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Why Hang-Up Gallery?
We're a trusted London gallery
Hang-Up has been trading for 18 years and have an 1800 sq ft London gallery space for viewings and exhibitions.
Free valuation in 48 hours
Once your work is submitted online we will prepare a free consignment valuation and send to you within 2 business days.
Transparent commission
We believe in being upfront and transparent about our commission, with no hidden fees. Non-negotiable except for high value works.
Fast payout within 7 days
Once the work is sold and the buyer has paid, we will pay you within 7 days of us receiving the funds.
Commission
Clear commission, no surprises.
But non-negotiable.
15%
for sales under £15,000
10%
for sales £15,000 – £125,000
8%
for sales over £125,000
Enquire
For works selling for over £150,000
Help with Selling
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We focus on achieving the best possible price through an established gallery brand. Hang-Up has operated for 18 years, with real buyers, long-standing relationships and a proven track record.
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Auction can be prestigious, but it’s often fee-heavy, with long lead times and unpredictable outcomes. Many sellers simply want to sell for the best price and be paid promptly. We offer a focused, hands-on service from a small team, with clear communication, without multiple layered costs and uncertainty.
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There are many online-only operators now, and not all have physical premises or an established trading history. Hang-Up offers real-world accountability, a team you can reach, and a public reputation built over time backed by our Google reviews.
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Yes. We have a London showroom/gallery space for viewings and exhibitions, and you’re welcome to visit the current exhibition.
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Yes. Consignor identities are strictly confidential and sales are handled discreetly.
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Valuations are free and we aim to respond within 48 hours (two business days). This is a valuation for consignment sale, not an insurance valuation.
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Artist, title, description, size, edition details (if applicable), condition notes, images (front/back + labels/COA), and your location.
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Valuation → agreement (assigned sales team member + paperwork) → logistics → marketing & negotiation → payout.
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No. We only take works on consignment from the artists listed on our consignment pages.
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We use recent auction comparables, private sales data where available, current supply, and live buyer demand, then position the work to maximise outcome.
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Yes. Buyers typically negotiate, so we often agree a sell range. We’ll negotiate firmly to achieve the best result and push toward the top end where the market allows. If an offer comes in within the agreed range, we can proceed efficiently to keep momentum.
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We manage buyer dialogue and negotiate confidently on your behalf. Our aim is the strongest achievable price while keeping deals moving. Where appropriate, we’ll keep you updated as negotiations develop.
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Our standard term is 60 days exclusivity, and our goal is to sell within that period.
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Yes sometimes we can sell without holding it physically, but it’s often preferable to have the work with us to facilitate viewings and move quickly.
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Yes in many cases we can buy works directly. If you have an auction house estimate, send it over with images and details and we’ll take a look.
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The seller is responsible for getting the artwork to the gallery (and covering the cost). We can organise collection/shipping if helpful and confirm costs in advance.
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Yes. The seller is responsible for shipping, packing, customs/clearance where applicable. If we organise shipping on your behalf, those costs will be deducted from the sale price.
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On receipt we photograph the work and record condition notes. If damage occurs en route to the gallery, the consignor is responsible. Once the work is received and consignment is agreed, it is fully insured while in our care until sale.
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Yes we will not sell Banksy works without a Pest Control COA.
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Banksy prints are a specialist market. Few galleries have the depth of experience Hang-Up has in this area. With 18 years of trading, an established collector base and repeat buyer demand, we’re well placed to achieve strong outcomes with strict authenticity standards and confidentiality as standard.
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Yes. We use Arcarta and AML checks apply to relevant sales/consignments over €10,000 (or currency equivalent).
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Yes. Hang-Up Gallery is committed to championing artists’ rights and ensures ARR is collected for relevant sales and paid to DACS.
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Yes, where applicable we sell works on the VAT Margin Scheme. Under the Margin Scheme, no VAT is payable on our commission.
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We offer fast payout within 7 days of sale, once buyer funds have cleared and the transaction is completed.
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We review activity and agree next steps: refresh outreach, adjust strategy, extend the consignment, or return the work.
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Sell Art Terms of Use
By accepting these terms of use you agree to the following:
- Artists
- Authentic artworks by one of the following eligible artists at a market value of above £2,000
- Andy Warhol
- Banksy
- Bridget Riley
- Damien Hirst
- David Hockney
- David Shrigley
- Grayson Perry
- Harland Miller
- Invader
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- José Parlá
- Keith Haring
- Tracey Emin
- Yayoi Kusama
- Authentic artworks by one of the following eligible artists at a market value of above £2,000
- Sales
- The seller, you, will agree on an estimated selling price range with the gallery. The gallery will then work to place your piece for the best price possible within that price range. Only if a potential buyer's best offer falls below that price range, will the gallery contact you to discuss the offer. It will then be at your discretion to accept or decline the offer below the agreed price range.
- The selling price range is the range which the gallery believes the work will sell within to the buyer. This is not a net figure range for the seller to receive. The gallery will deduct their commission from this selling range.
- Upon selling a consigned artwork within the agreed price range, the gallery takes payment from the buyer.
- The seller, you, is then notified of the sale.
- If the artwork is not already at the gallery, we will request that it be dispatched to us within five days of notification.
- Once the work arrives it will be condition checked and then our logistics team will pack to send to the buyer via secure courier.
- The buyer receives the artwork and confirms acceptance.
- Getting Paid
- Email through a dated invoice containing your name, address, details of the print, and the amount along with the bank account details.
- Full payment minus the gallery commission is then transferred to you, the seller, within 7 days of the buyer's payment being received by the gallery.
- Commissions
- Current 11th December 2023:
- For sales under £15,000 = 15%
- For sales between £15,000 -125,000 = 10%
- For sales over 125,000 = please enquire
- Current 11th December 2023:
- Artist Resale Rights
Please note that your artwork may be applicable for the deduction of Artist Resale Rights (ARR) which would be payable to DACS. The higher the sale price of the artwork, the lower the overall royalty rate. The royalty is worked out according to a sliding scale from 4% to 0.25%. A link to the DACS calculator for an accurate quote can be found here.
- Exclusivity
- To allow Hang-Up Gallery exclusivity to sell the consigned artwork for a period of 60 days.
- To provide the gallery with written notice, at least 14 calendar days prior to the end of the exclusivity period should you wish to cancel otherwise the gallery will assume that the exclusivity period shall renew for a further 60 calendar days (and, if relevant, subsequent 60 calendar day periods) until terminated.Artwork Condition/Inspection
- Full disclosure is given regarding the condition of the artwork.
- Condition issues, such as dinks, corner damage, waves, handling marks, creases, tape marks etc. (particularly with Banksy editions), are likely to affect the value and therefore the price range quoted.
- If the artwork you are submitting is framed, we will need confirmation that there is no damage on the reverse of the print or underneath the mount.
- The use of non-archival framing materials and non-archival mounts can stain the print and by agreeing to these terms, you warrant that you have checked that this is not the case and/or authorise the gallery to do so.
- If you are not able to unframe the work yourself, the gallery offers this service.
- If the work is sent to the gallery to fulfil an order and the condition is not as described, you are responsible for payment of any associated costs that may be required from our external conservation team.
- Shipping
- Once a sale is confirmed and If the work is not already at the gallery then it will need to be dispatched to the gallery at Hang-Up Pictures Ltd, 10D Branch Place, Regents Canal, Hoxton, London N1 5PH.
- Please ensure it is packed suitably. It must be with us within 5 working days from the time you have been notified that the sale has been completed/or a viewing requested.
- It is the seller's responsibility to cover any and all costs relating to packing and shipping the artwork to the gallery. The gallery will then arrange with the buyer the onward shipping needs.
- For our overseas vendors, they will be responsible for any and all import fees and any associated taxes.
- If we agree to a virtual consignment, we would ask that you send the work's COA to the gallery to secure your consignment with us
- Returns
- The buyer has a seven-day cooling-off period. In the unlikely event that the buyer decides to return the artwork within the seven days then Hang-Up Pictures has no legal obligation to buy the artwork from you, and it may be returned.
- Should a sold item be returned to the gallery questioning concerning doubtful authenticity or condition and this is proven to be correct, you agree to reimburse Hang-Up Pictures for the amount you received for the sale of that item. This stipulation of reimbursement is without a time limit.
- Artwork Authenticity
- The artwork is authentic to the best of your knowledge and, where appropriate, has full paperwork confirming the authenticity.
- You are the owner, have a good title to, and have the right to sell the artwork.
- Services
- Unframing/Condition Check
- Our specialists will remove the artwork from the frame to perform the necessary checks and document each stage of the process. If necessary, it will be sent to our partner conservators to do so. The cost for unframing the artwork to condition check is £75 + VAT.
- Unframing/Condition Check
- Restoration
- We work directly with a conservation studio and in the event that the work needs to be restored, the gallery will organise for the work to be carried out with appropriate transport.
- It will be the seller's responsibility to cover any and all costs relating to the restoration and transport. The cost to transport most works between the gallery and the restorers will be £35 +VAT each way.
- Please note if the work remains unsold following restoration it will only be released upon payment of the restoration and transport costs.
- We do not disclose your details to any third party without your consent and we do not disclose the buyer's details to you without their consent.the owner, have a good title to, and have the right to sell the artwork.
- Storage
- Artworks must be collected from the Gallery within 15 working days of notification unless otherwise agreed upon with the gallery in writing.
- The seller will be responsible for ensuring they are receiving emails and communications from the gallery. If the gallery communicates that they wish the seller to collect the work from the gallery, the seller will have 10 working days to collect their piece before storage charges start to be applied. Storage charges will be charged to the consignee at £10 + VAT per day. Once storage charges have begun, the consignee will be liable to pay these before they are able to collect their work. If and when the storage charges equate to the value of the work, the work will become the property of the gallery and will be sold as house property in order for the gallery to recoup its losses.