Lot 220: Frans Martin CLAERHOUT (1919-2006) MIXED MEDIA - OIL AND CRAYON ~ "ABSTRACT FIGURES", 40 x 27cms

1. Each bid will be an offer to purchase and the party making the highest accepted bid will be the Purchaser. The sale to become complete on acceptance of the bid by the Auctioneer at a reserved price or controlled price, as indicated by the fall of the hammer or otherwise. The advance in the bidding will be regulated by the Auctioneer who will have the sole right of deciding who was the last bidder. In the event of a dispute between two or more bidders the lot in question may be put up and resold at the discretion of the Auctioneer. The Buyer shall be bound by all announcements made by the Auctioneer at the commencement of and during the sale whether present or not at the time of making.

2. The Auctioneer may, at his discretion and without assigning any reason therefore, refuse a bid or withdraw an article either before or after it has been put up for auction.

3.The Auctioneer shall have the option of demanding cash on acceptance of the bid, as above, and failing payment, may cancel the sale, and offer the articles again by auction.

4. ALL ARTICLES SHALL BE SOLD AS THEY ARE AND THE AUCTIONEERS DO NOT HOLD THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, DEFICIENCY, OR ERROR OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS OR AUTHENTICITY OF OR ANY DEFAULT IN ANY LOT, AND NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE WHATEVER IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED. A BID SHALL BE TAKEN AS PROOF THAT THE BIDDER HAS MADE HIM OR HERSELF ACQUAINTED WITH THE LOT FOR WHICH HE OR SHE BIDS.

5. No articles shall be removed without the consent of the Auctioneer. Each lot will be at the risk of the Purchaser as soon as knocked down, and shall be removed and settled for in terms of the conditions otherwise a charge will be made for warehouse rent.

6. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH, BANK CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD ON THE DAY OF SALE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN THREE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE, FAILING WHICH THE AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A STORAGE FEE OF R10 PER LOT PER DAY. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MAY ALSO USE PAYPAL (conversion rate is $1 : R6.5)

7. Should the Purchaser or Purchasers neglect or fail to comply with any of the above conditions, the property may be resold either by Public or Private Sale, at the risk of the Defaulter or Defaulters who shall bear all expenses incurred by such resale, and without benefiting thereby. The Defaulter or Defaulters shall also be responsible for all loss or damage and shall make good all deficiency.

8. The Auctioneers Vendor Roll of Sale is final. No dispute will be taken into consideration as to the correctness of same.

9. ALL LOTS ATTRACT BUYERS COMMISSION OF 12% + VAT .

10. VAT at the at the prevailing rate will be charged on all goods assigned to the Auctioneer by registered Vendors. Such items will be clearly indicated on the item or as announced.

11. All purchases to be paid for by way of cash or bank guaranteed cheque, on the day of sale.

12. Commission and telephone bids. Whilst the interests of prospective buyers are best served by attendance at auction, the Auctioneer may execute bids on behalf of prospective buyers. Neither the Auctioneer nor its agents or employees are responsible for any neglect or default relating to commission and telephone bids, including without limitation, any telecommunications errors or failures.

13. Goods must be removed at the purchasers expense within 3 working days of the auction, failing which the Auctioneer reserves the right to move the items to warehouse storage at the purchasers risk and expense, and to levy a charge of R10 per lot per day from the date of sale.

14. PAYPAL PAYMENTS: The Old Church Auction Gallery accepts payment for auction items by PayPal as a service to buyers who prefer to pay using foreign currency. Please note that the conversion rate to use the PayPal service is $1 : R10, and £1 : R15.

Buyers wishing to make payment using PayPal, please note the payment address is oldchurchgallery@gmail.com

Auction House will help arrange shipment, at buyer's expense

12% + VAT (14%) to Buyers Premium