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requested to make an appointment to collect purchases
within 10 - 15 business days of completion of all
payments and documentation formalities. Buyers who
have completed payment formalities and have not taken
delivery of their lots from Saffronart within 30 days of
the completion of payment formalities will be charged
storage and insurance at applicable rates.
What documentation will I receive with my
purchases?
Upon confirmation of delivery or receipt of shipment,
we will send you the invoices for your purchases along
with any relevant documentation for the lot that has
been mentioned in the lot details. Please note that
Saffronart does not issue any authenticity certificates
and does not provide artist authenticities either.
What if my shipment reaches damaged?
All purchases from this sale are final. In the unlikely event
of your receiving a damaged product, please notify
Saffronart directly within five days of receipt of the lot.
Please call or email us at any of our locations mentioned
in the Sales and Enquiries section. If Saffronart does not
receive any notification within 7 business days of delivery,
it shall be assumed that the lot has been received in
good condition, and no claims will be entertained.
CONDITIONS FOR SALE
These conditions for sale set out the terms on which
We
offer the
Lots
listed in the
Auction Catalogue
for sale
on behalf of the seller, and if you make a successful bid,
will form a contract for sale between you and the seller.
By participating in this online auction, you acknowledge
that you are bound by these conditions for sale as listed
below and on the
Website
. You will find a glossary at
the end explaining the meanings of the words and
expressions which are in
bold
.
1.
Our role as the agent of the Seller
1.1
We
undertake to sell the
Lots
through this online
auction as agents for and on behalf of sellers. Unless
stated otherwise,
We
have no ownership interest in
any
Lot
in this online auction.
1.2 Making a bid online constitutes an irrevocable offer
to purchase the
Lot
and the acceptance of a bid as
the winning bid by
Us
shall result in an enforceable
contract of sale between
Us
, acting solely as the
agent of the seller, and the winning bidder.
2.
Catalogue Descriptions and Condition of Lots
2.1
We
offer all
Lots
for sale at the online auction on
an “as is” basis, meaning that each
Lot
is sold with
all existing faults and imperfections.
We
encourage
all potential buyers to inspect each item carefully
before bidding.
2.2 Any statements made by
Us
, including by
Our
representatives/employees,
about
any
Lot
, whether orally or in writing, concerning
attribution of such
Lot
to, for example, any school
of art or craftsmanship, country or origin, history,
provenance or condition, are only expressions of
Our
opinion or belief. Such opinions or beliefs
have been formed honestly in accordance with
the standard of care expected of an auction house,
having due regard to the estimated value of each
Lot
.
We
have not carried out any exhaustive
research or analysis on any
Lot
to be sold in this
online auction, and potential buyers should seek
appropriate advice on the condition of each
Lot
from their own professional advisors.
2.3 For the convenience of bidders,
We
provide
condition reports on
Lots
upon request free of
charge. The report includes
Our
bona fide
opinion
on the condition of the
Lot
and is not an alternative
to viewing and inspecting a
Lot
by a bidder, or a
bidder’s duty to seek independent advice on the
Lot
,
including its description, condition and authenticity.
2.4 The bidders undertake to:
i. inspect and satisfy themselves prior to the
online auction as to the condition and
description of the
Lot
;
ii. rely on their own judgment as to whether the
Lot
matches its description; and
iii. not rely on an illustration of any
Lot
given in the
Auction Catalogue
.
2.5 Size description/s of all the
Lots
featured in
the
Auction Catalogue
are approximate.
We
encourage all potential buyers to inspect each item
carefully before bidding.
2.6 Neither
We
nor any of
Our Affiliates
, agents,
representatives, employees or directors shall
be liable for errors or omissions in any of the
representations made in the
Auction Catalogue
or otherwise, with respect to the authenticity,
description or condition of any
Lot
for sale through
the online auction.
3.
Viewing the Lots and Bidder Registration
3.1 All
Lots
for sale are featured in the
Auction
Catalogue
. The number listed next to each image
is the lot number and should be used as a reference
during bidding, or for any information requests.
The
Lots
in this sale may be viewed through any of
the following:
i.
Previews and Viewings – details listed in the Sales
and Enquiries section;
ii.
The Online
Auction Catalogue
;
iii. The Printed
Auction Catalogue
; and
iv. The Mobile
Auction Catalogue
What are some of the symbols used next to the lots
on auction?
Lots marked with
are not situated in India and
therefore, may only be bid for and purchased in
USD. Persons residing in India, wishing to bid in
USD must be eligible under the various foreign
exchange regulations to make payments overseas.
Please contact Saffronart for further details.
Lots marked with indicate that Saffronart owns the
lot in whole or in part or has an economic interest in
the lot equivalent to an ownership interest.
The seller of lots marked with is guaranteed a
minimum price. This guarantee may be provided
by Saffronart, or jointly by Saffronart and any third
party, or any third party.
How do I participate in your next auction?
If you would like to register to bid or consign to any
of our upcoming auctions please contact any of our
locations listed in the Sales and Enquiries section.
If you would like to stay informed of Saffronart’s
upcoming events, please register with us online at
saffronart.com