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respect of (i) fraud, or (ii) death or personal injury caused by   Signatures   fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept   We will keep your data for a period of five years from the   3    DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOT  7    COLLECTION OF THE LOT
 our negligence (or by the negligence of any person under our   1.  A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky   responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of   date of your last contact with us so as to simplify any future   3.1   Paragraph 2.1.5 sets out what is the   7.1   Unless otherwise agreed in writing with you by
 control or for whom we are legally responsible), or (iii) acts or   When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’    publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility   registration. The data may be transferred to and stored outside   Contractual Description of the Lot. In particular,   Bonhams, the Lot will be released to you or to
 omissions for which we are liable under the Occupiers Liability   opinion the piece is by that maker.  for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or   Hong Kong, and you agree to this transfer. You have the right   the Lot is not sold as corresponding with that   your order only when Bonhams has received
 Ordinance (Chapter 314 of the Laws of Hong Kong), or (iv)   after this point.  to request us not to use your information for these purposes   part of the Entry in the Catalogue which is not   cleared funds to the amount of the full Purchase
 any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded   2.  A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky    by contacting Bonhams (Hong Kong) Limited (which for the   printed in bold letters, which merely sets out   Price and all other sums owed by you to the
 or restricted as a matter of law or (v) our undertakings under   Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but   purpose of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter   (on the Seller’s behalf) Bonhams’ opinion about   Seller and to Bonhams.
 paragraph 9 of the Buyer’s Agreement.  The same applies in   may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece   Options to buy parcels   486 of the Laws of Hong Kong) is the data user) at Montpelier   the Lot and which is not part of the Contractual
 respect of the Seller, as if references to us in this paragraph   may have been altered.  A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same   Galleries, Montpelier Street, London, SW7 1HH, United   Description upon which the Lot is sold. Any   7.2   The Seller is entitled to withhold possession
 were substituted with references to the Seller.  3.  A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky   wine, bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these   Kingdom or by e-mail at client.services@bonhams.com.  statement or representation other than that   from you of any other Lot he has sold to you
 Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but   Lots has the option to accept some or all of the remaining   part of the Entry referred to in paragraph   at the same or at any other Sale and whether
 15. DAMAGE AND RESTORATION  using stones or designs supplied by the client.  Lots in the parcel at the same price, although such options   APPENDIX 1  2.1.5 (together with any express alteration to   currently in Bonhams’ possession or not until
 Bidders should note that there is no reference to any defect,   will be at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders   it as referred to in paragraph 2.1.5), including   payment in full and in cleared funds of the
 damage or restoration in this Catalogue.  A detailed Condition   19.  PICTURES  are, therefore, advised to bid on the first Lot in a parcel.  CONTRACT FOR SALE  any Description or Estimate, whether made   Purchase Price and all other sums due to the
 Report can be provided by Bonhams up to 24 hours before   IMPORTANT: These terms may be changed in advance of   orally or in writing, including in the Catalogue   Seller and/or Bonhams in respect of the Lot.
 the Sale. When providing Condition Reports, we do not   Explanation of Catalogue Terms   the Sale of the Lot to you, by the setting out of different terms   or on Bonhams’ Website, or by conduct, or   7.3   You will collect and remove the Lot at your own
 The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following
 guarantee that there are no other defects present which have   Bottling Details and Case Terms   in the Catalogue for the Sale and/or by placing an insert in   otherwise, and whether by or on behalf of the   expense from Bonhams’ custody and/or control
 not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves by   meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to   The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following   the Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by   Seller or Bonhams and whether made prior to   or from the Storage Contractor’s custody in
 inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the   Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale:  meanings:  oral announcements before and during the Sale at the Sale   or during the Sale, is not part of the Contractual   accordance with Bonhams’ instructions or
 Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue.  •  “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist.   CB  – Château bottled   venue.  You should be alert to this possibility of changes and   Description upon which the Lot is sold.  requirements.
 When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of   DB  – Domaine bottled  ask in advance of bidding if there have been any.
 16.  BOOKS  asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether   EstB – Estate bottled   3.2   Except as provided in paragraph 2.1.5, the   7.4   You will be wholly responsible for packing,
 As stated above, all Lots are sold on an “as is” basis, subject   preceded by an  initial or not, indicates that in our opinion   BB  – Bordeaux bottled  UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE SELLER’S LIABILITY IN   Seller does not make or give and does not   handling and transport of the Lot on collection
         RESPECT OF THE QUALITY OF THE LOT, ITS FITNESS
                                                                                    and for complying with all import or export
                                                  agree to make or give any contractual promise,
 to  all faults, imperfections and errors of Description save as   the work is by the artist named;  BE  – Belgian bottled  FOR ANY PURPOSE AND ITS CONFORMITY WITH ANY   undertaking, obligation, guarantee, warranty, or   regulations in connection with the Lot.
 set out below. However, you will be entitled to reject a Book   •  “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably   FB  – French bottled  DESCRITION IS LIMITED.  YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED   representation of fact, or undertake any duty of
 in the circumstances set out in paragraph 11 of the Buyers   a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is   GB  – German bottled  TO EXAMINE THE LOT FOR YOURSELF AND/OR OBTAIN AN   care, in relation to any Description of the Lot or   7.5   You will be wholly responsible for any removal,
 Agreement. Please note that Lots comprising printed Books,   expressed than in the preceding category;  OB  – Oporto bottled  INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT.  any Estimate in relation to it, nor of the accuracy   storage or other charges or expenses incurred
 unframed maps and bound manuscripts are not liable to VAT   •  “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a   UK  – United Kingdom bottled  or completeness of any Description or Estimate   by the Seller if you do not remove the Lot in
 on the Buyer’s Premium.  work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which   owc – original wooden case  1   THE CONTRACT  which may have been made by or on behalf   accordance with this paragraph 7 and will
 may or may not have been executed under the artist’s   iwc  – individual wooden case  1.1   These terms govern the Contract for Sale of the   of the Seller including by Bonhams. No such   indemnify the Seller against all charges, costs,
 direction;  oc  – original carton  Lot by the Seller to the Buyer.  Description or Estimate is incorporated into this   including any legal costs and fees, expenses
 17.  CLOCKS AND WATCHES                          Contract for Sale.                and losses suffered by the Seller by reason of
 All Lots are sold “as is”, and the absence of any reference   •  “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by   1.2       The Definitions and Glossary contained in   your failure to remove the Lot including any
 to the condition of a clock or watch does not imply that   a hand closely associated with a named artist but not   SYMBOLS  Appendix 3 in the Catalogue are incorporated   4    FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND   charges due under any Storage Contract. All

 the Lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or   necessarily his pupil;  THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED TO DENOTE  into this Contract for Sale and a separate copy   SATISFACTORY QUALITY  such sums due to the Seller will be payable on
 restorations. Most clocks and watches have been repaired in   •  “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by   Y   Subject to CITES regulations when exporting these   can also be provided by Bonhams on request.   4.1   The Seller does not make and does not   demand.
 the course of their normal lifetime and may now incorporate   a painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or   items outside the EU, see clause 13.  Where words and phrases are used which are   agree to make any contractual promise,
 parts not original to them. Furthermore, Bonhams makes   nearly contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil;  ○   The Seller has been guaranteed a minimum price for   in the List of Definitions in it, they are printed in   undertaking, obligation, guarantee, warranty,   8    FAILURE TO PAY FOR THE LOT
 no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in   •  “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the   the Lot, either by Bonhams or a third party. This may   italics.  or representation of fact in relation to the   8.1   If the Purchase Price for a Lot is not paid to
                                                  satisfactory quality of the Lot or its fitness for
                                                                                    Bonhams in full in accordance with the Contract
 working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine   style of the artist and of a later date;  take the form of an irrevocable bid by a third party, who   1.3   Seller sells the Lot as the principal to the   any purpose.  for Sale the Seller will be entitled, with the prior
 and complex mechanisms, Bidders should be aware that   •  “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a   may make a financial gain on a successful Sale or a   Contract for Sale, such contract being made   written agreement of Bonhams but without
 a general service, change of battery or further repair work,   known work of the artist;  financial loss if unsuccessful.  between the Seller and you through Bonhams   4.2   The Seller will not be liable for any breach of   further notice to you, to exercise one or more of
 for which the Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary.   •  “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the   ▲   Bonhams owns the Lot either wholly or partially or may   which acts in the sole capacity as the Seller’s   any undertaking, whether implied by the Sale of   the following rights (whether through Bonhams
 Bidders should be aware that the importation of watches   signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand   otherwise have an economic interest.   agent and not as an additional principal.    Goods Ordinance (Chapter 26 of the Laws of   or otherwise):
 such as Rolex, Frank Muller and Corum into the United   of the artist;  Ф   This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States   However, if the Catalogue states that Bonhams   Hong Kong) or otherwise, as to the satisfactory
 States is highly restricted. These watches may not be   •  “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our   Government has banned the import of ivory into   sells the Lot as principal, or such a statement is   quality of the Lot or its fitness for any purpose.  8.1.1   to terminate immediately the Contract for Sale
 shipped to the USA and can only be imported personally.  opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have      the USA.  made by an announcement by the Auctioneer,   of the Lot for your breach of contract;
 been added by another hand.  or by a notice at the Sale, or an insert in the   5    RISK, PROPERTY AND TITLE
 22. LANGUAGE   Catalogue, then Bonhams is the Seller for the   5.1   Risk in the Lot passes to you when it is knocked   8.1.2   to re-sell the Lot by auction, private treaty or
 18.  JEWELLERY  The Notice to Bidders is published in both Chinese and   purposes of this agreement.  down to you on the fall of the Auctioneer’s   any other means on giving seven days’ written
 Gemstones   20.  PORCELAIN AND GLASS  English.  If there is any dispute in its interpretation, the English   hammer in respect of the Lot.  The Seller will   notice to you of the intention to resell;
 Historically many gemstones have been subjected to   Damage and Restoration   version will prevail.  1.4   The contract is made on the striking of the   not be responsible thereafter for the Lot prior to
 a variety of treatments to enhance their appearance.    For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as   Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot when   you collecting it from Bonhams or the Storage   8.1.3   to retain possession of the Lot;
 Sapphires and rubies are routinely heat treated to improve   practicable, recorded all significant defects, cracks and   DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION  it is knocked down to you.  Contractor, with whom you have separate
 their colour and clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently   restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot   As a result of the services provided by us, we obtain personal   contract(s) as Buyer. You will indemnify the   8.1.4    to remove and store the Lot at your expense;
 treated with oils or resin for the same purpose.  Other   be definitive, and in providing Condition Reports, we cannot   data about you (which expression for the purposes of this   2    SELLER’S UNDERTAKINGS  Seller and keep the Seller fully indemnified from
 treatments such as staining, irradiation or coating may have   Guarantee that there are no other defects present which   paragraph only includes your employees and officers, if any).    2.1    The Seller undertakes to you that:  and against all claims, proceedings, costs,   8.1.5   to take legal proceedings against you for any
 You agree to our use of it as follows.
 been used on other gemstones.  These treatments may   have not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves   expenses and losses arising in respect of any   sum due under the Contract for Sale and/or
 be permanent, whilst others may need special care or re-  by inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see   We may use your data to notify you about changes to our   2.1.1   The Seller is the owner of the Lot or is duly   injury, loss and damage caused to the Lot after   damages for breach of contract;
                                                  the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer until you
                authorised to sell the Lot by the owner;
 treatment over the years to retain their appearance. Bidders   the Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of   services and to provide you with information about products   obtain full title to it.  8.1.6   to be paid interest on any monies due (after
 should be aware that Estimates assume that gemstones   the difficulty in determining whether an item of glass has   or services that you request from us or which we feel may   2.1.2   save as disclosed in the Entry for the Lot in the   as well as before judgement or order) at the
 may have been subjected to such treatments. A number   been repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to   be of interest to you. Data about you may be analysed to   Catalogue, the Seller sells the Lot with full title   5.2   Title to the Lot remains in and is retained by   annual rate of 5% per annum above the base
 of laboratories issue certificates that give more detailed   visible chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing,   identify your potential preferences for these purposes. We   guarantee or, where the Seller is an executor,   the Seller until the Purchase Price and all other   rate of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong)
 Descriptions of gemstones. However there may not be   severe or otherwise.  may disclose your data to any member of our group (which   trustee, liquidator, receiver or administrator, with   sums payable by you to Bonhams in relation to   Limited from time to time to be calculated on
 consensus between different laboratories on the degrees,   means our subsidiaries, our ultimate holding company and   whatever right, title or interest he may have in   the Lot have been paid in full to, and received in   a daily basis from the date upon which such
 or types of treatment for any particular gemstone.  In   21.  WINE  its subsidiaries as defined in section 1159 and schedule   the Lot;  cleared funds by, Bonhams.  monies become payable until the date of actual
 6 of the Companies Act 2006, including any overseas
 the event that Bonhams has been given or has obtained   Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may   subsidiary). Subject to this, we will not disclose your data to   payment;
 certificates for any Lot in the Sale these certificates will be   not be available for immediate collection.  any third party, but we may from time to time provide you   2.1.3   except where the Sale is by an executor,   6   PAYMENT  8.1.7   to repossess the Lot (or any part thereof) which
                                                  Your obligation to pay the Purchase Price arises
                                           6.1
                trustee, liquidator, receiver or administrator
 disclosed in the Catalogue.  Although, as a matter of policy,   Examining the wines   with information about goods and services provided by third   the Seller is both legally entitled to sell the Lot,   when the Lot is knocked down to you on the   has not become your property, and for this
 Bonhams endeavours to provide certificates from recognised   It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for   parties which we feel may be of interest to you. Any member   and legally capable of conferring on you quiet   fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the   purpose you hereby grant an irrevocable licence
 laboratories for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain   larger parcels (as defined below). This is generally limited to   of our group may use your data for similar purposes.  possession of the Lot  Lot.  to the Seller by himself and to his servants or
 certificates for each Lot.  In the event that no certificate is   more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the   agents to enter upon all or any of your premises
 published in the Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the   department for details.   2.1.4   the Seller has complied with all requirements,   6.2   Time will be of the essence in relation to   (with or without vehicles) during normal
 gemstones may have been treated.  Neither Bonhams nor   It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the   legal or otherwise, relating to any export or   payment of the Purchase Price and all other   Business hours to take possession of the Lot or
 the Seller accepts any liability for contradictions or differing   case of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually   import of the Lot, and all duties and Taxes in   sums payable by you to Bonhams. Unless   part thereof;
 certificates obtained by Buyers on any Lots subsequent to   have been opened and levels and appearance noted in   respect of the export or import of the Lot have   agreed in writing with you by Bonhams on the
 the Sale.  the Catalogue where necessary. You should make proper   (unless stated to the contrary in the Catalogue   Seller’s behalf (in which case you must comply   8.1.8   to retain possession of any other property sold
 allowance for variations in ullage levels and conditions of   or announced by the Auctioneer) been paid   with the terms of that agreement), all such   to you by the Seller at the Sale or any other
 corks, capsules and labels.  and, so far as the Seller is aware, all third parties   sums must be paid to Bonhams by you in the   auction or by private treaty until all sums due
 Estimated Weights   have complied with such requirements in the   currency in which the Sale was conducted by   under the Contract for Sale shall have been
 If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the   Corks and Ullages   past;  not later than 4.30pm on the second working   paid in full in cleared funds;
 Description in capital letters, the stone(s) has been   Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork   day following the Sale and you must ensure that

 unmounted and weighed by Bonhams.  If the weight of the   and the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are   2.1.5    subject to any alterations expressly identified as   the funds are cleared by the seventh working   8.1.9   to retain possession of, and on three months’
 stone(s) is stated to be approximate and does not appear   only normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy,   such made by announcement or notice at the   day after the Sale.  Payment must be made   written notice to sell, Without Reserve, any
 in capital letters, the stone(s) has been assessed by us   Alsace, German and Cognac shaped bottles when greater   Sale venue or by the Notice to Bidders or by   to Bonhams by one of the methods stated in   of your other property in the possession of
 within its/their settings, and the stated weight is a statement   than 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase   an insert in the Catalogue, the Lot corresponds   the Notice to Bidders unless otherwise agreed   the Seller and/or of Bonhams (as bailee for
 of our opinion only.  This information is given as a guide   with age; generally acceptable levels are as follows:  with the Contractual Description of the Lot,   with you in writing by Bonhams. If you do not   the Seller) for any purpose (including, without
                                                                                    limitation, other goods sold to you) and to apply
                                                  pay any sums due in accordance with this
                being that part of the Entry about the Lot in the
 and Bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to this   Under 15 years old – into neck or less than 4cm  Catalogue which is in bold letters and (except   paragraph, the Seller will have the rights set out   any monies due to you as a result of such
 information as to its accuracy.  15 to 30 years old – top shoulder (ts) or up to 5cm  for colour) with any photograph of the Lot in the   in paragraph 8 below.  sale in satisfaction or part satisfaction of any
 Over 30 years old – high shoulder (hs) or up to 6cm  Catalogue and the contents of any Condition   amounts owed to the Seller or to Bonhams; and
 It should be noted that ullages may change between   Report which has been provided to the Buyer.
 publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may
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