The sale will be conducted for cash and in Euros. Buyer’s premium (excluding storage and any additional charges) is 28.8% incl. VAT, to which an additional 1.8% fee applies for online bidding.
1. WARRANTIES
Attributions and period indications are made in accordance with the scientific and artistic knowledge available at the time of the sale. These statements are guaranteed for a period of 5 years from the date of adjudication. The limitation period for any liability claim against the auction house ROSSINI is 5 years.
The order of the catalogue will be followed. Upon request, Rossini will provide photographs and information enabling buyers to assess the condition of the lots; no claims will be accepted after the hammer has fallen.
Catalogue reproductions are as accurate as possible; however, slight differences in colour or tone may occur. Dimensions are provided for guidance only.
The auction house ROSSINI is covered by professional liability insurance and funds-handling insurance as required by law. All our experts are covered by professional liability insurance.
2. BIDDING
Absentee bids (except Online sales): Written bids may be submitted using the form at the end of the catalogue. They must be received at least 24 hours prior to the sale and accompanied by bank details and valid identification.
Absentee bids are a service offered to clients unable to attend the sale. The Auction House will endeavour to execute orders under the best possible conditions but shall not be held liable for any omission, error, non-execution or improper execution, regardless of the cause.
In the event of identical bids, priority is given to the first received.
3. NON-PAYMENT
In case of non-payment or delay exceeding 30 days, penalties amounting to 11.37% incl. VAT of the total amount will be applied.
Rossini reserves the right to initiate recovery proceedings, including registration with the TEMIS database, and to claim damages covering at least unpaid buyer’s and seller’s fees.
4. RESALE (DEFAULTING BIDDER)
By derogation from Article 14 of the law of 10 July 2000:
“In the event of non-payment by the successful bidder, after formal notice has remained ineffective, the lot may be resold at the request of the seller at the risk of the defaulting bidder. If the seller does not make such a request within two months from the sale, the sale shall be automatically cancelled, without prejudice to damages owed by the defaulting bidder.”
5. COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
Buyers are advised to collect their lots promptly to avoid storage fees, which are their responsibility. Storage does not engage the liability of Rossini or the expert.
Storage fees apply from the 20th day following the sale (excluding weekends and public holidays):
- €5 excl. VAT per day per item
- €10 excl. VAT per day per piece of furniture
Collections are strictly by appointment.
Certain large lots may only be collected from our logistics centre in Montargis, by appointment only.
For payments by cheque or bank transfer, delivery may be delayed until funds are cleared. For card payments, delivery may be delayed until the withdrawal period has expired.
From the moment of adjudication, the lot becomes the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers must insure their purchases. Rossini declines all liability for any damage occurring after adjudication.
At Hôtel Drouot, storage fees are also borne by the buyer.
6. SHIPPING
Transport is entirely at the buyer’s risk. The buyer is responsible for selecting the carrier and organizing shipment. Rossini may provide carrier contacts without liability.
Lots will only be released after full payment. Export licenses may take 4 to 5 months to obtain.
7. ONLINE SALES
Online bidding is provided as a convenience service. Rossini does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of platforms.
Rossini shall not be held liable for:
- service interruptions or failures,
- technical bugs or maintenance,
- internet issues (latency, delay, etc.),
- display or transmission errors,
- or any technical incident affecting bidding.
Bidders acknowledge that video streams may be delayed compared to the live sale. Bids are made under the bidder’s sole responsibility.
In case of dispute, only the auctioneer’s official record prevails. Floor bids take precedence over online bids.
Rossini reserves the right to suspend, interrupt, withdraw lots, or cancel online broadcasting without notice.
No liability shall be accepted for any loss arising from online bidding services.
8. EXPORT
This sale is subject to the VAT margin scheme. Therefore, no invoice showing VAT can be issued, including for intra-community supply.
VAT refunds (exports outside the EU) will only be granted upon receipt of complete and compliant export documents.
The customs document IE599 is mandatory. Without it, no VAT exemption or refund can be granted.
The buyer is solely responsible for:
- completing customs formalities,
- respecting the export deadline (maximum 3 months),
- ensuring compliance with destination country regulations.
Rossini shall not be held liable for customs delays, refusals, additional taxes, or export restrictions.
9. BIDDER IDENTIFICATION
In compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, bidders must provide accurate identification information.
Rossini reserves the right to request supporting documents and refuse participation if necessary.
No modification of buyer details is possible after adjudication.
All purchases are made in the name of the registered bidder. No transfer of ownership or invoicing is allowed post-sale.
10. PAYMENT
Cash payments are limited to:
- €1,000 for French residents and professionals
- €15,000 for non-resident individuals (with proof)
No splitting of payments is allowed to bypass limits.
Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, credit card, cheque.
Lots are released only after full clearance of funds.
11. BANK FEES – EXCHANGE RATES
All banking and exchange fees are borne by the buyer.
The amount received must match the total invoice.
12. TRANSFER OF RISK
Risk transfers to the buyer at the fall of the hammer.
Buyers must insure their purchases immediately.
13. LOT DESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions are made in good faith but may be subject to correction or verbal announcements during the sale, which prevail.
INFORMATION NOTICE
PAYMENT INCIDENTS – TEMIS DATABASE
Any unpaid or late-paid invoice issued by ROSSINI may result in registration in the Auction Access Restriction Database (“TEMIS”), operated by Commissaires-Priseurs Multimédia (CPM), whose registered office is located at 37 rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris, France, registered under number 437 868 425.
The TEMIS database may be accessed by all auction houses in France subscribed to this service.
Registration may result in restrictions on the bidder’s ability to participate in auctions and may lead to temporary suspension of access to online live bidding platforms such as Interencheres.
ROSSINI may require specific guarantees or refuse participation in auctions for bidders listed in the TEMIS database.
Bidders may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure or objection by submitting a written request with proof of identity:
- For registrations by ROSSINI:
- ROSSINI – 7 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris, France
- Email: contact@rossini.fr
- For registrations by other professionals:
- CPM – 37 rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris, France
- Email: contact@temis.auction
Bidders may also lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL):
3 Place de Fontenoy – TSA 80715 – 75334 Paris Cedex 07 – https://https://cnil.fr
For further information, bidders are invited to consult the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Important notifications relating to the outcome of the sale will be sent to the contact details provided by the bidder at registration.
The bidder must inform ROSSINI of any changes to their contact details.
