Piguet Auction House has developed an independent department dedicated exclusively to the inventory of personal property, with no obligation to sell.
This specialist team draws on Piguet’s expertise and knowledge of the art market to provide illustrated and valued lists for executors of estates or for insurance revaluations.
To help you plan accurately, we offer a free preliminary quote on request.
ESTATES
VALUATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
INVENTORIES
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes supports heirs by quickly implementing comprehensive estate solutions, preparing inventories, and assisting with the division of assets.
Our team can travel to the location of the items, anywhere in Switzerland or abroad, and assess the contents according to your needs. A dedicated specialist oversees the process from start to finish.
Highly valued by heirs facing practical constraints (clearing a property, providing approved, valued lists to tax authorities, etc.), this service is also frequently requested by lawyers and notaries. It is likewise offered in cases of property division, relocation, divorce, guardianship, donation, retirement moves, and similar circumstances.
Our inventories are presented as detailed lists, with photographs of each item, precise descriptions, and valuations. These clear documents are recognised by both tax and estate authorities.
INSURANCE
Three main reasons our clients use our appraisal services:
Up-to-date revaluation of household contents for insurance purposes
Professional appraisal of valuable items
Valuation of stolen or damaged art in the event of a claim
We can visit your home to compile an illustrated inventory of items worth insuring. You will receive a detailed document in list format, with photographs of each object, accurate descriptions, and replacement values.
In certain cases, we can work from photographs.
In the event of a loss, having a complete inventory of valuable items helps to simplify and expedite insurance claims.
Leading insurance companies place their trust in us, recognising the thoroughness and reliability of our inventories.
House Sales
As the Swiss leader in this field, Piguet Hôtel des Ventes conducts house sales in Switzerland on behalf of clients wishing to sell their entire collection of movable property. These sales take place in locations whose history and setting provide a prestigious backdrop, perfectly showcasing these exceptional collections.
A special catalogue presents the owner’s exclusive collection, creating a memorable record of the heritage being sold for the vendor, and a valuable reference work for buyers.
Our extensive experience in house sales has enabled us to achieve outstanding results: estimates are typically tripled, and nearly 100% of items are sold. The size and dynamism of our team ensure a swift, seamless process while maintaining thorough, meticulous work.
Château d’Hauteville
En septembre 2015, Bernard Piguet et son équipe sont chargés d’organiser la vente des biens mobiliers du château d’Hauteville (Suisse) par les aïeux de cette somptueuse demeure construite par la famille en 1760. Piguet Hôtel des Ventes a valorisé ce patrimoine familial, notamment à travers un travail minutieux de recherches dans les archives du canton, et la vente fait aujourd’hui encore référence dans le monde des enchères.
Château de Gingins
In April 2013, the heirs of the late Vera Neumann, whose husband Lotar Neumann had passed away 20 years earlier, carried out their decision to offer for sale the significant contents of this magnificent residence: works of art, objets d’art and antique furniture, all of exceptional quality. The collection had been assembled since the 1960s by Mr and Mrs Neumann, major collectors of Art Nouveau, who had restored the château with great respect for its historic character. A total of 500 lots were offered at auction, to the great satisfaction of the owners.
Prestigious collections
Trusted by Our Clients
Estate of Xavier & Léon Givaudan: library and art objects
Philippe Gutzwiller Collection
Manja Gidéon Contemporary Art Collection
Serge Lifar Collection: modern art, manuscripts, scores…
Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy Collection, founder of Adecco
Gilbert Albert Collection, Art Jeweller
General Guillaume Henri Dufour Collection
Gérald Minkoff: Art Premier and Contemporary Art
Estate of Charlie Chaplin
Estate Dubois-Anker: paintings & Albert Anker fonds
Estate of Ferdinand Hodler
Estate of Catherine Gide-van Rysselberghe
Alain Grüber Collection: bibliophilia, silverware, and art objects
Collection of Prince & Princess Sadruddin Aga-Khan
Collection of His Imperial Highness Prince Nicolas Romanov
Precious item of His Majesty King Farouk of Egypt
Collection of Her Majesty Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain
HRH Princess Marie-Gabrielle of Savoy Collection