You will need to create a Goupil & Cie account in order to get access to our online auctions.

Once you have successfully created your Goupil & Cie’s online personal account, you will then be able to select the lots that you would like to bid. You can place your maximum bid at any time prior to the close of the sale. Our bidding platform will place incremental bids on your behalf up to your maximum bid. A confirmation for your bid together with terms and conditions will appear and must be accepted to confirm your bid. You can always bid to the next incremental bid at any time.

There is a countdown to close of auction on the top of the Sale page which shows the amount of time left before the auction closed. Each lot will also have an individual countdown and closes in 1 minute intervals which will be extended by another 2 minutes if a new bid is placed in the last minute before the lot closing time.

For individuals, you will need the following documents to upload for verification:

1. A valid copy of your passport or government issued ID
2. A proof of residential address dated within three months (ie. bank statement or utility bill)
3. A valid credit card

For corporations, you will need the following formal documents to upload for verification:

1. A valid copy of the company’s incorporation
2. The valid registered office and business address
3. The company directors
4. The shareholders and any ultimate beneficial owners
5. Authorization for individual to bid on behalf of the company
6. A valid copy of the passport or government issued ID of the individual with authorization to bid

Please kindly note that a financial reference or deposit may be requested as a precondition to bid. Only a pre-authorization will be made on your credit card of 1 unit of your local currency to validate the credit card which will be refunded within 5 business days. In case of a successful bid, your credit card will not be automatically charged. Please refer to “Overview” under the section “How to Buy” for payment details.

You are always welcome to contact us at [email protected] if you have any issues uploading your documents.

Once you have successfully created your Goupil & Cie online account, you will have access to all available auctions. You do not need to register for individual auctions separately. Once an auction is started, you will be able to select the lots that you would like to bid on. You can place your bid for any lot at any time prior to its close. A confirmation for your bid together with conditions of sale will appear and must be accepted to confirm your bid.

During the online bidding, in the case that you have been outbid, you always have the possibility to increase your bid to the next incremental bid at any time prior to the individual lot closing time.

There is a countdown to close of auction on the top of the Sale page which shows the amount of time left before the auction closed. Each lot will also have an individual countdown and closes in 1minute intervals which will be extended by another 2 minutes if a new bid is placed in the last minute before the lot closing time.