What is a Timed Auction?

A Timed Auction is an online-only auction, which means that all of the action takes place online via the auction catalogue and there is no Live video broadcast.

The duration of a Timed Auction is usually around 7 days. For example the auction will start at 5pm on a Friday and finish at 10am on a Sunday (days and times will vary).

The benefit of a Timed Auction is that active bidding is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world!
You can see the bidding history on every Lot, so you know exactly what you need to bid to win. You will receive instant email updates on any Lots you bid on and will be notified via email if you are outbid.

Note: If you place a bid within the last 5 minutes of the auction end time, this lot will be extended for a further 5 minutes, to fairly allow other bidders to return and increase their bid if they wish.

At the conclusion of a Timed Auction, all winning bidders will be notified via email. We can then arrange fast door-to-door delivery to you, anywhere in the world!

Testimonials

A wonderful online auction experience. Thank you 🙏🏻 Our beautiful pieces arrived in Melbourne within the week, we are thrilled

Nathan Smith (V.I.C)

A huge Thank You for helping us to pick our art. The pieces are stunning and my favourite is Bush Banana! The board also loved our artwork which was a fantastic compliment to receive.

Kerri Favarato (QLD)

We are more than thrilled with our Dorothy Napangardi artwork, it is so beautiful. I never thought I would ever afford such a piece as they are so expensive at galleries but buying at auction is the best and so affordable.

Rebecca Holden (N.S.W)

Recently I purchased a new family home with plenty of blank walls to hang art. Luckily for me, I stumbled across OzBid auctions who helped me fill my walls with quality Australian and Aboriginal art at extremely affordable prices. I thought I would have to wait years to save up buy art however OzBid solved my problem instantly. Amazing art at a fraction of the cost you would pay in the galleries. The team are an absolute delight to deal with. They are friendly and go out of their way to give outstanding service. Thank you OzBid I will definitely be referring you to any friends wanting great value quality art.

Piers van Hamburg (N.S.W)

When I made my first Ozbid purchase, the service provided FAR EXCEEDED my expectations, even bettering the service I had received from other auction houses. The works are very accurately photographed. You can be assured that the painting you receive will look exactly the same. It is the best service that I have experienced. The time from successful bid to delivery is very short and of course, free delivery is excellent. Unlike other auction houses, I do not have the inconvenience of arranging collection and delivery. There is no hidden cost.

Barry & Eve Hicks (TAS)

I got the Aboriginal art bug five years ago, but living in London UK it was difficult knowing where to source good quality pieces. So I was delighted to stumble across Ozbid in 2013. I've since bought six pieces and have always been delighted with my purchases. I particularly like that the art comes ready to hang on quality stretchers and the speedy and efficient delivery. Giovanna and the team make the whole process hassle free and I'm happy to recommend Ozbid.

Mark Carroll (London)