Terms & Conditions
Artiana
Artiana refers to our relevant corporate entity acting as a representative of either itself, any of its affiliates, assigns or any of its Sellers.
For any and all clients and/or transactions from Rest of World except the UAE: Refers to Artiana Limited a company duly incorporated under the RAK ICC Business Companies Regulations 2016 bearing registered number IC20120900.
For any and all clients and/or transactions from within the UAE: Refers to Artiana Limited a company duly incorporated under the Dubai International Financial Centre bearing registered number 2249.
Artiana Server
The system(s) that provides computer devices with access to resources shared on computer networks, including Artiana data, application files and printers.
Auction
An auction of Property/Lot to be conducted by Artiana on www.artiana.com or any other website on the date indicated in the Auction Catalogue.
Auction Catalogue
The catalogue published by Artiana, whether in print, on the Mobile Application, or on the Website, including the Print Auction Catalogue, the MobileApp Auction Catalogue, the Online Auction Catalogue, and the eCatalogue with respect to an Auction, containing details of the Auction along with the description, price and other details of Properties to be offered for sale at such Auction. In case of any discrepancy between the Print Auction Catalogue, the MobileApp Auction Catalogue, the Online Auction Catalogue and/or the eCatalogue, the Online Auction Catalogue, as modified by Artiana from time to time, shall take precedence.
Bid
The price offered by a Bidder to purchase a particular Property offered for sale at an Auction.
Bidder
A person making a Bid for the purchase of one or more Properties offered for sale at an Auction in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Conditions of Sale and such person shall be deemed to have entered into all applicable contracts under the governing law.
Bid Closing Schedule
The schedule specifying the closing times for bids for each Lot to be sold through the Auction as specified in the Auction Catalogue.
Buyer
The Bidder making the Winning Bid with respect to a Property(ies), who has thereby agreed to pay/ has paid the Sale Price payable with respect to such Property(ies).
Closing Date
The date specified in the Auction Closing Schedule on which the Auction closes.
Closing Time
The time at which the Auction for any of the Lot Groups listed in the Auction Closing Schedule closes.
Conditions of Sale
The Conditions, which are published in any of the Auction Catalogues and are applicable to every Bid and every sale of Property made through an Auction. In case of a conflict between the Conditions published in the Online Auction Catalogue and in the Print Auction Catalogue or eCatalogue, the Online Auction Catalogue version, as modified by Artiana from time to time, shall take precedence.
Cultural Artifacts
Antiquities and items of historical interest or significance designated as Cultural Property.
Description
All the details of a Property as set out in the Auction Catalogue and may include, without limitation, the name of the artist, designer or manufacturer, the title of the Property, and the following additional details:
For Artworks: the signature of the artist/date of the Property (if any), the surface, medium, edition number (wherever applicable) and dimensions of the Property.
For Precious Objects: any other features or characteristics of the Property mentioned in the Auction Catalogue.
eCatalogue
An electronic reproduction of the Print Auction Catalogue that may be made available on the Website for certain auctions.
Lot Groups
The Properties grouped together for Auction that will close at a particular time.
Mobile Application
Refers to Artiana's proprietary mobile auction application, as updated from time to time, and available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play, for the purpose of viewing the Auction Catalogue, placing Bids, viewing Auction results, accessing other information related to Artiana or the Auction, and receiving push notifications on a mobile device.
MobileApp Auction Catalogue
The screens within the Mobile Application relating to the Auction, as may be amended from time to time.
Notices
Information included in the Auction Catalogue by Artiana - whether in print or online or on the Mobile Application - to correct errors and omissions in the Auction Catalogue. Although these are provided for the bidders' convenience, the Online Auction Catalogue, as modified by Artiana from time to time, shall take precedence in all cases of discrepancy.
Online Auction Catalogue
The web pages on the Website relating to the Auction, as may be amended from time to time and shall include web pages accessible via the link "Auction Catalogue" (including all pages providing details related to the Properties), as well as additional pages containing details of the Auction accessible via the link "About the Auction."
Precious Objects
Jewellery, watches, loose precious stones and any other objects offered for sale within the context of an Auction comprised of jewellery for the majority of Lots.
Print Auction Catalogue
The printed version of the Auction Catalogue.
Property/Lot
The artwork, Precious Objects, and any other objects offered by Artiana for sale, either individually or collectively (as a single unit), through the Auction.
Proxy Bid
Proxy Bid: Refers to any Proxy/Maximum Bid placed by a buyer on the Website authorizing the auction software to automatically Bid on his behalf, until such Maximum amount is reached.
Reserve Price
The minimum price, as determined by Artiana and the Seller, acceptable for the sale of the Property through an Auction.
Seller
The party consigning the Property to Artiana as its agent for sale through Auction.
Technical Downtime
The time period during which the Artiana Server or the Website is not operational due to a malfunction or planned maintenance.
Terms of Business
The terms of business executed between Artiana and the Seller including but not limited to the consignment agreement.
Website
The collection of HTML and/or internet data and media located at the URL www.artiana.com and/or any other URL linked to the Website.
Winning Bid/Sale Price
The highest Bid offered with respect to a Property at the Closing Time, where the Winning Bid shall either be higher than or equal to the Reserve Price.
Winning Bidder
The Bidder who has placed the Winning Bid.
Written Bid
Refers to any Written/Absentee Bid recorded with Artiana upon submission of the completed Written/Absentee Bid form at least 12 hours before the first Closing Time.
Shipping Terms
You can either collect your items from our viewing gallery in Business Bay, Dubai after the auction, or take advantage of our free local delivery service within Dubai, and at a nominal fee in the rest of the UAE. For international shipments, we would be happy to refer you to our recommended logistics company, which will provide you with a quote for immediate shipping and delivery
