Art Auctions Online

Buying art online at auctions offers you the extreme benefit of finding diverse and one-of-a kind-artworks at a fraction of the cost you would find them for at traditional art galleries. With an online art auction house like OzBid, you don’t have to pay the premium fees art galleries charge.

With affordable prices, we believe art should be accessible to everyone. By bidding in increments, you can spend as little or as much as you like to secure your favourite pieces.

With a diverse collection of artists and artwork styles, you’re sure to discover exquisite artwork you’ve never seen before, perfect for hanging on your wall, collecting or as an investment piece.

Buying art online is easy at OzBid art auctions online. You can bid for your desired pieces from anywhere in Australia and abroad using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Simply register an account, and you’re ready to bid and secure the next addition to your art collection.

When you buy art at OzBid online art auctions, you can bid for your favourite pieces in many different ways, including:

Timed auctions

Timed auctions are online-only events that normally take place over the course of a week. They allow you to view and bid directly from the auction catalogue and also show you the current leading bid. The benefit of timed auctions is that active bidding is available any time across the globe, ensuring you never miss an item you’re interested in. You can also observe how popular a piece is by viewing the bidding history.

Live online auctions

Live online auctions bring the energy of traditional art auction houses online, so you can enjoy the exciting atmosphere while buying unique pieces from the comfort of your home. Held at a specific time, live online auctions allow you to make bids for your favourite pieces as the event is streamed over the internet.

Absentee bidding

Whether you’re busy with work, travelling or away from your devices, you never have to worry about missing out on an item you’re interested in, thanks to absentee bidding. Simply submit a bid for the piece you desire before the auction commences, and our innovative platform will lodge it on your behalf.

If your bid is successful at auction — congratulations! We will promptly email you an invoice detailing what you have acquired and confirm how you would prefer to make payment. We offer VIP shipping services anywhere in the world so you can enjoy fast, reliable and safe delivery of your new artwork.

Buying art online is easier than ever before, thanks to OzBid. Our art auctions online allow you to bid and acquire works from emerging and high profile artists from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. As many of our auctions are live events streamed over the internet, we recommend a stable internet connection and an up-to-date browser to ensure you secure the lot you’re after.

We also advise that you register an account if you don’t already have one prior to an auction starting to ensure you can place a bid during a live online auction and your personal and shipping details are all correct.

Whether you have a piece of art that you have fallen out of love with or you’re looking to make a fast sale and a strong return, OzBid online art auctions has you covered. From providing valuations of your artwork and the market to cataloguing, shipping, storage and marketing, we will manage the whole process so you can enjoy an easy and seamless experience.

By choosing OzBid’s online art auction house, you can leverage our expertise and network to access an extensive database of interested national and international buyers to make a worthwhile return on your investment. From private sellers, galleries, artists and retailers, OzBid art auctions will market your assets to the right audience and generate the best return possible. With a large platform to accept absentee and live bids online from anywhere in the world, OzBid gives you access to more customers than ever.

Contact us to start selling your artwork today.

If you’re interested in selling jewellery, Indigenous, Australian, or contemporary artwork at an art auction in Australia, OzBid’s trained professionals will provide you with a valuation of your piece based on its current condition. OzBid can also give you a market estimate of what your art could achieve at auction.

When you buy art from an OzBid online art auction, you can bid with confidence. All of our artworks are backed by a guarantee of authenticity, and any certificates, photos, and documentation supplied to us by the original vendor will be featured in the lot description. All physical documentation will be provided to the winning bidder.

We source our artworks through reputable galleries, prominent dealers, directly from artists, deceased estates and other private vendors. The authenticity of our lots is our highest priority, which is why all our pieces are personally inspected by our specialist staff to verify their quality and claims.

When it comes to fine jewellery, you can bid with peace of mind too. All of our jewellery pieces are certified by gemologists, and most pieces include a certificate of valuation.

Discover pieces you have never seen before at Ozbid. We offer an eclectic and vibrant range of fine jewellery, Australian art, Contemporary art and Indigenous art. With access to highly reputable galleries, artists and private collectors, you are sure to find one-of-a-kind pieces at OzBid art auctions. Some of the art auctions we host include:

Indigenous art auctions online

OzBid is Australia's leading art auction house for discerning collectors and astute investors looking to acquire Aboriginal art. We source our inventory of Indigenous work from Aboriginal art galleries and Aboriginal art community centres to provide you with a diverse collection of Indigenous artwork.

Whether you are a first-time collector or you’re looking for your next acquisition, our auctions feature great artists like Judy Watson Napangardi, Walala Tjapaltjarri, Damien Marks Tjangala and many others.

Contemporary art auctions

With names like Pablo Picasso, John Olsen, Sidney Nolan and many others, our contemporary art auctions allow you to acquire modern art from high profile artists. Whether you are interested in styling your home, buying an investment piece or leaving an heirloom to your family, you’re sure to find the perfect work at an OzBid contemporary art auction.

Fine jewellery auctions

Our luxury jewellery auctions allow you to acquire rare gemstones including diamonds, emeralds, rubies and more at a fraction of retail prices. Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring, antique brooch or designer bracelet, OzBid has a vetted and certified range of jewellery and gems to suit all tastes and budgets.

While we hold many online art auctions over the internet, we also have an art auction house in Sydney. If you would like to arrange a private viewing of advertised pieces or collect lots you have won, please contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.