Terms of Sale

Participation in the auction implies unconditional acceptance of the following terms and conditions of sale. Prior registration, via presentation of an official piece of identification, is compulsory for all potential buyers. Sales are executed in cash in euros. Catalogue prices are starting prices. The purchaser of an item will be its highest and last bidder. In addition to hammer price, a buyer’s fee will be charged: 19 % plus VAT if applicable; an additional fee of 4 % will be added to the invoice of each payment with Paypal. If the sale is contested or an error is made, the lot will be re-auctioned. The bailiff or executing notary will decide any issues that may arise during the sale without appeal. All benefits and risks are transferred to the buyer on completion of the sale. The buyer acts on his or her own behalf and is personally responsible for paying all amounts due. He must make payment before proceeding, as soon as is feasible, with the removal of the lots purchased. The Auction House reserves the right to cancel the sale should the invoice remainunpaid thirty days after the auction. Authenticity of coins is guaranteed for the total purchase amount. Descriptions and indications found in the catalogue are provided diligently and in good faith. Colours of the reproduced lots in the catalogue may diverge due to the impression technique. Prior viewing will provide the buyers an opportunity to confirm the nature of the lots and their current state, no complaints will be accepted after the sale. The Auction House reserves the right to refuse entrance to the auction room or to request departure of any person disrupting the sale. At its sole discretion, the Auction House reserves the right to change catalogue numbering, to set the progress of bids, to refuse bids, to separate, join or withdraw lots from the sale or suspend the auction. Only the original French version of these conditions will be deemed valid. Courts of Brussels will have sole jurisdiction in the event of litigation.