FAQ · Prices on request · Shop open to the public
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Buying a piece, visiting the shop: the essentials in a few answers.
Buying a piece
Prices, guarantee, condition, delivery: what to know before you buy.
Why are prices on request?
Like many high-end antique dealers, we provide prices on request. Tell us which piece interests you and we will send you its price and all the relevant details.
Are the pieces guaranteed?
Every transaction is guaranteed in writing on the invoice. As members of the Canadian Antique Dealers Association (CADA), we describe each piece accurately on the invoice, including any restoration.
What does “original surface” mean?
It is the paint, varnish or patina applied when the piece was made, or very long ago, and never stripped. With its wear and “small wounds,” an original surface bears witness to a piece’s authenticity. Our descriptions state whether later layers have been removed to reveal a surface, or whether an overpaint is present.
Have the pieces been restored?
We favour pieces in their original condition. When a piece has been restored, has replaced parts (pulls, hardware) or has losses, we say so in its description.
Can I see a piece before buying it?
Of course. Pieces can be seen at the shop at 103 Rue Saint-Pierre or by appointment. Please call before you come to make sure the piece is on site.
How does a purchase work?
Write to us or call us about the piece that interests you. We will send you its price and details, then agree with you on the arrangements: visit, reservation, payment, pickup or delivery.
Do you deliver or ship outside Quebec?
We deliver some of our furniture ourselves. Otherwise, shipping within Quebec, elsewhere in Canada or abroad is arranged case by case: let’s talk. Please note that exporting certain cultural property from Canada may require a federal permit.
I’m looking for a specific piece. Can you help?
Tell us what you are looking for (type of piece, period, dimensions, colour): if it crosses our path, we will let you know.
How can I hear about new arrivals?
Sign up for our newsletter (on the home page and the Available Pieces page) and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@gmbourguet): our new arrivals are presented there piece by piece, and the finest finds often sell within days.
Where else can I find you?
We take part in antique shows, including the Bowmanville Antiques & Folk Art Show in Ontario (2022, 2023 and 2026), the Cookstown show in Ontario (2025) and the Eastman Antiques Show in Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Quebec (2022). Our new arrivals are also posted on Facebook and Instagram (@gmbourguet).
Visiting us
Address, hours, appointments: before you come by.
Where is the shop?
At 103 Rue Saint-Pierre in Québec City’s Old Port (Lower Town), near Place Royale.
What are your opening hours?
The shop is open to the public and we also welcome visitors by appointment. As we are often on the road, visiting collections and the Quebec countryside in search of new pieces, please call before your visit: 418-694-0896.
Can I book an appointment?
Yes. Write to us using the form on the Visit & Contact page or give us a call, and we will set a time.
Do you speak English?
Yes, we serve our clients in French and in English.
Would you like to sell a piece or have it appraised?
Answers to sellers’ questions are on our We Buy page.
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