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Buying at Auction

Viewing

For your convenience we have viewing over the four days prior to each sale, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, Sunday 10am-1pm and Monday 9am-4pm.

Buying at Auction

Bid in Person

To bid at the auction please register at our office on view or sale day.

Absentee/Commission Bidding

If you are unable to attend the sale you can leave a commission bid by handing in a completed Bidding Form or forward your bids via our online bidding system, up to one hour prior to the sale starting.

Your bid will be executed on your behalf as cheaply as possible bearing in mind any reserve price and other bids.

Telephone Bidding

We are happy to arrange telephone bidding where the low estimate exceeds £200, however such bidders must be known to us and arrangements must be made by the close of viewing the day before the sale.

Condition Reports

We are pleased to give condition reports on lots where practicable but encourage bidders to satisfy themselves on authenticity and condition. All weights and measurements given in the catalogue should be regarded as approximate.

Buyers Premium

Each lot is subject to a buyer's premium of 15% (+ VAT)

VAT

Very occasionally VAT is payable on the hammer price, please check catalogue description for any such lots.

Royalty Payments

Artists Resale Royalty Charge will apply to Buyers on Qualifying Artwork with a hammer price over Euro 1,000. Qualifying Artwork for ‘ARR’ will be highlighted in our catalogue description.

Payment and Clearance

Payment for all lots is due immediately after the sale. We accept debit cards, cheques with guarantee card by prior arrangement, credit cards subject to 2.5% surcharge, and cash up to the value of 10,000 Euros.

Purchases can be collected during the sale where practicable or within two days following the sale.

Packing and Shipping

At an extra charge, packing and shipping can be arranged for small items (subject to a minimum charge of £10 + VAT), please enquire about full costs when paying your account. For large or difficult/odd shaped items your own arrangements for collection must be made (if outside our delivery area).

Auction Calendar

TUE
23
MARCH
10:00AM
SPRING ANTIQUE SALE
Fine Art and Antiques Sale
See our current catalogue

TUE
13
APRIL
10:00AM
Auction
Auction Sale of Antiques, Collectables and Quality Furnishings

TUE
27
APRIL
10:00AM
Auction
Auction Sale of Antiques, Collectables and Quality Furnishings

full auction calendar.


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