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will receive an email notification and a 2. BIDDING IN THE SALE have received your written confirmation • Cash in Euros: for private or
push notification (if you have bid via the Bids may be executed, prior to the start of of telephone bids at least 24 hours before professionals to an equal or lower amount
Sotheby’s App and enabled the push the live auction by the method explained the sale. of €1,000 per sale (but to an amount of
notification facility) indicating whether you above and bids may be executed during We also suggest that you leave a covering €15,000 for a non-French resident for
have won or lost each lot on which you the live auction in person during the bid which we can execute on your behalf tax purposes who does not operate as a
have placed a bid. Alternatively, you may auction or by telephone or online, or by a in the event we are unable to reach you by professional). It remains at the discretion
continue to bid during the live auction in third person who will transmit the orders telephone. Multi-lingual staff are available of Sotheby’s to assess the evidence of
person or on the telephone, in each case in writing or by telephone prior to the sale. to execute bids for you. non-tax residence as well as proof that
pursuant to the Conditions of Business The auctions will be conducted in Euros. A the buyer is not acting for professional
applicable to the relevant sale. Please note currency converter will be operated in the Telephone bidding will be recorded, in purposes.
that traditional absentee bids submitted in salesroom solely for Information purposes, the conditions provided by law, to avoid Cashiers and the Collection of Purchases
writing through our Bids Department will only the Euro price is accurate. any misunderstanding regarding bidding office are open each business day from
not be accepted for this sale. during the auctions. 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Bidding in Person at the live auction To bid
Pre-sale Estimates The pre-sale in person at the auction, you will need to Live Online Bidding If you cannot attend It is Sotheby’s policy to require any new
estimates are intended purely as a guide the live auction, it is possible to bid live
for prospective buyers. Any bid between register for and collect a numbered paddle online via an Online Platform in this sale clients or buyers preferring to make a
before the auction begins. Proof of identity
cash payment to provide proof of identity
the high and the low pre-sale estimates (both before the live auction using the
offers a fair chance of success. It is always and bank references will be required. The “Bidding in advance of the live auction” (by providing some form of government
issued identification containing a
paddle is used to indicate your bids to the
advisable to consult us nearer the time method described in the section headed
of sale as estimates can be subject to auctioneer during the auction. If you wish “BEFORE THE AUCTION” above and photograph, such as a passport, identity
to bid on a property, please indicate clearly
card or driver’s licence) and confirmation
revision. during the live auction via an Online
that you are bidding by raising your paddle of permanent address.
Condition of the Lots Solely as a and attracting the auctioneer’s attention, If Platform). For information about Cheques and bank drafts should be made
registering to bid via an Online Platform on
convenience, we may provide condition you wish to bid on a lot please ensure that www.sothebys.com or via the Sotheby’s payable to Sotheby’s. Although personal
reports. the auctioneer can see your paddle and App, please refer to www.sothebys. and company cheques drawn up in Euro
that it is your number that is called out.
All Lots are sold in the condition in which com. Online bids are made subject to the by a French bank or foreign bank are
they were offered for sale with all their Should there be any doubts as to price Conditions for Online Bidding , which are accepted, you are advised that property
imperfections and defects. No claim can or buyer, please draw the auctioneer’s published below and can also be viewed will not be released before the final clearing
be accepted for minor restoration or small attention to it immediately. at www.sothebys.com , as well as the of the cheque, which can take several
damages. Conditions of Business applicable to this days, or even several weeks in the case
Sotheby’s will invoice all property sold sale. of foreign cheque (credit after clearing).
It is the responsibility of the prospective to the name and address in which the Otherwise, the lot will be released
bidders to inspect each property prior paddle has been registered and invoices 3. AT THE AUCTION immediately if you have a pre-arranged
to the sale and to satisfy themselves cannot be transferred to other names Conditions of Sale and Additional Terms Cheque Acceptance Facility.
that each property corresponds with and addresses. In the event of loss of and Conditions for Online Bidding
its description. Given that the re-lining, your paddle, please inform the sales clerk Conditions The auction is governed by Bank transfers should be made to:
frames and linings constitute protective immediately. the Conditions of Sale printed in this HSBC Paris St Augustin
measures and not defects, they will not be At the end of the sale, please return your catalogue and the Conditions for Online 3, rue La Boétie
noted. Any measurements provided are paddle to the registration desk. Bidding which are published below and 75008 Paris
only approximate. can also be viewed at www.sothebys.com. Name : Sotheby’s (France) S.A.S.
Advance Bidding Please note that
All prospective buyers shall have the Anyone considering bidding in the auction Account Number : 30056 00050
opportunity to inspect each property for traditional absentee bids submitted in should read the Conditions of Sale and the 00502497340 26
writing through our Bids Department will
sale during the pre-sale exhibition in order Conditions for Online Bidding carefully. IBAN : FR 76 30056 00050 00502497340
to satisfy themselves as to characteristics, not be accepted for this sale. If you submit They may be amended by way of notices 26
an “Advance Bid” (as described above in
size as well as any necessary repairs or posted in the salesroom or by way of Swift Code : CCFRFRPP
restoration. “BEFORE THE AUCTION”) and your bid announcement made by the auctioneer.
is not executed up to its maximum value Please include your name, Sotheby’s
Safety of the property Sotheby’s is before the live auction begins, your bid Access to the property during the sale For account number and invoice number with
concerned for your safety while on our will continue to be executed automatically security reasons, prospective bidders will your instructions to your bank. Please
premises and we endeavour to display on your behalf during the live auction up not be able to view the property whilst the note that we reserve the right to decline
items safely so far as is reasonably to your predetermined maximum bid. auction is taking place. payments received from anyone other
practicable. Nevertheless, should you You may also continue to bid during the Auctioning The auctioneer may than the buyer of record that the payment
handle any items on view at our premises, live auction above your predetermined commence and advance the bidding must be done in disposable funds and
you do so at your own risk. maximum bid via an Online Platform at the at levels he considers appropriate and that clearance of such payments will
next increment above your maximum bid be required. Please contact our Post-
Some items can be large and/or heavy and is entitled to place consecutive and
can be dangerous if mishandled. Should Bidding as Principal If you make a bid responsive bids on behalf of the seller until Sales Services if you have any questions
concerning clearance.
you wish to view or inspect any items more at auction, you do so as principal and the reserve price is achieved.
closely please ask for assistance from a Sotheby’s may hold you personally and 4. AFTER THE AUCTION No administrative fee is charged for
member of Sotheby’s staff to ensure your solely liable for that bid unless it has been payment by Mastercard and Visa.
safety and the safety of the property on previously agreed that you are bidding Results If you would like to know the result We reserve the right to seek identification
view. on behalf of an identified and acceptable of any absentee bids which you may have
third party and you have produced a valid instructed us to execute on your behalf, of the source of funds received.
Some items on view may be labelled written power of attorney acceptable to please telephone Sotheby’s (France) Collection of Purchases Purchases
“PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH”. Should you us. In this case, you and the third party are S.A.S. on: +33 (0)1 53 05 53 34, or by fax. can only be collected after payment
wish to view these items you must ask for held jointly and severally responsible. In +33 (0)1 53 05 52 93/52 94. in full in cleared funds has been made
assistance from a member of Sotheby’s the event of a challenge by the third party, and appropriate identification has been
staff, who will be pleased to assist you. Payment Payment is due immediately
Sotheby’s may hold you solely liable for provided.
Electrical and Mechanical Goods All that bid. after the sale and may be made by the Should lots sold at auction not be collected
following methods:
electrical and mechanical goods (including
without limitation clocks and watches) Bidding by Telephone If you cannot attend • Bank wire transfer in Euros by the buyer immediately after the auction,
those lots will, after 30 days following the
the live auction, it is possible to bid on the
are sold on the basis of their decorative
value only and should not be assumed to telephone on property with a minimum • Euro banker’s draft auction sale (including the date of the
low estimate of €4,000. As the number of
sale), be stored at the buyer’s risk and
be operative. It is essential that prior to • Euro cheque
any intended use, the electrical system telephone lines is limited, it is necessary • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, expense and then transferred to a storage
to make arrangements for this service 24
facility designated by Sotheby’s at the
is checked and approved by a qualified
electrician. hours before the sale. Moreover, in order American Express, CUP); Please note that buyer’s risk and expense.
to ensure a satisfactory service to bidders, 40,000 EUR is the maximum payment
we kindly ask you to make sure that we that can be accepted by credit card.
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