Auction catalogues are available on line during the week prior to each auction.
Viewing
All our auctions are on view prior to the auction at the following times:
Antique Auctions
Friday 1pm - 5pm.
Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Monday 9:30am – 5:30pm.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays (Auction Days) 9:30am until 10:45am.
Auctions commence at 11:00am.
New Buyers
If you have not previously registered with Rosebery's for buying at auction,
please complete a Registration form at Reception before the auction and
provide Proof of Identification. We cannot accept bids unless registration is completed prior to an auction.
Buyers Premium
Each lot purchased is subject to a buyers premium of 17.5% + VAT.
Vatable Lots
Lots that are subject to VAT on the hammer price are marked in the catalogues with a (*) star, in addition to buyers premium plus Vat on the buyers premium.
Buyers from outside the European Union must pay the vat, this will then be refunded to the buyer on provision of the necessary proof of export.
VAT, which is applied to the Buyer's Premium and or the Vendors Commission and all other charges , cannot be refunded and must be paid in full in all circumstances.
Lots which appear without the (*) symbol indicate that no VAT is payable on the hammer price. This is because such lots are sold using the Auctioneers' Margin Scheme and it should be noted that the VAT included within the Premium is not recoverable as input tax.
Electrical Goods
These are sold as 'antiques' only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician first.
Export Of Goods
Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain (a) whether an export licence is required and (b) whether there is any specific prohibition on importing goods of that character because, e.g. they may contain prohibited materials such as ivory. Ask us if you need help.
Droite de Suite Royalty Charges
From 14th February 2006 all UK art market professionals are required to collect a royalty payment for all works of art that have been produced by living artists. This payment is only calculated on qualifying works of art, which are sold for a hammer price more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000 - the UK sterling equivalent will fluctuate in line with prevailing exchange rates.
It is entirely the responsibility of the buyer to acquaint himself with the precise EURO to UK Sterling exchange rate on the day of the sale in this regard. and the auctioneer accepts no responsibility whatsoever if the qualifying rate is different to the rate indicated.
All items in the catalogue that are marked with (maybe subject to droit de suite) are potentially qualifying items, and the royalty charge will be applied if the hammer price achieved is more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000. The royalty charge will be added to all relevant buyers' invoices, and must be paid before items can be cleared. All royalty charges are passed on to the Design and Artists Copyright Society ('DACS'), no handling costs or additional fees with respect to these charges will be retained by the auctioneers.
The royalty charge that will be applied to qualifying items which achieve a hammer price of more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000, but less than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 50,000 is 4%. For qualifying items that sell for more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 50,000 a sliding scale of royalty charges will apply - for a complete list of the royalty charges and threshold levels, please see www.dacs.org.uk. There is no VAT payable on this royalty charge.
Bidding in the Room
To bid at auction you will need to register at reception and obtain a paddle number.
Commission Bidding
If you are unable to attend the auction you can leave a commission bid,
1hr prior to the start of the prospective section.
This will be executed by the auctioneer who will purchase the lot for you as cheaply as possible, depending on any other commission bids or reserve prices.
Click on the button below to see a printable commission bid form.
Telephone Bidding
For lots with a low auction estimate of £200 and above in both the Quarterly Select and Monthly Auctions, it is sometimes possible to bid by telephone. Please speak to a member of staff for details.
Condition Reports
We will be pleased to give condition reports on lots where practical.
We offer condition reports in good faith. Click on the link below to see our terms and conditions. (Paragraph 19b refers).
Payment and Collection
Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque (where covered by a valid bank guarantee card), Switch/Delta and most major Credit Cards. Credit cards will be subject to a 2% surcharge. There is no charge for payment by Switch/Delta. Payment can be made during the auction and there will be a break after each section of the sale for collection of purchased lots.
Clearance of Goods
All furniture and rug lots must be cleared by 5.00pm on the Monday following the auction. All other lots must be cleared by 5.00pm on the Wednesday following the auction. Storage charges of £2 per lot per day + vat will be strictly enforced thereafter.
Picture Cataloguing Terms
Click on the link below for an explanation of standard Picture Cataloguing Terms.
Explanation of Picture Cataloguing Terms
Antique Auctions and Quarterly Selected Antique Auctions are three day monthly sales on a Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday which encompass a diverse range of items...more
Specialist Auctions Decorative Arts/Modern Design, Toys and Collectors Items, Musical Instruments, Textiles and Costume...more
Highlights from our 2008 Auctions:
September 2008:
A Danish silver teapot by Karl Gustav Hansen, circa 1991.
Sold for £1,150
September 2008:
A large beige mohair teddy bear by Steiff, circa 1909.
Sold for £1,900
May 2008:
A Steinway & Sons model B grand piano, circa 1900.
Sold for £5,000
