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It’s easy to buy at Christie’s
Read this simple guide to buying at auction. If you have more questions, information can be found in the
‘Conditions of Sale • Buying at Christie’s’ sections at the back of the catalogue, or you can call us to inquire.
1. Browsing
Browsing our catalogues is a great way to
discover more about what’s coming up in
future sales; alternatively check the website
at www.christies.com where you can see all
lots free of charge. Once the sale is on view, IN THE SALEROOM
visit our salerooms.
Make the most of your browsing:
DESCRIPTIONS
cover basic catalogue information: size, date
and age, medium, type, attribution, quantity
and so on.
ESTIMATES
are given for all lots and can be based
on prices recently paid at auction for
comparable property. They take into account
rarity, condition, quality and provenance.
TALK TO OUR SPECIALISTS
who will always be happy to discuss the item
in greater details.
CONDITION REPORTS
are available on request. These supplement
the catalogue description and provide
guidance on the item's condition.
VIEW THE LOT PERSONALLY
We would always recommend coming to the
auction preview and looking at an item for
yourself. (This is not applicable to wine.)
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2. Bidding
There are four ways to buy, offering you convenience and
flexibility whether you are able to attend the auction in
person or not:
you will experience the buzz, drama and fun of bidding
in a live auction. To bid in person just register at least 24 together with any additional applicable
hours in advance of the sale. If you haven’t bid with us
before you’ll need to bring some form of identification
and address proof such as an identity card or passport.
CHRISTIE’S LIVE
is our online bidding service and allows you to see and
hear the auction in progress giving you a real time link
into the saleroom direct from your PC, Mac or Android
device. All you have to do is click to bid wherever you are.
Visit www.christies.com to find out more.
TELEPHONE BIDDING
enables you to talk directly to a Christie’s staff member
in the auction itself. He or she will relay progress back to
you and, on your instruction, bid on your behalf. Please
arrange a telephone line at least 24 hours before the sale.
To organize a telephone bid, please call Bids Office at
+852 2978 9910 or ask at the registration desk on your
visit to the saleroom.
WRITTEN BIDS
are great if you cannot attend the auction or are not
available to participate either online or on the telephone.
A written bid is simply your maximum bid.
To find out more about written bids and how to place
them refer to the written bid form at the back of the
catalogue or just call our Bids Office on +852 2978 9910.
3. Paying & Taking It Home
Once you have paid for your purchase,
delivery can be arranged.
HOW MUCH YOU WILL PAY
If you are successful you will pay the hammer
price plus buyer’s premium on each lot,
charges. The buyer’s premium is:
• 25% of the first HK$800,000 of the
hammer price
• Plus 20% of the excess of the hammer
price above HK$800,000 up to and including
HK$15,000,000
• Plus 12% of any amount in excess of
HK$15,000,000
• Or 22.5% of the hammer price of each lot
for Wine
There is a ‘Conditions of Sale • Buying at
Christie’s’ guide at the back of the catalogue.
If you still have any questions please call our
Accounts Department on +852 2978 6870.
COLLECTION AND STORAGE
Purchased lots will initially be held for collection
at the saleroom at no charge, after which
they will be transferred to the warehouse.
Details regarding the collection and storage
of purchased lots are set out in the “Important
Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing
Practice” and the “Conditions of Sale • Buying at
Christie’s” sections of this catalogue.
DELIVERY
We can help you with all your transport
requirements whether local deliveries or
international freight. Please call our Art
Transport Department on +852 2978 9914.