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Buyers since 1967 · Appraisals

Do you have a piece to sell?

Buyers of important Canadian collections since 1967, we are always looking for new collector-quality pieces of every kind. Appraising antiques is also part of our trade.

Offer a piece

How it works

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    Form below

    Describe your piece

    Fill in the form: description, approximate dimensions, provenance and contact details. You don’t need to know its full history: just tell us what you know.

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    Link or email

    Send your photos

    Paste a link to your photos in the form (WeTransfer, Google Photos, iCloud…) or write to mathieu@gmbourguet.com with your photos attached, along with your name and phone number.

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    We review your request

    We carefully review your information and photos and may ask you for more details.

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    We get back to you

    We will get back to you as soon as possible about any pieces that may interest us.

Offer a piece or request an appraisal

Tell us about your piece or collection. The form does not accept attachments: paste a link to your photos or send them by email.

So we can reach you more easily.
What you know: type of piece, period, wood, paint, marks or signatures, condition.
Height × width × depth, in inches or centimetres.
How the piece came to you, previous owners, publications or documents.
WeTransfer, Google Photos, iCloud… Or email your photos to mathieu@gmbourguet.com with your name.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Your responses are sent to G & M Bourguet solely to answer your request. They are kept for the duration of the follow-up, then archived. You may ask to access, correct or delete them by writing to us.

How to photograph your piece

Photograph the whole piece in daylight against an uncluttered background: front, side and back.

Add close-ups of the details that help us understand it: signatures, marks and labels, joinery, hardware, the inside of drawers, the underside, and any repairs or damage.

Give the approximate dimensions (height, width, depth). If you know the piece’s history (where it was found, previous owners, publications), please mention it: provenance matters a great deal.

What we are looking for

Our main areas of interest, though not the only ones: when in doubt, write to us.

Early Quebec furniture

Early Quebec furniture

Armoires, buffets, commodes, corner cupboards, chests, seating and tables from the French Regime to the 19th century, ideally in their original surface or paint.

Folk art

Folk art

Carved animals and figures, weathervanes, decoys, checkerboards, signs, toys and hooked rugs.

Sacred art

Sacred art

Religious carvings, crucifixes, candlesticks and church furnishings.

Historical objects

Historical objects

Early ceramics and glass, early Indigenous objects, antique books, maps and prints.

Collections and estates

Collections and estates

We also buy entire collections and estate contents, from a single piece to a whole house.

Let’s talk

Let’s talk

418-694-0896

An estate to settle, a move? Give us a call.

Questions from sellers

What kinds of pieces do you buy?

We are always looking for collector-quality pieces of every kind. We specialize in early Quebec furniture in original surface, folk art, sacred art, historical objects and ceramics. When in doubt, describe the piece and send us photos.

Do you buy entire collections or estate contents?

Yes. We buy single pieces as well as entire collections and estate contents. From the estate of a major pre-war Quebec politician, for example, came a few rare pieces that had never before been offered for resale. Describe the lot in the form, with a few representative photos.

Do I need to bring the piece to the shop?

Not to begin with: the description and photos allow us to take a first look. If the piece interests us, we will discuss the next steps with you.

Do you offer appraisals?

Yes, appraising antiques is part of our trade. Tell us about your piece or collection and why you need an appraisal (sale, insurance, estate, division among family members, donation to an institution): we will let you know how we can help and on what terms.

Should I consult several dealers?

It’s a good idea, and Mathieu Bourguet recommends it himself: consult two or three antique dealers, as you would get several quotes, then go with the one you trust most.

How long does it take to get an answer?

We make every effort to get back to you as soon as possible. If your request is urgent (a move, an estate to settle), say so in the form or call us at 418-694-0896.

Is my information kept confidential?

Yes. The information and photos you send us are used only to handle your request.

Prefer to talk?

Call us at 418-694-0896, or find directions and our other contact details on our Visit & Contact page.

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