Any purchased lots that have not been collected within 30 days from the date of the auction will be subject to handling and storage charges at the following rates:
Small items (such as jewellery, watches, books or ceramics): handling fee of £20 per lot plus storage charges of £2 per lot per day.
Medium items (such as most paintings or small items of furniture): handling fee of £30 per lot plus storage charges of £4 per lot per day.
Large items (items that cannot be lifted or moved by one person alone): handling fee of £40 per lot plus storage charges of £8 per lot per day.
Oversized items (such as monumental sculptures): handling fee of £80 per lot plus storage charges of £10 per lot per day.
A lot’s size will be determined by Sotheby’s on a case by case basis (typical examples given above are for illustration purposes only).
All charges are subject to VAT, where applicable.
All charges are payable to Sotheby’s at our Post Sale Service Group in New Bond Street.
Storage charges will cease for purchased lots which are shipped through Sotheby’s Shipping Logistics from the date on which we have received a signed quote acceptance from you.