Description and Condition of Lots
Prospective buyers must satisfy themselves concerning the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. On request Sephora Antiques may provide additional information.
The effects of the sell directly affect the Seller and the Buyer, without the assumption of other
responsibility by Sephora Antiques, in addition to those resulting from the mandate.
The Auction House offers a full guarantee that all items are authentic and under the conditions described in
the catalog.
Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue, or given by way of condition report (made either orally or in writing), make reference to damage and or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.
Shipping
Sephora Antiques will take care of shipping. The auction house indicates quotations for USA Canada and Europe but ships worldwide. Buyers can contact the Auction House to have quotations for their country destination and more information about the methods of delivery. International Buyers are responsible for all import/export duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual purchase price will accompany all international purchases.
Export Licenses
A licence from the Ministero dei Beni culturali will be required before items of certain kinds may be exported from. The time required to get the export documentation needs from 7 to 40 days.
Payment
Payment is required by 7 days after the end of the auctions and will be accepted, if you are a successful bidder, by International Wire Transfer of by Paypal. International wire transfer must be paid in Euro only.
Ownership of lots goes to the winner only after payment in full of the hammer price and the commissions for the rights of the auction. The winning bidders will not be allowed to withdraw the purchased items until the payment is successful,
Bank transfer will be direct into our bank account:
IW Bank S.p.A.
Piazzale Fratelli Zavattari,12
20149 Milano (MI)
IBAN: IT40K0308301611000000083344
BIC/SWIFT: BLPIIT21
Invoices will be issued in euro.
Any complaints about the duties listed in the catalogue and on the quality of the lots awarded will be moved by registered mail with return receipt to be sent no later than 10 days from the date of award. Where the contestation is founded on the basis of documents which in any case must be produced at the winner's expense, Bibliopathos will be held exclusively for the repayment of sums already received, without interest, upon return of awarded goods without any further obligation to compensate in any way. If complaints arise, the Foro di Spoleto is exclusively responsible.
These Conditions of Sale and Business constitute the contract between Sephora Antiques (the 'Auctioneer') and the seller, on the one hand, and the buyer on the other. By bidding at the auction, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Please notice: Whoever decides to participate to Sephora Antiques automatically accept the conditions of sale.