What does a consignment agreement cover?
Consigning & Selling · Revised 12 August 2026
It identifies the property, records the agreed estimate and reserve, states the consignor commission and any charges agreed in writing, records that the object remains with the consignor unless custody is transferred by prior written arrangement, and fixes the timing of settlement.
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