How do I buy at DVC?
View the Catalogue
Browse the collection online. Each lot comes with photos and a description. You will find a diverse range of art, antiques, decoration and design here.
Viewing Days
would you like to inspect an object? Come to our viewing days in Antwerp or Ghent. Can’t make it to us? Request free extra photos or a condition report via dvc@dvc.be
Live Bidding
The auction takes place live. Bid in the room or comfortably from home (online, by telephone, or through a written order).
Important Information
Everything you need to know about costs and procedures.
Auction Costs
The hammer price is not the final price. Please take the following costs into account:
- 27% Commission: Standard auction fees on the hammer price.
- € 3 Administration: Fixed cost per lot.
- Online Surcharge: 4% to 5% extra if you bid via an external live platform.
- Potential resale right
Resale Right
For works by contemporary artists who are still living or who passed away less than 70 years ago, a statutory resale right is payable in addition to the sale price (applicable only for hammer prices of €2000 or more).
- 4% on the portion of the selling price up to € 50,000
- 3% on the portion of the selling price from € 50,000.01 to € 200,000
- 1% on the portion of the selling price from € 200,000.01 to € 350,000
- 0.5% on the portion of the selling price from € 350,000.01 to € 500,000
- 0.25% on the portion of the selling price above € 500,000.
Payment & Collection
Payment: Bank transfer, Bancontact, or cash (max. € 3000).
Collection: During the specific collection days immediately after the auction.
⚠️ In case of late collection, storage costs of € 3.00 per lot/day will be charged.
Request telephone line or written bid
Send an email to dvc@dvc.be with your details (name, address, and phone number), the desired lot numbers, and end your email with “I agree to the auction terms and conditions”.
A fixed buyer’s premium of 27% is added to the hammer price (no additional online fee of 4% or 5%).
Online Bidding
It’s possible to bid live online during the auction with our DVC Live platform:
After completing your registration details, you will be asked to provide a copy of your ID for verification.
Once approved, you must register separately for each online auction you wish to participate in.
For technical assistance, please contact support@nextlot.com
Bidding live online comes with a fixed buyer’s premium of 27% and an extra cost of 4% on top of the premium.
Bidding Increments
The auctioneer increases the bids according to this pattern:
| Current Bid | Increment |
|---|---|
| Up to € 300 | + € 20 |
| € 300 – € 700 | + € 50 |
| € 700 – € 2,000 | + € 100 |
| € 2,000 – € 5,000 | + € 200 |
| € 5,000 – € 7,000 | + € 500 |
| € 7,000 – € 20,000 | + € 1,000 |
| > € 20,000 | ± 10% |
AMLD 5 (anti-Money Laundering)
The AMLD 5 (Anti-Money Laundering Directive) legislation stipulates that once one or more transactions exceed a total amount of €10,000, sellers of artworks must comply with the Know Your Customer (KYC) principle. This means that art dealers are required to obtain additional information about the buyer.
- If the buyer is a private individual, a copy of their identity card and proof of residence are required.
- If the buyer is a company, the following documents are required: a copy of the identity card and proof of residence of one of the directors; proof of the registered office address; and the names and dates of birth of all directors and the UBOs (ultimate beneficial owners).