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America's Trusted Auction Experts for Nearly 100 Years

Since 1927, DuMouchelles has conducted auctions of high end, unique, fine and decorative art and antiques. We also specialize in jewelry, sterling silver, ceramics, glass, crystal, and certain furniture of notable value.

We’ve served buyers and sellers for nearly 100 years with tremendous expertise and ease, including the estates of David C. Whitney, John Francis & Matilda Dodge Wilson, Stella Ford Schlotman, Coleman Young, Jack Faxon, and many other notable estates in Metro Detroit and the greater Midwest.

Why sell at DuMouchelles?

With close to 100 years of service under our belts, we utilize our expertise and thoughtful process to bring your items to market with a comprehensive strategy that ensures your collection is properly marketed to maximize exposure and price realized. To reach our global audience, we include the following marketing tactics:

100 Years of Experience

Tens of thousands of bidders view our catalog every month, both on our own website and on major auction marketplace platforms.

Robust Email Marketing

Email marketing to our large global audience of bidders, featuring an average open rate of 35-40% (compared to an industry average of 12%.)

Reach Them on Social

Exposure to thousands of followers on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others.

Targeted Advertising

Targeted digital and print advertising campaigns with radio advertising on major stations in the Metro Detroit area.

Direct Mail

A direct mailer sent to thousands of our most valuable and vetted customers, museums, and galleries around the globe.

Unmatched Preview

We provide one of the longest auction preview periods in the nation – along with a cutting-edge virtual preview experience for our most remote of customers.

Get a Marketplace Boost

Dedicated newsletters with our marketplace partners, reaching an average of 300,000 prospective bidders.

Expert Cataloguing

We provide collectors with detailed and researched descriptions, condition reports, and high definition professional photography.

What We Sell

DuMouchelles focuses on high end and unique fine art, decorative art and other objets d’art – from antiques to modern to contemporary. We also specialize in Asian & Tribal artwork, jewelry, sterling silver, ceramics, glass & crystal, blades, armor, and antique firearms, and select furniture of notable value. Whether you have a single item, a collection, or an estate, DuMouchelles handles every aspect of the auction process from research, marketing, to sale and payment. Every item is given the attention it deserves to maximize its auction potential. Sometimes, you may treasure an item, but due to consignment minimums, insufficient demand and/or changing tastes, some items may not be suitable for our auctions. Please use the form located on our to request a valuation.

Sell at DuMouchelles

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Please note: We offer estimates in good faith you are interested in selling with us. Sometimes, you may treasure an item, but due to consignment minimums, insufficient demand and/or changing tastes, some items may not be suitable for our auctions. If you are not interested in selling with us, please use our appraisal form located here.

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Our Simple Selling Process

Request an Estimate

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FAQs

What’s the difference between an appraisal and an estimate?

An appraisal is a formal valuation provided for legal purposes (insurance, donation, trust & estate, damage). An estimate is an informal valuation of your object’s value in anticipation that it will be put up at auction. We provide complimentary estimates (please see below for hours and information on our consignment events). Our appraisals are a billed professional service. Please view our appraisal page for more information on our process.

To receive a estimate we invite you to use this form to begin the process. If you’re seeking a professional written appraisal for insurance, tax, estate, or other purposes, please view our Appraisal page.

We also hold consignment events every Wednesday and Saturday from 11AM-4PM EST. These events are opportune times to bring up to 5 items in for estimates (if you have more than 5 items, please use our form). During these events our team of experts are available to provide you quick and straightforward estimates.

Does it cost anything to get an estimate?

We provide these estimates free of charge if, in good faith, you are interested in selling these pieces with us.

Can you provide an estimate for tax or inheritance purposes?

We can! That would be an appraisal. Please fill out this form on our website to begin the process.

Can I talk to someone about my collection?

Absolutely. We hold consignment events every Wednesday and Saturday from 11AM-4PM EST. If you’re not able to attend an event, please use our form or give us a call at +1 (313) 963-6255 to begin the process.

Do you do home visits?

We sure do! Please use the consignment form to begin the process. You may also call us at +1 (313) 963-6255.

I’m an artist, can you estimate the value of my own art?

Sorry, that’s out of our area of expertise. We focus on the secondary art market. We may be able to direct you to a gallery or dealer near you.

What happens if I decide to sell with DuMouchelles?

Once our appraisers have accepted your items for consignment, we will provide you a Consignment Agreement with the terms of sale. Once you sign, we’ll schedule a mutually agreeable delivery date for you to bring your collection to our Detroit gallery. Should you require assistance, our gallery can assist you with potential shippers and they can provide you with complimentary quotes. Once delivered, your items will be catalogued, photographed, and placed in our next available upcoming auction. Our online, transparent bidding process allows you to follow the sale of your items from the posting of the auction catalog through the final sale.

How do I get my things to you once I’ve received a valuation?

A few different ways! You may bring the items in yourself, send them via insured mail, or we can arrange a moving date with one of our shipping partners.

When will my things be listed?

In our next available sale! That’s the beauty of selling with DuMouchelles: there’s no waiting for a specialized auction. We get your items expertly catalogued and sold faster, period.

What does it cost to sell with you?

You receive the full gavel price of lots sold less our commission and expenses. The commission is on a sliding scale, agreed upon when you sign your consignment agreement. The more your lot sells for, the less commission is drawn. Expenses only include those in which you have agreed to in relation to your lots (i.e. shipping, authentication, etc.) and are stated in your consignment agreement.

What is the consignment process time frame?

We receive a high volume of requests and invest significant time in appraising the object(s). For this reason it may take 2-4 weeks to contact you with an estimate.

When do I get paid?

Within week after the sale, we’ll send you a preliminary settlement report detailing what lots were sold and at what price. We’ll get you paid for your sold lots once all funds are collected and cleared, typically 30 days after the sale. Prices realized are also posted on our website.

What happens if my item/s does not sell?

If an item does not sell it is your responsibility to have it picked up within 10 business days after the date of sale. Our gallery is open 11AM-5PM EST Tuesday through Saturday. If an item is not picked up or arrangements have not been made, the seller will be charged $25 per lot per day until the item is removed from our gallery.

Where can I find your conditions of sale?

You may find our Conditions of Sale listed here.