GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BUYER'S COMMISSION The buyer shall pay to ARTESIA, in addition to the hammer price, a buyer's commission of 25% inclusive of tax. CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS The sale is subject to French law and to these general conditions. It is important to read the following conditions. Information is given on how to buy at auction. Our team is at your disposal to provide information and assistance. V.A.T. VAT will only be reimbursed on the sale costs to non-EU residents, provided that they submit a written request to the accounts department within 3 months of the sale, and on presentation of copy 3 of the customs export document (DAU) on which ARTESIA must appear as the sender and the buyer as the recipient. The export must take place within the legal deadlines. REGULATIONS CITES The documents supplied by ARTESIA for CITES items of species listed in Annexes A, B or C of Regulation EC338/97 are valid only within the EU. Any export to a third country must be the subject of an application for an export or re-export permit to the CITES Management Authority of the buyer's place of residence. We advise you to contact the CITES Management Authority of the country of destination to confirm that it is possible to import these items. Some countries may prohibit the issue of documents for reasons specific to their legislation. These formalities must be carried out by the buyer and remain at his expense. BEFORE THE SALE Estimates are indicative only Estimates are provided for information only. Any bid within the range of the low estimate and the high estimate has a reasonable chance of success. However, we advise you to consult us before the sale as estimates are subject to change. The estimates in the sale catalogue do not include the buyer's commission. Condition of lots We are at your disposal to provide you with a detailed report on the condition of the lots. All items are sold in the condition in which they are at the time of sale with any imperfections or defects. The dimensions, colours and weights of the items are given for information only and are not contractual. No claim can be made in respect of wear and tear or minor accidents. It is the responsibility of each future bidder to examine each lot before the sale and to rely on his own judgement in order to take note of its characteristics and any restorations or repairs. No claims will be accepted once the lot has been sold. Pre-sale exhibition The pre-sale viewing is open to all. ARTESIA endeavours to display the items in the safest possible manner. Any handling not supervised by ARTESIA is at your own risk. THE AUCTIONS Bids may be placed in person, by telephone or via a purchase order. Bids are conducted in euros and announced by the auctioneer exclusive of costs and taxes. Bidders are deemed to be aware of the costs and taxes applicable to the auctions. The highest and last bidder will be the successful bidder. In the event of a dispute at the time of the auction, i.e. if it is established that two or more bidders have simultaneously made an equivalent bid, either aloud, by sign or by internet, and are claiming the item at the same time, after the word "adjudged" has been pronounced, the said item will immediately be put back up for sale at the price proposed by the bidders and all members of the public present will be admitted to bid again. ORDERS TO BUY If you are unable to attend the sale we will be happy to execute purchase orders given in writing in your name. You will be asked to provide us with a copy of an identity document and a bank statement. This service is free and confidential. Lots are bought at the best price, respecting the reserve price and other bids. In the case of identical orders, the first to arrive will have preference. Always specify a limit that must not be exceeded; unlimited bids or bids "at any price" will not be accepted. Buy orders are a facility for clients. The auctioneer cannot be held responsible for failing to execute an order by mistake, particularly in the case of a late order. Written orders can be sent by e-mail: [email protected] or given to the staff on site. Please ensure that we have received your purchase orders at least 24 hours before the sale. Buying remotely If you are unable to attend the auction, you can bid directly: - by telephone. As the number of telephone lines is limited, it is necessary to make arrangements at least 24 hours before the auction to obtain this service, subject to technical availability. We also recommend that you indicate a covering purchase order that we can execute on your behalf in the event that we are unable to reach you. - on one of our partner "Live" online platforms, Drouot Digital or Interencheres: 1.5% (excl. VAT) surcharge or Ivaluable Auction: 3% (excl. VAT) surcharge THE SALE Terms and conditions of sale As indicated above, the auction is governed by the rules set out in this catalogue. Anyone intending to bid should read these conditions carefully. They may be amended by posting in the auction room or by announcements made by the person authorised to conduct the sale. Access to lots during the sale For security reasons, access to the lots will be prohibited during the sale. How the sale takes place The order of the catalogue will be followed during the sale. Bidding will commence and continue at the level deemed appropriate by the person authorised to conduct the sale. The latter reserves the right to bid successively or in response to other bids, in the name and on behalf of the seller up to the reserve price. AFTER THE SALE Payment Payment must be made immediately after the sale. No lot will be released to the buyer until payment has been received in full. Payment may be made by : - In cash in euros up to the following limits: 750 euros for retailers, 1,000 euros for private individuals who are French nationals, 10,000 euros for private individuals who do not have their tax domicile in France, on presentation of proof of identity and proof of domicile. - By Visa or Mastercard credit card - By bank transfer in euros to the following account ARTESIA - 2 Rue Antoine Roffay des Pallus - 86100 Châtellerault - France Bank code: 19406 Counter code: 00004 Account number: 67201835736 RIB key: 07 IBAN : FR76 1940 6000 0467 2018 3573 607 BIC : AGRIFRPP894 Siret : 979 162 757 00012 Intracommunity VAT number: FR 35 979 162 757 Collection of purchases The successful bidders are requested to collect their lots as soon as possible. Items sold are kept free of charge for up to 20 days after the sale. Beyond this period, the Auctioneer reserves the right to charge a storage fee of 10 euros (excl. VAT) per item of furniture (or carpet) per day and/or 5 euros (excl. VAT) per item per day. The Auctioneer shall not be held liable in any way whatsoever for storage costs. Export of cultural goods The French government has the power to grant or refuse an export certificate if the lot is deemed to be a national treasure. ARTESIA accepts no responsibility for any administrative decisions that may be taken to refuse certificates. Below are the categories of works of art and the respective value thresholds above which a certificate for a cultural object may be required: - Furniture and furnishings, carpets, tapestries, clocks and watches over 50 years old: €50,000. - Books over 100 years old: €50,000. - Prints: engravings, serigraphs, lithographs and original posters over 50 years old: €15,000. - Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and sheet music: €1,500. - Archives over 50 years old. - National archaeological objects: no price limit. - Archaeological objects: €3,000. Right of pre-emption The French State may exercise its right of pre-emption on any public sale of works of art by making a declaration to the Minister of Culture as soon as the item for sale has been put up for auction. The State has fifteen days from the date of the public sale to confirm that it has exercised its right of pre-emption. In the event of confirmation, the State is subrogated to the successful bidder. Personal information As part of its activities, ARTESIA collects personal data. Our auction house may use this data in order to meet its legal obligations and, unless it objects, for the purposes of carrying out its activity (in particular, sales and marketing operations).