AUCTION GUIDELINE

This guideline is for the Original Artwork Auction.
It applies exclusively to the live online auction of original artworks conducted through SEESAW COLLECT.
A separate guideline for the purchase of limited edition prints will be announced in early June.

 

Membership Registration

To participate in SEESAW COLLECT’s live online auctions, you must register as a member.

- Sign-up is quick and easy — simply enter your email address on the official website and verify it using the authentication code sent to your inbox. 

- As a registered member, you’ll receive key information such as auction schedules and content related to artworks via email.
If you consent to receive emails, you will also receive our regular newsletter, including artist interviews, work highlights, and sales updates.


Preview

- Information about auctioned artworks will be available on the website and via newsletter during the auction period.

- All authenticity guarantees are based on the condition of the artwork at the time of auction. For more accurate bidding, we strongly recommend visiting the exhibition in person to verify the physical condition of the artwork prior to placing a bid.


Bidding

All auctions are conducted exclusively through SEESAW COLLECT’s real-time online bidding system.


STEP 1. Check the Current Bid
Visit the bidding page and check the current highest bid for the artwork.

STEP 2. Enter Your Bid
Input your desired bid amount and click the ‘Confirm’ button to participate.

STEP 3. Submit Your Bid
Please wait a moment while your bid is processed and reflected in the system. 

(*Note: Your bid may not be recorded if you leave the page before submission is complete.)

 

STEP 4. Review Your Bid History
Click the ‘0 bids’ button next to the current bid to view your bidding history (amount and time) in real-time.


⚠️ Important Bidding Notes

- A buyer’s premium of 19.8% (including VAT) will be added to the winning bid. 

- All bids are considered final and based on the assumption that bidders have reviewed the artwork in person. 

- Cancellations due to condition or appearance are not accepted. Real-time bids are reflected immediately upon submission and cannot be canceled. 

- Once the ‘Bid’ button is clicked, your bid is confirmed. Please place your bids carefully.


Payment

After the auction ends, winning bidders will receive a payment notice via their registered email, including payment instructions. If any changes occur in costs or information, we will notify you separately.


Bid Withdrawal Policy

- All winning bids are final and may not be withdrawn. 

- In exceptional cases where a withdrawal request is unavoidable, written agreement with SEESAW COLLECT is required in advance. 

- To proceed with a withdrawal, the winning bidder must: 

① Submit a written notice of withdrawal within 7 days of the auction closing date

② Pay a withdrawal fee equal to 30% of the winning bid amount


Buyer’s Premium

SEESAW COLLECT charges a buyer’s premium of 19.8% (including VAT) on the winning bid. 

Total Payment = Winning Bid + Buyer’s Premium (incl. VAT) + Shipping Fee (Subject to destination / Details will be provided individually)


Shipping

Original artworks won via the live online auction will be shipped after the exhibition 《WERNER BRONKHORST: THE WHOLE WORLD'S A CANVAS》 concludes at GROUNDSEESAW SEOCHON on September 14, 2025.

Following a final inspection, shipments will begin in October 2025.

If the exhibition is extended, delivery may be delayed. Further notice will be provided.