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in full for what you owe. However, if we choose, to import property containing these materials, (d) We have no responsibility to any person other the arbitration. The language used in the arbitral
we can also sell your property in any way we think and some other countries require a licence from than a buyer in connection with the purchase of proceedings shall be English. The arbitrator shall
appropriate. We will use the proceeds of the sale the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries any lot. order the production of documents only upon
against any amounts you owe us and we will pay of exportation as well as importation. In some (e) If, in spite of the terms in paragraphs I(a) to (d) or a showing that such documents are relevant
any amount left from that sale to you. If there is a cases, the lot can only be shipped with an E2(i) above, we are found to be liable to you for and material to the outcome of the Dispute. The
shortfall, you must pay us any difference between independent scientific confirmation of species any reason, we shall not have to pay more than arbitration shall be confidential, except to the IMPORTANT NOTICES AND
the amount we have received from the sale and the and/or age, and you will need to obtain these at the purchase price paid by you to us. We will not extent necessary to enforce a judgment or where
amount you owe us. your own cost. be responsible to you for any reason for loss of disclosure is required by law. The arbitration award EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE
(d) Lots containing Ivory or materials resembling profits or business, loss of opportunity or value, shall be final and binding on all parties involved.
G COLLECTION AND STORAGE ivory expected savings or interest, costs, damages, or Judgment upon the award may be entered by
(a) You must collect purchased lots within seven If a lot contains elephant ivory, or any other expenses. any court having jurisdiction thereof or having
days from the auction (but note that lots will not wildlife material that could be confused with jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets. IMPORTANT NOTICES PICTURES, DRAWINGS, PRINTS AND MINIATURES JEWELLERY
be released to you until you have made full and elephant ivory (for example, mammoth ivory, J OTHER TERMS This arbitration and any proceedings conducted
clear payment of all amounts due to us). hereunder shall be governed by Title 9 (Arbitration) 6 Property Owned in part or in full by Christie’s Name(s) or Recognised Designation of an artist without any “Boucheron”: when maker’s name appears in the title, in Christie’s
walrus ivory, helmeted hornbill ivory) you may 1 OUR ABILITY TO CANCEL
(b) Information on collecting lots is set out on be prevented from exporting the lot from the of the United States Code and by the United Nations From time to time, Christie’s may offer a lot which it owns in whole or qualification: in Christie’s opinion a work by the artist. opinion it is by that maker.
the storage and collection page and on an US or shipping it between US States without In addition to the other rights of cancellation Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of in part. Such property is identified in the catalogue with the symbol 6 QUALIFIED HEADINGS “Mount by Boucheron”: in Christie’s opinion the setting has
information sheet which you can get from the first confirming its species by way of a rigorous contained in this agreement, we can cancel a sale Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958. next to its lot number. Where Christie’s has an ownership or financial been created by the jeweller using stones originally supplied by the
bidder registration staff or Christie’s Post-Sale scientific test acceptable to the applicable of a lot if : (i) any of your warranties in paragraph “Attributed to …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion probably a work by
Services Department on +1 212 636 2650. Fish and Wildlife authorities. You will buy that E4 are not correct; (ii) we reasonably believe that 10 REPORTING ON WWW.CHRISTIES.COM interest in every lot in the catalogue, Christie’s will not designate each the artist in whole or in part. jeweller’s client.
(c) If you do not collect any lot within thirty days lot at your own risk and be responsible for any completing the transaction is, or may be, unlawful; Details of all lots sold by us, including catalogue lot with a symbol, but will state its interest in the front of the catalogue. “Studio of …”/“Workshop of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a QUALIFIED HEADINGS
descriptions and prices, may be reported on www.
or (iii) we reasonably believe that the sale places us
following the auction we may, at our option scientific test or other reports required for or the seller under any liability to anyone else or may christies.com. Sales totals are hammer price º Minimum Price Guarantees work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under “Signed Boucheron / Signature Boucheron”: in Christie’s qualified
(i) charge you storage costs at the rates set out export from the USA or between US States at damage our reputation. plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, On occasion, Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the outcome of his supervision. opinion has a signature by the jeweller.
at www.christies.com/storage. your own cost. We will not be obliged to cancel financing fees, or application of buyer’s or seller’s
your purchase and refund the purchase price the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it “Circle of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the period of the “With maker’s mark for Boucheron”: in Christie’s qualified opinion
(ii) move the lot to another Christie’s location if your lot may not be exported, imported or 2 RECORDINGS credits. We regret that we cannot agree to requests has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction,
or an affiliate or third party warehouse shipped between US States, or it is seized We may videotape and record proceedings at any to remove these details from www.christies.com. the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known artist and showing his influence. has a mark denoting the maker.
and charge you transport costs and for any reason by a government authority. It auction. We will keep any personal information “Follower of… ”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the Periods
administration fees for doing so and you is your responsibility to determine and satisfy confidential, except to the extent disclosure is K GLOSSARY as a minimum price guarantee. Where Christie’s holds such financial artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil.
will be subject to the third party storage the requirements of any applicable laws or required by law. However, we may, through this auctioneer: the individual auctioneer and/or interest we identify such lots with the symbol º next to the lot number. Art Nouveau 1895-1910
warehouse’s standard terms and to pay for regulations relating to interstate shipping, export process, use or share these recordings with another Christie’s. º z Third Party Guarantees/Irrevocable bids “Manner of… ”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the Belle Epoque 1895-1914
their standard fees and costs. Christie’s Group company and marketing partners artist’s style but of a later date.
or import of property containing such protected to analyse our customers and to help us to tailor authentic: a genuine example, rather than a copy Where Christie’s has provided a Minimum Price Guarantee it is at
(iii) sell the lot in any commercially reasonable or regulated material. or forgery of: “After …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a copy (of any date) of a work Art Deco 1915-1935
way we think appropriate. our services for buyers. If you do not want to be risk of making a loss, which can be significant, if the lot fails to sell.
(e) Lots of Iranian origin videotaped, you may make arrangements to make a (i) the work of a particular artist, author or Christie’s sometimes chooses to share that risk with a third party who of the artist. Retro 1940s
(d) The Storage conditions which can be found at Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase, telephone or written bid or bid on Christie’s LIVE™ manufacturer, if the lot is described in the
www.christies.com/storage will apply. the export and/or import of Iranian-origin instead. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you Heading as the work of that artist, author or agrees prior to the auction to place an irrevocable written bid on the “Signed …”/“Dated …”/ “Inscribed …”: in Christie’s qualified HANDBAGS
(e) In accordance with New York law, if you have “works of conventional craftsmanship” (works may not videotape or record proceedings at any manufacturer; lot. If there are no other higher bids, the third party commits to buy opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. Condition Reports
paid for the lot in full but you do not collect the that are not by a recognized artist and/or that auction. (ii) a work created within a particular period or the lot at the level of their irrevocable written bid. In doing so, the third “With signature …”/“With date …”/ “With inscription …”: in
lot within 180 calendar days of payment, we may have a function, (for example: carpets, bowls, culture, if the lot is described in the Heading party takes on all or part of the risk of the lot not being sold. Lots which Christie’s qualified opinion the signature/ date/inscription appears to The condition of lots sold in our auctions can vary widely due to
charge you New York sales tax for the lot. ewers, tiles, ornamental boxes). For example, 3 COPYRIGHT as a work created during that period or are subject to a third party guarantee arrangement are identified in the factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear
(f) Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit our the USA prohibits the import and export of this We own the copyright in all images, illustrations culture; catalogue with the symbol º x. be by a hand other than that of the artist. and tear. Condition reports and grades are provided free of charge
rights under paragraph F4. type of property without a license issued by and written material produced by or for us relating (iii) a work for a particular origin source if the lot In most cases, Christie’s compensates the third party in exchange for The date given for Old Master, Modern and Contemporary Prints is as a courtesy and convenience to our buyers and are for guidance
the US Department of the Treasury, Office of to a lot (including the contents of our catalogues is described in the Heading as being of that the date (or approximate date when prefixed with ‘circa’) on which the only. They offer our honest opinion but they may not refer to all faults,
H TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING Foreign Assets Control. Other countries, such as unless otherwise noted in the catalogue). You cannot origin or source; or accepting this risk. Where the third party is the successful bidder, the matrix was worked and not necessarily the date when the impression restoration, alteration or adaptation. They are not an alternative to
third party’s remuneration is based on a fixed financing fee. If the third
1 SHIPPING Canada, only permit the import of this property use them without our prior written permission. We (iv) in the case of gems, a work which is made of party is not the successful bidder, the remuneration may either be was printed or published. examining a lot in person or taking your own professional advice.
in certain circumstances. As a convenience to
do not offer any guarantee that you will gain any
We would be happy to assist in making shipping buyers, Christie’s indicates under the title of a copyright or other reproduction rights to the lot. a particular material, if the lot is described in based on a fixed fee or an amount calculated against the final hammer Lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the sale,
arrangements on request. You must make all lot if the lot originates from Iran (Persia). It is the Heading as being made of that material. price. The third party may continue to bid for the lot above the CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART without any representation or warranty as to condition by Christie’s
transport and shipping arrangements. However, your responsibility to ensure you do not bid on or 4 ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT authenticity warranty: the guarantee we give in When a piece is, in Christie’s opinion, of a certain period, reign or or by the seller.
we can arrange to pack, transport, and ship your import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or If a court finds that any part of this agreement is not this agreement that a lot is authentic as set out in irrevocable written bid. Where the third party is the successful bidder, dynasty, its attribution appears in uppercase letters directly below the
property if you ask us to and pay the costs of doing trade embargoes that apply to you. valid or is illegal or impossible to enforce, that part of paragraph E2 of this agreement. Christie’s will report the purchase price net of the fixed financing fee. Heading of the description of the lot. Grades in Condition Reports
so. We recommend that you ask us for an estimate, the agreement will be treated as being deleted and Third party guarantors are required by us to disclose to anyone they We provide a general, numeric condition grade to help with overall
especially for any large items or items of high (f) Gold the rest of this agreement will not be affected. buyer’s premium: the charge the buyer pays us are advising their financial interest in any lots they are guaranteeing. e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL condition guidance. Please review the specific condition report and
Gold of less than 18ct does not qualify in all
value that need professional packing. We may also along with the hammer price. However, for the avoidance of any doubt, if you are advised by or 18TH CENTURY
suggest other handlers, packers, transporters, or countries as ‘gold’ and may be refused import 5 TRANSFERRING YOUR RIGHTS AND catalogue description: the description of a lot in extra images for each lot before bidding.
into those countries as ‘gold’.
experts if you ask us to do so. For more information, RESPONSIBILITIES the catalogue for the auction, as amended by any bidding through an agent on a lot identified as being subject to a third If the date, period or reign mark mentioned in uppercase letters after Grade 1: this item exhibits no signs of use or wear and could be
please contact Christie’s Post-Sale Services at (g) Watches You may not grant a security over or transfer your saleroom notice. party guarantee you should always ask your agent to confirm whether the bold type first line states that the mark is of the period, then in considered as new. There are no flaws. Original packaging and
+1 212 636 2650. See the information set out at Many of the watches offered for sale in this rights or responsibilities under these terms on the or not he or she has a financial interest in relation to the lot. Christie’s opinion, the piece is of the date, period or reign of the mark. protective plastic are likely intact as noted in the lot description.
https://www.christies.com/buying-services/ catalogue are pictured with straps made of contract of sale with the buyer unless we have given Christie’s Group: Christie’s International Plc, ¤ Bidding by interested parties e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
its subsidiaries and other companies within its
buying-guide/ship/ or contact us at PostSaleUS@ endangered or protected animal materials such our written permission. This agreement will be Grade 2: this item exhibits minor flaws and could be considered nearly
christies.com. We will take reasonable care when we as alligator or crocodile. These lots are marked binding on your successors or estate and anyone corporate group. When a party with a direct or indirect interest in the lot who may have KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE brand new. It may never have been used, or may have been used a few
are handling, packing, transporting, and shipping a. with the symbol Ψ in the catalogue. These who takes over your rights and responsibilities. condition: the physical condition of a lot. knowledge of the lot’s reserve or other material information may be AND OF THE PERIOD (1662-1722) times. There are only minor condition notes, which can be found in the
However, if we recommend another company for any endangered species straps are shown for display due date: has the meaning given to it paragraph bidding on the lot, we will mark the lot with this symbol ¤. This interest If no date, period or reign mark is mentioned in uppercase letters after specific condition report.
of these purposes, we are not responsible for their purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will 6 TRANSLATIONS F1(a). can include beneficiaries of an estate that consigned the lot or a joint the bold description, in Christie’s opinion it is of uncertain date or late
acts, failure to act, or neglect. remove and retain the strap prior to shipment If we have provided a translation of this agreement, owner of a lot. Any interested party that successfully bids on a lot Grade 3: this item exhibits visible signs of use. Any signs of use or
from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s we will use this original version in deciding any estimate: the price range included in the catalogue manufacture. wear are minor. This item is in good condition.
2 EXPORT AND IMPORT may, at its discretion, make the displayed issues or disputes which arise under this agreement. or any saleroom notice within which we believe a must comply with Christie’s Conditions of Sale, including paying the e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
Any lot sold at auction may be affected by laws endangered species strap available to the buyer lot may sell. Low estimate means the lower figure lot’s full Buyer’s premium plus applicable taxes. Grade 4: this item exhibits wear from frequent use. This item either
on exports from the country in which it is sold and of the lot free of charge if collected in person 7 PERSONAL INFORMATION in the range and high estimate means the higher Post-catalogue notifications QUALIFIED HEADINGS has light overall wear or small areas of heavy wear. The item is
the import restrictions of other countries. Many from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the We will hold and process your personal information figure. The mid estimate is the midpoint between When a piece is, in Christie’s opinion, not of the period to which considered to be in fair condition.
countries require a declaration of export for property auction. Please check with the department for and may pass it to another Christie’s Group the two. In certain instances, after the catalogue has been published, Christie’s it would normally be attributed on stylistic grounds, this will be Grade 5: this item exhibits normal wear and tear from regular or heavy
leaving the country and/or an import declaration on details on a particular lot. company for use as described in, and in line with, hammer price: the amount of the highest bid the may enter into an arrangement or become aware of bidding that would incorporated into the first line or the body of the text of the description. use. The item is in good, usable condition but it does have condition
entry of property into the country. Local laws may For all symbols and other markings referred to in our privacy notice at www.christies.com/about- auctioneer accepts for the sale of a lot. have required a catalogue symbol. In those instances, a pre-sale or
prevent you from importing a lot or may prevent you paragraph H2, please note that lots are marked as a us/contact/privacy and if you are a resident of pre-lot announcement will be made e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE BOWL; or notes.
selling a lot in the country you import it into. convenience to you, but we do not accept liability for California you can see a copy of our California Heading: has the meaning given to it in paragraph The Ming-style bowl is decorated with lotus scrolls… Grade 6: this item is damaged and requires repair. It is considered in
(a) You alone are responsible for getting advice errors or for failing to mark lots. Consumer Privacy Act statement at https://www. E2. Other Arrangements In Christie’s qualified opinion this object most probably dates from fair condition.
about and meeting the requirements of any christies.com/about-us/contact/ccpa. lot: an item to be offered at auction (or two or more Christie’s may enter into other arrangements not involving bids. These
laws or regulations which apply to exporting I OUR LIABILITY TO YOU items to be offered at auction as a group). include arrangements where Christie’s has made loans or advanced Kangxi period but there remains the possibility that it may be dated Any reference to condition in a catalogue entry will not amount to a full
or importing any lot prior to bidding. If you are (a) We give no warranty in relation to any 8 WAIVER other damages: any special, consequential, money to consignors or prospective purchasers or where Christie’s has differently. description of condition, and images may not show the condition of a
refused a licence or there is a delay in getting statement made, or information given, by us or No failure or delay to exercise any right or remedy incidental or indirect damages of any kind or any shared the risk of a guarantee with a partner without the partner being e.g. KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE lot clearly. Colours and shades may look different in print or on screen
one, you must still pay us in full for the lot. We our representatives or employees, about any provided under these Conditions of Sale shall damages which fall within the meaning of ‘special’, AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD to how they look in real life. It is your responsibility to ensure that you
may be able to help you apply for the appropriate lot other than as set out in the authenticity constitute a waiver of that or any other right or ‘incidental’ or ‘consequential’ under local law. required to place an irrevocable written bid or otherwise participating have received and considered any condition report and grading.
licences if you ask us to and pay our fee for doing warranty and, as far as we are allowed by law, all remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further in the bidding on the lot. Because such arrangements are unrelated In Christie’s qualified opinion, this object could be dated to the Kangxi
so. However, we cannot guarantee that you will warranties and other terms which may be added exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No purchase price: has the meaning given to it in to the bidding process they are not marked with a symbol in the period but there is a strong element of doubt. References to “HARDWARE”
get one. For more information, please contact to this agreement by law are excluded. The single or partial exercise of such right or remedy paragraph F1(a). catalogue. Where used in this catalogue the term “hardware” refers to the metallic
Christie’s Post-Sale Services Department at +1 seller’s warranties contained in paragraph E1 are shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or provenance: the ownership history of a lot. e.g. KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE parts of the bag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and
212 636 2650 and PostSaleUS@christies.com. their own and we do not have any liability to you any other right or remedy. AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD keys and /or strap, which are plated with a coloured finish (e.g. gold,
See the information set out at https://www. in relation to those warranties. 9 LAW AND DISPUTES qualified: has the meaning given to it in paragraph EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE silver, palladium). The terms “Gold Hardware”, “Silver Hardware”,
christies.com/buying-services/buying- (b) (i) We are not responsible to you for any reason E2 and Qualified Headings means the paragraph Terms used in a catalogue or lot description have the meanings FABERGÉ
guide/ship/ or contact us at PostSaleUS@ (whether for breaking this agreement or any This agreement, and any non-contractual headed Qualified Headings on the page of ascribed to them below. Please note that all statements in a catalogue QUALIFIED HEADINGS “Palladium Hardware” etc. refer to the tone or colour of the hardware
christies.com. other matter relating to your purchase of, or obligations arising out of or in connection with this the catalogue headed ‘Important Notices and and not the actual material used. If the bag incorporates solid metal
(b) You alone are responsible for any applicable bid for, any lot) other than in the event of fraud agreement, or any other rights you may have relating Explanation of Cataloguing Practice’. or lot description as to authorship are made subject to the provisions “Marked Fabergé, Workmaster …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a hardware this will be referenced in the lot description.
to the purchase of a lot will be governed by the
of the Conditions of Sale, including the authenticity warranty. Our
taxes, tariffs or other government-imposed or fraudulent misrepresentation by us or other laws of New York. Before we or you start any court reserve: the confidential amount below which we use of these expressions does not take account of the condition of the work of the master’s workshop inscribed with his name or initials and
charges relating to the export or import of the than as expressly set out in these conditions of proceedings (except in the limited circumstances will not sell a lot. his workmaster’s initials. POST 1950 FURNITURE
lot. If Christie’s exports or imports the lot on your sale; or (ii) give any representation, warranty or where the dispute, controversy or claim is related saleroom notice: a written notice posted next to lot or of the extent of any restoration. Written condition reports are “By Fabergé …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion, a work of the master’s All items of post-1950 furniture included in this sale are items either
behalf, and if Christie’s pays these applicable guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in to proceedings brought by someone else and this the lot in the saleroom and on www.christies.com, usually available on request. not originally supplied for use in a private home or sold as collector’s
taxes, tariffs or other government-imposed respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, dispute could be joined to those proceedings), which is also read to prospective telephone bidders A term and its definition listed under ‘Qualified Headings’ is a workshop, but without his mark. items. These items may not comply with the provisions of the Furniture
charges, you agree to refund that amount to fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, we agree we will each try to settle the dispute by and notified to clients who have left commission qualified statement as to authorship. While the use of this term is “In the style of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the period
Christie’s. quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, of the master and closely related to his style. and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989,
rarity, importance, medium, provenance, mediation submitted to JAMS, or its successor, bids, or an announcement made by the auctioneer based upon careful study and represents the opinion of specialists, 1993 and 2010, the “Regulations”). Accordingly, these items should
(c) Endangered and protected species exhibition history, literature, or historical for mediation in New York. If the Dispute is not either at the beginning of the sale, or before a Christie’s and the consignor assume no risk, liability and responsibility “Bearing marks …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion not a work of the not be used as furniture in your home in their current condition. If you
Lots made of or including (regardless of the relevance. Except as required by local law, settled by mediation within 60 days from the date particular lot is auctioned.
percentage) endangered and other protected any warranty of any kind is excluded by this when mediation is initiated, then the Dispute shall for the authenticity of authorship of any lot in this catalogue master’s workshop and bearing later marks. do intend to use such items for this purpose, you must first ensure that
species of wildlife are marked with the symbol ~ paragraph. be submitted to JAMS, or its successor, for final subheading: has the meaning given to it in described by this term, and the authenticity warranty shall not be they are reupholstered, restuffed and/or recovered (as appropriate) in
in the catalogue. This material includes, among and binding arbitration in accordance with its paragraph E2. available with respect to lots described using this term. order that they comply with the provisions of the Regulations.
other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, (c) In particular, please be aware that our written Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures UPPER CASE type: means having all capital letters.
rhinoceros horn, whalebone certain species and telephone bidding services, Christie’s LIVE™, or, if the Dispute involves a non-U.S. party, the warranty: a statement or representation in which
of coral, and Brazilian rosewood. You should condition reports, currency converter and JAMS International Arbitration Rules. The seat of
check the relevant customs laws and regulations saleroom video screens are free services and we the arbitration shall be New York and the arbitration the person making it guarantees that the facts set
out in it are correct.
before bidding on any lot containing wildlife are not responsible to you for any error (human shall be conducted by one arbitrator, who shall
material if you plan to import the lot into another or otherwise), omission or breakdown in these be appointed within 30 days after the initiation of 03/02/2022
country. Several countries refuse to allow you services.
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