Important Information

AUCTION NO: 14411

AUCTION FORMAT: LIVE ONLINE
This is a live online auction with an auctioneer.  Bidding is available online, by telephone or commission (absentee) bids.  If not intending to bid online, please submit commission and telephone bids by 12 noon BST on Monday 14 June.  For a guide to bidding in a Live Online Auction, click here.   

REGISTRATION:
It is now a requirement of Dreweatts that we undertake identification and address verification from clients in order to comply with money laundering regulations and fraud prevention.  We advise all clients to register at least 48 hours in advance of the auction as you may be asked to provide documents to verify your identity.  Registration for new clients will close at 12 noon BST on Monday 14 June.  

If you have not already done so, all clients must provide two forms of identification before you can bid.    

To verify your personal account, please submit:   

  • a copy of a government-issued photo identification (such as a national identity card, passport or UK driving licence) showing your full name and date of birth, and
  • a proof of your current address, for example a utility bill or bank statement, mortgage document 

If you wish to buy on behalf of a Company, please submit:  

  • a certificate of incorporation, showing the company’s full name and registered address;
  • documentary confirmation of each beneficial owner owning 25% or more of the company;
  • the ID document (such as a driving licence or passport) of the authorised signatory and where the authorised signatory is not a director, a letter on company letterhead confirming the individual’s authority to act.   

Documents should be sent by email to live@dreweatts.com.  Depending on individual circumstances, further documents may be requested. Your invoice will be made out to the name and address registered to bid.

BUYER’S PREMIUM:
In addition to the hammer price, buyer’s premium of 25% (+ VAT) is payable. Other taxes and/or Artist Resale Royalty fees are also payable if the lot has a relevant symbol.

VIEWING AT HOLLYCOMBE HOUSE:
Viewing is strictly by appointment only and in accordance with government Covid-19 regulations.  Please do not turn up without having pre-booked an appointment.   Entrance with catalogue only.  Catalogues: £25 (£30 by post).  

Viewing location:
Hollycombe House
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7LP

Viewing dates:
Wednesday 9 June: 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10 June: 9am - 5pm
Friday 11 June: 9am - 5pm
Saturday 12 June: 9am - 5pm
Sunday 13 June: 9am - 5pm

Please note there is no viewing on the day of the auctions.  If you are wanting to view on Saturday or Sunday, please ensure you have booked your appointment by 12 noon on Friday 11 June, and that you have received an email confirmation of your appointment from us.  To book an appointment to view, please email: housesales@dreweatts.com

DREWEATTS 360 VIRTUAL AUCTION TOUR:
Explore Hollycombe House using Dreweatts 360 Virtual Auction Tour  which allows you to walk through each room, browsing and interacting with the lots as you go. Click here to take your tour.

CATALOGUE:
If you wish to purchase a catalogue, the cost including postage is:

UK: £30
Europe: £40
USA / Africa / Asia: £50
Australasia: £55

To purchase a catalogue, please pay online here. Please put “HOLLYCOMBE HOUSE CATALOGUE” in the “Invoice number” field and ensure you complete all other fields.    

CONDITION REPORTS:
Our specialists will be providing detailed conditions reports and additional images as requested. Many of the lots already have condition reports so please check the website first (see text in italics at the end of the description). If you cannot see a condition report on the website, please click the “Ask a question” button to request one.   

ENQUIRIES:
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE

Tel: +44 (0) 1635 553 553
General enquiries and condition reports: housesales@dreweatts.com 
Telephone and commission bids: bid@dreweatts.com 
Commission bids may also be placed via your online bidding account. 

PAYMENTS: 

To download the payment and shipping fact sheet, click here.

Once the auction has concluded, you will receive an invoice by email with a link to our online payment page as well as collection and shipping information.  Where auctions finish late in the afternoon or evening, invoices will be sent out the next working day.   

It is our policy not to accept third party payments. The name of the bank account or card holder should match the name of the buyer. Payment will be accepted by:

  • Bank transfer: Dreweatts’ preferred method of payment is by bank transfer direct into our bank account. Payments must be made from the account of the registered Buyer.
  • Online via SagePay: clients can pay online up to a limit of £10,000 via SagePay by following this link https://www.dreweatts.com/payments. Lots paid for using SagePay will be available for collection the following day (not the same day).
  • Debit card issued in the name of the Buyer by a UK bank and registered to a UK billing address.
  • Credit card: all major UK issued credit cards registered to a UK billing address and issued in the name of the Buyer, with the exception of American Express and Diners Club. Credit cards registered to an overseas billing address up to a maximum of £5,000 with the exception of American Express and Diners Club.
  • In cash up to £8,000: subject to relevant money laundering regulations. 

Please note: 

  • We no longer accept payment by cheque.
  • We cannot accept payment by telephone for lots bought by first time bidders.
  • Payments for lots purchased by first time bidders must be paid for by bank transfer, in cash up to £8,000 (subject to relevant money laundering regulations), online via SagePay, or by debit or credit card with cardholder present.   

COLLECTIONS

To download the payment and shipping fact sheet, click here.

On proof of payment, purchased lots will be available for collection from Hollycombe House (NOT DREWEATTS) by appointment from Thursday 17 – Tuesday 22 June (10,30am - 5pm). From Friday 25 June, lots will be available for collection from Vangaroo Ltd. (Andover). All items not collected from Hollycombe House by 4pm on Tuesday 22 June will be automatically removed to Vangaroo Ltd (Andover) at the buyer’s cost.  

SHIPPING: 
The following carriers are available to arrange delivery of purchased lots from Hollycombe House:  

UK (excluding the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland):
Vangaroo Ltd (Andover)
Tel: +44 (0) 1264 586566
Mob: +44 (0) 7528 291180
E-mail: info@vangaroo.co.uk
Website: www.vangaroo.co.uk

International deliveries:
Cadogan Tate
Jeanette Wharfe: +44 (0) 20 8963 4004
Alan Carpenter: +44 (0) 20 8963 3905
E-mail: CTLSales@cadogantate.com
Website: www.cadogantate.com 

Due to the volume of enquiries, the shippers are unable to provide indicative quotes for collecting and transport ahead of the auction.  When you have a list of purchases, please contact the relevant shipper.  

Buyers who have paid for their lots should contact housesales@dreweatts.com or call: + 44 (0) 7866 537784 to book a collection.     

STORAGE:
All items not collected from Hollycombe House by 4pm on Tuesday 22 June, will be automatically removed to commercial storage and subject to a minimum storage charge of £30 (plus VAT) per lot and to a further storage charge of £3 (plus VAT) per lot per part or full day hereafter. These charges will be the sole liability of the purchaser and will be billed directly to them by Vangaroo Ltd (Andover); Vangaroo may be willing to adjust their charges if they are instructed by the purchaser to deliver to them. On payment of all sales and storage costs, items will be available for collection by appointment from Vangaroo Ltd (Andover). These charges are set by Vangaroo Ltd (Andover); we recommend that you contact them directly regarding queries relating to these charges and other questions relating to storage. Staff at the saleroom will be unable to answer questions relating to items that have been removed from the saleroom.  

For further advice, please contact Dreweatts on: housesales@dreweatts.com   

BIDDING INCREMENTS FOR LIVE ONLINE AUCTIONS:
The online bidding increments prior to the live auction are listed below.  Please note during the live auction, the bidding increments shall be at the auctioneer’s sole discretion.

From

To

Increment

 

0

£200

£10

 

£200

£300

£20

 

£300

then £320

then £350

then £380

ie. London bidding

£400

then £420

then £450

then £480

ie. London bidding

£500

£1,000

£50

 

£1,000

£2,000

£100

 

£2,000

£3,000

£200

 

£3,000

then £3,200

then £3,500

then £3,800

ie. London bidding

£4,000

then £4,200

then £4,500

then £4,800

ie. London bidding

£5,000

£10,000

£500

 

£10,000

£20,000

£1,000

 

£20,000

£30,000

£2,000

 

£30,000

then £32,000

then £35,000

then £38,000

ie. London bidding

£40,000

then £42,000

then £45,000

then £48,000

ie. London bidding

£50,000

£100,000

£5,000

 

£100,000

£200,000

£10,000

 

£200,000

£300,000

£20,000

 

£300,000

then £320,000

then £350,000

then £380,000

ie. London bidding

£400,000

then £420,000

then £450,000

then £480,000

ie. London bidding

 

LOT DESCRIPTION SYMBOLS GLOSSARY:

λ - Indicates that this lot may be subject to Droit de Suite royalty charges.

Y - Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported.

† - Indicates that VAT is payable by the purchaser at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price as well as being charged on the buyers’ premium.

Ɵ - Indicates that the lot is a zero rated item and therefore subject to buyer’s premium of 25% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT). 

‡ - Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that VAT is due at the reduced rate (5%). 

Ω - Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU and is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price.

β - Indicates that the lot is offered in Bond. This applies to wine. Bidding will be at duty paid prices other than for those lots marked ‘IN BOND/β’.  

Please see our Symbols Glossary and Terms & Conditions for more information.