Auction catalogues are available on line during the week prior to each auction.
Viewing
All our auctions are on view prior to the sale at the following times:
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 marked with an * in the printed catalogue are subject to Vat on the hammer price in addition to buyers premium plus Vat on the buyers premium. Vat lots are clearly marked with the appropriate Vat Rate in all on line catalogues.
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.
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 £300 and above (Quarterly) or £200 (Monthly), 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 sale. All other lots must be cleared by 5.00pm on the Wednesday following the sale. 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, Books, Textiles and Costume...more
