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use or process sensitive information for any
other purpose without the client’s express
consent. In order to ful l the services clients
have requested, Sotheby’s may disclose
information to third parties (e.g. shippers).
Some countries do not o er equivalent legal
protection of personal information to that
o ered within Hong Kong. It is Sotheby’s
policy to require that any such third parties
respect the privacy and con dentiality of our
clients’ information and provide the same
level of protection for clients’ information
as provided within Hong Kong, whether or
not they are located in a country that o ers
equivalent legal protection of personal
information. By signing this Absentee Bid
Form you agree to such disclosure.

GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS

ABSENTEE BIDS
If you are unable to attend an auction in
person, and wish to place bids, you may give
Sotheby’s Bid Department instructions to bid
on your behalf. We will then try to purchase
the lot or lots of your choice for the lowest
price possible, and never for more than the
top amount you indicate. This service is free
and con dential. Please note: Sotheby’s o ers
this service as a convenience to clients who
are unable to attend the sale, and although
we will make every e ort, Sotheby’s will not
responsible for error or failure to execute bids.
Absentee bids, when placed by telephone, are
accepted only at the caller’s risk and must
be con rmed by letter, or fax. Fax number for
bids only: (852) 2522 1063.

USING THE ABSENTEE BIDS
Please use the absentee bid form provided
and be sure to record accurately the lot
numbers and descriptions and the top
hammer price you are willing to pay for
each lot. “Buy” or unlimited bids will not be
accepted. Alternative bids can be placed by
using the word “OR” between lot numbers.
Bids must be placed in the same order as the
lot numbers appear in the catalogue.

Each absentee bid form should contain
bids for one sale only; the sale number and
code name should appear at the top of the
form. Please place your bids as early as
possible. In the event of identical bids, the
earliest received will take precedence. Where
appropriate your bids will be rounded down
to the nearest amount consistent with the
Auctioneer’s bidding increments.

SUCCESSFUL BIDS
Successful bidders will receive an invoice
detailing their purchases and giving
instructions for payment and clearance of
goods. Unsuccessful absentee bidders will be
advised.

DATA PROTECTION
In connection with the management and
operation of our business and the marketing
and supply of Sotheby’s Companies’
services, or as required by law, we may
ask clients to provide personal information
about themselves or obtain information
about clients from third parties (e.g. credit
information). Sotheby’s Companies will not

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