The UNHCR Auction

TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms and Conditions of Auction for Bidders of UNHCR artworks, referred to as UNHCR Auction 1) By submitting a written or telephone purchase order, an online bid or by participating in person as a bidder in the auction room, each bidder at the unhcr Auction explicitly recognizes the following terms and conditions of auction. The terms and conditions of auction also apply accordingly for subsequent purchase Bids and personal data of the bidders and consignors will be treated as strictly confidential by unhcr Auction and not forwarded to third parties. If, however, a credible claim to a consigned item should be filed by third parties, and it not be possible to clarify the ownership circumstances otherwise, the auction house is entitled to disclose the name and address of the consignor. 2) The inspection of the items envisaged for auction is possible on 125 June 2019 at Art Basel Congress Center (11AM-4PM. If, however, inspection on site is not possible for a bidder in individual cases, UNHCR Auction will be pleased to provide on request a more precise description of the technical and visual condition. each visitor is liable for damage he or she causes to the lots in full and will indemnify UNHCR Auction in full against any claims of the consignor. 3) The purchase price comprises the hammer price plus a surcharge. For lots that will be exported to countries outside of the EU, the surcharge is 5% For lots that remain in the EU, the surcharge is 5%. On lots with, VAT, currently amounting to 20% in Austria; 13% for photographs or 10% for books, will become due and be charged on the hammer price and surcharge (full taxation) if they remain in the EU. In the event of an intra-Community purchase, or such a purchase is claimed, commercial bidders must indicate their VAT ID. If a buyer with a domicile outside of the EU takes the auctioned lots with him/her himself/herself in countries outside of the EU, he or she will, in the case of normal taxation, be reimbursed the VAT as soon as he or she presents the proof of export issued by the Austrian customs authorities. Import sales tax and customs incurred abroad will be borne by the buyer. Invoices issued during or directly after the auction must be subsequently checked; errors excepted. 4) If no other agreements have been made, bidders in the auction room can pay for and collect the auctioned items, including the taxes usual in the country, directly after the auction has ended. The invoices for the items auctioned in writing or by telephone will be sent to the respective highest bidders after the auction has ended. These are to be paid within 8 days after receipt to the auctioneer net without deduction. Costs for packaging, transport and transport insurance are not included and will be additionally charged. Each storage and packaging to and from handover to the transport company, however, is fundamentally done at the buyer’s risk. For auctioned items that have not been collected after the expiry of 30 working days from the date of invoice, the auction house is entitled to charge a storage fee (depending on size and value) per day and item. 5) In the event of acceptance being refused or delay in payment, the buyer is liable for all resulting damage and consequential costs. In such cases, UNHCR can either demand fulfilment of the purchase contract or compensation due to non-fulfilment of the purchase contract pursuant to the statutory provisions. The auctioned goods can be auctioned again at the buyer?s costs. In this case, the buyer is liable for the reduced price and is not entitled to any additional proceeds generated. 6) As a general rule, auctioned items will not be taken back.