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A discreet channel for acquiring and selling exceptional pieces outside the auction calendar. No published prices, no public bidding — only a private conversation with the Collins team.
Some pieces demand a quieter route — a direct negotiation between two parties who value discretion, timing, and the right match over a sale date. Private Sale is that route: a confidential transaction managed end to end by Collins, where the piece is never exposed publicly and the conversation stays between you and our team.
Whether you are searching for a specific reference, parting with a significant object, or exploring a collection, we personalise the approach to the piece — and to you.
No published prices, no public bidding. Every transaction is handled privately between you, the seller, and the Collins team — protecting both parties and the integrity of the market.
Tell us what you are looking for and our specialists search our network — and our vault — to find it. A single rare reference or an entire collection, approached with the same care.
For a significant consignment we build a bespoke campaign around the piece — photography, narrative, media, and direct outreach to the collectors most likely to value it.
When a consignment is notable, we do not simply list it — we build a bespoke campaign: specialist photography, editorial narrative, targeted media, private previews, and direct outreach to the collectors most likely to value it. Every element is tailored to the object and the outcome you want.
Share what you are looking for, or what you are considering selling. A Collins specialist will respond personally — no obligation, no automated valuation.
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