Terms of Sale

Condition requests can be obtained by telephone at 941-722-4800 or by email at international@manateegalleries.com. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Manatee Galleries, Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Items described as “possibly”, “probably” or “attributed to” are not guaranteed, but represent our best opinion. No guarantees are made as to condition.

ALL GOODS ARE SOLD “AS IS” “WHERE IS”. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Condition reports in Auction catalog are not guaranteed and may vary in accuracy. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to inspect the goods. All condition reports, measurements, opinion of values, age and quality are offered by the Gallery but are not guaranteed. Neither the auction house, nor the consignor, is responsible for the accuracy of printed or verbal descriptions or its authenticity. Gold, silver, diamonds & gemstones are guaranteed. We do not guarantee or warranty clocks. All weights & measurements are approximate. Artist’s names, signatures do not carry warranty & are not guaranteed unless Certificate of Authenticity accompanies lot, provenance provided when available.

Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client; it is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Manatee Galleries Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.

A 21% buyer’s premium is charged to the hammer price of each Lot. Purchaser must pay 6½% FL sales tax on total purchase price, including premium unless appropriate exemption form is filed. Saleroom Internet buyers pay 24% buyer’s premium & are not responsible for sales tax. Internet buyers that pick up at the gallery are responsible for FL sales tax.

Lots may have reserves or minimum selling prices. Consignor & MANATEE GALLERIES INC. set this confidential figure.

MANATEE GALLERIES INC. will execute all reserve bids. The record of sale kept by the auction house is final in any dispute.

Payment is due at the end of each sale. We accept cash (In House Only), checks, and Bank Transfers we also take major credit cards but we charge a 2% processing fee.

MANATEE GALLERIES INC. reserves the right to hold property until checks clear. A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks. If a check fails to clear after second deposit, the purchaser will be held responsible for any and all fees incurred until we have collected good funds, including storage charges. Bad checks, fraudulent credit cards of purchases will be reported to the police and will be prosecuted by MANATEE GALLERIES, INC. to the fullest extent of the law. Purchasers who fail to pay in a timely fashion will face immediate disbarment from bidding on all INTERNET bidding sites and will be reported to other galleries. Buyers who fail to pay will be liable for any lost fees gallery may incur.

All invoices for merchandise MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 7 DAYS. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER THAT DATE. All legal execution or prosecution will be in accordance with Florida law and will prosecuted in the state of Florida.


Online Bidding

Manatee Galleries Inc 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 card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Manatee Galleries Inc :

1. authorise Manatee Galleries Inc , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and

2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Manatee Galleries Inc through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Manatee Galleries Inc are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

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