The English version of the present guide to Buying at Auction is available for information purposes only. Should there be any discrepancy between the English version and the French version of this Guide to Buying at Auction, the French version is the only version with legal effect.

Please note that French auction houses are subject to rules of professional conduct. These rules are specified in a code approved by a ministerial order of 30 March 2022. This document is available (in French) on the website of the regulatory body www.conseilmaisonsdevente.fr. A commissioner at the Conseil des ventes volontaires de meubles aux enchères publiques (regulatory body) can be contacted in writing for any issue and will assist, if necessary, in finding an amicable solution.

Collection information:

Please note that all purchases collections (except for Jewels, Watches, Wine & Spirits sales) will be from Sotheby’s warehouse: Peripark 99-101 avenue Louis Roche, Bâtiment A5, 92230 Gennevilliers, France. Appointment must be booked ahead of collection through your Sotheby’s account or by contacting our Post Sale services team. Visit our dedicated page for more information about collection and shipping.

Effective February 13, 2026, Sotheby's has updated its terms and conditions for all categories globally excluding Wine & Spirits. Please refer to the Conditions of Business located on the relevant sale page for the updated Buyer's Premium rates.

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Retrait des lots:

Veuillez noter que tous les achats (à l'exception des ventes de bijoux, montres, vins & spiritueux) seront à retirer à l'entrepôt de Sotheby's: Peripark 99-101 avenue Louis Roche, Bâtiment A5, 92230 Gennevilliers, France. Un rendez-vous doit être pris avant l'enlèvement via votre compte Sotheby's ou en contactant notre équipe Post Sale. Visitez notre page dédiée pour plus d'informations sur l'enlèvement et l'expédition des lots.

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