How to bid

Buyers Premium 22.5% plus VAT normally applies.

You can register and bid live while the auction is taking place through our LSKlive portal which becomes available half an hour before the auction is due to start.  WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. This  platform uses thesaleroom.com technology and is completely secure.  Once you have registered your details through our website, you won't need to re-register for future sales - just sign in and start bidding!  Please note that if you register for our auction on thesaleroom.com first, then you will be liable for their 4.95% plus VAT fee.

You can bid through our website or email commission bids to fineart@lsk.co.uk (include your full contact details, lot number and bid amount). Telephone bids can be booked for lots with an estimate of £300+, please call our offices to arrange this.

Of course, you are also very welcome to come along on the day!  We are located in the heart of beautiful Bury St Edmunds and have our own car park.  

ARR - Artist's Resale Rights of 4% are applied to works of art by a UK/EEA living artist or an artist who has died within the last 70 years, which sell for over £1000. 

Please note that Books are sold subject to no return. 

At YOUR liability, we offer a fully tracked postage & packing service within mainland UK and across the globe for most items. We use APC Couriers and everything is sent 24 hour tracked and signed for.  Our standard mainland UK charge is £20 for up to 3 lots, and £2.00 per lot thereafter, regardless of weight (max.30kg). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & the islands - £25 for up to 3 lots then £1.50 per lot thereafter Some exclusions apply for larger lots such as dinner services, please contact our offices for a quote with regards to larger or bulkier lots.  Jewellery, watches, coins and high value small items will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery with maximum insurance of £2500.  

Please note that this service is NOT insured, therefore if purchasers require further cover, then they must arrange this themselves. Alternatively we can send by Parcelforce 48 with insurance charged at £4 upto £500 cover, £8-£1000 cover, £12-£1500 and £20-£2500 cover. Lacy Scott & Knight accept no liability for items which are damaged or lost during postage, and cannot and will not assist in any claims unless insurance cover has been taken out. If you instruct your own courier packing is charged at £8 per parcel. Please give clear instructions when settling your account as to your shipping requirements so that we can process full payment and ship within 10 working days.

You can simply add your postage costs to your invoice amount by bank transfer or when paying online

Please note that Lacy Scott & Knight DO NOT accept any liability for loss or damage, however caused.  For, fragile or high value items, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND contacting Mail Boxes Etc email info@mbechelmsford.uk or 01245 262527 or we can pack for an alternative courier (£8 per parcel).  For larger items such as furniture Alban Shipping email info@albanshipping.co.uk or 01582 493099  

For further postage queries or global quotes please contact postage@lsk.co.uk