Major Autumn Auction

Conditions of Sale RIPPON BOSWELL sells by public auction in the name and for account of their consignors. Auctions are subject to the following conditions, which all participants in the auction shall be deemed to accept. Preview Prospective buyers may inspect and examine the objects for sale at the published times at their own risk and expense. Bids The auctioneer reserves the right to combine or divide lots, to sell lots irrespective of the numerical catalogue order, or to withdraw lots as he may see fit. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid without explanation. Absentee bidders may place written bids, telephone bids, bids by fax or online bids; when bids are placed by telephone, fax or online, RIPPON BOSWELL shall not be liable for the technical transmission being successfully established. Such bids must unequivocally name the object of interest and the sum offered, and must arrive no later than one day before the auction date. Bidders shall remain bound by their bids in cases where a subsequent higher bid is invalid or is rejected by the auctioneer. Placement of a bid shall be effective from the time it has been acknowledged by the auctioneer. Higher bids placed after or simultaneously with the fall of the hammer shall not be accepted. This shall not affect the provisions of Section 2.4. All bids shall be deemed to have been placed in the bidder?s own name and for his or her account, unless the bidder, before the start of the auction, names a person in whose name and for whose account he is bidding and makes known his or her address. In accordance with the GwG (Money Laundering Act) the auctioneer is obliged to identify the purchaser and those interested in making a purchase as well as, if necessary, one acting as representative for them and the ?beneficial owner? within the meaning of ? 3 GwG (Money Laundering Act) for the purpose of the execution of the order, as well as to record and store the collected data and information. The afore mentioned purchaser or those interested in purchasing or their representatives are obliged to cooperate, in particular to submit the necessary identification papers, in particular based on a domestic passport or a passport, identity card or passport or identity card that is recognized or approved under immigration law. The auctioneer is entitled to make a copy of this in compliance with data protection regulations. In the case of legal persons or private companies, an extract from the commercial or cooperative register or a comparable official register or directory must be requested. The purchaser or those interested in the purchase assure that the identification papers and information provided by them for this purpose are correct and that he or the person he represents is the ?beneficial owner? according to Section 3 GwG (Money Laundering Act). Successful Bids Each lot will be knocked down to the highest bidder after calling the highest bid three times. The auctioneer may refuse to sell a lot, or may sell it conditional to the consignor?s permission (Unter Vorbehalt). In the latter case the bidder shall be bound by his or her bid for six weeks. To protect a consigned object, the auctioneer is authorised to knock it down to the consignor for a sum below the reserve. Such lots are ?bought in?. Should two or more bidders bid the same amount for a lot, and should no one raise their bid upon the third call, a draw shall take place to determine the successful bidder. The auctioneer may cancel a successful bid and re-open bidding on a lot in cases where a higher bid correctly placed before the fall of the hammer has been accidentally missed, where the highest bidder contests his bid, or where other doubts arise concerning the fall of the hammer. The fall of the auctioneer?s hammer concludes a contract of sale between the consignor, who is represented by the auctioneer, and the successful bidder (buyer). At the fall of the hammer, any risks regarding damage or loss for which RIPPON BOSWELL is not responsible shall pass to the buyer. Payment Placing a successful bid obligates the buyer to pay the hammer price as well as a buyer?s premium of 25 %, plus VAT on the buyer?s premium. If a successful bid is placed online by participation in LiveAuctioneers, a buyer?s premium of 30 %, plus VAT on the buyer?s premium will be charged. For a successful bid placed online by participation in My Rippon Boswell, a buyer?s premium of 26 % plus VAT on the buyer?s premium will be charged. Payment is due immediately upon the fall of the hammer. Payments from absentee bidders who have placed written or telephone bids or bids via internet are due within 14 days of the invoice date. RIPPON BOSWELL are authorised to represent the consignor in all actions and legal transactions relating to debt collection, including the pursuit of claims in court. Payment shall be made in cash in EURO. Payment of invoiced amounts by bank transfer or cheque shall not be deemed to have been fulfilled until the full sum has been credited to RIPPON BOSWELL?s bank account. All charges arising from foreign bank transactions or foreign cheque collection shall be borne by the buyer. RIPPON BOSWELL cannot accept personal USD cheques. In case of late payment, default interest of 1% per month will be charged. Furthermore, in case of delayed payment RIPPON BOSWELL may withdraw from the purchase after setting a deadline to no avail; in cases where the buyer is responsible for the delay they may also demand damages for non-fulfilment. Damages may be calculated by reselling the object at another auction, and by holding the defaulting buyer liable for any shortfall compared to the price achieved in the first auction, as well as all the costs of the second auction plus RIPPON BOSWELL?s commission. Should a higher price be achieved, the defaulting buyer shall have no claim to the difference. He or she will not be permitted to bid. Collection The buyer is obliged to collect his purchases immediately upon the conclusion of the auction. In the exceptional case of a purchased object being released before payment has been made in full, full payment of the hammer price, including buyer?s premium and VAT, to RIPPON BOSWELL is condition precedent to the object?s title of ownership passing to the buyer. The buyer is not permitted to sell, rework or alter the object in any way until full payment has been made. Purchases not collected by the buyer will be stored by RIPPON BOSWELL at the buyer?s risk and expense. Insurance cover will not be provided. RIPPON BOSWELL may charge a reasonable fee for storage based on the average standard rate charged for storing similar objects in the respective area. Administrative costs and VAT will be added. Purchased objects will only be shipped at the buyer?s request and at his/her expense. The risk shall pass to buyers who are entrepreneurs as soon as RIPPON BOSWELL has handed over the objects to the agent responsible for shipping. RIPPON BOSWELL will decide on the most expedient mode of shipping and means of dispatch. Insurance cover will only be provided at the buyer?s request. Limitation of Warranty The estimates provided in the catalogue do not constitute minimum or maximum prices. They are purely guide prices based on market values, and are provided without guarantee of accuracy. The objects are used. They are sold ?as is? at the fall of the auctioneer?s hammer. Catalogue descriptions are drawn up carefully and to the best of our knowledge, but do not constitute descriptions of absolute authenticity, or provide proof of specific characteristics. RIPPON BOSWELL take no responsibility for any defects, but where justified we are prepared to notify the consignor of any defects that are brought to our attention in good time within the warranty period. We explicitly state that the regulations governing purchases of consumer goods do not apply at our publicly accessible auctions. Furthermore the auctioneer shall not be held liable for any defects or other damages except in cases where the auctioneer acted with intent or gross negligence. The liability for death, injury or loss of health shall remain unaffected by this. Parties to the Contract Upon written request by the respective consignor or buyer, the name and address of the other party to the contract may be provided once the auction has been concluded. After-Auction Sales These Conditions for Sale shall apply accordingly in cases where RIPPON BOSWELL sells objects on behalf of consignors after the end of an auction. Such after-auction sales form part of the auction, and shall not be subject to the provisions on distance sales. Final Provisions This agreement shall be exclusively governed by German law. The UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply. Wiesbaden, Germany, shall be the place of fulfilment and jurisdiction in cases where both parties are merchants. Should any of the above provisions of these Conditions for Sale be invalid, this shall have no effect on the validity of the remaining provisions. RIPPON BOSWELL & CO. FRIEDRICHSTRASSE 45, 65185 WIESBADEN Stand: 11/2022

Buyer information Rippon Boswell’s auctions are subject to the Conditions of Sale displayed under terms & conditions. 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.