To take part in an auction, you will need to create an account or log in to your existing Indy.auction account.

1. Visit the auction page – venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction
2. Click “Sign in” or “Create an account”.
3. Enter your details manually or sign up using your Google or Facebook account
4. Click “Register for the auction” and accept the Terms and Conditions.
5. You can now place bids.

Registration is quick and can typically be completed in just a few steps. Once registered, you can browse lots, place bids, and track your activity throughout the auction.

1. Ensure you are registered for the auction.
2. Visit the auction page and sign in to your venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction account.
3. Browse the available lots or use the search function.
4. Select a lot to view the full description, images, current bid, and bid history.
5. Select a bid amount from the dropdown.
6. Confirm your bid.

All bids are binding. The system will confirm when your bid has been successfully placed.

Yes, venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction offers automatic bidding, typically referred to as a maximum bid.

On Indy.auction, all bids are considered maximum bids. When placing a bid, you select the maximum amount you are willing to pay. The system will then automatically increase your bid in the set increments if other bidders compete, up to your maximum amount.

If no one bids against you, the price will not increase beyond the current bid level.

If two bidders enter the same maximum amount, the bid submitted first takes precedence.

Bids on venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction cannot be amended or withdrawn once submitted, as they form a binding commitment.

If you believe a bid has been placed in error, you should contact the auction Erin Harnisch at eharnisch@mednet.ucla.edu directly as soon as possible. Any decision to amend or remove a bid is at the auction organizers discretion.

If another bidder places a higher bid, you will receive an email notification. You can return to the lot and place a higher bid at any time before the auction closes.

If you are the highest bidder when the auction closes, you will receive confirmation by email, including a payment request link.

Payment is typically processed through venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction via PayPal or credit card. Collection, delivery, and fulfilment arrangements are managed by the seller and will be outlined in the lot description or post-sale communication.

If you are outbid and do not place a higher bid before the lot closes, you will receive confirmation by email at the end of the auction.

There is no guaranteed method to secure a lot. However, placing a strong maximum bid early can help ensure that you remain competitive as other bids are placed.

The automatic bidding feature allows the system to respond instantly on your behalf up to your chosen limit.

When you are the highest bidder on a lot, this will be clearly indicated by a green “Winning” notification on the auction page and within the individual lot pages.

If you are outbid, this notification will change to “Not Winning”, and you will be notified so you can decide whether to increase your bid.

Most auctions on venicefamilyclinic.org/artauction use an automatic extension feature to act as an ‘anti-snipe’ feature and ensure fair bidding.

If a bid is placed in the final minute before it is scheduled to close, the closing time may extend by a short, fixed period. This allows other bidders the opportunity to respond.

The extension process repeats if additional bids are placed within the extension window, and continues until no further bids are submitted.

The auction’s specific extension timing is displayed on the auction page under Auction Rules.

The auction begins closing at 6pm PST on 5/17/26.

Each lot has an independent and pre-assigned closing time, as noted on each individual. If a bid is placed in the final minute, only that lot extends by the specified time.

Example: With a two-minute interval and a five-minute extension, Lot 1 closes at 6:00 pm, Lot 2 at 6:02 pm, and so forth. If a bid on Lot 3 is made at 6:03 pm, it extends to 6:09 pm, while Lot 4’s time remains unchanged unless another bid is placed.

For this auction, please note there is a buyer’s fee of 5% that is added to the final hammer price. This fee helps contribute to the platform and payment processing costs.