On Monday 28 April, Bernaerts Auctioneers will auction part of the Onzea-Govaerts collection. An exceptional collection in which the historical objects manage to stimulate intellectual wonder without losing sight of the aesthetic.

Chronologically, the collection covers a period of 4,000 years. A Chinese Li-gui jug of the Longshan culture dates from around 2000 BC. Magnificent Etruscan Bucchero pottery heralds the classical era, of which some lots with delicate Roman glass are the highlight. A little later, the colourfully glazed pottery of the Seljuk Empire is a prelude to the Middle Ages.

Besides these intriguing archaeological objects, the Onzea-Govaerts family also owned exceptional pieces of ancient sculpture including Flemish and Italian polychromed wooden sculptures and exceptional reliefs in alabaster. In terms of decorative arts, Western Europe is also represented by a fine collection of antique furniture and silverware. Finally, for 20^th-century painting, a series of eight paintings by Italian painter Armodio takes centre stage.

Besides the Onzea-Govaerts collection, Bernaerts also presents a small focus collection of plein-air painters including grand-tour landscapes, cloud studies and imposing mountain ranges.

Exceptionally, lots from the first session of the Classic vs. Modern auction will be available for viewing as early as 7 April each Monday to Friday from 10am-12pm and 1pm- 5pm. Between 24 and 27 April, you are welcome daily between 10am and 6pm, continuously.

Parking
Loading zone in front of the entrance (Verlatstraat 18). Nearby underground parking: Kooldok or Steendok (5 min walking distance)

Collecting your purchase
BY APPOINTMENT, from 6 May until 16 May (Monday-Friday between 9AM-12PM and 1PM-5.30PM)

Frequently asked questions

Bidding
You can place bids in four different ways:

1. In the room: Platform, Verlatstraat 18, Antwerpen.
   You receive a bid number after registration at the front desk, from 30 minutes before the start of the auction.
   Commission = 25%
2. Online: you can submit a ‘prebid’ or you can bid along ‘live’ during the auction.
   There are 3 platforms you can use: Bernaerts Live or the app ‘Auctioneers Bernaerts’, Invaluable of Drouotonline
   During the auction, you log in to follow the auction live and to place your bids.
   Commission = 28%
3. Place an absentee bid via the online catalogue or mail a completed form to info(at)bernaerts.be at the latest 12h prior to the live auction. The auctioneer will try to acquire your lot at the most advantageous price possible.
   Commission = 25%
4. Request a telephone line via the online catalogue or mail a completed telephone bid form to info(at)bernaerts.be, at the latest 12h prior to the live auction. One of our team members will call you during the auction to bid live.
   Commission = 25%