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Current Sales
Old and Rare Single Malt Whisky: The Willard S. Folsom Collection
27 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Fine and Rare Wines
27 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Fine Jewellery and Jadeite
28 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Modern Wristwatches
28 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Lin Fengmian: Eight Paintings from the Mary and George Bloch Collection
28 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Fine Chinese Paintings and Contemporary Asian Art
28 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
28 Nov 2009, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Full sales schedule

Bonhams Premium & Commission

UK Seller’s Commission Rates All UK Salerooms
On the First £5,000 15%
Thereafter10%
Note: Separate charges apply to wine and motor vehicles.
Please refer to department for further information.

Minimum Commission
The Vendor’s Commission is subject to a minimum commission per lot of:
– £60 for New Bond Street sales
- £30 for Knightsbridge sales
– £20 for UK regional sales

Loss and Damage Warranty
1.5% of the Hammer Price of each lot if sold, or if unsold 1.5% of the average of the high and the low estimates.

Unsold Charges
£5 per lot.

Illustration Charges
(includes web illustration charge)
Full page: £200
3/4 page: £150
1/2 page: £100
1/4 page: £80

Thereafter, and when an item is part of a multiple, £20 to £50.

Web illustration Charge
A £5 charge will only be applicable when an item is not illustrated in the printed catalogue.

VAT
Value Added Tax, at the current rate, is payable on all commissions and charges, unless otherwise stated.

Additional Charges
There may be additional charges for restoration, shipping, packing, storage, customs duties and import tax, if appropriate.

Payment
Payment will be made to the seller 21 days from the date of the sale.

Conditions

All sales are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Business as stated on the Receipt / Contract Form and the Conditions of Business folder.

Advertising
All normal costs of advertising and promotion are borne by Bonhams. If either the customer or Bonhams feel the need for additional advertising, a specific plan will be devised, costed and discussed with the customer.


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UK Buyer's Premium Rates
From 1 March 2007

All UK Salerooms
On the First£250,000 of the hammer price20%
On the excess over £250,000 of the hammer price12%


Note: Separate charges apply to wine, motor vehicles, stamps, coins & medals

Please refer to department for further information Rates apply to single lots

The rate varies in the following sale categories:

Cars and automobilia15% on the first £30,000 of the hammer price
10% on the excess over £30,000 of the hammer price

Coins and stamps 17.5% on the first £30,000 of the hammer price
10% on the excess over £30,000 of the hammer price

Wine 15% on the hammer price



Where Cars, Automobilia, Coins, Stamps or Wine are offered as part of a general or themed sale, Bonhams standard rate of Buyer's Premium will apply.

VAT
Value Added Tax, at the current rate, is payable on all premiums and charges

There are some instances where different VAT rates are chargeable on the Hammer Price. These Lots are clearly marked in each sale catalogue

Additional Charges
There may be additional charges for shipping, packing and storage, if appropriate.

Conditions of Sale
All sales are subject to the Important Notices and Conditions of Sale which are printed in the catalogue and are available upon request.
All sale dates are subject to change. Customers are advised to contact the departments concerned for exact details.

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