Sales conditions
Purchasers will pay in addition to the hammer price, a buyer’s premium of:
- 24% (VAT inc.).
- 1,8 % (VAT inc.) DrouotLive.
In accordance with the law, DROUOT ESTIMATIONS is responsible for
the contents stated in the catalogue, subject to amendments announced
by the auctioneer during the sale when presenting the lot.
The dimensions are given on an indicative basis.
No complaint related to restorations, small accidents, and condition will
be accepted as the public exhibition allows a proper examination by the
buyer.
Indications about the condition are available upon request to the
auctioneer in charge of the sale.
* Objects presented containing less than 20% Elephantidae spp (I/A)
ivory or rhinocerotidae spp (I/A) horn, (I/A) processed, pre-Convention,
prior to 2 March 1947 and therefore in accordance with EC Rule 338/97 of
09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc, the French Orders of 16 August 2016 amended and
4 May 2017, are for sale freely.
For an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export certificate will be
required, which is the responsibility of the future buyer. The issuance of
such a document is not automatic.
For a possible re-export, it will be up to the successful tenderer to obtain
information - prior to any purchase - from the customs authorities of the
country concerned, particularly in the case of the United States.
**On the other hand, objects presented containing more than 20%
Elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory or rhinocerotidae spp (I/A) horn, (I/A)
processed, pre-Convention, prior to 2 March 1947 and therefore in
accordance with EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc, and
prior to 1 July 1975 and therefore in accordance with the French decrees
of 16 August 2016 amended and 4 May 2017, may be marketed after
declaration and obtaining a D permit.
To this end, the person awarded for having bid by any means whatsoever
for a lot containing more than 20% elephant ivory (elephantidae spp.)
or rhino horn (rhinocerotidae spp.), and manufactured before 3 March
1947, authorises Drouot Estimations to make the necessary purchase
declaration on his behalf to the competent administration in accordance
with Article 2bis of the amended decree of 16 August 2016.
The successful tenderer, required to make a declaration, undertakes
to provide Drouot Estimations without delay with all the information
necessary for this purpose and to do all the due diligence that would be
required of him by Drouot Estimations to do so.
The successful tenderer alone shall be required to carry out all other
due diligence resulting from the particular nature of such a lot under his
responsibility. In particular, it is up to him to take the steps required by his
possible resale or export.
For an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export certificate will be
required, which is the responsibility of the future buyer. The issuance of
such a document is not automatic.
For a possible re-export, it will be up to the successful tenderer to obtain
information - prior to any purchase - from the customs authorities of the
country concerned, particularly in the case of the United States.
OBLIGATION: For the delivery of the lot, the successful tenderer must
present his identity document and provide his contact details.
*** Coral specimen complying with the Regulations CE 338-97 art. 2.w.mc
of December 9th 1996. Prior to June 1, 1947.
Prospective purchasers of or incorporating endangered and other
protected species of wildlife such as, ivory, and certain species of coral,
are advised that several countries require a permit (e.g., a CITES permit)
from the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation as
well as importation.
Accordingly, clients should familiarize themselves with the relevant
customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on any property with
wildlife material if they intend to import the property into another
country, specicially if it is the United States of America.
• Pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I/A) sea turtle shell specimen, prior
to July 1, 1947 and therefore in accordance with EC Regulation 338/97 of
09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc.
Absentee and phone bids
Auctioneers and experts execute, free of charge, absentee and phone
bids, for those who cannot attend the sale.
Anyone wishing to set up a phone bid will need to send a request by
email, attaching a copy of his ID and bank details, at the latest the day
before the sale.
Experience reveals that communications are not always possible due
to technical problem or lack of reception, therefore a phone bid request
assumes that THE BUYER AGREES TO BID TO THE LOW ESTIMATE
PLUS ONE MORE BID in case the connection is lost for any reason.
Drouot Estimations cannot be responsible for failing to execute a bid.
To request an absentee or phone bid : bids@drouot.com
Payment
Any purchase will need to be paid during or right after the sale.
Should the buyer fail to pay the amount due by cash, cheque or credit
card, the lot may be re-offered for sale, under the French procedure
known as “procedure de folle enchère”, immediately or at the first
opportunity with payment of the difference by the first bidder,
proceedings of the payment at the expense of the bidder, cancellation of
the sale without any fees.
Payment can be made in the following ways:
- By credit card in the saleroom: Visa or Mastercard
- By certified cheque or crossed cheque in euros, upon presentation of a
valid passport. In case of payment by non-certified cheque, the collection
of purchase may be postponed until the money has been received.
Collections will be postponed for any payment by cheque above € 1,000
until the funds have been credited to our account.
- By bank transfer in euros:
BNP PARIBAS
PARIS LA CENTRALE
(00828)
IBAN : FR76 3000 4008 2800 0106 2854 076
Any buyer who wants to make a payment by bank transfer from a
foreign account must take in account additional fees from his bank
remaining at his own charge.
- In cash (decret of June 24, 2015) : up to € 1,000 (inc. premium) for French
citizens or professionals and up to € 15,000 (inc. premium) for foreign
citizens upon presentation of valid passport and evidence of residence
abroad.
Collection and storage
Drouot Estimations will not send any sold item by mail and purchasers
will need to organize their own way of shipping.
If the buyer has no carrier, any request for shipping will have to be made
directly to The Packengers (hello@thepackengers.com) . Payment for the
transport must be made directly to The Packengers.
No purchase will be delivered without reception of full payment.
Bought lots remain entirely under the buyer’s responsibility as soon as the
sale has happened.
Any lot bought from Drouot Estimations and not collected
on the day of the sale, will be sent and stored at Drouot Warehouse
with daily storage fees applying (contact : 01 48 00 20 18 -
magasinage@drouot.com).
Drouot Storage
Benefit from Drouot Art storage facility.
At the end of the auction, lots can be collected for free in the room until
7pm and the day after between 8am and 10am.
Beyond that time, goods that were not handled by the Auction House
are stored in DROUOT MAGASINAGE, at the following rates*:
Administrative fees / lot incl. VAT : € 5 / € 10 / € 15 / € 20 / € 25,
depending on the nature of the lot.
Storage and insurance fees / lot incl. VAT :
- Free, the first 4 working days.
- € 1 / € 5 / € 10 / € 20 / day, from the 5th working day, depending on the
nature of the lot.
Drouot Magasinage :
6 bis, rue Rossini – 75009 Paris - 3rd basement
From Monday to Saturday, 9am-10am and 1.30pm-6pm
Warning : lots shall be released upon reception of the paid invoice and/
or the lot’s label.
Contact :
+33 (0)1 48 00 20 18 I 56 I
magasinage@drouot.com
*More information at www.drouot.com/magasinage
