Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

Christie Vintage Relic Auction Company TERMS & CONDITIONS All Subjects offered and sold by Christie Vintage Relic Auction Company (hereafter referred to as Christie Vintage) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below. They may be amended by posted notices or oral announcements made during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. Before the sale: 1. We recommend prospective buyers examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. 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 subject in question. We do not give refunds, all sales are FINAL. All lots are sold ?AS IS? and neither Christie Vintage nor any consignor provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property. 2. All statements by us in the catalog entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. These statements do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by us of any kind. References in the catalog entry or the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the buyer or a knowledgeable representative. 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. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Neither Christie Vintage nor the seller is responsible in any way for errors and omissions in the catalog or any supplemental material. 3. Christie Vintage always reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale. All lots in this catalog are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum hammer price at which a lot will be sold. In executing a reserve, the auctioneer has the right to bid on behalf of the Consignor, whether by opening bidding or continuing bidding in response to other bidders until reaching the reserve. If the reserve is not met, the auctioneer has the right to withdraw the item from the sale. 4. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made made by us is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. 5. International bidders are responsible to meet all customs and import&export regulations. Christie Vintage will assist but cannot be held liable for international laws affecting the delivery of purchased goods. At the sale: 6. Prospective buyers must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. As part of the Bidder registration process, each Bidder must attest that they have received, read, and understand these Terms. If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please ask during the registration process or email us at info@Christievintageauction.com. We may require bidders submitting bank or other financial references as security measure in order to participate in auctions held by Christie Vintage. 7. Bidding on an item will be considered sufficient evidence that the Bidder accepts all conditions set forth in these Terms and any conditions outlined on the day of the sale. If a purchaser breaches any of these Terms of Sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, Christie Vintage may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale and reoffering the property without reserve. 8. All items are sold to the highest bidder as acknowledged by the auctioneer. Christie Vintage has the right to complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid. 9. When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Christie Vintage before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Christie Vintage and that Christie Vintage will only look to the principal for payment. After the sale: 10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price will be applied to each lot sold under US$500000, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The premium equal to 20% of the hammer price for each lot sold above US$$500000. 11. When a buyer wins an item, we will send him/her an invoice for it. Payment must complete in 15 Calendar day after each auction. We do not guarantee hold items pass due after 15 calendar days. 12. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, Union Pay?Alipay?WeChat Pay?VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or wire transfers, payable in the US dollars. Invoice must be paid in full. And we do not accept any credit card. Christie Vintage reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared. 13. Christie Vintage will contact the winning bidders with shipping information after the auction. Buyer pays shipping cost, as well as any applicable taxes, duties or fees for items originating from outside of the buyer?s home country. For buyer?s outside of United States, the Christie Vintage team will provide an introduction to global parcel or white glove shipping partners upon request. 14. Christie Vintage may, in its discretion and at purchaser?s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Christie Vintage shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items; (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carrier?s fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two hours in advance for collection and delivery. During COVID-19 period, it may take longer than normally to delivery. 15. Christie Vintage follows international Auction Practice, Christie Vintage reserves the right of final interpretation. Please contact our customer service if you have any questions.