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the case of wine, as apportioned pro-rata by   any catalogue, condition or other report,   admission to the live auction. Bidders who   (c)  The Buyer is obliged to arrange collection   deposit to be applied at Sotheby’s discretion in
 reference to the number of separately identified   commentary or valuation, is not a representation   wish to bid in person must complete a Paddle   of  purchased lots no later than  thirty  (30)   the event of subsequent non-payment or late

 CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS FOR   items in that lot), or in the case of a post-auction   of fact but rather is a statement of opinion   Registration Form and supply such information   calendar days after the date of the live auction.    payment;
 BUYERS  sale, the agreed sale price;  genuinely held by Sotheby’s.  Any estimate may   and references as required by Sotheby's.   Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk (and
 The  nature  of  the  relationship  between   "Overhead Premium"  is the allocation of   not be relied on as a prediction of the selling   Bidders act as principal unless they have   therefore their sole responsibility for insurance)   (f)  charge interest at a rate not exceeding 2%
                                                                       per month from the Due Date to the date the
 Sotheby’s, Sellers and Bidders and the terms   Sotheby’s overhead costs relating to Sotheby’s   price or value of the lot and may be revised from   Sotheby's prior written consent to bid as agent   from the earliest of i) collection or ii) the thirty-  Purchase Price and relevant Buyer's Expenses

 on which Sotheby’s (as auctioneer) and Sellers   facilities,  property  handling and  other   time to time in Sotheby's absolute discretion.  for another party. Bidders are personally liable   first calendar day after the auction.  Until risk   are received in cleared funds;
 contract with Bidders are set out  below.  for their bid and are jointly and severally liable   passes, Sotheby’s will compensate the Buyer for
 administrative expenses that is payable by the   (e)  No representations or warranties are made   with their principal if bidding as agent.  any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum   (g) exercise a lien over any of the Buyer’s
 Bidders’ attention is specifically drawn to   Buyer  on  the  Hammer  Price  at the  rates  set   by Sotheby's or the Seller as to whether any   of the Purchase Price paid.  Buyers should note   property which is in the possession of a

 Conditions 3 and 4 below, which require them   out in the guide to Buying at Auction in the sale   lot is subject to copyright or whether the Buyer   (b)  Where available, telephone bids are offered   that Sotheby's assumption of liability for loss   Sotheby’s Company.  Sotheby's shall inform the
 to investigate lots prior to bidding and which   catalogue;  acquires copyright in any lot.  as an additional service for no extra charge, at   or damage is subject to the exclusions set out   Buyer of the exercise of any such lien and within

 contain specific limitations and exclusions of   "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price,   (f)  Subject to the matters referred to at 3(a)   the Bidder's risk and shall be undertaken with   in Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for   14 days of such notice may arrange the sale of
 the legal liability of Sotheby’s and Sellers.  The   Overhead Premium and  applicable  Buyer's   to 3(e) above and to the specific exclusions   reasonable care subject to Sotheby's other   Sellers.  such property and apply the proceeds to the

 limitations and exclusions relating to Sotheby’s   Premium;  contained at Condition 4 below, Sotheby’s shall   commitments  at  the  time  of  the  live  auction;   amount owed to Sotheby’s, and/or any shortfall
 are consistent with its role as auctioneer of   exercise  such  reasonable  care  when  making   Sotheby’s therefore cannot accept liability   8.  REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT  in the Purchase Price and Buyer's Expenses in
 large quantities of goods of a wide variety and   "Reserve" is the (confidential) minimum   express statements in catalogue descriptions   for failure to place such bids save where such   Without prejudice to any rights the Seller may   the event of a resale under Condition 8(h) below
 Bidders should pay particular attention to these   Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to   or condition reports as is consistent with its   failure is unreasonable. Telephone bids may be   have, if the Buyer without prior agreement fails   (on a pro-rata basis where more than one lot
 Conditions.  sell a lot;  role as auctioneer of lots in the sale to which   recorded.  to make payment in full for the lot within five   is  purchased  by  the  Buyer  at  the  auction  and


 1. INTRODUCTION  "Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale   these Conditions relate, and in the light of (i)   (c)  Online  bids  are  made  subject  to  the   days of the live auction, or in accordance with   is then resold), and/or any claim by Sotheby's
 (including their agent (other than Sotheby's),   the information provided to it by the Seller; (ii)   Additional  Terms and Conditions for Online   any payment schedule agreed with Sotheby’s,   against  the  Buyer  for  damages  for  the  Buyer's
 (a) Sotheby’s and Sellers’ contractual   executors or personal representatives);  scholarship and technical knowledge; and (iii)   Bidding  (published  below)  and  available on   Sotheby's may in its sole discretion (having   breach of contract (including but not limited to
 relationship with prospective Buyers is governed   the generally accepted opinions of relevant   www.sothebys.com or via the Sotheby's  App   informed the Seller) exercise one or more of the   the Buyer's Premium and Overhead Premium in
 by:  "Sotheby's" means Sotheby's Hong Kong   experts, in each case at the time any such   which apply which apply in relation to bids   following remedies:  the event of a termination of the sale contract);
 Ltd., which has its registered office at Level 54,


 (i)  these Conditions of Business;  Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong   express statement is made.  submitted via an Online Platform, in addition to   (a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at   (h) resell the lot by auction or private sale, with
 (ii)  the Conditions of Business for Sellers   Kong;  4.  EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF   these Conditions of Business.  the Buyer’s sole risk and expense;  estimates and reserves at Sotheby's discretion.
 displayed in the saleroom and which are   "Sotheby's Company"  means  Sotheby's  in   LIABILITY TO BUYERS  6.  CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION  (b) terminate the contract of the sale of the lot,   In the event such resale is for less than the
 available upon request from Sotheby's Hong   the USA and any of its subsidiaries (including   (a) Sotheby’s shall refund the Purchase Price   (a) Unless  otherwise  specified,  all  lots  are   retaining the  right to damages for the Buyer’s   Purchase Price and Buyer's Expenses for that
 Kong  salerooms or by telephoning (852) 2524   “Sotheby's”) and Sotheby’s Diamonds SA and   to the Buyer in circumstances where it deems   offered subject to a Reserve, which shall be no   breach of contract;  lot, the Buyer will remain liable for the shortfall

 8121;  its subsidiaries (in each case ‘subsidiary’ having   that the lot is a Counterfeit and each of the   higher than the low presale estimate at the start   together with all costs incurred in such resale;

 (iii) Sotheby’s Authenticity Guarantee as printed   the meaning of Section 2 of the Companies   conditions of the  Authenticity Guarantee has   of the live auction.  (c)  set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by a   (i)  commence legal proceedings to recover the
                                          Sotheby’s Company against any amounts owed

 in the sale catalogue;  Ordinance Cap.622).  been satisfied.  (b) The auctioneer has absolute discretion at   to  Sotheby's by the Buyer in respect of the lot   Purchase Price and Buyer's Expenses for that
 (iv) any additional notices and terms published   3.  DUTIES OF BIDDERS AND OF   (b) In  the  light  of  the  matters  in  Condition  3   any time to refuse or accept any bid, withdraw   and/or any shortfall in the Purchase Price and   lot, or to claim damages for the Buyer’s breach
                                                                       of contract, together with interest and the costs

 by Sotheby’s, including the guide to Buying At   SOTHEBY’S IN RESPECT OF ITEMS FOR   above and subject to Conditions 4(a) and 4(e),   any lot, re-offer a lot for sale (including after the   Buyer's Expenses in the event of a resale under   of such proceedings on a full indemnity basis; or
 Auction; and  SALE  neither any Sotheby's Company  nor the Seller:  fall of the hammer), and take such other action   Condition 8(h) below (on a pro-rata basis where

            as he reasonably thinks fit.  more than one lot is purchased by the Buyer at   (j)  release the name and address of the Buyer
 (v) in respect of online bidding via an Online   (a) Sotheby’s knowledge in relation to each lot   (i)  is liable for any errors or omissions in   the auction and is then resold), and/or any claim   to the Seller to enable the Seller to commence
 Platform, the  Additional  Terms and Conditions   is partially dependent on information provided   information provided to Bidders by Sotheby’s (or   (c)  During the live auction, the auctioneer will   by Sotheby's against the Buyer for damages for   legal  proceedings  to  recover  the  amounts  due
 for Online Bidding published below and available   to it by the Seller, and Sotheby’s is not able to   any Sotheby's Company), whether orally or in   commence and advance the bidding at levels   the Buyer's breach of contract (including but not   or claim damages for the Buyer’s breach of
 on www.sothebys.com and on the Sotheby's   and does not carry out exhaustive due diligence   writing, whether negligent or otherwise, except   and in increments he considers appropriate   limited to the Buyer's Premium and Overhead   contract  and legal costs.  Sotheby's will  take
 App, in each case as amended by any saleroom   on each lot.  Bidders acknowledge this fact and   as set out in Condition 3(f) above;  and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on   Premium in the event of a termination of the   reasonable steps to notify the Buyer prior to
 notice or auctioneer's announcement at the live   accept responsibility for carrying out inspections   (ii)  gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders   behalf of the Seller up to the Reserve on the lot,   sale contract);   releasing such details to the Seller.
 auction.  and investigations to satisfy themselves as to   and any implied warranties and conditions are   without indicating he is doing so and whether or

 the lots in which they may be interested.  not other bids are placed.  (d) apply as Sotheby’s sees fit any payments,   9.  BIDDER’S AND/OR BUYER’S
 (b) As auctioneer, Sotheby’s acts as agent   excluded (save in so far as such obligations   including deposits, made by or on behalf of the   WARRANTIES
 for the Seller.  A sale contract is made directly   (b) Each lot offered for sale at Sotheby’s is   cannot be excluded by law) other than the   (d) Subject to Condition 6(b), the contract   Buyer in respect of this transaction or otherwise,
 between the Seller and the Buyer.  However,   available for inspection by Bidders prior to the   express warranties given by the Seller to the   between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded   towards (i) any costs, Buyer’s Expenses or debts   (a) The Bidder and/or Buyer warrants that:
 Sotheby’s may own a lot (and in such   sale.  Sotheby’s accepts bids on lots solely on   Buyer in Condition 2 of the Sellers' Conditions of   on the striking of the auctioneer's hammer,   owed by the Buyer to any Sotheby’s Company   (i) the Bidder and/or Buyer is not subject
 circumstances acts in a principal capacity as   the basis that Bidders (and independent experts   Business;  whereupon the Buyer becomes liable to pay the   , and/or (ii) any shortfall in the Purchase Price   to trade sanctions, embargoes or any other

 Seller) and/or may have a legal, beneficial or   on their behalf, to the extent appropriate given   (iii) accepts responsibility to any Bidders in   Purchase Price.  and Buyer's Expenses in the event of a resale   restriction on trade in the jurisdiction in which
 financial interest in a lot as a secured creditor or   the nature and value of the lot and the Bidder's   respect of acts or omissions (whether negligent   (e)  Any post-auction sale of lots offered at   under Condition 8(h) below (on a pro-rata   it does business as well as under the laws of

 otherwise.  own expertise) have fully inspected the lot prior   or otherwise) by Sotheby’s in connection with   auction shall incorporate these Conditions as if   basis where more than one lot is purchased by   Hong Kong, the European Union, the laws of
 to bidding and have satisfied themselves as to

 2.  COMMON TERMS  both the condition of the lot and the accuracy of   the conduct of auctions or for any matter   sold in the live auction.  the Buyer at the auction and is then resold),   England and Wales, or the laws and regulations
 In these Conditions of Business:  its description.  relating to the sale of any lot..  7.  PAYMENT AND COLLECTION  and/or (iii) any claim by Sotheby's against   of the United States, and is not owned (nor
                                          the Buyer for damages for the Buyer's breach
                                                                       partly owned) or controlled by such sanctioned
 (c)  Unless Sotheby’s owns a lot offered for sale,

 "Bidder" is any person considering, making or   (c)  Bidders acknowledge that many lots are   it is not responsible for any breach of these   (a) Unless otherwise agreed, payment of   of contract (including but not limited to the   person(s) (collectively, “Sanctioned Person(s)”);
 attempting to make a bid, by whatever means,   of an age and type which means that they are   conditions by the Seller.  the  Purchase  Price  for a  lot  and any  Buyer's   Buyer's Premium and Overhead Premium in the   and

 and includes Buyers;  not in perfect condition.   All lots are offered   Expenses are due in Hong Kong dollars   event of a termination of the sale contract).  For   (ii) the funds used for purchase and settlement
 for sale in the condition they are in at the time   (d) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any   immediately on conclusion of the live auction   the avoidance of doubt, if more than one lot is
 "Buyer" is the person who makes the highest   of  the  auction  (whether  or  not  Bidders  are  in   claim against Sotheby’s or the Seller by a Bidder   (the "Due Date") notwithstanding any   purchased by the Buyer at the auction and the   of the lot(s) are not connected with nor have

 bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, and   attendance at the auction).  Condition reports   is limited to the Purchase Price with regard to   requirements for export, import or other permits   Buyer makes a partial payment but fails to pay   any link to nor are derived from any criminal
 includes such person's principal when bidding   may be available to assist when inspecting lots.    that lot.  Neither Sotheby’s nor the Seller shall   for such lot.  in full the Purchase Price of all lots purchased   activity, including without limitation tax evasion,
 as agent;  Catalogue descriptions and condition reports   under any circumstances be liable for any   by him within five days of the auction or in   money laundering, terrorist activities or other

 "Buyer's Expenses" are any costs or expenses   may on occasions make reference to particular   consequential losses.  (b) Title in a purchased lot will not pass until   accordance with any payment schedule agreed   criminal activity, and the Bidder/Buyer is neither
                                                                       under investigation, nor has been charged with
            Sotheby's has received the Purchase Price
 due to Sotheby's from the Buyer;  imperfections of a lot, but Bidders should note   (e)  None of this Condition 4 shall exclude or limit   and Buyer's Expenses for that lot in cleared   with Sotheby's, Sotheby's is entitled, at its   or convicted of without limitation, tax evasion,
 that lots may have other faults not expressly   absolute discretion, to reject any instruction or
 "Buyer's Premium" is the commission payable   referred to in the catalogue or condition report.    Sotheby’s liability in respect of any fraudulent   funds.  Sotheby's is not obliged to release a lot   request that the whole or a part of such partial   money laundering, terrorist activities or other
 by the Buyer on the Hammer Price at the rates   Illustrations are for identification purposes only   misrepresentation made by Sotheby’s or the   to the Buyer until title in the lot has passed and   payment be applied towards the Purchase Price   criminal activity.


 set out in the guide to Buying At Auction;  and will not convey full information as to the   Seller, or in respect of death or personal injury   appropriate identification has been provided,   of, and/or the shortfall and/or Sotheby's claim   (b) Where the Bidder is bidding on behalf of
            and any earlier release does not affect the
 caused by the negligent acts or omissions of
 "Counterfeit" is as defined in Sotheby's   actual condition of lots.  Sotheby’s or the Seller.  passing of title or the Buyer's unconditional   for damages in respect of, any particular lot(s)   another person or acting as agent (in either
 Authenticity Guarantee;  (d) Information provided to Bidders in respect   obligation to pay the Purchase Price and Buyer's   purchased by the Buyer;  case, for the purposes of this Condition 9(b), the
 "Hammer Price" is the highest bid accepted   of any lot, including any estimate, whether   5.  BIDDING AT AUCTION  Expenses.  (e)  reject future bids from the Buyer or render   “Agent”) for another party (the “Principal(s)”),
                                                                       the  Agent warrants in its own capacity (in
 by the auctioneer by the fall of the hammer, (in   written or oral and including information in   (a) Sotheby's has absolute discretion to refuse   such bids subject to payment of a deposit; such
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