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2. BIDDING IN THE SALE be viewed at sothebys.com, as well will not be released until such cheques have All shipments should be unpacked and
as the Conditions of Business applicable to cleared unless you have a pre-arranged checked on delivery and any discrepancies
Bidding at Auction Bids may be executed the sale. The online bidding service is not Cheque Acceptance Facility. Forms to must be notifi ed to Sotheby’s immediately.
in person by paddle during the auction, in avaliable for premium lots. facilitate this are available from the Finance
writing prior to the sale by telephone or online. Department in Hong Kong. Export The export of any lot from Hong
Auction speeds vary, but average between 50 Employee Bidding Sotheby’s employees If you wish to pay for any purchase with your Kong or import into any other country may
and 120 lots per hour. The bidding steps are may bid only if the employee does not know American Express, Mastercard, Union Pay be subject to one or more export or import
generally in increments of approximately 10% the reserve and fully complies with Sotheby’s or Visa, you must present the card in person licences being granted. It is the buyer’s
of the previous bid. internal rules governing employee bidding. to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. All charges are responsibility to obtain any relevant export
Please refer to Conditions 5 and 6 of the subject to acceptance by Sotheby’s and by or import licence. The denial of any licence
Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in US Economic Sanctions The United States American Express, MasterCard, Union Pay required or delay in obtaining such licence
this catalogue. maintains economic and trade sanctions or Visa, as the case may be. In the case a cannot justify the cancellation of the sale
against targeted foreign countries, groups charge is not approved, you will nevertheless or any delay in making payment of the total
Bidding in Person To bid in person, you will and organisations. US buyers will please note be liable to Sotheby’s for all sums incurred by amount due.
need to register for and collect a numbered that US persons are generally prohibited you. Credit card purchases may not exceed Sotheby’s, upon request and for an
paddle before the auction begins. Proof from selling, buying or otherwise dealing with HK$1,000,000. administrative fee, may apply for a licence to
of identity will be required. If you have a property belonging to members, residents, Please note that Sotheby’s reserves the right export your lot(s) outside Hong Kong.
Sotheby’s Identifi cation Card, it will facilitate nationals or the governments of these to decline payments received from anyone Sotheby’s recommends that you retain all
the registration process. If you wish to register countries, organisations or groups. other than the buyer of record and that import and export papers, including licences,
to bid on a Premium Lot, please see the clearance of such payments will be required. as in certain countries you may be required to
paragraph above. 3. THE AUCTION Please contact our Post Sale Services if you produce them to governmental authorities.
Should you be the successful buyer of a lot, have any questions concerning clearance.
please ensure that your paddle can be seen Conditions of Business The auction is Endangered Species Items made of or
by the auctioneer and that it is your number governed by the Conditions of Business Collection and Storage All items from this incorporating plant or animal material, such as
that is called out. Should there be any for Sellers and Buyers and the Authenticity sale must be collected from HKCEC within rosewood, coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone,
doubts as to price or buyer, please draw the Guarantee. These apply to all aspects of the one hour after the sale fi nishes on the last tortoiseshell, etc., irrespective of age or value,
auctioneer’s attention to it immediately. relationship between Sotheby’s and actual day of sale, failing which, the items will be may require a licence or certifi cate prior to
All lots sold will be invoiced to the name and prospective bidders and buyers. Anyone sent back to Sotheby’s where they will incur exportation and require additional licences or
and address in which the paddle has been considering bidding in the auction should read storage charge one month after the date of certifi cates upon importation to any country
registered and cannot be transferred to other them carefully. They may be amended by way the auction at the following rate: outside Hong Kong. Please note that the
names and addresses. of notices posted in the saleroom or by way of Storage charge: HK$1,200 per lot per ability to obtain an export licence or certifi cate
Please do not mislay your paddle; in the event announcement made by the auctioneer. month. does not ensure the ability to obtain an import
of loss, inform the Sales Clerk immediately. At To arrange shipping or collection, please licence or certifi cate in another country, and
the end of the sale, please return your paddle Interested Parties Announcement In contact: vice versa. For example, it is illegal to import
to the registration desk. situations where a person who is allowed to Post Sale Services African elephant ivory into the United States.
bid on a lot has a direct or indirect interest in As printed in front of this catalogue Sotheby’s suggests that buyers check with
Absentee Bids If you cannot attend the such lot, such as the benefi ciary or executor their own government regarding wildlife
auction, we will be happy to execute written of an estate selling the lot, a joint owner of Lots will be released to you or your authorised import requirements prior to placing a bid. It is
bids on your behalf. A bidding form can be the lot, or a party providing or participating representative when full and fi nal payment the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export
found at the back of this catalogue. This in a guarantee of the lot, Sotheby’s will has been received by Sotheby’s, appropriate or import licences and/or certifi cates as well
service is free and confi dential. Lots will make an announcement in the sale room photographic identifi cation has been made, as any other required documentation (please
always be bought as cheaply as is consistent that interested parties may bid on the lot. In and a release note has been provided by refer to Condition 10 of the Conditions of
with other bids, the reserves and Sotheby’s certain circumstances, interested parties may Sotheby’s (open Monday to Friday 9:30am - Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue).
commissions. In the event of identical bids, have knowledge of the reserves. 6pm).
the earliest received will take precedence. Please refer to Condition 7 of the Condition of 5. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Always indicate a “top limit” - the hammer Consecutive and Responsive Bidding Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue.
price to which you would bid if you were The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Financial Services Sotheby’s off ers a
attending the auction yourself. “Buy” and lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. Loss or Damage Buyers are reminded that wide range of fi nancial services including
unlimited bids will not be accepted. Please The auctioneer may further bid on behalf of Sotheby’s accepts liability for loss or damage advances on consignments, as well as loans
refer to Condition 5 of the Conditions of the seller, up to the amount of the reserve, to lots for a maximum period of thirty (30) secured by art collections not intended for
Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue. by placing consecutive or responsive bids calendar days after the date of the auction. sale. This is not an off er or solicitation and
Telephoned absentee bids must be confi rmed for a lot. Please refer to Condition 6 of the Please refer to Condition 7 of the Conditions of the services are subject to the laws and
before the sale by letter or fax. Fax number for Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue. regulations of the jurisdictions in which the
bids only: (852) 2522 1063. this catalogue. services are provided. For further information
To ensure a satisfactory service, please Shipping Sotheby’s off ers a comprehensive please contact Sotheby’s Financial Services
ensure that we receive your bids at least 24 4. AFTER THE AUCTION shipping service. Except if otherwise in London at +44 20 7293 6005.
hours before the sale. indicated in this Guide for Prospective Buyers,
Payment Payment is due in HKdollars Sotheby’s can advise buyers on exporting and Pre-sale Auction Estimates Sotheby’s
Bidding by Telephone If you cannot immediately after the sale and may be made shipping property, and arranging delivery. will be pleased to give preliminary pre-sale
attend the auction, it is possible to bid on by the following methods: Cash, Banker’s auction estimates for your property. This
the telephone on lots with a minimum low Draft, Cheque, Wire Transfer and Credit Card For assistance, please contact: service is free of charge and is available from
estimate of HK$40,000. As the number of (American Express, MasterCard, Union Pay & Post Sale Services (Mon to Fri 9:30a.m. to Sotheby’s experts in Hong Kong on week
telephone lines is limited, it is necessary to Visa). 6:00 p.m.) days between 9.30am and 4.30pm. We
make arrangements for this service 24 hours It is against Sotheby’s general policy to accept +852 2822 5533 advise you to make an appointment with the
before the sale. single or multiple related payments in the FAX +852 2501 4266 relevant expert department. Upon request,
We also suggest that you leave a maximum form of cash or cash equivalents in excess of hkpostsaleservices@sothebys.com we may also travel to your home to provide
bid which we can execute on your behalf HK$80,000. preliminary pre-sale auction estimates.
in the event we are unable to reach you by It is Sotheby’s policy to request any new We will send you a quotation for shipping your
telephone. Multi-lingual staff are available to clients or buyers preferring to make a cash purchase(s). Transit risk insurance may also Valuations The Valuation department
execute bids for you. Please refer to Condition payment to provide proof of identity (by be included in your quotation. If the quotation provides written inventories and valuations for
5 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers providing some form of government issued is accepted, we will arrange the shipping many purposes including insurance, probate
printed in this catalogue. identifi cation containing a photograph, for you and will despatch the property as and succession division, asset management
such as a passport, identity card or driver’s soon as possible after receiving your written and tax planning. Valuations can be tailored to
Online Bidding If you cannot licence) and confi rmation of permanent agreement to the terms of the quotation, suit most needs. Fees are highly competitive.
attend the auction, it is possible to bid online. address. Thank you for your co-operation. fi nancial release of the property and receipt For further information please contact the
This service is free and confi dential. For Cheques and drafts should be made payable of any export licence or certifi cates that may relevant Expert department on (852) 2524
information about registering to bid online, to Sotheby’s Hong Kong Limited. be required. Despatch will be arranged at the 8121, Fax (852) 2810 6238.
please refer to sothebys.com. Bidders bidding Although personal and company cheques buyer’s expense. Sotheby’s may charge an
online are subject to the Conditions of drawn in HK dollars on Hong Kong banks administrative fee for arranging the despatch.
Business for Live Online Bidding, which can are accepted, you are advised that property

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