Live bidding may start higher or lower
Buyer's Premium
€0 - 50,000:28.8%
€50,001 - 1,000,000:24.0%
€1,000,001+:14.4%
Bidding Increments
| From: | To: | Increment: |
|---|
| €0 | €199 | €10 |
| €200 | €499 | €20 |
| €500 | €999 | €50 |
| €1,000 | €1,999 | €100 |
| €2,000 | €4,999 | €200 |
| €5,000 | €9,999 | €500 |
| €10,000 | €19,999 | €1,000 |
| €20,000 | €49,999 | €2,000 |
| €50,000+ | | €5,000 |
Sale conditions
LIVE BID
Internet Bidder will pay the same Premium as in the auctionroom.
Purchasers will not pay in addition an Internet fee at 3%, The Internet fee is including in the global Premium.
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.
The operator of voluntary sale is adherent to the Central Registry prevention of unpaid Auctioneers from which payment incidents are likely to registration. The rights of access, rectification and opposition for legitimate reasons are to be exercised by the obligor with the Symev 15, rue Freycinet 75016 Paris.
ESTIMATES
An estimate in euros of the likely sale price is published after each lot. This is provided for indication only. The hammer price may of course be above or below this estimate.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
The highest and final bidder is deemed to be the purchaser, and must provide his / her name and address. No lot will be transferred to the purchaser before it has been paid for in full. In the event of payment by cheque or bank transfer, property may be withheld until payment has been cleared. Any storage costs that may result are to be paid by the purchaser.
In addition to the amount of the winning bid, the following premium per lot is also due :
BUYER'S PREMIUM
28.80 % inc. tax, up to 50 000 € (24 % + VAT 20 %)
24 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 20 %)
14.40 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 20 %)
For books :
25.32 % inc. tax, up to 50 000 € (24 % + VAT 5 %)
21.10 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 5 %)
12.66 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 5 %)
Lots preceded by the symbol ƒ are subject to an additional premium of 7% + VAT (68.372 % inc. VAT) on the hammer price. Lots preceded by the symbol • are subject to an additional premium of 19.6 % + VAT (23.44 % inc. VAT) on the hammer price. In some instances these additional costs may be reimbursed. For further information, please call our accounts department on +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17.
In the event of a dispute at the fall of the hammer, i.e. if two or more bidders simultaneously make the same bid, either vocally or by sign, and claim title to the lot after the word « adjugé »has been pronounced, the said lot shall be immediately reoffered for sale, at the price of the final bid, and all those present may take part in the bidding.
Any changes to the conditions of sale or to the descriptions in the catalogue shall be announced verbally during the sale, and appended to the official sale record (procès-verbal).
PAYMENT
1 the sale shall be conducted in euros. All payments must be effected in the same currency.
2 payment is due immediately after the sale.
3 property may be paid for in the following ways :
- by credit card in the saleroom (VISA or MASTERCARD)
- by crossed cheque in euros, upon presentation of valid proof of identity
- by bank transfer in euros :
Swift code : BNPPARB Paris A CENTRALE FR
International bank account(IBAN) : 76 3 000 4008 2800 0105 9294 176
BIC (Bank identification Code) : BNPAFRPPPAC
PIASA SA DEPOT CLIENT : 16 boulevard des Italiens 75009 Paris
SVV ART L 321 6 CC
Bank code : 3 0004
Branch code : 00828
Account number : 00010592941
Key : 76
4 wherever payment is made by cheque from a foreign bank account, the purchase will not be delivered until Piasa receives the bank agreement.
5 in cash :
- up to € 3 000 (inc. premium) for French citizens or professionnal activities
- up to € 15 000 (inc. premium) for foreign non professionnal citizens upon presentation of valid proof of identity.
PIASA's Buyers' Accounts Department is open weekdays
9am - 6pm. (tel +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17)
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS ON STORAGE & COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
Potential purchasers are invited to examine and assess the condition of items they may wish to buy before the auction, notably during the pre-sale viewing.
PIASA is happy to provide condition reports for individual lots upon request. No claims will therefore be entertained after the fall of the hammer.
1
BULKY ITEMS (furniture, pictures & objects)
purchased at auction, and not collected from the saleroom by 10am the day after the sale, will be stored in Basement Level 3 at the Hôtel Drouot, and can be collected at the following times: Monday - Friday: 1pm - 5:30pm and Saturday: 8am -10 am
warehouse :
Storage - 5, boulevard Ney 75018 Paris (métro Porte de la Chapelle)
Horaires : De 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h du lundi au vendredi
Contact 01 40 34 88 84 ou 01 40 34 88 81
The bordereau (bidding slip), indicating proof of payment, must be presented when property is collected. Storage costs are due at the current rate.
2
SMALL ITEMS purchased at auction and not collected after the sale will be transported to the PIASA offices and kept free of charge for a fortnight.
Thereafter the purchaser will be charged storage costs at the rate of € 3 + tax, per day and per lot.
3
INSURANCE
At the fall of the hammer the title of property shall be transferred to the purchaser, who assumes immediate responsibility for insurance. Uncollected property will be stored at the buyer's risk and expense.
PIASA declines liability for lots placed in storage.
Shipping Terms
Aphrodite Gallery's September 2016 Antiquities Selection
Terms & Conditions
Here are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in our Live Auction for Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
AUCTION will start at 8:00 AM PST, 11:00 AM EST, Live Absentee Bidding only.
Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Bidding in our auction constitutes your agreement and acceptance of our terms of sale.
1. All items in this auction are have been legally acquired with clear titles, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described. Also, these items have been vetted by a third party. We provide a Certificate of Authenticity for every object we sell.
2. When bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment.
The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold.
3. All payments must be made in full prior to shipment.
4. Title remains with Aphrodite Gallery until payment is made.
5. Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars and may also be made via wire transfer, a personal check or money order, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), and PayPal.
6. There will be a 3% service charge for PayPal transactions.
7. There will be a 3% service charge for credit card transactions.
8. For PayPal payments, the recipient address is: aphroditeart@yahoo.com
9. For bank wire transfers, we will provide our bank wire instructions.
10. Buyer's Premium: An 22% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each successful bidder's purchase lot.
11. For all New York state residents, we will add 8.875% tax to all invoices within New York state, unless a valid re-sale permit is on file with Aphrodite Gallery.
12. All other items shipped outside of New York are all exempt from sales tax.
13. Return Policy: Returns will be allowed for any items sold through us, in the unlikely event they are proven to be unauthentic and verified in writing by a credible, accredited third party expert. This return period will be good for 7 business days from date of receipt. We must receive a notification of intent to return within this 7-day period. For a refund to be issued, we must receive the item in question back, in the same condition it was mailed, and the buyer will assume return shipment cost. No lot will be accepted for return without prior written consent.
14. This is an online / live bidding type of auction. Bidder may place their bids live, or by placing bids via the Invaluable auction catalog.
15. Shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All successful bidders receive an invoice detailing their successful bids as well as their shipment charges. If a buyer ends up buying more than one lot in this auction, we can combine shipping to reduce shipping costs, provided they are for the same address.
16. USPS and UPS will be our two main shipping agents for U.S. shipments. For international shipments, USPS and DHL will be the shipping options, unless buyer chooses a different method.
17. All international buyers will be responsible for customs and import duties.
18. All bidders must register beforehand to be able to bid in this auction.
19. Estimates provided are for reference purposes only and the lot may sell above or below the estimate.
20. The starting prices are at the discretion of the auctioneer, and may be lower than the estimate, to encourage bidding. This is up to the auctioneer.
21. The auctioneer may open a bid on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, and that is up to his sole discretion.
22. For all successful bidders, payment is due within seven (7) business days. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment within the timeframe it is due, Aphrodite Gallery reserves the right to resell the item, and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale.
23. If the auction invoice is not paid in full, as agreed, within the set date, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law, until balance is paid in full.
24. In the event we refer an unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all costs incurred by Aphrodite Gallery for this purpose, including: reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and all other collection costs incurred by Aphrodite Gallery.
25. Buyer agrees that New York state law may potentially apply towards any claim or dispute, at the discretion of the auctioneer.
26. Prior to bidding, please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have by emailing us at: aphroditegallery@yahoo.com OR aphroditeart@yahoo.com, and by phone at: 212-987-9878 OR 718-669-0061.
Thanks for reading this and good luck!
Contract
The highest and final bidder is deemed to be the purchaser. No lot will be transferred to the purchaser before it has been paid for in full.
Payment
1) The sale shall be conducted in euros. All payments must be effected in the same currency.
2) Payment is due immediately after the sale.
3) Property may be paid for in the following ways :
- by credit card in the saleroom (VISA or MASTERCARD)
- by crossed cheque in euros, upon presentation of valid proof of identity
- by bank transfer in euros :
SWIFT Code : BNPPARB PARIS A CENTRALE
International Bank Account Number (IBAN) : FR 76 3000 4008 2800 0105 9294 176
BIC (Bank identification Code) : BNPAFRPPPAC
PIASA SA DEPOT CLIENT : 16 boulevard des Italiens 75009 Paris - SVV ART L 321 6 CC
Bank Code Code guichet Account Number Key
30004 00828 00010592941 76
4) Cheques drawn from a foreign bank account can only be accepted with PIASA's prior agreement. Buyers should provide PIASA with a letter of credit from their bank before the sale, for a value approximating to their intended purchases.
5) In cash :
- up to € 3000 (inc. premium) for French citizens
- up to € 7600 (inc. premium) for foreign citizens upon presentation of valid proof of identity
PIASA's Buyers' Accounts Department is open weekdays 9am - 6pm without a break (tel +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17)
The operator of voluntary sale is adherent to the Central Registry prevention of unpaid Auctioneers from which payment incidents are likely to registration. The rights of access, rectification and opposition for legitimate reasons are to be exercised by the obligor with the Symev 15, rue Freycinet 75016 Paris.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
LIVE BID
Internet Bidder will pay the same Premium as in the auctionroom.
Purchasers will not pay in addition an Internet fee at 3%, The Internet fee is including in the global Premium.
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
28.80 % inc. tax, up to 50 000 € (24 % + VAT 20 %)
24 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 20 %)
14.40 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 20 %)
For books :
25.32 % inc. tax, up to 50 000 € (24 % + VAT 5 %)
21.10 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 5 %)
12.66 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 5 %)
The operator of voluntary sale is adherent to the Central Registry prevention of unpaid Auctioneers from which payment incidents are likely to registration. The rights of access, rectification and opposition for legitimate reasons are to be exercised by the obligor with the Symev 15, rue Freycinet 75016 Paris.
Tax
Lots preceded by the symbol f are subject to an additional premium of 5.5% + VAT (6.578% inc. VAT) on the hammer price. Lots preceded by the symbol . are subject to an additional premium of 19.6% + VAT (23.44% inc. VAT) on the hammer price. In certain cases these additional costs may be reimbursed. For further information, please call our accounts department on +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17.
Condition
PIASA is happy to provide condition reports for individual lots upon request. No claims will therefore be entertained after the fall of the hammer.
