Become a Founding Vendor
Become a Founding Vendor of Arteify
Sell fine art, antiques and vintage on the UK marketplace designed to support visible trust tiers and living provenance records — so buyers commit with confidence.
Claim your founding place → How selling worksA fairer, more trusted way to sell
Arteify was built to fix what frustrates sellers elsewhere: high fees, opaque process, and buyers who hesitate because they can’t judge authenticity. We make trust a feature — and keep our fees fair.
Fair fees
Free to list. A flat 8% only when a piece sells — no monthly charges, no upfront cost. Founding vendors pay 0% for six months.
Trust that sells
Every listing shows a clear trust tier — Arteify Verified, Provenance-Backed or Seller-Declared — so buyers know exactly what stands behind a work before they commit.
Fixed price or live auction
List at a set price, or consign to a live, timed auction with real bidding and countdowns — an auction house experience, built in.
Built for how you sell
One home for makers, dealers and the specialists who support them.
Artists
Sell original work with your reputation protected.
- A free public Showcase page — shareable link + QR code
- A watermark on public images, so your work can’t be lifted
- Resale-friendly provenance from the moment you list
Dealers & Galleries
Move stock to a trust-first audience, fast.
- We bulk-import your inventory for you — to get you live quickly
- Attribution and a branded profile that builds your name
- Lower effective fees than the big luxury marketplaces
Service Providers
Shipping, framing, restoration, insurance, storage.
- A free listing in the Arteify Service Network directory
- Qualified enquiries from buyers and sellers who need you
- Referral commission when you introduce business
What the first 20 get
A one-time head start for the vendors who help us launch.
Free from day one
Real tools, whether or not you’ve made a sale yet.
Showcase + QR
A shareable public page and QR code for your work.
Image protection
An optional watermark on public images.
Provenance Passport
A living record that transfers with the work on resale.
Bulk import
Your whole catalogue online in one go.
How it works
Apply
Tell us who you are and what you sell. We aim to reply within one business day.
We set you up
We import your work, add provenance and set your trust tier — together.
Go live
Your listings launch, buyers browse with confidence, and you keep 100% for six months.
Claim one of the 20 founding places
Free to join. 0% for six months. It takes two minutes to apply.
Apply to become a founding vendor →Questions
What does it cost?
Nothing to join or list. Normally 8% of the sale price when a piece sells (buyers pay a separate premium). Founding vendors pay 0% for their first six months.
Who can join?
Artists selling original work, antique and vintage dealers, galleries, and specialist service providers (shipping, framing, restoration, insurance, storage). Every seller is verified before listing.
How do you handle authenticity and provenance?
Each listing carries a visible trust tier and a provenance record. Verified works can receive a certificate of authenticity that travels with the piece on resale.
Do I have to use auctions?
No. Sell at a fixed price, run a timed auction, or both — it’s your choice per item.
How do I get paid?
Securely after a sale completes, with buyer protection on every transaction. Shipping is arranged through our vetted Service Network or your own provider.