IMPORTANT NOTICES

Special attention is drawn to the Conditions of Sale printed in this catalogue. The staff at the Auction Centre welcome your custom and hope that the following information makes your buying visit as simple and enjoyable as possible.

Paddle Bidding

All buyers need to register at the office for a paddle number to enable them to bid, this process is simple and takes approximately 30 seconds, however, we do require some form of identification i.e. driver's licence.

Absentee Bidding

Buyers unable to attend the sale are welcome to submit commission bids, simply fill in a commission bidding form and hand this to a member of staff or telephone your bids through and we will bid on your behalf. Commission bids can also be emailed to fineart@lsk.co.uk It is helpful if buyers allow sufficient time for commission bids to be processed when leaving bids. A Commission Bidding form is printed at the back of this catalogue. Lacy Scott & Knight offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.

In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit/debit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Lacy Scott & Knight you authorise Lacy Scott & Knight, if they so wish, to charge the credit/debit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit/debit card details to Lacy Scott & Knight through www.the-saleroom.com.

Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price

Condition

Neither the Auctioneers nor the Vendor are responsible as to the condition of lots listed. The absence of any such reference does not imply that a lot is in good order or free from imperfections or repairs. Intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection prior to the sale of the condition of any lot. Purchasers are reminded that goods become the sole responsibility of the buyer at the fall of the hammer.

VAT

VAT at the prevailing rate is payable on top of the hammer price on those lots marked (*) in the catalogue.

Buyer's Premium

All lots are sold with a Buyer's Premium of 15% (unless otherwise stated), this figure is also subject to VAT at the prevailing rate e.g. a buyer with a hammer total of £100 will have a gross invoice of £118.

Selling Rate

Our auctioneers sell at approximately 140 lots per hour, buyers are advised to make sure they are in the saleroom at least 20 minutes before a lot is expected to be offered in case the auctioneer is ahead of schedule.

Droit de Suite

Please note that purchasers of works of art subject to Droit de Suite (ARR) will pay Lacy Scott & Knight a 4% (inclusive of VAT) premium on the hammer price in addition to the buyer’s premium. Lacy Scott & Knight will then pass this onto the Design & Artists Copyright Society. A painting or work of art is subject to Droit de Suite in the UK whilst the artist is living. A percentage of 4% is payable on lots with a hammer price in excess of €1000 (approx. £800). For further details please contact the Auctioneers or visit www.dacs.org.uk.

Payment

We accept all methods of payment including cash, cheques supported by valid banker's card, debit cards and credit cards. Please note all credit card payments are subject to a surcharge of 1.5% plus VAT.

Collection/Delivery

All lots must be removed from the Auction Centre by midday on the Tuesday following the sale unless prior arrangement has been made with the auctioneers. Lacy Scott & Knight offer a full local collection and delivery service which is charged at £37.50/hr plus VAT.

Packing and Postage

We are pleased to inform you that we have made arrangements with a company called Mail Boxes Etc. to organise the packing and shipping of goods purchased in our sales. To arrange a collection contact John Shipley at Mail Boxes Etc. giving the lot number(s) and address to which the package will be sent. Mail Boxes can be contacted at Tel: 01245 262 527 or lskpacking@mbeessex.co.uk

If you prefer to use alternative shippers, please let us know in advance so that we can make your item(s) accessible.

How to find us

The Auction Centre is situated in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds, directly behind the arc shopping centre and close to main bus/coach and train stations and the A14 dual carriageway. 10 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3AA. Why not make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the attractions which this beautiful and historic market town has to offer?

Parking

We have our own large car park adjacent to the Salerooms which is free of charge to all buyers (sale days and viewing only), when this car park is full we suggest using the large Borough car parks close to the Auction Centre.

Refreshments

Refreshments are available throughout the sale day and during viewing on Friday.