Who are we

Drouot Estimations, Auction House of the Drouot Group

Drouot Estimations is the auction house of the Drouot Group, is located opposite the legendary Hôtel des Ventes and has a team of around fifteen staff members.

Throughout the year, its auctioneers offer you a valuation service either at their offices at 7, rue Drouot or at your home. Committed to building a relationship of trust and providing high-quality service, they inform you about the value of your items and assist you in selling them either in the saleroom at the Hôtel Drouot or on dedicated digital platforms.

Multidisciplinary in scope, the auctioneers — assisted, when necessary, by accredited experts — have in-depth knowledge in many specialties:

- Archaeology and Tribal Art
- Asian Art and Islamic Art
- 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design
- Impressionist and Modern Art
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Russian Art
- Jewellery and Watches, Silverware
- Prints
- Toys and Comic Books
- Books and Manuscripts
- Militaria and Historical Memorabilia
- Furniture and Works of Art
- Fashion and Accessories
- Photographs
- Old Master Paintings and Drawings
- Wines
 

Auctions

Once the valuation has been carried out, we offer you the possibility to sell your items either through a live auction at the heart of the Hôtel Drouot or via an online auction on the drouot.com website.

Public auction sales ensure maximum visibility for your items: all objects are described, photographed, and featured both in our printed catalogues, on our website, and on drouot.com.

Drouot Estimations organises around fifty sales per year, whether general sales or themed specialist sales. All sales are broadcast live on the interactive platform Drouot.com.

Potential buyers can bid by attending the sale in person, by leaving a written absentee bid, by telephone bid, or via the internet.
 

The Hôtel Drouot

Since 1852, the Hôtel des Ventes Drouot has been the vibrant heart of the art market in France. Dedicated to auctions, it is the only institution in the world to bring together auction houses from different backgrounds under one roof. From the mid-19th century onwards, it became the largest physical marketplace internationally, offering collectors and enthusiasts an incredible diversity of art and collectible objects.

The Hôtel Drouot houses 15 auction and exhibition rooms, available to over 70 auction houses, holding around 800 sales per year.