TERMS & CONDITIONS
RULES
The sale will be made in cash. Purchasers pay in addition to the auction:
voluntary fee of 25.2% VAT.
judicial costs 14.4% VAT
The highest bidder will be considered successful tenderer and responsible for payment. He must declare his name and address as soon as the hammer falls.
Anyone who is a bidder undertakes to pay personally and immediately the hammer price plus the costs borne by the buyer and all taxes or fees that might be payable.
If the bidder is acting on behalf of others, he must present an identity document, a mandate to act and documents identifying his agent. In case of failure of its agent shall remain liable for the full price.
The lots will be issued to successful tenderers after receipt of the payment and on presentation of two pieces of identification
Payment may be made:
- by credit card
- By bank transfer (see bank details below)
- In cash by the legal limits in force: € 1,000 uros maximum when the purchaser has its fiscal domicile in France or comes to the needs of a professional activity (French, EU or foreign) and € 15,000 for a maximum uros individual whose tax domicile abroad.
If the purchaser is buying several lots in the same sale, the ceiling refers to all of these items, including fresh.
If paying by check not referred to provision, if it is not honored, the procedure for irresponsible bidding may, after informing the debtor a notice, to be continued at the next auction.
It is specified that the weight and jewelry stones sizes are indicative.
The gold materials, platinum, silver will be sold without warranty fodder, title, or breakage and those not coated with the warranty check marks will be subject to review by that Administration or broken on the choice acquirers.
In all cases, these materials can not be removed after completion of the formalities required by laws and regulations, and payment of fees and duties of the contractors, all under their own responsibility.
It will be the same for wine, spirits, liquor, beverages and other items or products subject to administrative and fiscal regulations and perceptions.
It will be the same for firearms, after examining and checking in accordance with the laws and regulations in force and registration on the book of weapons.
GUARANTEES
The powers of the works put up for sale have been established taking into account scientific and artistic knowledge at the date of the sale. The auctioneer reserves the right to correct catalog designations. These corrections will be announced at the presentation of the item and noted in the minutes of the sale.
Prior exposure permits buyers to realize the state of property on sale, it will not be permitted once the claim adjudication pronounced.
It is strongly advised potential buyers to examine the property or properties of interest before the auction during our exhibitions, photography on the internet on introductory description can not replace a visual and tactile examination.
The guidance on the existence of a restoration of an accident or incident affecting the lot are only made to facilitate inspection by the prospective buyer and remain subject to his own judgment.
The lack of indication of a restoration of an accident or incident in the catalog, reports, labels or orally, does not imply that property is free of any current, past or repaired.
Estimates are provided for information only and can not be considered as implying the certainty that good will be sold for the estimated price or even within the range of estimates. The estimates do not constitute any guarantee.
The reproductions in the catalog of works are as exact as possible, a color difference is nevertheless possible.
The dimensions are indicative only.
The civil liability incurred upon the popular and voluntary and judicial sales of furniture at public auction shall be prescribed five years after the award or popular. (Art. L 321-17 of the Commercial Code)
AUCTION
The order of the catalog will follow. The auctioneer may divide or unite batches if necessary.
Aponem directs and organizes the results in the most appropriate manner in accordance with established practices.
Only the auctioneer sets the "no bid" and reserves to refuse any bid that discretion would not be appropriate
Subject to the decision of the person conducting the sale, the successful tenderer will be the person who brought the highest bid provided it is at or above the reserve price.
The hammer stroke the auction ends and pronounced the word "Sold" or equivalent will result in the formation of the sales contract between the seller and the last bidder taken.
In case two bidders have bidden identical by voice, gesture, or phone and call at the same time the benefit of the tender after the hammer, the property will be immediately put up for sale at the price offered by the last bid, and all those attending will be entitled to bid.
The successful bidder will get the next batch after payment of the full price.
Upon delivery of a regular check, only cashing the check will be regulation.
PURCHASE ORDER
If you wish to make a written offer to purchase, you can use the form available on request to the study. This must be received no later than two days before the sale along with your bank details and proof of identity. If the proposed bid in the room is the same amount as your order, priority will be given to the room. If several purchase orders would be set at the same amount on the same lot, it will be considered as the first one received by the OVV *.
AUCTION BY TELEPHONE
If you wish to bid by telephone, please send a written request using the form available on request to the study, along with your bank details as well as identification, no later than two days before the sale. The OVV * can not be held responsible in case you would not be reached by telephone at the time of sale, for any reason whatsoever.
No phone orders will be taken into account for lots with the low estimate is less than 200 € uro. The request for a telephone line means that the bidder acquires the lot at the low estimate.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
The lot will be delivered to the buyer after full payment of the price, costs and taxes after appointment made with the study.
In case of payment by bank check or by wire transfer, lots may be deferred until receipt. Once the auction, the item will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. The buyer himself will be responsible to ensure its acquisitions, and OVV * disclaims all liability for damages that may be incurred and this from the tender pronounced.
The formality of export license may require a period of five to ten weeks, it may be significantly reduced by the speed with which the purchaser clarify his instructions to the study.
A default by the purchaser, after formal notice has been given, the property is put up for sale at the request of the seller false bidding of the defaulting buyer; if the seller does not make this request within a month from the auction, the sale is automatically canceled, without prejudice to damages owed by the defaulting buyer.
In addition, Aponem reserves to claim from the defaulting buyer:
- The reimbursement of additional costs generated by the buyer,
- The payment of the difference between the original contract price and the crazy on bidder's price if it is lower, and the costs generated by the new auction.
Aponem reserves to exclude from any future auction, any bidder who has been failed or that has not fulfilled these general conditions of purchase.
STORAGE and Shopping
It is advisable for purchasers to carry out a removal of their lots after taking appointment as soon as possible. Storage for a period of 15 days from the sale is graciously offered. Beyond this period, storage costs will be paid. Every week started is due. storage fee rates are available on request.
Shopping does not involve the responsibility of the OVV * or expert in any capacity whatsoever.
If auction at the Hôtel Drouot, no furniture will be repatriated to the study. They will be supported by the Drouot shopping. Should the purchaser to inquire about rates and recovery arrangements.
OUT OF FRENCH TERRITORY
The release of a batch of France may be subject to administrative authorization.
Obtaining the document concerned only the responsibility of the recipient of the award of the lot concerned by this provision.
Delay or refusal to issue the administration of exit documents of the territory, nor justify the cancellation of the sale or a late payment, or a resolution.
If our company is requested by the buyer or his representative, to the output demands of the territory, all costs incurred will be at the total expense of the applicant.
PASSPORT TO EXPORT
Unless otherwise stated, the property offered for sale do not enjoy passport export of cultural goods. Consequently, it is for the contractors to complete all formalities necessary for export. In any case, the sale may be canceled if the export can take place due to the absence of passport.
EXPORT AFTER SALE
The buyer exporting outside the EU will be refunded the VAT on presentation of the customs export documents within the period of one month; the buyer exporting to the European Union will be duty-free upon presentation of their VAT number and border crossing receipt.
The authorized auctioneer is, given his status, an agent acting on behalf of the seller, the seller of the object that is taxed solely responsible for reporting and payment of VAT to the relevant tax authorities .
The tax liability of the authorized auctioneer mandated that establishes the bill can not be engaged except in cases where it would not account to the seller or be erroneous or fraudulent information on the report or the invoice or other document serving place.
REFUSAL OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT
The French state has in some cases defined by law, a preemptive right of works sold at public auction.
In this case, the French state replaces the last bidder subject to the preemption statement made by the representative of the state in the auction room, is confirmed within fifteen days of the sale.
Aponem not be held responsible for such a decision of refusal or lack of confirmation of the French State.
LIVE
Anyone will be allowed to attend and / or participate in online sales in the manner reported on www. drouotlive.com or www.interencheres-live.com
These people should relate to the circumstances of these particular benefits regarding the increase in costs.
SHIPPING
Packaging costs, security, sending and transportation are the responsibility of the purchaser. The auction house to auction Aponem will graciously provide the successful bidder, a quote in partnership with its service provider.
This quote not only correspond to transport but also in labor and the materials needed for packaging and securing objects. The provision will therefore be a part of the quote in question. On request of the purchaser, additional insurance can be underwritten.
Aponem the auction house may refuse sending fragile items such as glass or ceramics or may require a disclaimer if the recipient maintains its request to send.
The buyer may prefer to use other transport companies. It is then necessary to provide a written mandate to the auction house Aponem authorizing the carrier to recover the goods on his behalf. The delivery of articles to the carrier may be made only after full settlement of the slip.
* OVV = Sales Operator Volunteers Aponem
