Sales conditions
Any bidder acknowledges having read these general conditions below and
expressly accepting them.
They must identify themselves to Drouot Estimations prior to the sale in order
to be able to bid by telephone during the very sale. Requests for telephone
bids must be put in writing and accompanied by a valid identity document
as well as bank account details. Drouot Estimations will try to contact the
bidder by telephone during the sale but declines all responsibility if an error or
omission occurred in the course of this free service.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to check prior to his purchase whether the
property is subject to customs formalities for export or import to the chosen
destination.
A refusal or a delay of an authorization necessary for the export or the
import could not justify a delay of payment of the total sale price including
commission, expenses, rights and applicable taxes, nor any cancellation or sale
resolution by the successful bidder.
If a certificate of free circulation has been issued or if an application is in
progress, this will be specified when the lot is presented for auction.
No tax-free invoice can be established without official proof of export
Purchasers will pay in addition to the hammer price, a buyer’s premium of:
- 22% (VAT inc.) (for the books).
- 25% (VAT inc.).
- 1,2 % (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
