Canadian & International Fine Art

A buyer's premium of 20% will be added to the hammer price of each lot and is payable by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Lots are sold to the highest bidder. In case of dispute, the decision of the auctioneer will be final. Lots should be picked up immediately after the sale. Purchasers must pay for their lots before delivery. An interest charge of two (2) % per month will be charged to buyers on all overdue accounts. Payment by cash, cheque, money-order (CAN or US currency) and credit cards Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payments up to five thousand (5000) Canadian Dollars. All bids are in Canadian funds. Bids in US funds will be converted at the prevailing exchange rate. Should a purchaser wish to submit an item for expertization, the auctioneer must be notified and the lot paid at the time of sale. If the lot proves to be not as described, the purchaser's money shall be repaid in full. Material described as having defects are not returnable on account of condition. No lots may be returned by persons who have had the opportunity to examine the material before the sale. Any returns for whatever reason must be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of lot(s). Champagne Auctions are obligated to pay all consignement lots within this amount of time. The auctioneer reserves the right to group two (2) or more lots and also to withdraw any lot or lots from sale. The placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance of the foregoing conditions of sale. Bids will be executed by the auctioneer. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the auctioneer. Mail, fax, phone or online bids are entered on a first bid received basis. In the event of a tie bid, the first bid received has priority.