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NOTICE TO BIDDERS items which are unsuitable for connection are sold as items discretion from time to time by notice given orally or in writing
of interest for display purposes only. before or during a Sale.
This notice is addressed by Bonhams to any person who If you yourself do not have expertise regarding a Lot, you
may be interested in a Lot, including Bidders and potential should consult someone who does to advise you. We can THE LOT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND YOU MUST
Bidders (including any eventual Buyer of the Lot). For ease assist in arranging facilities for you to carry out or have FORM YOUR OWN OPINION IN RELATION TO IT. YOU ARE
of reference we refer to such persons as “Bidders” or “you”. carried out more detailed inspections and tests. Please ask STRONGLY ADVISED TO EXAMINE ANY LOT OR HAVE IT
Our List of Definitions and Glossary is incorporated into our staff for details. EXAMINED ON YOUR BEHALF BEFORE THE SALE.
this Notice to Bidders. It is at Appendix 3 at the back of the
Catalogue. Where words and phrases are used in this notice Any person who damages a Lot will be held liable for the loss 4. CONDUCT OF THE SALE
which are in the List of Definitions, they are printed in italics. caused. Our Sales are public auctions which persons may attend and
you should take the opportunity to do so.
IMPORTANT: Additional information applicable to the Sale 3. DESCRIPTIONS OF LOTS AND ESTIMATES
may be set out in the Catalogue for the Sale, in an insert in We do reserve the right at our sole discretion to refuse
the Catalogue and/or in a notice displayed at the Sale venue Contractual Description of a Lot admission to our premises or to any Sale without stating
and you should read them as well. Announcements affecting The Catalogue contains an Entry about each Lot. Each a reason. We have complete discretion as to whether the
the Sale may also be given out orally before and during the Lot is sold by its respective Seller to the Buyer of the Lot Sale proceeds, whether any Lot is included in the Sale,
Sale without prior written notice. You should be alert to this as corresponding only with that part of the Entry which is the manner in which the Sale is conducted and we may
possibility of changes and ask in advance of bidding if there printed in bold letters and (except for the colour, which may offer Lots for sale in any order we choose notwithstanding
have been any. be inaccurately reproduced) with any photograph of the Lot the numbers given to Lots in the Catalogue. You should
in the Catalogue. The remainder of the Entry, which is not therefore check the date and starting time of the Sale,
1. OUR ROLE printed in bold letters, represents Bonhams’ opinion (given whether there have been any withdrawals or late entries.
In its role as auctioneer of Lots, Bonhams acts solely for on behalf of the Seller) about the Lot only and is not part of Remember that withdrawals and late entries may affect the
and in the interests of the Seller. Bonhams’ job is to sell the the Contractual Description in accordance with which the Lot time at which a Lot you are interested in is put up for Sale.
Lot at the highest price obtainable at the Sale to a Bidder. is sold by the Seller.
Bonhams does not act for Buyers or Bidders in this role and We have complete discretion to refuse any bid, to nominate
does not give advice to Buyers or Bidders. When it or its Estimates any bidding increment we consider appropriate, to divide any
staff make statements about a Lot or, if Bonhams provides In most cases, an Estimate is printed beside the Entry. Lot, to combine two or more Lots, to withdraw any Lot from
a Condition Report on a Lot it is doing that on behalf of the Estimates are only an expression of Bonhams’ opinion made a Sale and, before the Sale has been closed, to put up any
Seller of the Lot. Bidders and Buyers who are themselves on behalf of the Seller of the range where Bonhams thinks Lot for auction again.
not expert in the Lots are strongly advised to seek and the Hammer Price for the Lot is likely to fall; it is not an
obtain independent advice on the Lots and their value before estimate of value. It does not take into account any Tax or Auction speeds can exceed 100 Lots to the hour and bidding
bidding for them. Buyer’s Premium payable. Lots can in fact sell for Hammer increments are generally about 10%. However these do vary
Prices below and above the Estimate. Any Estimate should from Sale to Sale and from Auctioneer to Auctioneer. Please
The Seller has authorised Bonhams to sell the Lot as its not be relied on as an indication of the actual selling price or check with the department organising the Sale for advice on
agent on its behalf and, save where we expressly make it value of a Lot. this.
clear to the contrary, Bonhams acts only as agent for the
Seller. Any statement or representation we make in respect Estimates are in the currency of the Sale. Where a Reserve has been applied to a Lot, the Auctioneer
of a Lot is made on the Seller’s behalf and, unless Bonhams may, in his absolute discretion, place bids (up to an amount
sells a Lot as principal, not on our behalf and any Contract Condition reports not equalling or exceeding such Reserve) on behalf of the
for Sale is between the Buyer and the Seller and not with us. In respect of most Lots, you may ask for a Condition Report Seller. We are not responsible to you in respect of the
If Bonhams sells a Lot as principal this will either be stated on its physical condition from Bonhams. If you do so, this presence or absence of any Reserve in respect of any Lot.
in the Catalogue or an announcement to that effect will be will be provided by Bonhams on behalf of the Seller free of
made by the Auctioneer, or it will be stated in a notice at the charge. Bonhams is not entering into a contract with you in If there is a Reserve it will normally be no higher than the
Sale or an insert in the Catalogue. respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not lower figure for any Estimate in the Catalogue, assuming that
assume responsibility to you in respect of it. Nor does the the currency of the Reserve has not fluctuated adversely
Bonhams does not owe or undertake or agree to any duty Seller owe or agree to owe you as a Bidder any obligation against the currency of the Estimate.
or responsibility to you in contract or tort (whether direct, or duty in respect of this free report about a Lot which is
collateral, express, implied or otherwise). If you successfully available for your own inspection or for inspection by an The Buyer will be the Bidder who makes the highest bid
bid for a Lot and buy it, at that stage Bonhams does enter expert instructed by you. However, any written description acceptable to the Auctioneer for any Lot (subject to any
into an agreement with the Buyer. The terms of that contract of the physical condition of the Lot contained in a Condition applicable Reserve) to whom the Lot is knocked down by the
are set out in our Buyer’s Agreement save for those varied Report will form part of the Contractual Description of the Lot Auctioneer at the striking of the Auctioneer’s hammer. Any
by announcement given out orally before and/or during the under which it is sold to any Buyer. dispute as to the highest acceptable bid will be settled by the
Sale, which you will find at Appendix 2 at the back of the Auctioneer in his absolute discretion.
Catalogue. This will govern Bonhams’ relationship with the The Seller’s responsibility to you
Buyer. The Seller does not make or agree to make any All bids tendered will relate to the actual Lot number
representation of fact or contractual promise, guarantee or announced by the Auctioneer.
2. LOTS warranty and undertakes no obligation or duty, whether in
Subject to the Contractual Description printed in bold letters contract or in tort (other than to the eventual Buyer as set An electronic currency converter may be used at the Sale.
in the Entry about the Lot in the Catalogue (see paragraph 3 out above), in respect of the accuracy or completeness This equipment is provided as a general guide as to the
below), Lots are sold to the Buyer on an “as is” basis, with of any statement or representation made by him or on his equivalent amount in certain currencies of a given bid. We
all faults and imperfections. No reference is made in the behalf which is in any way descriptive of any Lot or as to the do not accept any responsibility for any errors which may
Catelogue to any defect, damage or restoration of the Lot. anticipated or likely selling price of any Lot. Other than as occur in the use of the currency converter.
Please see paragraph 15. set out above, no statement or representation in any way
descriptive of a Lot or any Estimate is incorporated into any We hereby give you notice that we may use video cameras to
Illustrations and photographs contained in the Catalogue Contract for Sale between a Seller and a Buyer. record the Sale and may record telephone calls for reasons
(other than photographs forming part of the Contractual of security and to assist in solving any disputes which may
Description) or elsewhere of any Lots are for identification Bonhams’ responsibility to you arise in relation to bids made at the Sale.
purposes only. They may not reveal the true condition of the You have the opportunity of examining the Lot if you want
Lot. A photograph or illustration may not reflect an accurate to and the Contract for Sale for a Lot is with the Seller and At some Sales, for example, jewellery Sales, we may use
reproduction of the colour(s) of the Lot. not with Bonhams; Bonhams acts as the Seller’s agent only screens on which images of the Lots will be projected. This
(unless Bonhams sells the Lot as principal). service is provided to assist viewing at the Sale. The image
Lots are available for inspection prior to the Sale and it is for on the screen should be treated as an indication only of the
you to satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a Lot, Bonhams undertakes no obligation to you to examine, current Lot. It should be noted that all bids tendered will
including its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, investigate or carry out any tests, either in sufficient depth or relate to the actual Lot number announced by the Auctioneer.
history, background, authenticity, style, period, age, at all, on each Lot to establish the accuracy or otherwise of We do not accept any responsibility for any errors which may
suitability, quality, roadworthiness (if relevant), origin, value any descriptions or opinions given by Bonhams, or by any occur in the use of the screen.
and estimated selling price (including the Hammer price). It person on Bonhams’ behalf, whether in the Catalogue or
is your responsibility to examine any Lot in which you are elsewhere. 5. BIDDING
interested. We do not accept bids from any person who has not
You should not suppose that such examinations, completed and delivered to us one of our Bidding Forms,
It should be remembered that the actual condition of a investigations or tests have occurred. either our Bidder Registration Form, Absentee and Telephone
Lot may not be as good as that indicated by its outward Bidding Form before the Sale. You may be asked for proof of
appearance. In particular, parts may have been replaced or Bonhams does not make or agree to make any identity, residence, financial details and references, which, if
renewed and Lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory representation of fact, and undertakes no obligation or duty asked for, you must supply if your bids are to be accepted by
quality; the inside of a Lot may not be visible and may not (whether in contract or tort) in respect of the accuracy or us. Please bring your passport, Hong Kong Identity Card (or
be original or may be damaged, as for example where it is completeness of any statement or representation made similar photo proof of identity) and a debit or credit card. We
covered by upholstery or material. Given the age of many by Bonhams or on Bonhams’ behalf which is in any way may request a deposit from you before allowing you to bid.
Lots they may have been damaged and/or repaired and you descriptive of any Lot or as to the anticipated or likely selling
should not assume that a Lot is in good condition. price of any Lot. We may refuse entry to a Sale to any person even if that
person has completed a Bidding Form.
Electronic or mechanical parts may not operate or may not No statement or representation by Bonhams or on its
comply with current statutory requirements. You should behalf in any way descriptive of any Lot or any Estimate is Bidding in person
not assume that electrical items designed to operate on incorporated into our Buyer’s Agreement. You should come to our Bidder registration desk at the
mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the mains Sale venue and fill out a Bidder Registration Form on (or, if
electricity supply and you should obtain a report from a Alterations possible, before) the day of the Sale. The bidding number
qualified electrician on their status before doing so. Such Descriptions and Estimates may be amended at Bonhams’ system is sometimes referred to as “paddle bidding”. You
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