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Ceramics
6 Feb 2012, Chester |
Works of Art
6 Feb 2012, Chester |
Paintings and Prints
6 Feb 2012, Chester |
Furniture, Rugs, and Longcase Clocks
6 Feb 2012, Chester |
Jewellery
7 Feb 2012, Oxford |
Watches
7 Feb 2012, Oxford |
Impressionist and Modern Art
7 Feb 2012, London, New Bond Street |
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Bonhams Premium & Commission
For UK Sales: Sellers Commission Rates
All UK Salerooms
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£5,000 |
15% |
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Thereafter | | 10% |
Note: Separate charges apply to wine and motor cars and motorcycles.
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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For UK Sales: Buyers Premium Rates
From 1 September 2011
All UK Salerooms
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25% | up to £25,000 of hammer price |
| 20% | from £25,000 to £500,000 of hammer price |
| 12% | from £500,000 upwards of hammer price |
Note: Separate charges apply to wine, motor cars and motorcycles, stamps, coins & medals.
Please refer to department for further information.
Rates apply to single lots.
The rate varies in the following sale categories:
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Motor Cars and Motorcycles | 15% on the first £50,000 of the hammer price |
| | 12% on the excess over £50,000 of the hammer price
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Coins and medals | 20% plus VAT on the first £70,000 of the hammer price |
| | 15% thereafter from £70,000 upwards of hammer price
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Wine | 15% on the first £250,000 of the hammer price
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| | 10% thereafter on excess over £250,000 of the hammer price
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Where motor cars and motorcycles, coins, 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.
For Motoring Sales in France: Buyers Premium Rates
Motor Cars and Motorcycles: 15% + TVA (local tax, 19.6%)
Automobilia: 20% + TVA (local tax, 19.6%)
For Automobilia : Buyers Premium Rates
New Buyers Premium rates for all UK/EU Automobilia auctions have been introduced to include a new Minimum BP charge.
Effective from 1 January 2011, Automobilia will fall in line with Group policy at 20% to £250K and 12% on balance thereafter per lot.
This will apply to all collectable lots purchased at Bonhams Car and Motorcycle auctions.
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