Whether new to auctions or a seasoned buyer, participating in our auctions has never been more accessible.


Explore our sales online, view your favourite items in our Notting Hill saleroom, and bid with us from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in the world.

With Jewellery sales weekly, and monthly Fine Jewellery and Important Jewels auctions, there are always chances to find the perfect jewel at Elmwood's.

Our quarterly watches of Designer Handbags & Fashion and Watches ensure there is something for every luxury lover.

Our in-house specialists rigorously check every piece we offer.

We're so confident in what we sell, that every piece bears our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee, unlike any other auction house.

This means that you can have complete confidence in anything you buy from Elmwood's.

Our team of specialists are available to answer any questions you may have, whether you are new to auctions or a seasoned bidder.

No matter the questions, let our experts guide you walk you through the buying process, from discovering a treasure to delivery to your door.

At Elmwood's you can bid in our auctions in advance with an Absentee Bid, or live, via the phone and our easy to use online auction platform, Elmwoods Live.

To bid, simply create your account via the links on this page, and register to to bid in any our our auctions. Once Elmwood's has confirmed your details, you will be free to bid on any of the items in our sales. To learn more about which bidding method suits you, we explain the three types below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact a member of our staff here.

An absentee bid allows you to set the maximum price you will pay for a given lot. The bidding will start at the reserve and only increase if your bid has competition. Your bid is completely private.

Submit your absentee bids through each lot page, or by contacting us directly, and our pre-sale team will confirm them with you via email.

Please note, absentee bids can be placed up to half an hour before the auction start time. After this, there is the option to bid live during the sale, with no additional online fee.

Telephone bidding allows you to join our auction via the phone at the perfect time for your chosen lots. During the sale, one of our specialists will call your given number and bid at your instruction.

Telephone lines must be booked in advance, either online from each lot page, or by contacting the team directly. You are able to also place a maximum covering bid, as well as a secondary phone number to call.

Please note telephone bids can be booked up to via our website two hours before the sale. After this, there is the option to bid live during the sale, with no additional online fee.

If you want the rush of bidding live, you can join the sale online and bid through our clear and highly accessible website.

Once you have registered and been approved to bid, you can use our free online platform, Elmwood's Live, where you can bid on any lot in real time, with no additional online charge.