Please take note of the descriptions and photographs of the lots before making any purchase. The sale is always preceded by a viewing, so that you can assess the condition of the lots.
Buyers have been given the option to place bid orders or telephone bids directly via our website, without having to go through online auction platforms.
The commission is 24% inclusive of VAT for voluntary lots, and 14.28% inclusive of VAT for judicial lots. Judicial lots are marked with an asterisk (*).
Additional charges, as indicated on their platforms, apply to online bidders (Interencheres or Drouot LIVE).
Payment can be made by credit/debit card, bank transfer or cash, up to a limit of €1,000 (including charges) per lot. Payment by cheque is not accepted.
For online bidders, the credit card registered during your registration will be automatically debited at the end of the sale. Please notify us by email at the end of the sale if you wish to arrange payment differently.
Collection of lots is by appointment only. You can contact us on 05 63 02 54 53 or by email at the following address:
[email protected]
Storage and safekeeping charges of €5 (including VAT) per lot per day will apply from 20 days after the sale. After 45 days, lots will be sent to a storage facility at your expense.
The Auction House does not provide any packing or dispatch services. A list of carriers will be provided with your buyer’s receipt. Before making a purchase, please enquire about transport or dispatch costs. The successful bidder is responsible for their lots from the moment the bid is declared. The Auction House cannot be held liable for any delay, damage, deterioration or loss of the item during transport.
Under certain conditions, as set out by the ADAGP, the acquisition of a work may give rise to the payment of a resale right.
Under Article L321-11 of the Commercial Code, civil liability claims arising from appraisals and voluntary or judicial sales of movable property at public auction are subject to a limitation period of five years from the date of the auction or appraisal. This limitation is set out in Article 2232 of the Civil Code.
In the event of a dispute, you are free to refer the matter to the government commissioner in order to seek an amicable resolution to the dispute. Lots belonging to L’Étude are marked with two asterisks (**).
In the event of non-payment of your invoice, we will be obliged to report you to the TEMIS register.
FOR LIVE BIDDERS: COLLECTION OF LOTS FROM THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER AT 09:00 BY APPOINTMENT.