Our Story
Malawby is an online art auction platform built to empower artists, excite collectors and make the art marketplace more transparent, accessible, and fair.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned collector, Malawby makes it simple to discover, bid on, and acquire original art directly from creators all across Australia. Every artwork is shipped straight from the artist’s studio to your home — no warehouses, no middlemen.
Commission-free for Artists
Unlike traditional galleries and other online art dealers, Malawby does not charge commissions on sales.
Artists keep full control of their pricing, their auction settings, and their earnings.
How Malawby Is Funded
To keep the platform running without taking money from artists, we apply a buyer’s premium on successful auction purchases. This fee helps cover:
- secure payment processing
- platform maintenance and development
- marketing, outreach and operational costs
The buyer’s premium structure is transparent and shown clearly before bidding.
This allows Malawby to remain fair to artists, while still giving collectors a premium, curated auction experience.
Fair for Artists
Artists keep 100% of the hammer price — no commissions, no hidden cuts.
Direct From the Studio
Art is shipped directly from the artist to the collector. Fast, direct and personal.
Secure Auctions
Every auction is backed by secure payment processing, verified artist accounts, and full transaction clarity.
How Malawby Works
A fair and modern auction system designed for everyone who loves art.
1. Artists list their artwork
Artists upload images, set their auction start price and auction duration. No listing fees and no commission deducted from final bids.
2. Collectors discover and bid
Collectors place bids in real time. The buyer's premium is clearly displayed so every bidder knows the total cost before participating.
3. Artwork is shipped to the winner
Once the auction ends, the winning buyer completes payment and the artist ships directly from their studio.