Dealers only
Only verified dealers, violin makers and trade professionals with an approved dealer account can bid.
Patera Violins · Dealer auctions
Auctions for dealers
Selected old violins, violas, cellos and bows, offered online exclusively to dealers, violin makers and trade professionals from Europe and around the world.
The first auction is being prepared. Register as a dealer now to take part from the start.
What to expect
Open worldwide
Dealers from the EU and from all other countries are welcome. Shipping and customs are arranged individually.
Single bid or maximum bid
Bid a fixed amount or leave a hidden maximum. The system then bids for you automatically, only as far as needed.
No buyer's premium
Your highest bid is the purchase price. Shipping costs on request; collection in Hildesheim is free.
Every bid documented
The amount and time of every bid are recorded in full. You receive an email confirmation for each bid.
A fair close
Late bids extend the auction by 3 minutes. When it ends, the sale is concluded directly with the highest bidder.
Photographed naturally
Real photos, not studio shots
Only instruments and bows from my own stock are offered, with photos, a short description and any existing certificates.
I deliberately do without professional studio photos and elaborate condition reports. The photos are taken on purpose in daylight and with reflections to give the most natural overall impression possible. They are uploaded in high resolution, so cracks and repairs are usually easy to see. If you have any further questions, please get in touch.
By appointment, you are also welcome to see the instrument in my showroom in Hildesheim before bidding.
Visit the showroomHow to take part
Create a dealer account
Register your business in the B2B area: within the EU with your VAT number, outside the EU via the international access.
Approval
I review every registration personally and approve your dealer account.
Accept the terms
Accept the dealer auction terms once: binding bids, no returns, sold as seen.
Bid
View the lots with their photos and place a single bid or a maximum bid.
Be there for the first auction.
Register your business in the dealer area now. As soon as the first auction starts, you can bid with the same account. I am happy to answer questions by email or phone: info@pateraviolins.de · +49 173 9026166