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LiveAuctioneers

Auction Platform · Multi-House · Founded 2002
C+

Mixed (C+) — Provenance Grade

LiveAuctioneers is a multi-house online auction aggregator. Aggregates 5,000+ auction houses globally. Mid-tier on individual-auction quality control; aggregator model creates verification challenges.

67
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Authenticity / Due Diligence
C
Pricing Transparency
B+
Artist Treatment
C
Collector Service
B-
Liquidity / Resale Posture
B
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 2002
  • 5,000+ auction houses aggregated
  • Multi-house verification challenges
  • Multi-decade operation

/ Best for

Multi-house auction browsing; mid-tier auction-house collectors.

/ Watch out for

Aggregator model; quality varies dramatically by participating house. Verify individual house's reputation before bidding.