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purchased lots will become available only after full payment
has been made.the sale will be conducted in Euros. in
addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay a
buyer’s premium along with any applicable value added tax.
the buyer’s premium is 22,91 % + Vat amounting to
27,50 %, and for the books 23% + Vat (all taxes included)
for all bids.
GuARANTEES
the sas Claude aguttes is bound by the indications stated in
the catalogue, modified only by announcements made at the
time of the sale noted in the legal records thereof.
attributions were made according to scientific and artistic
knowledge at the time of the auction.
an exhibition prior to the sale permits buyers to establish the
conditions of the works offered for sale and no claims will be
accepted after the hammer has fallen. some difference may
appear between the original work and its illustration, there
will be no claims in such matter. the dimensions are given
only as an indication.
the condition of the works is not specified in the catalogue,
buyers are required to study them personally. No requests will
be accepted concerning restorations once the hammer has
fallen.
any condition report requested from sas Claude aguttes
and the expert before the sale is provided as an indication
only.
it shall by no means incur their liability may not constitute a
basis for legal claim after the sale. it cannot replace a personal
examination of the work by the buyer or his representative.
BIDS
the highest and final bidder will be the purchaser.
should the auctioneer recognise two simultaneous bids on one
lot, the lot will be put up for sale again and all those present in
the saleroom may participate in this second opportunity to bid.
important: bidding is typically conducted in the auction
house. however, we may graciously accept telephone bids
from potential buyers who have made the request.
We bear no responsibility whatsoever in the case of
uncompleted calls made too late and/or technical difficulties
with the telephone. We also accept absentee bids submitted
prior to the sale. We reserve the right to accept or deny any
requests for telephone or absentee bidding.
in carrying a bid, bidders assume their personal responsibility
to pay the hammer price as well as all buyer’s fees and
taxes chargeable to the buyer. unless a written agreement
established with Claude aguttEs sas, prerequisite to the
sale, mentioning that the bidder acts as a representative of a
third party approved by Claude aguttEs sas, the bidder is
deemed to act in his or her own name.
COLLECTION OF PuRCHASES
the lots not claimed on the day of the auction can be
retrieved at the hôtel des Ventes de neuilly by appointment
from 19th may 2014 - at 9.30 am. please contact : gabrielle
grollemund 01 41 92 06 41 -
buyers are advised to collect successful lots as soon as
possible to avoid handling and storage costs which may be
incurred at their expense.
the auctioneer is not responsible for the storage of purchased
lots. if payment is made by wire transfer, lots may not be
withdrawn until the payment has been cleared, foreign cheques
are not accepted.
from the moment the hammer falls, sold items will become the
exclusive responsability of the buyer. the buyer will be solely
responsible for the insurance, L’Hôtel des ventes de Neuilly
assumes no liability for any damage to items which may occur
after the hammer falls.
the purchased lots will be delivred to the buyer in person.
should the buyer wish to have his/her lot delivered to a third
party the person must have a letter of authorization along with
a photocopy of the identity card of the buyer.
export formalities can take 2 or 3 months to process and are
within buyer’s province. Please contact the Hôtel des ventes de
Neuilly if you need more information concerning this particular
matter.
PAYMENT
We recommend that buyers pay by credit card or electronic
bank transfer.
in compliance with article L.321-14 of french commercial
law, a property sold at auction can be delivered to the buyer
only once the auction firm has received payment or complete
guarantee of payment.
Legally accepted means of payment include:
• Cash (article L.112-6, L.112-8 and Article Article L.112-8
paragraph 2 of the Monetary and financial Code)
- max.
€
3,000
- max.
€
15,000 for private individuals who have their tax
domicile abroad (upon presentation of a valid passport)
• Electronic bank transfer
o the exact amount of the invoice from the buyer’s account
and indicating the invoice number. (Note: bank charges are the
buyer’s responsibility.)
banque de neuflize, 3 avenue hoche 75008
titulaire du compte : Claude aguttEs sas
Code banque 30788 – Code guichet 00900
n° compte 02058690002 – Clé rib 23
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• Credit cards (except American Express)
• Cheque (if no other means of payment is possible)
- upon presentation of two pieces of identification
- important: delivery is possible after 20 days
- Cheques will be deposited immediately. No delays will be
accepted.
- Payment with foreign cheques will not be accepted.
Conditions of salE
