These General Terms and Conditions govern the sales organised by ROSSINI. Their acceptance is mandatory for any seller, agent or person requesting an appraisal. They are governed by French law.

ROSSINI acts as agent for the seller. The contract of sale is concluded directly between the seller and the buyer, and ROSSINI does not acquire ownership of the goods offered for sale.

The seller certifies that they are the undisputed owner of the property or duly authorised to sell it. They guarantee clear title, the absence of any pledge or theft, and compliance with all applicable customs, tax and regulatory requirements.

The seller undertakes to provide ROSSINI with all information necessary regarding the origin, authenticity, condition and legal status of the property consigned for sale.

The seller expressly authorises ROSSINI, as well as its partners, to sell the property by public auction, private treaty or electronic means, to carry out promotional activities, photography, handling, storage and transport of the goods, and to appoint experts of its choice.

A reserve price may be agreed upon between the seller and ROSSINI. It may not exceed the lower estimate and is tolerated within a margin of 10 %. It applies only to items estimated above €150.

In the case of multiple lots, reserve prices may offset one another. In the absence of a reserve price, no claim relating to the hammer price shall be admissible.

Any request by the seller for the return of a property prior to the sale shall result in the recovery of the item at the seller’s sole expense and responsibility.

ROSSINI shall invoice all costs incurred (transport, expertise, photography, storage, insurance, communication), together with a fixed fee equivalent to 15 % excl. VAT of the high estimate, corresponding to the loss of opportunity resulting from the cancellation of the sale.

Unless a request for return is expressly made, unsold lots may be re-offered for sale at subsequent auctions.

Items of no commercial value may not be offered more than three times. They will then be stored for fifteen days prior to collection. In the absence of instructions from the seller, they may be destroyed.

ROSSINI also reserves the right to retain the goods for a period of ninety days and to sell them by private treaty at a price at least equal to the estimate.

ROSSINI charges a commission, the rate of which is specified on page 1, together with reimbursement of expenses incurred, including transport, insurance, storage and precious metals control.

Applicable taxes and duties are added, including the resale right (droit de suite), calculated from 4 % to 0.25 % of the hammer price excluding tax, and a flat-rate tax of 6.5 % applicable to adjudications of €5,000 or more, unless the standard tax regime applies.

The proceeds of the sale shall be paid to the seller by bank transfer within a maximum period of two months, subject to the effective and final collection of payment from the buyer.

The seller remains solely responsible for their tax situation and the application of VAT. ROSSINI declines all liability in the event of error, omission or fraud.

ROSSINI reserves the right to withdraw from the sale any property whose ownership, authenticity or compliance is disputed, or which is subject to opposition, a court decision or a restriction on transfer.

The auctioneer conducts the sale at their sole discretion. They may announce specific conditions, bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve price, refuse a bid, divide, combine or withdraw a lot, or cancel the sale in the event of a dispute.

The successful bidder is the highest bidder. Ownership of the lot is transferred only after full payment of the hammer price, buyer’s premium, fees and applicable taxes.