Auction conditions

The objects are auctioned in the name and in charge of a third party. Written bids only may be submitted.

Finale date for entering bids: March 20th. An accepted bid commits to purchase. Each bidder is personally liable and is committed to his or her bid.

A commission is payable in addition to the price bid. This is computed as follows: 18 % on a successful bid of up to Sfr. 4999.-, 16% on a successful bid of Sfr. 5000.- and more. The commission is subject to Swiss VAT (value added tax) that must be paid by the purchaser. Invoices are due with the billing date. Lots labeled with «*» indicate that the commission as well as the selling price are subject to Swiss VAT. Buyers who submit a legally valid, stamped confirmation of export will receive a refund of the VAT charged on such objects.

If the customer fails to make prompt payment, the auctioneer may cancel the purchase agreement without notice. Upon cancellation, the auctioneer is completely free in the use of the item. The successful bidder has no right of potential extra earnings. The successful bidder is liable for any damages and incurred expenses, particularly for a loss.

The items are described to the best of our knowledge and according to the information that has been provided to us. The buyer accepts all liability.

As for the stated prices in the catalogue: The higher price is a non-binding estimated price, the lower price designates the lowest possible bid. 

During the preview, it is possible to inspect the condition of the auction goods. Therefore, a visit of the preview is recommended.

The auctioned items must be picked up at our gallery on Löwengasse by March 31st. Shipping is available upon explicit request by the purchaser. The purchaser bears all charges and risks. A shipping company will be assigned with any framed and larger sized objects. The requested transport insurance sum is to be declared by the applicant. Delivery will occur upon receipt of payment.

Complaints have to be communicated within 14 days after the successful bid. Omnibus volumes, serial works and magazines are excluded from any complaint. Since we auction by order of a third party that may rely on our conditions any retraction of objects at a later date is not permitted. The customer does not have ownership rights until payment is made in full. Liability passes to the customer upon a successful bid.