Buying Paintings From Auction?

At layers, we collect your paintings from auction, clean/restore them where required, and ship them safely to your door in a sturdy wooden case.

So when you buy from auction, you can always be assured that your painting will arrive in clean, presentable, gallery condition, and ready to hang.

Collection, Restoration
& Secure Delivery

Collection & Storage

We’ve handled hundreds of paintings and we can travel to any auction in the UK to collect your artwork safely, securely and quickly.

These include, but are not limited to, Christie’s (London), Sotheby’s (London), Bonhams (London), Bellmans (Winchester), Cheffins (Cambridge), Chorleys (Cheltenham), Dreweatts 1759 (Newbury), John Nicholson's (Haslemere), Mallams (Oxford), Parker Fine Art (Farnham), Roseberys (London), and Woolley & Wallis (Salisbury).

Assessment & Restoration

Once collected, we’ll assess the condition of your painting and provide an estimate for any restoration work, such as a surface clean, or retouching paint losses. Our services cover:

  • Ultraviolet Analysis

  • Cleaning & Varnish Removal

  • Torn/Damaged Canvases

  • Retouching

  • Canvas Re-lining

  • Dent Removal

  • Frame Restoration

 

Secure Delivery

When you’re ready, your painting will be packed into a sturdy wooden case, or in some instances, strong cardboard and packing chips. For domestic deliveries, we use either a courier or our own driver. While, for overseas orders, we generally use DHL Express.

Customs paperwork will be handled by our logistics specialist and all shipments are insured against loss and damage.

Our Process

  • 1 - Estimate

    Send us an email to get started and we’ll reply with an initial estimate within a day or two.

  • 2 - Collection

    Our driver will make arrangements with the auction to collect your painting.

  • 3 - Testing & Quote

    Once collected, we’ll undertake various tests to assess the condition of your painting and confirm a quotation.

  • 4. Restoration

    If required, restoration will be undeetaken and you’ll be kept informed of our progress.

  • 5. Delivery

    Once complete, our team will carefully pack your painting into card or a sturdy wooden box and deliver it as agreed.

Contact us for an estimate.

To get started, please complete the appropriate form via the button below and include a link to the lot (or lots) you’ve acquired at auction. You’ll receive an initial reply within 24 hours, covering collection, restoration, and delivery.