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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE We reserve the right to seek
BIDDERS identiÞ cation of the source of funds
received.
If you are unable to attend an auction in
person, you may give instructions to the For the provision of auction and art-related
Bid Department of Sotheby’s (France) services, marketing and to manage and
S.A.S. to bid on your behalf by completing operate its business, or as required by law,
the form overleaf. Sotheby’s may collect personal information
This service is free and conÞ dential. provided by sellers or buyers, including
Please record accurately the lot via recording of video images, telephone
numbers, descriptions and the top conversations or internet messages.
hammer price you are willing to pay for Sotheby’s will undertake data
each lot. processing of personal information relating
We will endeavour to purchase the lot(s) to sellers and buyers in order to identify
of your choice for the lowest price possible their preferences and provide a higher
and never for more than the top amount quality of service. Such data may be
you indicate. disclosed and transferred to any company
“Buy”, unlimited bids or “plus one” bids within the Sotheby’s group anywhere in
will not be accepted. the world including in countries which may
Alternative bids can be placed by using not o! er equivalent protection of personal
the word “OR” between lot numbers. information as within the European
Bids must be placed in the same order Union. Sotheby’s requires that any such
as in the catalogue. third parties respect the privacy and
This form should be used for one sale conÞ dentiality of our clients’ information
only - please indicate the sale number, title and provide the same level of protection
and date on the form. for clients’ information as provided within
Please place your bids as early as the EU, whether or not they are located
possible, as in the event of identical bids in a country that o! ers equivalent legal
the earliest received will take precedence. protection of personal information.
To ensure a satisfactory service to bidders, Sotheby’s will be authorised to use
please ensure that we receive your written such personal information provided by
bids at least 24 hours before the sale. sellers or buyers as required by law and,
Where appropriate, your bids will be unless sellers or buyers object, to manage
rounded down to the nearest amount and operate its business including for
consistent with the auctioneer’s bidding marketing.
increments. By signing the Absentee Bid Form you
Absentee bids, when placed by agree to such disclosure.
telephone, are accepted only at the In accordance with the Data
caller’s risk and must be conÞ rmed by Protection Law dated 6 January 1978,
letter or fax to the Bid Department on sellers or buyers have the right to obtain
+33 (0)1 53 05 5293/5294. information about the use of their
Please note that the execution of personal information, access and correct
written and telephone bids is o! ered as an their personal information, or prevent
additional service for no extra charge at the the use of their personal information
bidder’s risk and is undertaken subject to for marketing purposes at any time by
Sotheby’s other commitments at the time notifying Sotheby’s (by telephone on
of the auction; Sotheby’s therefore cannot +33 (0)1 53 05 53 05).
accept liability for failure to place such bids,
whether through negligence or otherwise.
Telephone bidding will be recorded to
ensure any misunderstanding over bidding
during the auctions.
Successful bidders will receive an
invoice detailing their purchases and giving
instructions for payment and clearance
of goods.
All bids are subject to the Conditions
of Sale applicable to the sale, a copy of
which is available from Sotheby’s o` ces
or by telephoning +33 (0)1 53 05 53 05.
The Guide for Prospective Buyers is also
set out in the sale catalogue and includes
details of payment methods and shipment.
Prospective buyers are encouraged
to attend the public presale viewing to
carefully inspect the lots. Prospective
buyers may contact the experts at the
auction in order to obtain information
on the condition of the lots. No claim
regarding the condition of the lots will be
admissible after the auction.
It is Sotheby’s policy to request any new
clients or purchasers preferring to make a
cash payment to provide: proof of identity
(by providing some form of government
issued identiÞ cation containing a
photograph, such as a passport, identity
card or driver’s licence) and conÞ rmation
of permanent address.

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