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.
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
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APRIL
10:00AM
Auction Sale of Antiques, Collectables and Quality Furnishings
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APRIL
10:00AM
Auction Sale of Antiques, Collectables and Quality Furnishings
Buying and Selling
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