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irrespective in any case of the nature, volume or source of Estimated Weights Corks and Ullages
any loss or damage alleged to be suffered or sum claimed as If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork
due, and irrespective of whether the liability arises from any Description in capital letters, the stone(s) has been and the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are
negligence, other tort, breach of contract (if any) or statutory unmounted and weighed by Bonhams. If the weight of the only normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy,
duty or otherwise. stone(s) is stated to be approximate and does not appear Alsace, German and Cognac shaped bottles when greater
Nothing set out above will be construed as excluding or in capital letters, the stone(s) has been assessed by us than 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase
restricting (whether directly or indirectly) our liability or within its/their settings, and the stated weight is a statement with age; generally acceptable levels are as follows:
excluding or restricting any person’s rights or remedies in of our opinion only. This information is given as a guide Under 15 years old – into neck or less than 4cm
respect of (i) fraud, or (ii) death or personal injury caused by and Bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to this 15 to 30 years old – top shoulder (ts) or up to 5cm
our negligence (or by the negligence of any person under our information as to its accuracy. Over 30 years old – high shoulder (hs) or up to 6cm
control or for whom we are legally responsible), or (iii) acts or It should be noted that ullages may change between
omissions for which we are liable under the Occupiers Liability Signatures publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may
Ordinance (Chapter 314 of the Laws of Hong Kong), or (iv) 1. A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept
any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’ responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of
or restricted as a matter of law or (v) our undertakings under
paragraph 9 of the Buyer’s Agreement. The same applies in opinion the piece is by that maker. publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility
respect of the Seller, as if references to us in this paragraph 2. A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or
were substituted with references to the Seller. Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but after this point.
may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece
15. DAMAGE AND RESTORATION may have been altered. Options to buy parcels
Bidders should note that there is no reference to any defect, 3. A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same
damage or restoration in this Catalogue. A detailed Condition Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but wine, bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these
Report can be provided by Bonhams up to 24 hours before using stones or designs supplied by the client. Lots has the option to accept some or all of the remaining
the Sale. When providing Condition Reports, we do not Lots in the parcel at the same price, although such options
guarantee that there are no other defects present which have
not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves by 19. PICTURES will be at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders
inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the Explanation of Catalogue Terms are, therefore, advised to bid on the first Lot in a parcel.
Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following
meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to Bottling Details and Case Terms
Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale: The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following
16. BOOKS
As stated above, all Lots are sold on an “as is” basis, subject • “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist. meanings:
to all faults, imperfections and errors of Description save as When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of CB – Château bottled
set out below. However, you will be entitled to reject a Book asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether DB – Domaine bottled
in the circumstances set out in paragraph 11 of the Buyers preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion EstB – Estate bottled
Agreement. Please note that Lots comprising printed Books, the work is by the artist named; BB – Bordeaux bottled
unframed maps and bound manuscripts are not liable to VAT • “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably BE – Belgian bottled
on the Buyer’s Premium. a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is FB – French bottled
expressed than in the preceding category; GB – German bottled
• “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a OB – Oporto bottled
17. CLOCKS AND WATCHES
All Lots are sold “as is”, and the absence of any reference work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which UK – United Kingdom bottled
to the condition of a clock or watch does not imply that may or may not have been executed under the artist’s owc – original wooden case
the Lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or direction; iwc – individual wooden case
restorations. Most clocks and watches have been repaired in • “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by oc – original carton
the course of their normal lifetime and may now incorporate a hand closely associated with a named artist but not
parts not original to them. Furthermore, Bonhams makes necessarily his pupil; SYMBOLS
no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in • “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED TO DENOTE
working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine a painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting these
and complex mechanisms, Bidders should be aware that nearly contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil; items outside the EU, see clause 13.
a general service, change of battery or further repair work, • “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the ○ The Seller has been guaranteed a minimum price for
for which the Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary. style of the artist and of a later date; the Lot, either by Bonhams or a third party. This may
Bidders should be aware that the importation of watches • “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a take the form of an irrevocable bid by a third party, who
such as Rolex, Frank Muller and Corum into the United known work of the artist; may make a financial gain on a successful Sale or a
States is highly restricted. These watches may not be • “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the financial loss if unsuccessful.
shipped to the USA and can only be imported personally. signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand ▲ Bonhams owns the Lot either wholly or partially or may
of the artist; otherwise have an economic interest.
• “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States
18. JEWELLERY
Gemstones opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have Government has banned the import of ivory into
Historically many gemstones have been subjected to been added by another hand. the USA.
a variety of treatments to enhance their appearance.
Sapphires and rubies are routinely heat treated to improve 20. PORCELAIN AND GLASS 22. LANGUAGE
The Notice to Bidders is published in both Chinese and
their colour and clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently Damage and Restoration English. If there is any dispute in its interpretation, the English
treated with oils or resin for the same purpose. Other For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as version will prevail.
treatments such as staining, irradiation or coating may have practicable, recorded all significant defects, cracks and
been used on other gemstones. These treatments may restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
be permanent, whilst others may need special care or re- be definitive, and in providing Condition Reports, we cannot As a result of the services provided by us, we obtain personal
treatment over the years to retain their appearance. Bidders Guarantee that there are no other defects present which data about you (which expression for the purposes of this
should be aware that Estimates assume that gemstones have not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves paragraph only includes your employees and officers, if any).
may have been subjected to such treatments. A number by inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see You agree to our use of it as follows.
of laboratories issue certificates that give more detailed the Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of We may use your data to notify you about changes to our
Descriptions of gemstones. However there may not be the difficulty in determining whether an item of glass has services and to provide you with information about products
consensus between different laboratories on the degrees, been repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to or services that you request from us or which we feel may
or types of treatment for any particular gemstone. In visible chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing, be of interest to you. Data about you may be analysed to
the event that Bonhams has been given or has obtained severe or otherwise. identify your potential preferences for these purposes. We
certificates for any Lot in the Sale these certificates will be may disclose your data to any member of our group (which
disclosed in the Catalogue. Although, as a matter of policy, 21. WINE means our subsidiaries, our ultimate holding company and
Bonhams endeavours to provide certificates from recognised Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may its subsidiaries as defined in section 1159 and schedule
laboratories for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain not be available for immediate collection. 6 of the Companies Act 2006, including any overseas
subsidiary). Subject to this, we will not disclose your data to
certificates for each Lot. In the event that no certificate is Examining the wines any third party, but we may from time to time provide you
published in the Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for with information about goods and services provided by third
gemstones may have been treated. Neither Bonhams nor larger parcels (as defined below). This is generally limited to parties which we feel may be of interest to you. Any member
the Seller accepts any liability for contradictions or differing more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the of our group may use your data for similar purposes.
certificates obtained by Buyers on any Lots subsequent to department for details.
the Sale. It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the
case of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually
have been opened and levels and appearance noted in
the Catalogue where necessary. You should make proper
allowance for variations in ullage levels and conditions of
corks, capsules and labels.
HK/NTB/MAIN/5.2018
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