Antique Rugs and Flatweaves

Conditions of Sale Rippon Boswell?s auctions are subject to the Conditions of Sale printed on the last pages of our catalogue. Prospective buyers placing verbal, telephone, written or online bids, or attending the auction in person, shall be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. Bidding at Auctions Saleroom bids If you wish to attend an auction and bid in person, you will require a bid card on which you will need to record your current address including your telephone number and, if available, fax number. We will then provide you with a bidder number. If required, we will be pleased to reserve a seat for you at the time of arranging for your bid card. Written bids You have the option of bidding at our auctions by placing written bids. New clients will be asked to register in advance, and in addition we will require a bank reference to establish your credit rating. You will need to print and complete our Bid Form, sign it personally and send it to us either by post or by fax. Bids placed by e-mail are not binding for legal reasons. To be accepted, written bids must reach us no later than the evening preceding the auction. Telephone and online bids You may place telephone bids for objects estimated at ? 1,000 or higher. New clients will be asked to register in advance, and in addition we will require a bank reference to establish your credit rating. Telephone bidders will need to register no later than one day before the auction and send us a signed registration form stating the lot number(s). Online bidders will need to register and be approved by us no later than the evening preceding the auction. Preview Auction lots may be previewed at the times specified. We would strongly recommend that all prospective buyers make use of this opportunity to personally inspect and examine the objects. Photographs or descriptions cannot substitute for a personal impression of an object. Our experts will be available for advice and information during the preview if required. Catalogue Our experts take the greatest possible care when cataloguing objects. However, the dates and attributions of antique rugs and textiles are often the subject of controversy, and the details we provide should be considered opinions. The sizes given constitute approximate measurements. Length is stated before width, and measurements are taken along the direction of the warp as a matter of principle. In non-rectangular objects we provide measurements of the longest lines. References are cited in order to facilitate comparative study of objects. They are selective and not intended to be exhaustive. We will make reference to any previous publications of objects in secondary literature that we are aware of at the time of producing the catalogue, but shall not be obliged to provide such references. Illustrations We only accept selected objects which we consider collectible for our catalogue auctions, but for technical reasons we are unable to illustrate all the lots in our printed catalogue. However, all auction lots are illustrated in our online catalogue. The zoom function allows you to substantially enlarge the images of objects for a closer inspection. The online catalogue can be accessed via our website, www.rippon-boswell-wiesbaden.de. Condition of Objects Rippon Boswell sell old and antique objects. These may show signs of age, use and wear, restorations, repairs, changes in colour or other changes compared to their original condition. For reasons of brevity, the catalogue descriptions only provide summaries of the objects? condition which are not intended to be exhaustive and, by their nature, express our subjective opinion. We recommend that all prospective buyers acquaint themselves with the condition of the objects in person during our previews. Additional information is available at any time if required, and we will be pleased to provide further advice. Collection and Shipping We request collection of purchased objects within three weeks of the auction date during our hours of business (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.); it is advisable to book an appointment in advance. Should buyers request shipping of their objects, we will arrange for this upon receipt of payment in full and according to the buyer?s instructions. The cost of packaging and shipping will be charged to the buyer. Storage fees For lots not collected (upon request), a storage fee of ? 2.50 per day will be charged for each object as of the 4th calendar week from the auction date. After Sales As of the third working day after the date of an auction, any unsold lots or lots which attracted bids below the reserve and were knocked down conditional to the consignor?s permission may be viewed by prior appointment and purchased at the reserve price, plus buyer?s premium and VAT.

Auctioning condition Rippon Boswell conduct auctions according to the Conditions of Sale printed on the final pages of this catalogue. By placing bids verbally, by telephone or in writing or attending auctions in person you accept these conditions of business. Participation in auctions 1. Should you wish to participate in the sale, you will require a bidding card on which you will write down your current address, telephone number and fax number if applicable. We will then issue you with a bidding number. At your request, we will be happy to reserve a seat for you in conjunction with your bidding card. 2. Written bids must arrive at our address one day prior to the auction. 3. For onine participation in the sale you may reigster on www.liveauctioneers.com prior to the auction. 4. Where objects estimated at 1.000 Euro or higher are concerned, you may participate in the sale by telephone. To do so, please register with us by the evening prior to the auction at the latest. Preview Auction lots may be previewed at the specified times. We urge all those interested to make use of this opportunity to personally inspect and examine the objects. Photographs or descriptions cannot substitute for an individual dialogue with an object. At your request our experts will be available for consultation during previews. Catalogue 1. Our experts take great care when cataloguing objects. However, in the case of antique carpets and textiles, dates and attributions are often controversial issues; any dates and attributions provided must thus be viewed as opinions. 2. The sizes given are approximate measurements. The length is given before the width, and measurements are taken in the direction of the warp. In the case of objects that are not square or rectangular, the longest sections are measured. 3. The bibliographies listed are intended to assist in studying the objects concerned. They are selective and do not claim be to comprehensive. 4. As far as these are known at the time of the catalogue going to print, references to previous publication of any object in seco ndary literature will be included Illustrations Our catalogue auctions only include objects that we consider worth collecting. For technical reasons we are unable to illustrate all lots in our printed catalogues. All lots, however, are pictured in the onlinecatalogue ( www.rippon-boswell-wiesbaden.de). Condition of pieces Rippon Boswell only auction old and antique objects. These may show signs of age, wear and tear, restorations, repairs etc. The concise text required in the catalogue only provides a summary of an object's condition, moreover, by necessity, this is a subjective one. You may request additional information at any time, and we will be happy to advise you further. Collection and shipping We would ask you to collect the objects purchased within three weeks of the auction date during our business hours (Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). It is advisable to make an appointment in advance. Should you wish to have your purchases shipped, this will only be undertaken once payment has been received in full, and according to the instructions we receive. Storage cost For objects not collected (upon our request), we will charge a storage fee of 2,50 per day and item as of the 4th calendar week from the auction date. After-sale From the third working day after the auction, any objects not sold or failing to reach the reserve may be viewed by appointment, and bought for the reserve price plus additional charges and V.AT.