Chiswick Auctions Reviews 66

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jo Lloyd has an enthusiasm and genuine interest in her subject and items she takes on to sell . She also has an ability to take in items suitable for other sales and show a love of items that the s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valentina from the autograph department is always honest, super efficient and replies back instantly to queries mega promptly unlike many other autograph auction houses.  She is also super organised... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Realised a fraction of the true worth of my late father's lifetime collection of blocks and watches.....Also lost several large pieces of Capodimonte, many pieces of porcelain and several lower value... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team working at Chiswick Auctions is most professional. I have been impressed with all stages of the selling process. It is so good when one comes across an organistion in which the staff are s... See more

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Chiswick Auctions provides an industry-leading service with over 20 specialist departments offering around 80 sales per year. Covering a broad spectrum from Old Master Paintings to Books, from Islamic and Indian Art to Silver, and from Designer Handbags and Fashion to Jewellery, we offer dedicated knowledge and expertise within our specialist fields. Complementing our specialist sales, we host regular Interiors, Homes & Antiques auctions catering to a wide range of interests, budgets, and tastes - and across all the main collecting categories. We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled service for both buyers and sellers. For sellers, our specialists’ knowledge and understanding of provenance, authenticity and current market prices help us attain the best results. For buyers, invaluable insights into collecting trends, artists and designs offer the chance to acquire rare and iconic pieces that will elevate and enhance your private or professional collection. We also offer a range of professional services from our Estates, Probate, and Insurance department. A dedicated and informed team provide swift and full appraisals based on current market trends and a comprehensive and reliable start-to-finish service. With a belief that each client is important, that each lot is special, and with a professional and efficient operational system at our core, we seek to be our best in all aspects of the sales cycle for all our clients both in the UK and internationally.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went there with some eighteenth…

I went there with some eighteenth century engravings and some ceramics. They weren’t interested and that was fair enough.
However the manner of the bloke that I spoke to was really unfriendly and rude. I couldn’t understand what he was saying as his Welsh accent was virtually incomprehensible.
I would never go back there and hope that they go bust.

11 June 2022
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Reply from Chiswick Auctions

Dear Anthony, I am sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with us. Unfortunately, not all items are viable for our auctions, and we wish you all the best with selling them.

With regards to not being able to understand one of our specialists because of his accent, we can assure you that the member of staff you refer to is both very friendly and very knowledgeable in his field, if it had of been brought up that you couldn't understand his accent, we could have tried to help you at the time. It is a shame you left us unhappy due to dialect issues.

At Chiswick we have employees from all corners of the globe and all walks of life and are proud to say so.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service with an Exceptional result

In May this year I submitted an uncommon antiquarian book to their Erotic sale, which they realistically estimated and protected with a fair reserve. The book failed to reach its reserve, probably because of its obscurity, and I was advised to resubmit it to their Rare Book sale at the end of June. The book was duly offered with a slightly lower estimate and with a fixed reserve. This time it sold in excess of its higher estimate at a price with which I was well pleased.
In my experience I found Chiswick Auctions to be efficient and professional and I am happy to recommend them to anyone seeking to sell high value books, even those of an obscure nature.

6 July 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not great

I asked about a reserve in my online valuation request but they ignored/missed that in their reply, so I replied to their email, again asking about a reserve - no reply. If they don't want to give a reserve, why not just say so?

29 April 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service with a clear lack of diligence.

Appalling service purchased and paid for items. Travelled over an hour to collect only to be advised that one of the items could not be located. Had absolutely zero prior communication advising of this. Very good client had placed the item with a collector who is now rather disappointed to say the least. Highly unprofessional auction house with a clear lack of diligence. Did not even have the decency to refund the item immediately.

25 February 2021
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