TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PUBLIC AUCTIONS
Expertisez SAS, a simplified joint-stock company with a capital of €12,000, established in 2002, operates as a voluntary auction house (O.V.V.) governed by the law of July 20, 2011, and is registered with the Voluntary Sales Council of Furniture at Public Auctions under number 068-2015. Its registered office is located at 75 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8th.
Auctions organized by Expertisez SAS are broadcast live online. The winning bidder will be the highest and last bidder.
Auctions are conducted in euros, even when relayed through foreign platforms using a different currency.
The artworks are displayed on the Expertisez, Enchérissez, and Drouot.com websites, where the auction dates and times are provided.
The days prior to the auction during which the artworks can be viewed, exclusively by appointment, will also be indicated.
Buyers are encouraged to inspect the lots they are interested in before bidding to evaluate their condition. Dimensions are provided for guidance only, and frame conditions are not guaranteed. No claims will be accepted concerning any remarks, additions, or changes made before the lot's presentation.
We are available to provide condition reports for described lots upon request. High-definition photographs, sent upon request, allow potential buyers to assess the condition of the artworks. Buyers are responsible for inspecting each lot to ensure their condition.
Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are sold by a member of the auction company, the company itself, or one of its experts, in accordance with Article L 321-5 II of the French Commercial Code. Pursuant to Article L. 321-17 of the French Commercial Code, liability claims against the O.V.V. expire five years from the appraisal or public auction sale.
Jewelry:
Precious and semi-precious stones may have undergone treatments to enhance their appearance, such as oiling emeralds, heat-treating rubies and sapphires, or bleaching pearls. These treatments are traditional and accepted in the international jewelry market. Due to the emergence of new treatments, stones without certificates are sold without any guarantee regarding potential treatments. The origin and quality (color and clarity of diamonds) reflect the opinion of the certifying laboratory. No claims will be accepted if another laboratory expresses a different opinion, and this will not engage the responsibility of the auction house or the expert.
Watches:
Restorations, modifications, technical specifications, serial numbers, dimensions, and weights are disclosed to the best of our ability and provided solely for the buyer's inspection. Responsibility for assessing these aspects lies with the potential buyer. The auctioneer and the expert cannot be held liable for any omissions, despite precautions taken. The absence of specific indications does not imply that a watch is free from defects. No guarantees are made regarding the condition of watches or bracelets. Maintenance, adjustments, and waterproofing are the buyer's responsibility. No claims will be accepted once the hammer has fallen.
Bidding Conditions:
Bids are accepted subject to the presentation of sufficient financial guarantees before the auction.
Estimates:
Estimates are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee the final auction result.
Payment and Ownership Transfer:
The buyer will receive an invoice and will not become the owner of the lot until full and effective payment of the price, fees, and commissions to Expertisez SAS. From the moment the hammer falls, the adjudicated items are the buyer's full responsibility. Buyers must insure their lots at their own expense from the time of adjudication.
Payment and Fees:
In addition to the hammer price, the buyer must pay a fee of 29% including VAT.
An additional commission of 1.8% applies to bids placed via online platforms. Automatic bids generated by Drouot or Invaluable are subject to the same 1.8% fee.
Payments must be made immediately after the auction. A payment slip will be issued at the conclusion of the auction, specifying the available payment methods.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Bank transfer to Société Générale, Paris Saint Honoré branch (74 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th)
Account No.: 0303100022073657 33
IBAN: FR76 3000 3030 3100 0220 7365 733
BIC: SOGEFRPP
Cash, within the limits of applicable laws
Credit card: Visa and MasterCard, on-site or online (secure payment)
Please note that we do not have access to the bank details you provide when registering on the platforms hosting the auction. Payments must be made directly to us, in full, following the auction, as per the available methods.
Default of Payment:
Under Article 14 of Law No. 2000-642 of July 10, 2000, in the event of non-payment by the winning bidder, and after a formal notice has been issued without success, the lot will be re-auctioned at the request of the seller, and the defaulting bidder will be liable for the difference. If the seller does not make this request within one month of the adjudication, the sale is automatically annulled, without prejudice to any damages due by the defaulting bidder.
The auction house is a member of the Central Register for Auctioneers' Payment Incidents, where payment issues may be recorded.
The debtor has the right to access, rectify, or object to the data by contacting Symev, 15 Rue Freycinet, 75016 Paris.
Legal and Jurisdictional Competence:
Under the law, all liability claims related to appraisals and voluntary or judicial public auctions are subject to a five-year statute of limitations from the date of adjudication or appraisal. French law exclusively governs these terms. Any disputes regarding their existence, validity, enforceability, or execution shall be decided by the competent courts in Paris, France.
Collection of Purchases:
Lots will only be released to the buyer after full payment of all due amounts and after one full day post-auction at the following address, by appointment only: 14 Rue Chauveau Lagarde, 75008 Paris.
Bulky items will be stored at TSE Storage, 36-56 Rue Louis David, 93170 Bagnolet. Lots not collected within one month after the auction will be stored at the buyer's expense and risk.
Paintings, sculptures, and small art objects will be available in Paris 8th by appointment only. Uncollected lots after one month may be transferred to TSE Storage or equivalent, at the buyer's expense and risk. A minimum fee of €5 per day for small objects and €10 per day for paintings and sculptures will be charged.
Shipping Terms
Collection of purchases :
Pick-up address in Paris : 14 rue Chauveau Lagarde 75008 Paris - France
Only by appointment +33 1 40 17 05 05 -
[email protected]
Lots will be delivered to the buyer only after full payment of the sums due and after one clear day after the sale.
SHIPPING :
Ask for a quote before the auction - Shipping costs are all at the customer's charge.
Golden Transports services
[email protected]
Tel : +33 7 71 32 25 48
The Packengers
[email protected]
+33 1 76 44 00 90
Bulky items will be stored at the TSE furniture repository, 36-56 rue Louis David, 93170 Bagnolet. Lots not removed one month after the sale will be stored at the buyer's expense and risk.In all cases, a minimum fee of 5 euros per day will be charged.
Paintings, sculptures, and small art objects will be available in Paris 8th by appointment only. Uncollected lots after one month may be transferred to TSE Storage or equivalent, at the buyer's expense and risk. A minimum fee of €5 per day for small objects and €10 per day for paintings and sculptures will be charged.
