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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Aquitaine, post: 366431, member: 602&quot;][USER=4654]@808 raver[/USER], Unless the item <u><b>IS</b></u> something they <u><b>usually do not sell</b></u>, I&#039;m <b>VERY</b> surprised at the response from whomever at Christie&#039;s!!!&nbsp; Of course, I&#039;ve only sold a piece or two of jewelry before, but still........I find it hard to believe they wouldn&#039;t have a category for your piece!!!!!</p><p><br /></p><p>This is what it says on Christie&#039;s Auction site when looking to sell something:</p><p><br /></p><p><u><b><span style="color: #0080ff">Interested in selling at Christie’s? </span></b></u></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff">The first step to selling at Christie’s is to submit images and information to our complimentary auction estimate service.</span></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff">Complimentary auction estimates will be provided for items <u>that Christie’s has a category of sale and that meet our minimum consignment value.</u></span></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff">Please have the following information available:</span></p><ul> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Clear, colour images of the front and back, and a close-up of the signature or maker’s mark</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Details such as dimensions and materials</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Any information about the history of the item including when, where and how it was acquired</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Electronic copies of any appraisals, literature related to the item, or certificates of authenticity, if available</span></li> </ul><p><span style="color: #0080ff"> </span></p><p><span style="color: #0080ff">Please note: </span></p><ul> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Christie’s will review up to 6 items</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">We regret that we do not provide auction estimates or sale information for items that are of a type or value that are typically not sold in Christie’s auctions</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">All estimates are provisional and subject to revision on examination by a specialist</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Photographs and other materials sent to us by post will not be returned</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Never send property to us for review</span></li> <li><span style="color: #0080ff">Please allow 4-6 weeks for a response</span></li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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