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D THE BUYER’S PREMIUM AND TAXES (c) The authenticity warranty does not apply twelve (12) months of the date of the auction. (iv) Bank Checks
1 THE BUYER’S PREMIUM to any Heading or part of a Heading which Such evidence must be satisfactory to us that You must make these payable to Christie’s
In addition to the hammer price, the successful is qualified. Qualified means limited by a the property is a forgery in accordance with Inc. and there may be conditions. Once we
CONDITIONS OF SALE • BUYING AT CHRISTIE’S bidder agrees to pay us a buyer’s premium on clarification in a lot’s catalogue description paragraph E2(h)(ii) above and the property have deposited your check, property cannot
the hammer price of each lot sold. On all lots or by the use in a Heading of one of the terms must be returned to us in accordance with be released until five business days have
we charge 26% of the hammer price up to and listed in the section titled Qualified Headings E2h(iii) above. Paragraphs E2(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) passed.
on the page of the catalogue headed “Important
and (g) and (i) also apply to a claim under these
including US$1,000,000, 20% on that part of the (v) Checks
CONDITIONS OF SALE 6 WITHDRAWAL 2 RETURNING BIDDERS 3 AUCTIONEER’S DISCRETION hammer price over US$1,000,000 and up to and Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing categories. You must make checks payable to Christie’s
These Conditions of Sale and the Important Notices Christie’s may, at its option, withdraw any lot from As described in paragraph B(1) above, we may at our The auctioneer can at his or her sole option: including US$6,000,000, and 14.5% of that part of Practice”. For example, use of the term (l) Chinese, Japanese and Korean artefacts Inc. and they must be drawn from US dollar
“ATTRIBUTED TO…” in a Heading means that
and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice set out auction at any time prior to or during the sale of the option ask you for current identification, a financial (a)refuse any bid; the hammer price above US$6,000,000. the lot is in Christie’s opinion probably a work (excluding Chinese, Japanese and Korean accounts from a US bank.
the terms on which we offer the lots listed in this lot. Christie’s has no liability to you for any decision reference, or a deposit as a condition of allowing (b)move the bidding backwards or forwards in any by the named artist but no warranty is provided calligraphy, paintings, prints, drawings and (d) You must quote the sale number, your invoice
catalogue for sale. By registering to bid and/or by to withdraw. you to bid. If you have not bought anything from any way he or she may decide, or change the order 2 TAXES that the lot is the work of the named artist. jewellery). number and client number when making a
bidding at auction you agree to these terms, so you 7 JEWELLERY of our salerooms within the last two years or if you of the lots; The successful bidder is responsible for any Please read the full list of Qualified Headings In these categories, paragraph E2 (b) – (e) above payment. All payments sent by post must be sent
should read them carefully before doing so. You will want to spend more than on previous occasions, (c)withdraw any lot; applicable taxes including any sales or use tax or and a lot’s full catalogue description before shall be amended so that where no maker or to:
find a glossary at the end explaining the meaning (a)Coloured gemstones (such as rubies, sapphires please contact our Client Services Department at +1 equivalent tax wherever such taxes may arise on the bidding. artist is identified, the authenticity warranty Christie’s Inc. Post-Sale Services,
of the words and expressions coloured in bold. As and emeralds) may have been treated to improve 212-636-2000. (d)divide any lot or combine any two or more lots; hammer price, the buyer’s premium, and/or any is given not only for the Heading but also for 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020.
well as these Conditions of Sale, lots in which we their look, through methods such as heating 3 IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT (e)reopen or continue the bidding even after the other charges related to the lot. (d) The authenticity warranty applies to the information regarding date or period shown (e) For more information please contact our Post-
offer Non-Fungible Tokens are governed by the and oiling. These methods are accepted by the hammer has fallen; and For lots Christie’s ships to or within the United Heading as amended by any Saleroom notice. in UPPERCASE type in the second line of the Sale Services by phone at +1 212 636 2650 or
Additional Conditions of Sale – Non-Fungible international jewellery trade but may make the DOCUMENTS (f)in the case of error or dispute related to bidding States, a sales or use tax may be due on the (e) The authenticity warranty does not apply catalogue description (the “Subheading”). fax at +1 212 636 4939 or email PostSaleUS@
Tokens, which are available in Appendix A herein. gemstone less strong and/or require special care If in our opinion you do not satisfy our bidder and whether during or after the auction, continue hammer price, buyer’s premium, and/or any where scholarship has developed since the Accordingly, all references to the Heading christies.com.
For the sale of Non-Fungible Tokens, to the extent over time. identification and registration procedures including, the bidding, determine the successful bidder, auction leading to a change in generally accepted in paragraph E2 (b) – (e) above shall be read
there is a conflict between the “New York Conditions (b)All types of gemstones may have been but not limited to completing any anti-money cancel the sale of the lot, or reoffer and resell other charges related to the lot, regardless of the opinion. Further, it does not apply if the Heading as references to both the Heading and the 2 TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP TO YOU
of Sale Buying at Christie’s” and “Additional improved by some method. You may request a laundering and/or anti-terrorism financing checks any lot. If you believe that the auctioneer has nationality or citizenship of the successful bidder. either matched the generally accepted opinion Subheading. You will not own the lot and ownership of the lot
Conditions of Sale – Non-Fungible Tokens”, the gemmological report for any item which does not we may require to our satisfaction, we may refuse to accepted the successful bid in error, you must Christie’s will collect sales tax where legally of experts at the date of the auction or drew will not pass to you until we have received full
latter controls. have a report if the request is made to us at least register you to bid, and if you make a successful bid, provide a written notice detailing your claim required. The applicable sales tax rate will be attention to any conflict of opinion. 3 NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES and clear payment of the purchase price, even
three weeks before the date of the auction and we may cancel the contract for sale between you within 3 business days of the date of the auction. determined based upon the state, county, or locale (f) The authenticity warranty does not apply if EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS E1
Unless we own a lot in authen or in part (Δ symbol), you pay the fee for the report. and the seller. The auctioneer will consider such claim in good to which the lot will be shipped. Christie’s shall the lot can only be shown not to be authentic AND E2 ABOVE, NEITHER THE SELLER NOR in circumstances where we have released the lot
Christie’s acts as agent for the seller. collect New York sales tax at a rate of 8.875% for any THE CHRISTIE’S GROUP MAKE ANY OTHER to you.
(c)We do not obtain a gemmological report for every 4 BIDDING ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER faith. If the auctioneer, in the exercise of his or by a scientific process which, on the date we
A BEFORE THE SALE gemstone sold in our auctions. Where we do PERSON her discretion under this paragraph, decides after lot collected from Christie’s in New York. published the catalogue, was not available WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL 3 TRANSFERRING RISK TO YOU
OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE LOT,
1 DESCRIPTION OF LOTS get gemmological reports from internationally If you are bidding on behalf of another person, the auction is complete, to cancel the sale of a In accordance with New York law, if Christie’s or generally accepted for use, or which was INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES The risk in and responsibility for the lot will transfer
lot, or reoffer and resell a lot, he or she will notify
accepted gemmological laboratories, such
unreasonably expensive or impractical, or which
(a)Certain words used in the catalogue description reports will be described in the catalogue. that person will need to complete the registration the successful bidder no later than by the end arranges the shipment of a lot out of New York was likely to have damaged the lot. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A to you from whichever is the earlier of the following:
have special meanings. You can find details of Reports from American gemmological requirements above before you can bid, and supply of the 7th calendar day following the date of the State, New York sales tax does not apply, although (g) The benefit of the authenticity warranty is PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EACH OF WHICH IS (a) When you collect the lot; or
these on the page headed “Important Notices laboratories will describe any improvement a signed letter authorising you to bid for him/ auction. The auctioneer’s decision in exercise of sales tax or other applicable taxes for other states only available to the original buyer shown on the SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. (b) At the end of the 30th day following the date of
and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice” which or treatment to the gemstone. Reports from her. A bidder accepts personal liability to pay the this discretion is final. This paragraph does not in may apply. If you hire a shipper (other than a invoice for the lot issued at the time of the sale the auction or, if earlier, the date the lot is taken
forms part of these terms. You can find a key European gemmological laboratories will purchase price and all other sums due unless it any way prejudice Christie’s ability to cancel the common carrier authorized by Christie’s), to collect and only if on the date of the notice of claim, the 4 YOUR WARRANTIES into care by a third party warehouse as set out on
to the Symbols found next to certain catalogue describe any improvement or treatment only has been agreed in writing with Christie’s, before sale of a lot under any other applicable provision the lot from a Christie’s New York location, Christie’s original buyer is the full owner of the lot and the (a) You warrant that the funds used for settlement the page headed ‘Storage and Collection’, unless
entries under the section of the catalogue called if we request that they do so, but will confirm commencement of the auction, that the bidder is of these Conditions of Sale, including the rights must collect New York sales tax on the lot at a rate lot is free from any claim, interest or restriction are not connected with any criminal activity, we have agreed otherwise with you.
“Symbols Used in this Catalogue”. when no improvement or treatment has been acting as an agent on behalf of a named third party of cancellation set forth in sections B(3), E(2)(i), of 8.875% regardless of the ultimate destination by anyone else. The benefit of this authenticity including tax evasion, and you are neither under
(b) Our description of any lot in the catalogue, any made. Because of differences in approach and acceptable to Christie’s and that Christie’s will only F(4), and J(1). of the lot. warranty may not be transferred to anyone else. investigation, nor have you been charged with 4 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT PAY
condition report and any other statement made technology, laboratories may not agree whether seek payment from the named third party. If Christie’s delivers the lot to, or the lot is collected (h) In order to claim under the authenticity or convicted of money laundering, terrorist (a) If you fail to pay us the purchase price in full
by us (whether orally or in writing) about any lot, a particular gemstone has been treated, the 5 BIDDING IN PERSON 4 BIDDING by, any framer, restorer or other similar service warranty you must: activities or other crimes. by the due date, we will be entitled to do one
including about its nature or condition, artist, amount of treatment, or whether treatment is The auctioneer accepts bids from: provider in New York that you have hired, New York (i) give us written notice of your claim within (b) Where you are bidding on behalf of another or more of the following (as well as enforce our
period, materials, approximate dimensions, permanent. The gemmological laboratories will If you wish to bid in the saleroom you must register law considers the lot delivered to the successful 5 years of the date of the auction. We may person, you warrant that: rights under paragraph F5 and any other rights or
or provenance are our opinion and not to be only report on the improvements or treatments for a numbered bidding paddle at least 30 minutes (a)bidders in the saleroom; bidder in New York and New York sales tax must be require full details and supporting evidence (i) you have conducted appropriate customer remedies we have by law):
relied upon as a statement of fact. We do not known to the laboratories at the date of the before the auction. You may register online at www. (b)telephone bidders; imposed regardless of the ultimate destination of of any such claim; due diligence on the ultimate buyer(s) of
carry out in-depth research of the sort carried report. christies.com or in person. For help, please contact (c)internet bidders through Christie’s LIVE™ (as the lot. In this circumstance, New York sales tax will the lot(s) in accordance with all applicable (i) we can charge interest from the due date
out by professional historians and scholars. All (d)For jewellery sales, estimates are based on the the Client Service Department on +1 212-636-2000. shown above in paragraph B6); and apply to the lot even if Christie’s or a common carrier (ii) at Christie’s option, we may require you anti-money laundering and sanctions at a rate of up to 1.34% per month on the
dimensions and weights are approximate only. information in any gemmological report. If no 6 BIDDING SERVICES (d)written bids (also known as absentee bids or (authorized by Christie’s that you hire) subsequently to provide the written opinions of two laws, consent to us relying on this due unpaid amount due;
report is available, assume that the gemstones The bidding services described below are a free commission bids) left with us by a bidder before delivers the lot outside New York. recognised experts in the field of the lot diligence, and you will retain for a period (ii) we can cancel the sale of the lot. If we do
mutually agreed by you and us in advance
2 OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR may have been treated or enhanced. service offered as a convenience to our clients and the auction. of not less than 5 years the documentation this, we may sell the lot again, publically
DESCRIPTION OF LOTS Christie’s is not responsible for any error (human Successful bidders claiming an exemption from confirming that the lot is not authentic. If evidencing the due diligence. You will make or privately on such terms we shall think
we have any doubts, we reserve the right to
We do not provide any guarantee in relation to 8 WATCHES & CLOCKS or otherwise), omission, or breakdown in providing 5 BIDDING ON BEHALF OF THE SELLER sales tax must provide appropriate documentation obtain additional opinions at our expense; such documentation promptly available for necessary or appropriate, in which case
the nature of a lot apart from our authenticity (a)Almost all clocks and watches are repaired in these services. The auctioneer may, at his or her sole option, bid to Christie’s prior to the release of the lot or within and immediate inspection by an independent you must pay us any shortfall between the
warranty contained in paragraph E2 and to the their lifetime and may include parts which on behalf of the seller up to but not including the 90 days after the sale, whichever is earlier. For (iii) return the lot at your expense to the third-party auditor upon our written request purchase price and the proceeds from the
extent provided in paragraph I below. are not original. We do not give a warranty (a)Phone Bids amount of the reserve either by making consecutive shipments to those states for which Christie’s is not saleroom from which you bought it in the to do so; resale. You must also pay all costs, expenses,
that any individual component part of any Your request for this service must be made no bids or by making bids in response to other bidders. required to collect sales tax, a successful bidder (ii) the arrangements between you and the losses, damages and legal fees we have to
3 CONDITION watch is authentic. Watchbands described as later than 24 hours prior to the auction. We will The auctioneer will not identify these as bids made may have a use or similar tax obligation. It is the condition it was in at the time of sale. ultimate buyer(s) in relation to the lot pay or may suffer and any shortfall in the
(a)The condition of lots sold in our auctions can “associated” are not part of the original watch accept bids by telephone for lots only if our on behalf of the seller and will not make any bid on successful bidder’s responsibility to pay all taxes (i) Your only right under this authenticity warranty or otherwise do not, in whole or in part, seller’s commission on the resale;
vary widely due to factors such as age, previous and may not be authentic. Clocks may be sold staff are available to take the bids. If you need behalf of the seller at or above the reserve. If lots due. Christie’s recommends you consult your own is to cancel the sale and receive a refund of the facilitate tax crimes; (iii) we can pay the seller an amount up to the
damage, restoration, repair and wear and without pendulums, weights or keys. to bid in a language other than in English, you are offered without reserve, the auctioneer will independent tax advisor with any questions. purchase price paid by you to us. We will not, (iii) you do not know, and have no reason to net proceeds payable in respect of the
tear. Their nature means that they will rarely (b)As collectors’ watches often have very fine and must arrange this well before the auction. We generally decide to open the bidding at 50% of the E WARRANTIES under any circumstances, be required to pay suspect, that the funds used for settlement amount bid by your default in which case you
be in perfect condition. Lots are sold “as is,” may record telephone bids. By bidding on the low estimate for the lot. If no bid is made at that you more than the purchase price nor will we are connected with, the proceeds of any acknowledge and understand that Christie’s
in the condition they are in at the time of the complex mechanisms, you are responsible telephone, you are agreeing to us recording level, the auctioneer may decide to go backwards 1 SELLER’S WARRANTIES be liable for any loss of profits or business, loss criminal activity, including tax evasion, will have all of the rights of the seller to
for any general service, change of battery, or
sale, without any representation or warranty your conversations. You also agree that your at his or her sole option until a bid is made, and then For each lot, the seller gives a warranty that the of opportunity or value, expected savings or or that the ultimate buyer(s) are under pursue you for such amounts;
or assumption of liability of any kind as to further repair work that may be necessary. We telephone bids are governed by these Conditions continue up from that amount. In the event that seller: interest, costs, damages, other damages or investigation, or have been charged with (iv) we can hold you legally responsible for
do not give a warranty that any watch is in good
condition by Christie’s or by the seller. of Sale. there are no bids on a lot, the auctioneer may deem (a) is the owner of the lot or a joint owner of the expenses. or convicted of money laundering, terrorist the purchase price and may begin legal
(b)Any reference to condition in a catalogue entry working order. Certificates are not available (b)Internet Bids on Christie’s LIVE™ such lot unsold. lot acting with the permission of the other co- (j) Books. Where the lot is a book, we give an activities or other crimes. proceedings to recover it together with other
unless described in the catalogue.
or in a condition report will not amount to a full (c)Most wristwatches have been opened to find For certain auctions we will accept bids over owners or, if the seller is not the owner or a joint additional warranty for 21 days from the date F PAYMENT losses, interest, legal fees and costs as far as
description of condition, and images may not the Internet. For more information, please 6 • BID INCREMENTS owner of the lot, has the permission of the owner of the auction that any lot is defective in text or we are allowed by law;
show a lot clearly. Colours and shades may look out the type and quality of movement. For that visit https://www.christies.com/buying- Bidding generally starts below the low estimate and to sell the lot, or the right to do so in law; and illustration, we will refund your purchase price, 1 HOW TO PAY (v) we can take what you owe us from any
reason, wristwatches with water resistant cases
different in print or on screen to how they look services/buying-guide/register-and-bid/. As increases in steps (bid increments). The auctioneer (b) has the right to transfer ownership of the lot to subject to the following terms: (a) Immediately following the auction, you must pay amounts which we or any company in the
on physical inspection. Condition reports may may not be waterproof and we recommend you well as these Conditions of Sale, internet bids are will decide at his or her sole option where the the buyer without any restrictions or claims by (a)This additional warranty does not apply to: the purchase price being: Christie’s Group may owe you (including
have them checked by a competent watchmaker
be available to help you evaluate the condition governed by the Christie’s LIVE™ Terms of Use bidding should start and the bid increments. anyone else. (i) the absence of blanks, half titles, tissue (i) the hammer price; and any deposit or other part-payment which you
of a lot. Condition reports are provided free of before use. which are available at https://www.christies. (c) If either of the above warranties are incorrect, guards or advertisements, damage in (ii) the buyer’s premium; and have paid to us);
Important information about the sale, transport
charge as a convenience to our buyers and are com/LiveBidding/OnlineTermsOfUse.aspx. 6 CURRENCY CONVERTER the seller shall not have to pay more than the respect of bindings, stains, spotting, (iii) any applicable duties, goods, sales, use,
for guidance only. They offer our opinion but and shipping of watches and watchbands can be (c)Written Bids The saleroom video screens (and Christies LIVE™) purchase price (as defined in paragraph F1(a) marginal tears or other defects not compensating or service tax, or VAT. (vi) we can, at our option, reveal your identity
found in paragraph H2(f).
they may not refer to all faults, inherent defects, You can find a Written Bid Form at any Christie’s may show bids in some other major currencies as below) paid by you to us. The seller will not be affecting completeness of the text or Payment is due no later than by the end of the 7th and contact details to the seller;
restoration, alteration or adaptation because office, or by choosing the sale and viewing the well as US dollars. Any conversion is for guidance responsible to you for any reason for loss of illustration; calendar day following the date of the auction (the (vii) we can reject at any future auction any
our staff are not professional restorers or B REGISTERING TO BID lots online at www.christies.com. We must only and we cannot be bound by any rate of profits or business, expected savings, loss of (ii) drawings, autographs, letters or “due date”). bids made by or on behalf of the buyer or
conservators. For that reason condition reports 1 NEW BIDDERS receive your completed Written Bid at least 24 exchange used. Christie’s is not responsible for any opportunity or interest, costs, damages, other manuscripts, signed photographs, music, to obtain a deposit from the buyer before
are not an alternative to examining a lot in person (a)If this is your first time bidding at Christie’s or hours before the auction. Bids must be placed error (human or otherwise), omission or breakdown damages or expenses. The seller gives no atlases, maps or periodicals; (b) We will only accept payment from the registered accepting any bids;
or seeking your own professional advice. It is your you are a returning bidder who has not bought in the currency of the saleroom. The auctioneer in providing these services. warranty in relation to any lot other than as set bidder. Once issued, we cannot change the (viii) we can exercise all the rights and remedies
responsibility to ensure that you have requested, anything from any of our salerooms within the will take reasonable steps to carry out written out above and, as far as the seller is allowed by (iii) books not identified by title; buyer’s name on an invoice or re-issue the invoice of a person holding security over any
received and considered any condition report. last two years you must register at least 48 bids at the lowest possible price, taking into 7 SUCCESSFUL BIDS law, all warranties from the seller to you, and all (iv) lots sold without a printed estimate; in a different name. You must pay immediately property in our possession owned by you,
hours before an auction begins to give us enough account the reserve. If you make a written bid Unless the auctioneer decides to use his or her other obligations upon the seller which may be (v) books which are described in the even if you want to export the lot and you need whether by way of pledge, security interest
4 VIEWING LOTS PRE-AUCTION time to process and approve your registration. on a lot which does not have a reserve and discretion as set out in paragraph C3 above, when added to this agreement by law, are excluded. catalogue as sold not subject to return; or an export licence. or in any other way as permitted by the law
(a)If you are planning to bid on a lot, you should We may, at our option, decline to permit you to there is no higher bid than yours, we will bid on the auctioneer’s hammer strikes, we have accepted (vi) defects stated in any condition report or (c) You must pay for lots bought at Christie’s in of the place where such property is located.
inspect it personally or through a knowledgeable register as a bidder. You will be asked for the your behalf at around 50% of the low estimate the last bid. This means a contract for sale has 2 OUR AUTHENTICITY WARRANTY announced at the time of sale. the United States in the currency stated on the You will be deemed to have granted such
representative before you make a bid to make following: or, if lower, the amount of your bid. If we receive been formed between the seller and the successful We warrant, subject to the terms below, that the (b)To make a claim under this paragraph you invoice in one of the following ways: security to us and we may retain such
sure that you accept the description and its (i)for individuals: Photo identification (driver’s written bids on a lot for identical amounts, and at bidder. We will issue an invoice only to the registered lots in our sales are authentic (our “authenticity must give written details of the defect and (i) Wire transfer property as collateral security for your
condition. We recommend you get your own licence, national identity card, or passport) the auction these are the highest bids on the lot, bidder who made the successful bid. While we warranty”). If, within 5 years of the date of the return the lot to the sale room at which you JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., obligations to us; and
advice from a restorer or other professional and, if not shown on the ID document, proof we will sell the lot to the bidder whose written send out invoices by mail and/or email after the auction, you give notice to us that your lot is not bought it in the same condition as at the 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017; (ix) we can take any other action we see
adviser. of your current address (for example, a bid we received first. auction, we do not accept responsibility for telling authentic, subject to the terms below, we will time of sale, within 21 days of the date of ABA# 021000021; FBO: Christie’s Inc.; necessary or appropriate.
(b)Pre-auction viewings are open to the public free current utility bill or bank statement); you whether or not your bid was successful. If you refund the purchase price paid by you. The the sale. Account # 957-107978, (b) If you owe money to us or to another Christie’s
of charge. Our specialists may be available to (ii)for corporate clients: Your Certificate of C CONDUCTING THE SALE have bid by written bid, you should contact us by meaning of authentic can be found in the glossary (k) South East Asian Modern and Contemporary for international transfers, SWIFT: Group company, we can use any amount you do
answer questions at pre-auction viewings or by Incorporation or equivalent document(s) 1 WHO CAN ENTER THE AUCTION telephone or in person as soon as possible after the at the end of these Conditions of Sale. The terms of Art and Chinese Calligraphy and Painting. CHASUS33. pay, including any deposit or other part-payment
appointment. showing your name and registered address We may, at our option, refuse admission to our auction to get details of the outcome of your bid to the authenticity warranty are as follows: In these categories, the authenticity warranty (ii) Credit Card you have made to us, or which we owe you, to
together with documentary proof of premises or decline to permit participation in any avoid having to pay unnecessary storage charges. (a) It will be honored for claims notified within a does not apply because current scholarship does We accept Visa, MasterCard, American pay off any amount you owe to us or another
5 ESTIMATES directors and beneficial owners; and auction or to reject any bid. 8 LOCAL BIDDING LAWS period of 5 years from the date of the auction. not permit the making of definitive statements. Express and China Union Pay. Credit card Christie’s Group company for any transaction.
Estimates are based on the condition, rarity, (iii)for trusts, partnerships, offshore companies 2 RESERVES You agree that when bidding in any of our sales After such time, we will not be obligated to honor Christie’s does, however, agree to cancel a sale payments at the New York premises will only
quality and provenance of the lots and on prices and other business structures, please that you will strictly comply with all local laws and the authenticity warranty. in either of these two categories of art where it be accepted for New York sales. Christie’s 5 KEEPING YOUR PROPERTY
recently paid at auction for similar property. contact us in advance to discuss our Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are subject to a regulations in force at the time of the sale for the (b) It is given only for information shown in has been proven the lot is a forgery. Christie’s will not accept credit card payments for If you owe money to us or to another Christie’s
Estimates can change. Neither you, nor anyone requirements. reserve. We identify lots that are offered without relevant sale site. UPPERCASE type in the first line of the will refund to the original buyer the purchase purchases in any other sale site. Group company, as well as the rights set out in F4
else, may rely on any estimates as a prediction (b)We may also ask you to give us a financial reserve with the symbol • next to the lot number. catalogue description (the “Heading”). It does price in accordance with the terms of Christie’s (iii) Cash above, we can use or deal with any of your property
or guarantee of the actual selling price of a lot or reference and/or a deposit as a condition of The reserve cannot be more than the lot’s low not apply to any information other than in the Authenticity warranty, provided that the We accept cash payments (including money we hold or which is held by another Christie’s
its value for any other purpose. Estimates do not allowing you to bid. For help, please contact our estimate. Heading even if shown in UPPERCASE type. original buyer notifies us with full supporting orders and traveller’s checks) subject to a Group company in any way we are allowed to by law.
include the buyer’s premium or any applicable Client Services Department at +1 212-636-2000. evidence documenting the forgery claim within maximum global aggregate of US$7,500 We will only release your property to you after you
taxes. per buyer. pay us or the relevant Christie’s Group company