you’re willing to pay - at least 48 hours before the auction. By doing so, you’ll qualify for a reduced Buyer’s Premium of 15% (plus GST) instead of the standard 25%. Your Priority Bids are binding, but you can still bid higher during the live auction by phone and retain your reduced premium.
This ensures you’re covered if your call drops out or the line disconnects, your cover bid guarantees participation at the lowest possible price up to your nominated limit.
We recommend providing clear instructions in advance, as auctions move quickly and bidding can be competitive. Our team will manage your calls discreetly and with full transparency to ensure a smooth experience.
Click here to register as a Telephone Bidder
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Online Bidding
Bid live and in real time with out own platform HERE - or through the Invaluable, our trusted auction partner HERE
Art Leven offers buyer parity, meaning no additional online bidding fees apply. Please register in advance and ensure your account is verified before the sale. Note – Priority Bidding is not an option when bidding online.
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Live In-Room Auctions (Line-In Room Auctions Only)
Our Live In-Room auctions are open to the public and held at our Redfern gallery at 17 Thurlow Street. We welcome you to attend in person if you’re in Sydney on the night of the auction. Once registered, you’ll receive a bidding paddle and be invited to take a seat in the room to bid live.
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To learn more about the process read Buying From Our Auctions.
If you have any questions about the bidding process please contact us.
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