Authenticated pieces from the artists themselves, sold to the fans who care most.
Star Auctions runs online auctions of celebrity, music and entertainment memorabilia: instruments, studio equipment, signed items and archive material, sold directly on behalf of the artists and collectors who own them.
Sell with us Upcoming auctionsBuilt by fans, for fans
We're a West Sussex-based business with a background in professional music and digital marketing. We act as the selling agent for artists who want their personal collections to find good homes, running each sale as a dedicated online auction with verified bidders, clear fees and certificates of authenticity.
Provenance first
Items come directly from the artist or their estate and are catalogued, photographed and sold with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Fair, low fees
No heavy auction-house buyer's premium and no profit on postage. More of every bid goes to the seller.
Secure bidding
Bidders are verified before they can bid, protecting sellers and genuine buyers from fake or malicious bids.
A simple, transparent process
For sellers
- We agree terms and a commission with you up front
- We collect, inventory, photograph and catalogue every item
- We build and promote a dedicated auction for your collection
- We manage bidders, payments, packing and shipping
- Funds are paid out to you once the sale completes
For buyers
- Register and verify your account before bidding
- Bid online during the published auction window
- Winning bidders pay the hammer price plus a small site fee
- Packing and shipping charged at cost; buyers pay any import duties
- Every item ships with a certificate of authenticity
Upcoming
A legendary electronic musician's personal archive
Our first sale features synthesizers, studio outboard, signed records, tour material and rare archive media from the private collection of an internationally renowned recording artist. Full catalogue and auction dates will be announced shortly.
Good to know
Are you an auction house?
We act as the seller's appointed agent for each sale, running the auction online on their behalf rather than buying stock ourselves.
How are items authenticated?
Items are sourced directly from the artist or rights holder, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Shipping is charged at cost, and buyers are responsible for any customs duties or import taxes in their country.
I have a collection to sell. Can you help?
Get in touch using the details below and tell us a little about the collection.
Get in touch
For sellers, buyers and press enquiries.