Ancient Art and Jewellery, Ancient Coins

Terms and Conditions Live Antiques Auctions LIVE ANTIQUES Auctions Terms and Conditions Live Antiques, a company registered in England with registered number 11726231 and with a registered office at 63 Loveridge Road , Kilburn, NW6 2DR, London Condition and Descriptions: Live Antiques has endeavoured to accurately describe all items being sold. However, the photographs are the only intended descriptive items that a prospective buyer should use to evaluate whether to purchase the item. All items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding. Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as desired, or that you have chosen not to examine them. Please note that photographs may have had size modifications for display purposes, or been trimmed to exclude framing, matting, and wide blank margins. Also, imperfections from the photography process can include reflections and variations in colour due to digital processing. Live Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear, imperfections or aging. Any condition statement, written or verbal, is given as a courtesy to the client, and is only an opinion. It should not be treated as a statement of fact. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you not bid on the item in question. Estimates provided are our opinion of the price that a willing buyer would pay for the property at auction. These estimates are neither a representation nor a prediction of the actual selling price that will be realized at auction. All sales are final. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer or a representative of Live Antiques shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Live Antiques or by any seller represented by Live Antiques. Live Antiques reserves the right to withdraw any lot, item or property before an auction or sale. Live Antiques reserves the right to withdraw any lot, item or property, under its sole discretion, after any auction, sale, or purchase for any reason whatsoever, and shall issue a full refund to the winning bidder if already paid. All Sales Are Final: In purchasing any item offered for sale, the Purchaser indicates acceptance of all Terms and Conditions of Sale. Title of any item purchased passes only when the full Purchase Price and all Shipping costs and expenses are paid in full. The Purchaser is responsible for knowing on which item(s) he or she is purchasing or bidding. When purchasing online, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the purchaser or successful bidder. After the item is sold, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise will be packed and transported on behalf of the purchaser at his/her/its own risk and expense. Lots All sizes and weights of Lots are approximate and are for general guidance only. A single dimension given is normally the greatest dimension for the Lot. Colour reproduction of the item on the Website is limited by the technology used to deliver web pages and by the colour representation of your own monitor and computer set-up. We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colours of Lots but we cannot guarantee that the colour shown on your monitor's display will accurately reflect the colour of the Lot itself. We may describe the Lots using the following descriptions, and you agree that such descriptions have the meanings given to them here: Restored: The Good may have been repaired or otherwise reinstated and some parts may have been replaced; Fair Condition: The Goods may be fragmentary or have some obvious damaged; Fine Condition: The Good is likely to be generally complete but may have minor damage or evidence of restoration or repair; Very Fine Condition: The Good usually complete and in good condition, but may have some minor damage, restoration or repair. Lots are often very old, often show minor blemishes and defects and these are considered to be normal and would not be individually described. All Lots with an estimate value of £3,000 and above and are searched against the Art Loss Register database Fees and Payments The Seller may set a Reserve Price on any Lot where the low estimate exceeds £100. We may accept a bid received at one bid increment or 10% of the Reserve Price (whichever is higher) below the Reserve Price sum if necessary to sell the Lot. Value Added Tax is charged and invoiced on an inclusive basis, under the Live Antiques?s Margin Scheme on all Buyers' Premiums and other charges; Buyers resident outside the EU should note that there is no relief or exemption from this VAT. The Purchase Price is due and payable when the auction is over and Invoice will be sent out by email or post; Bidders may be contacted when payment is not received promptly or where there are queries in any respect. The full Purchase Price must be paid in Pounds Sterling. Buyer must pay by no later than 3 working days following the Date of Sale the full Purchase Price unless is agreed in writing with Live Antiques. Bidders are advised to check concerning any Regulations applicable in your country of residence regarding importation and to enquire prior to bidding. The deferment of any Export Licence shall not be reason to cancel any bid nor to delay payment. Registration for the Auction Bidders must register their personal data before bidding and a Bidder Number will be allocated for their exclusive use. We shall process such personal data in accordance with our privacy policy. Live Antiques reserve its right to refuse any Bidder or any Bid at our discretion. The Bidder Number must be shown by Bidders to the Live Antique Auction when placing a bid and by the successful Bidder when the Lot has passed. We shall conduct the auction at our sole discretion for all matters, accept Bids from any source or on behalf of Sellers up to any Reserve. Bidding shall be in accordance with the increments set out below: £0 to £99 - in increments of £5 £100 to £199 - in increments of £10 £200 to £499 - in increments of £20 £500 to £999 - in increments of £50 £1000 to £1999 - in increments of £100 £2000 to £4999 - in increments of £200 £5000 to £9999 - in increments of £500 £10000 to £19999 - in increments of £1000 £20000 to £49999 - in increments of £2000 Buyer's Premium The purchase price payable by Invaluable buyers at auction shall be the final bid plus a 15% buyer's premium. Title to a Lot is retained by the Seller until the Purchase Price and all other sums payable by the Buyer have been paid in full and cleared funds. On receipt of such full and cleared funds, title will transfer from the Seller to the Buyer. Payment Auctions at Live Antiques accepts the following methods of payment from: Domestic UK buyers: cash on delivery , wire transfer, PayPal, and certified check; personal or business check are also accepted from domestic buyers, but merchandise will not be released until after personal and business checks clear. We will charge a £20 fee on all checks returned by the buyer's bank. Auctions at Live Antiques accepts the following methods of payment from international buyers: wire transfer, PayPal, cheques. Wire transfers are required for amounts over £8000. On the fourth(4th) day after the auction we will charge all cards on file with Invaluable for the total amount due. If you wish to make other payment arrangements, please contact us within the (3) days after the sale at 00447866625918 or enquiries@liveantiques.com Collection or Delivery Once payment of all sums due have been received in full and cleared funds, we will release the Lot to the Buyer for collection. Lots not collected may be removed until any storage costs have been paid in full. In the event that the actual of storage charges reaches 51% of the Hammer Price paid or after the expiration of three months from the transfer date, whichever occurs first, we may re-sell any and all lots stored without notice and in any manner at our sole discretion and to apply any proceeds in defrayment of such costs. The Buyer will be entitled to receive any credit balance above the amount of the costs on request but will remain liable for any deficit. In-person delivery: Buyer shall have the right to inspect Goods, in person at the time of pickup from Seller. Buyer shall retrieve goods from the Seller's principal place of business or mutually accepted location. Buyer waives any/all rights to disputes and claims pertaining to Goods after in-person inspection and acceptance. Cost of inspection: Any and/or all costs or expenses for the inspection or appraisal of Goods shall be paid solely and be the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Shipments and Returns: FREE Domestic UK Shipping. International Bidders pays shipping cost and applicable tax/duties. We ship within 5-7 business days after receipt of payment. Tracking numbers will be emailed on request once merchandise is shipped. All domestic shipments are insured at the total bid amount contained in the shipment. The international shipping carriers may also limit insurance coverage to foreign locations International shipping Small packages up to 2 kg cost about 10-30 pounds. Small packages up to 5 kg cost around 20-100 pounds Items over 5 kg are subject of individual price, usually 100 - 300 pounds. The prices include, packing, shipping and insurance and are for guidance purposes only. Large, heavy, fragile or otherwise unusual items may incur additional charges. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING COST. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Risk of Loss; Transfer of Title: Title to, and risk of loss of Goods, will pass to Buyer when Seller delivers Goods to the shipping carrier or otherwise puts Goods in transit to Buyer. Buyer will bear the risk of loss of Goods during shipment. Seller is not liable for delays in performance/non-performance due to unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond Seller's reasonable control. IN SITUATION WHEN ITEM IS RECEIVED DAMAGED, THE DAMAGED ITEM MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF DELIVERY. WE WOULD PAY THE RETURN COST. Disputes If the Buyer has any dispute in relation to any Lot, not being a Lot described as a Group, Collection or other term indicating that the lot comprises more than one object, which has been sold, that dispute must be notified to us in writing within 21 days following the Date of the Sale in order that we can hold the proceeds pending resolution of the dispute. If the claim is that the Lot is a forgery, the Buyer shall submit two opinions in writing from recognised experts for consideration and return the Lot to us in the same condition it was at the date of collection. We may investigate or consult with others at their discretion. We will have no liability to the Buyer and Seller after a period of 21 days as then we will release monies and make payments to Sellers in accordance with these Terms. The Sellers maximum liability to the Buyer is a refund of the Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. We will not pay or refund any additional costs, fees, shipping, loss of profit, damages and consequential costs. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.