Selling

O’Reilly’s Auction Rooms conduct monthly auctions in our premises at 126 Francis Street, Dublin 8. Established in 1948, we auction a wide range of antique and modern jewellery, diamond and gemstone rings, bracelets, watches, gold, silver, coins and collectibles. There are over 500 items at each auction and these can be viewed on our premises in person beforehand and illustrated with an online catalogue at www.oreillysfineart.com.  Please note that while we auction items on your behalf we do not buy them.

You can fill in our online valuation request form and include any photos, cerftificates and documentation you deem relevant or you can phone us on +353 (0)1 453 0311 about putting your items forward for auction. We can arrange for you to make an appointment to meet one of our valuers. Then, if the items are suitable for auction, we can agree guide prices, reserves and our terms of sale. Your item willl be put forward to the next available auction, please note that we catalogue our auctions 6 weeks in advance. If you cannot visit our premises we may be able to make alternative arrangements. 

The fee to the vendor is 20% (incl. 23% VAT) of the hammer price. This fee is on sold items only. There is an internet and marketing charge of €15 per lot, this includes all photography, insurance, cataloguing, inclusion in our on-line catalogue, it applies to sold and unsold lots – any pre-agreed charges for cleaning or repairs are additional.

Payment will be issued via cheque and this will be posted out to the vendors 4/5 weeks after the auction. The amount paid is the hammer price less the vendor’s commission fee of 20% (incl. 23% VAT) and intenet and marketing charges

If an item does not sell the vendor is responsible for collecting it. Please bring your receipt docket with you and also discharge any fees for internet and marketing, cleaning or repairs. There may also be the opportunity of resubmitting your item in a subsequent auction – with a lower reserve.

We can provide valuations of your jewellery, watches, gold and collectibles for insurance, probate or family divisions. Phone us at +353 (0)1 453 0311 to discuss your requirements and to arrange an appointment. PSRA Registration Number #003688