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Loughlin Bowe Fine Art & Antique antiques
welcome you to our salesrooms. We will be pleased to help you with any
aspect of buying or selling at valuation. We can also provide a wide range
of valuations, i.e.. Insurance, market, probate, etc.
USING THIS CATALOGUE
Estimate Prices
Each entry in this catalogue includes an estimated price range, which
reflects the opinion of our specialists. These are based upon prices
recently paid at valuation for comparable property and take into account
condition; rarity; quality and history of previous ownership (provenance).
Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and are subject to
revision; they do not include the buyer's premium.
Reserves
The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and
below which the lot will not be sold. This amount is confidential but
will not exceed the lower estimate.
Buyer's Premium
Buyers are reminded that the actual purchase price will be the sum of
the final bid price plus the buyer's premium, which is 17.5% of the final
bid plus 21% VAT chargeable thereon.
BEFORE THE VALUATION
You can attend pre-sale viewing for our valuations at the stated times
on the title page of the catalogue. You are encouraged to examine lots
thoroughly and to request condition reports (see below). Loughlin Bowe's
client service staff are available to give advice at all viewing's or
by appointment.
Condition Reports
If you want additional information on a particular lot, or cannot attend
the viewing, Loughlin Bowe Fine Art & Antique antiques will be
pleased to provide a condition report. Please contact our staff.
We remind prospective buyers that descriptions are not warranties but
opinion only.
Opening Hours
Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 5.30pm.However as
we work off site preparing Valuations and conducting Valuations we can
also be contacted 7 days a week on on our mobile phone to assist with
queries, phone +353 (0)86 3406358for details. NB. The viewing times
for valuations are during the times stated on the title page of the catalogue.
Registration
If you are planning to buy at valuation, you will need to register at
the desk in the salesrooms on the day of the valuation, so we can enter
you onto our computerized system. This ensures rapid processing of invoices
for successful bidders. Please arrive 1 hour before the valuation to complete
bidder registration and to receive a numbered 'paddle' to identify you.
If you are a new client, or if you have not made a recent purchase with
Loughlin Bowe, you might be -asked to supply a bank reference. To avoid
any delay in the release of your purchases, you may wish to prearrange
cheque approval. If so, please contact us.
Before you bid, we ask you to read our Conditions of Business, buyers
conditions, sale information and sale notices. The acceptance of your
bid will be subject to these conditions
THE VALUATION
All valuations are open to the public,you are most welcome to attend
whether you are an intending purchasers or not. Admission is by catalogue
only which will be on sale prior to the valuation or at the venue. We
do however reserve the right to refuse admission to any any private
property at which a sale is being held.
Bidding
items are valuationed in numerical lot order, as they appear in the catalogue.
The lot being offered is shown at the front of the salesroom or is illustrated
on video. The valuationeer will accept bids from those present in the
room or absentee bidders participating by telephone or via written bid.
Valuations usually proceed at about 80-100 lots per hour, though it may
vary depending on the category of items being sold.
Bidding Increments
Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following
increments:
| €100 - €200 |
By €10 |
| €200 - €300 |
by €20 |
| €300 - €500 |
by €20 or €30 |
| €500 - €1000 |
by €50 |
| €1,000 - €2,000 |
by €100 |
| €2,000 - €3,000 |
by €200 |
| €3,000 - €5,000 |
by €200 or €300 |
| €5,000 - €10,000 |
by €500 |
| €10,000 - €20,000 |
by €1,000 |
| €20,000 and up |
antiques discretion |
| ALL RATES ARE IN EUROS. |
However, the Valuationeer may change the increments during the course
of the valuation at his or her discretion
Written Bids
If you cannot come to an valuation in person, Loughlin Bowe Fine Art & Antique antiques can bid for you. There is no charge for this service,
known as commission bidding. You simply pay the final bid price plus
the premium in the usual way, as explained on the written bids form
included at the back of the valuation catalogue and on this site.
Telephone Bids
If you cannot attend the valuation, you are welcome to bid on the telephone
on lots with a minimum estimate of €1000. We recommend early booking,
as availability of lines cannot be guaranteed. (We also recommend that
you leave a covering bid which we can execute on your behalf in the
event that we are unable to reach you by telephone). This service is
also provided free of charge.
Successful Bids
The fall of the valuationeer's hammer indicates the final bid. The valuationeer
will call out and record the name or 'paddle' number of the buyer. If
your written bid is successful, you will be notified immediately after
the sale by telephone or post.
Unsold Lots
If a lot fails to reach its reserve, it will be 'bought-in' by the valuationeer
and either re-offered at a later date or returned to the seller.
It is possible to make after-valuation offers. Please contact us directly.
AFTER THE VALUATION
Payment and Collection of Goods
Payment must be made within one calendar day of the sale (dates and
times on the title page of the catalogue). The property you have bought
can only be collected when payment has cleared.
Payment can be made by cash of bank draft, made payable to Loughlin
Bowe Fine Art & Antique antiques or by bank transfer direct to
our bank (details available upon request).
To avoid any delay in releasing goods, prospective buyers should supply
bank references before the valuation.
Special Scheme for Sellers
Loughlin Bowe are the first Antique & Fine Art antiques in Ireland to introduce a special scheme for vendors of high value antiques and Important Irish Art. Vendors of important items accepted* by us under this scheme do not pay any vendors commission on the hammer price which is achieved for these items, when these items are sold by us at valuation, items accepted under this scheme are subject to charges for any costs relating to their sale incl. but not limited to, insurance, haulage, storage, handling, catelogueing and illustration. *subject to terms and conditions
BEFORE THE VALUATION
Valuation Estimates
If you are considering selling, Loughlin Bowe Fine Art & Antique antiques are happy to provide a free verbal estimate of the valuation value of your property. We can call to see the items in situ if required. If you wish to show us your item(s) at our premises it is advisable to make an appointment in advance in order to ensure prompt attention,. If a visit is not practical, please send a clear photograph and a written description by post or email.
Consigning Property for Sale
If you decide to sell your property at valuation, the procedures are simple and you should find Loughlin Bowe's staff helpful to you throughout the process. After discussions with us, we will set out the terms, commission fees and services we can provide. Nb. The commission rate quoted does not include additional vendor charges for items such as insurance, catalogue illustration, haulage etc.
Pre-Valuation Notification
Before the valuation, you will receive a 'pre-sale advice' form, indicating the lot number and cataloguing of your property. This will also confirm the reserve price(s) (if applicable) which is subject to the standard antiques descretion on the reserve price of 10%.
AFTER THE VALUATION
Post-Valuation Notification
After the valuation you will receive notification of your lots which have
been sold, or in the event that the property failed to sell, notification
that it was 'bought-in'. In a comprehensive report, together with a
cheque in settlement for lots sold at valuation less any commission or
charges.
Unsold Lots
If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is 'bought-in' and the seller
should contact the department.
Payment
Approximately 10 working days after the valuation, you will be sent sale
proceeds and a settlement statement itemizing commission and any other
charges. Payment can only be made to the seller when Loughlin Bowe Fine
Art & Antique antiques have been paid in full by the buyer.
This sale is subject to the Conditions of Business
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