FOLIO AUCTIONS
PAINTINGS & RARE BOOKS
SELLING
We are always looking for paintings, rare books and manuscripts for our online auctions.
The first stage of selling at Folio Book Auctions is to request a free and confidential valuation. Our experts in rare books, photographs and ephemera will evaluate your items and suitability for sale.
CHARGES
The following charges are applicable to property consigned for our sales following the signing of our seller's agreement.
Vendor’s Commission: 15% of the hammer price, plus VAT.
Loss / Damage Liability Waiver: 1.5% of the hammer price plus VAT (1.5% of low estimate is chargeable for unsolt lots).
Sellers will be liable for their Loss/Damage Liability Waiver whether an item sells or not.
All sales are subject to the Terms & Conditions outlined on the Sellers Agreement.
BUYING
Our experienced specialists are always available to answer questions and assist you through the auction process.
FIRST TIME BIDDERS
New buyers are asked to register before bidding, via our email at info@folioauctions.com
Photographic identification, current correspondence details and proof of address are required if you are a first time bidder with Folio Book Auctions. You may also be asked to leave a refundable deposit on the first time that you bid.
Unfortunately, Folio Book Auctions cannot accept bids from unregistered buyers so please ensure you register with us in plenty of time before the auction. You only need to register with us once.
OVERSEAS BIDDERS
Overseas customers will need to provide proof of identity (a scan of a passport or a national ID card) and payment card details prior to the auction.
FEES
Please be aware that there is a buyer’s premium of 25%, NOT inclusive of VAT on the hammer price. For example:
Hammer price – £1000.00
Premium at 25% of £1000 = £250
VAT at 20% of £250 = £50.00
Total price – £1300.00
PAYMENTS
Bank Transfer, Debit card.
Credit card (plus 2.28% VAT inc. on Business and Non-EEA cards) and Cash to a maximum of £2000.00.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
We work in partnership with third-party companies for domestic and international shipping and domestic clearances. Please contact us for a quote before the auction.
STORAGE FEES
Folio Auctions offers a discretionary 14 days free storage on purchased and unsold Lots from the date of the sale. Thereafter Lots not collected shall incur storage charges of £5.00 per lot per day.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Our full terms are available here.
CONTACT
Looking to sell or source a book, manuscript or archive?
Bruton
Tel: +(0)1749 600 858