Charges and commission to sellers

Minimum Commission
The Vendor's Commission is subject to a minimum commission per lot
Please contact the department for details

Seller's Commission Rates
Please contact the department for details

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 low estimates

Unsold Charge
A minimum charge will be applied per lot (plus insurance as detailed above).

Sale Catalog Images
Your item will be included in the sale catalog. A picture is also often included although this is not guaranteed.

Illustration charges
You will only incur charges if we have agreed this with you in advance.

Web illustration charge
You will only incur charges if we have agreed this with you in advance.

Tax
Tax, at the current rate, is payable on all commissions and charges, except where it is indicated as inclusive.

Additional Charges
There may be additional charges for restoration, shipping, packing, storage, custom duties and import tax, if appropriate. These charges will only be made, however, if you have agreed to them beforehand.

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

Advertising
Bonhams bears all the normal costs of advertising and promotion. In some cases, however, we - or you - may believe there is a need for additional advertising. If this is the case, we will discuss it in detail with you and then plan a specific advertising campaign and put it into effect.

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Contacts

Customer Services (UK) Bonhams
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Work +44 20 7447 7447
FaxFax: +44 20 7447 7401
General Enquiries
Customer Services & Bids (New York) Bonhams
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Work +1 212 644 9001
FaxFax: +1 212 644 9009
General Enquiries
Customer Services & Bids (San Francisco) Bonhams
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Work +1 415 503 3550
FaxFax: +1 415 861 8951
General Enquiries
Customer Services & Bids (Los Angeles) Bonhams
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Work +1 323 850 7500
FaxFax: +1 323 850 6090
General Enquiries
Customer Services & Bids (Hong Kong) Bonhams
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Work +852 2918 4321
FaxFax: +852 2918 4320
General Enquiries
Customer Services (Australia) Bonhams
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Work +61 2 8412 2222
FaxFax: +61 2 9475 4110
General Enquiries