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Loss Register, First Floor, 63-66 Hatten sales tax is charged on the hammer price, Certain Exemptions Most states that
Garden, London EC1N 8LE or by email at SOTHEBY’S SERVICES buyer’s premium and any other applicable impose sales taxes allow for specified
artloss@artloss.com. The Art Loss Register charges on any property picked up or exemptions to the tax. For example, a
does not guarantee the provenance or Sotheby’s also offers a range of other delivered in New York, regardless of the registered re-seller such as a registered art
title of any catalogued item against which services to our clients beyond buying state or country in which the purchaser dealer may purchase without incurring a
they search, and will not be liable for any and selling at auction. These services are resides or does business. tax liability, and Sotheby’s is not required
direct or consequential losses of any nature summarized below. Further information on to collect sales tax from such re-seller. The
howsoever arising. This statement and the any of the services described below can be Where Sotheby’s Collects Sales Tax art dealer, when re-selling the property,
ALR’s service do not affect your rights and found at sothebys.com. Sotheby’s is currently registered to may be required to charge sales tax to its
obligations under the Conditions of Sale collect sales tax in the following states: client, or the client may be required to self-
applicable to the sale. Valuations and Appraisals Sotheby’s Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, assess sales or use tax upon acquiring the
Valuations and Appraisals Services offers Connecticut, District of Columbia, property.
advice regarding personal property assets Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,
SELLING AT AUCTION to trusts, estates, and private clients Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Local Tax Advisors As sales tax laws vary
in order to help fiduciaries, executors, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, from state to state, Sotheby’s recommends
advisors, and collectors meet their goals. Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, that clients with questions regarding the
If you have property you wish to sell, We provide efficient and confidential
Sotheby’s team of specialists and client advice and assistance for all appraisal New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, application of sales or use taxes to property
services representatives will assist you and auction services. Sotheby’s can Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode purchased at auction seek tax advice from
through the entire process. Simply contact prepare appraisals to suit a variety of Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, their local tax advisors.
the appropriate specialist (specialist needs, including estate tax and planning, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
departments are listed in the back of this insurance, charitable contribution and and Wyoming. For any property collected
catalogue), General Inquiries Department collateral loan. Our appraisals are widely or received by the purchaser in New York IMPORTANT NOTICES
or a Sotheby’s regional office representative accepted by the Internal Revenue Service, City, such property is subject to sales tax
for suggestions on how best to arrange for tax and estate planning professionals, at the existing New York State and City Property Collection All property that is
evaluation of your property. rate of 8.875%. sold, has bought in, or is to be returned
and insurance firms. In the event that to the consignor will remain at 1334 York
a sale is considered, we are pleased to Sotheby’s Arranged Shipping If the
Property Evaluation There are three provide auction estimates, sales proposals Avenue for collection. Exceptions to this
general ways evaluation of property can be and marketing plans. When sales are property is delivered into any state in policy may include property considered to
conducted: which Sotheby’s is registered, Sotheby’s be oversized and monumental works of art.
underway, the group works closely with is required by law to collect and remit the Invoices and statements will indicate your
the appropriate specialist departments appropriate sales tax in effect in the state
(1) In our galleries to ensure that clients’ needs are met property’s location. Refer to our Property
You may bring your property directly to our promptly and efficiently. where the property is delivered. Collection information at www.sothebys.
galleries where our specialists will give you com/pickup.
auction estimates and advice. There is no Financial Services Sotheby’s offers a Client Arranged Shipping Property
charge for this service, but we request that wide range of financial services including collected from Sotheby’s New York Property Payment All property must be
you telephone ahead for an appointment. advances on consignments, as well as premises by a common carrier hired by the paid in full before collection or release from
Inspection hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, loans secured by art collections not purchaser for delivery at an address outside any Sotheby’s location. Payment must be
Monday through Friday. of New York is not subject to New York Sales made through Sotheby’s New York Post Sale
intended for sale. Tax, but if the property is delivered into
(2) By photograph any state in which Sotheby’s is registered, Services by way of our acceptable forms
of payment methods mentioned on your
If your property is not portable, or if you Museum Services Tailored to meet the Sotheby’s is required by law to collect and
are not able to visit our galleries, you may unique needs of museums and non profits remit the appropriate sales tax in effect in invoice. To arrange for payment, please
contact Post Sale Services at +1 212 606
bring in or send a clear photograph of in the marketplace, Museum Services offers the state where the property is delivered.
each item. If you have a large collection, a personal, professional assistance and advice New York State recognizes shippers 7444 or USPostSaleServices@sothebys.
com. Payment will not be accepted at the
representative selection of photographs in areas including appraisals, deaccessions, such as the United States Postal Service,
will do. Please be sure to include the acquisitions and special events. United Parcel Service, FedEx, or the like as offsite facility. Dealers and resale clients
should fill out the appropriate forms where
dimensions, artist’s signature or maker’s “common carriers”. If a purchaser hires a
mark, medium, physical condition and any Corporate Art Services Devoted shipper other than a common carrier to pick applicable or contact Post Sale Services
with any questions.
other relevant information. Our specialists to servicing corporations, Sotheby’s up property, Sotheby’s will collect New York
will provide a free preliminary auction Corporate Art Services Department sales tax at a rate of 8.875% regardless of Loss and Liability Unless otherwise
estimate subject to a final estimate upon can prepare appraisal reports, advise the ultimate destination of the goods. If a
first-hand inspection. on acquisitions and deaccessions, purchaser utilizes a freight-forwarder who is agreed by Sotheby’s, all sold property must
be removed from any of our premises
manage all aspects of consignment, registered with the Transportation Security
(3) In your home (including the SLP Warehouse) by the buyer
Evaluations of property can also be made assist in developing arts-management Administration (“TSA”) to deliver property at their expense no later than 30 calendar
strategies and create events catering to a
in your home. The fees for such visits outside of the United States, no sales tax days following its sale. Buyers are reminded
are based on the scope and diversity of corporation’s needs. would be due on this transaction. that Sotheby’s liability for loss or damage to
property, with travel expenses additional. sold property shall cease no later than 30
These fees may be rebated if you consign Where Sotheby’s is Not Required calendar days after the date of the auction.
your property for sale at Sotheby’s. If there INFORMATION ON SALES to Collect Sales Tax Sotheby’s is not
is considerable property in question, we AND USE TAX RELATED TO required to collect sales tax on property Collection & Shipping Where applicable,
can arrange for an informal “walkthrough.” PURCHASES AT AUCTION delivered to states other than those listed the SLP Warehouse requires 24 hours
above. If the property is delivered to a advanced notice for collection of property.
Once your property has been evaluated, To better assist our clients, we have state where Sotheby’s is not required to
Sotheby’s representatives can then help prepared the following information on collect sales tax, it is the responsibility of Please arrange this through our Post
you determine how to proceed should you Sales and Use Tax related to property the purchaser to self-assess any sales or Sale Services team at +1 212 606 7444 or
wish to continue with the auction process. purchased at auction. use tax and remit it to taxing authorities in USPostSaleServices@sothebys.com.
They will provide information regarding that state. For in-person collections at our offsite
sellers’ commission rates and other Why Sotheby’s Collects Sales Tax location, please alert Post Sale Services
charges, auction venue, shipping and any Virtually all State Sales Tax Laws require Sotheby’s is not required to collect sales of your proposed collection date, ensure
further services you may require. tax for property delivered to the purchaser that all outstanding invoices have been
a corporation to register with the State’s outside of the United States.
Tax Authorities and collect and remit sales paid for, and that you or your agent have
tax if the corporation either establishes or Restoration and Other Services the appropriate photo identification
maintains physical or economic presence Regardless of where the property is upon arrival.
within the state. In the states that impose subsequently transported, if any framing or If you are using your own shipper to
sales tax, Tax Laws require an auction restoration services are performed on the collect property, please provide a letter of
house, with such presence in the state, to property in New York, it is considered to be authorization and instruct your shipper to
register as a sales tax collector, and remit a delivery of the property to the purchaser email their bill of lading to billsoflading
sales tax collected to the state. New York in New York, and Sotheby’s will be required @sothebys.com and ensure the correct
to collect the 8.875% New York sales tax. collection location is specified.
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