Sell with us
Do you have a valuable object to sell?
We handle it on consignment, from the photographs to the shipping, with no commission on the sale.
Why sell with Historian
A complete service to present and sell your objects at their best.
Professional photography
Shots designed to bring out the materials, details and uniqueness of every object.
Maximum visibility
On Historian’s channels and the leading specialist platforms, in Switzerland and abroad.
Protected sale
Discretion on provenance and identity and, on request, safekeeping in our secure storage.
Prompt payment
Once the sale is complete you receive the agreed net amount, with no additional commission.
What it costs
The quote is free. Costs are agreed in advance and set out in the mandate.
- Photography
- fromCHF 49.–
- At your home or in the shop, depending on quantity and type
- Safekeeping
- fromCHF 10.–
- Optional, per object, one-off
- Commission on the sale
- None
- You receive the net amount agreed in the mandate
How it works
From the first assessment to payment, in three steps.
Advice and photography
Send us a few photos: we tell you whether it makes sense to proceed, then we photograph your objects, at your home or in the shop.
Mandate and listing
Together we set the price, terms and services, and offer your objects on a selected network of platforms, in Switzerland and abroad.
Sale and payment
We handle the sale discreetly through to shipping, then you receive the agreed net amount, with no additional commission.
Request a free quote
Tell us about the objects you want to sell, with a few photos.
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Back to the catalogueFrequently asked questions
What objects do you deal in?
Works of art, watches, jewellery, coins and medals, books, and photographs and posters of Switzerland. For other collectables, write to us.
What is consignment and how does it work?
You entrust your object to Historian Lugano, which presents it at its best and offers it on the market.
What are the costs and commissions?
The service has a cost agreed in advance and set out in the contract. There is no commission on the sale.
How long does it take to sell my object?
It depends on the type of object, the agreed price and market demand. During the sale period we keep you updated on the offers received.
How is the selling price set?
We set it together, based on a professional valuation that takes into account the current market, condition, provenance and the right positioning of the object.
Can I withdraw my object at any time?
Yes, as provided for in the sales mandate and within the terms set by law.
On which channels will my object be sold?
On Historian Lugano’s channels and on selected platforms, in Switzerland and abroad.
How and when will I receive payment?
Once the sale is complete, you receive the agreed amount in the manner and within the time set out in the mandate. Payment is traceable and documented.
How does safekeeping of the object work?
It is an optional service, on request. The cost starts at CHF 10.– per object, one-off, as agreed in the sales mandate.