Buying at Stephan Welz & Co.

Learn more about buying with us.

With leading specialists in a wide range of categories from fine art and silverware, furniture to watches. Whatever your passion, you will get the expert knowledge and guidance you need.

Our global buying platform extends from Europe to the Far East, the Americas to Australia so we can connect you to the most exciting collections of quality items, discreetly.
Fine art is at the forefront of what we do but our specialists also cover a huge range of other categories, holding dedicated auctions throughout the year.

Where is STEPHAN WELZ & CO located?

We are an international business with a worldwide selling platform. Our headquarters are in Cape Town and Johannesburg with a satellite office in Pretoria.

How to contact
Communicate your need through the relevant specialist by choosing the department you have an interest in by using the search facility associated with the relevant department so look up the service you require-Our office with then make contact either by phone or email.

The auction processes
The pages on this website tell you all about buying and selling at Stephan Welz & Co. This process is self-explanatory each step of the way, and we hope, helps to make your experience as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.

Charges and commission
Please contact the relevant department for full details about what you will be charged if you buy or sell through Stephan Welz & Co

Browse an auction on Swelco.co.za. We encourage you to contact our specialists, whose contact information is available on the Department or About Us pages. All property in the auction is available for viewing on our website, in our salerooms or by appointment.

Place a bid through Swelco.co.za from the start of the auction until the lot closes. See below for how to bid in our online only and live auctions. Please contact us in the designated auction location should you need any assistance.

Watch your bids! If you are outbid in an online or hybrid-live auction, you will be notified on the auction catalogue page. In a live auction, you will be notified on the auction catalogue page.

After your lot has closed, you will be notified on the auction and lot detail pages as well as via email. If you are the winning bidder, the item will be displayed in green and you will receive an invoice shortly after the auction including your total charges along with payment and property collection instructions.