Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Sale for P.K. GALLERY
PLEASE READ THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND THE SALE PARTICULARS
CAREFULLY BEFORE PLACING ANY BID ON A LOT. BY REGISTERING TO BID
AND/OR BY BIDDING AT AUCTION YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS AND THEY WILL BECOME CONTRACTUALLY BINDING ON YOU.
A. PRE-SALE
A1. Description of Lots
Our description of any lot, any condition report and any other statements made by us
(whether in writing and or orally) about any lot, including about its nature, artist, period,
condition, materials, approximate dimensions & weight and or provenance are our
opinion and not to be relied upon as a statement of fact.
We do not carry out in-depth research of the sort carried out by professional scientists,
historians and or scholars.
All dimensions and weights are approximate only.
A1.1S - All Jewelry related Dimensions including Stone Carat weight, size and weight are all approximate. All Descriptions are subject to change and edits by P.K. GALLERY Prior to Live Bidding to ultimately further accommodate bidders.
A1.2S - All Instrument Related Dimensions, condition and Descriptions (Such as makers/labels/stamps, age and or materials are not to be taken as statements of facts unless paperwork and or certificates from leading experts are specifically cited / photographed and or mentioned in the listing.
** All instruments are sold without guarantees unless otherwise specifically stated. **
A1.3S - Fashion & Costume JewelryLots containing Fashion & Costume Jewelry will be sold "as is" meaning the lots will ultimately be sold with existing faults and imperfections. Given the fragile nature of Fashion & Costume Jewelry and their mountings, all sales will be final with no exceptions.
Fashion & Costume Jewelry lots may be offered with a general estimate price range allowing for speculative bidding at buyer's discretion.
All lot specifications such as Titles and description containing material(s), maker(s), age, dimensions and weight are all approximate and of our opinion. All Descriptions are subject to change and edits by P.K. GALLERY Prior to Live Bidding to ultimately further accommodate bidders.
A1.4S - Restricted Species & Lots made of protected speciesLots made of or including (regardless of the percentage) endangered and other protected species of wildlife are indicated in the description under additional catalogue notes in the Sale Particulars. These material include, and not limited to, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, whalebone, certain species of coral, as well as some hardwoods. Several countries refuse to allow you to import property containing these materials, and some other countries require a license from the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation as well as importation. As a result you should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing wildlife material if you plan to import the lot into another country.
Furthermore, lots containing and or made of the above cited materials may require a license or certificate prior to exportation from the United States or an individual state and additional certificates or licenses for importation into another state or country. Some materials may not be exported, imported into other states or countries or resold. It is the purchaser's sole responsibility to be aware of all and any applicable laws & regulations as well as to obtain any required export or import licenses or certificates and any other required documentation.
The purchaser shall be responsible for on-time payment of the full purchase price of the lot, even if the obtaining of any such license is denied or delayed.P.K. GALLERY assumes no liability for failing to identify materials from endangered or protected species or for incorrectly identifying such materials.** All Clients must arrange for an in-person and or third-party agent collection of such lots. **
A2. Item Photographs
Our Lot Photographs are taken from our view and to the best of our ability to carefully
and accurately depict items. Nonetheless Color, Tones and Visual Size Representation
of items may not be exact given the varying materials of the lots and their reaction to
particular lighting.
Our Photographs are not to be taken as an exact representation of lots.
A3. Condition
The condition of lots can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage,
repair and wear and tear, and or restoration. The nature of items (Vintage, Antique, Old
& Pre-owned) means that they will rarely be in a perfect condition without flaw.
Ultimately Lots are sold as is, without any representation or warranty or assumption of
liability of any kind as to condition by P.K. GALLERY.
(b) Any attempt to reference a lot(s) condition (Written or Orally) in a lot description or
condition report will not amount to a full description of lot condition, and images may not
show the condition of a lot clearly. Colors and shades may appear differently on the
screen as to how they appear upon physical inspection. Condition reports are available
upon request to help you evaluate the lot condition. Condition reports are provided free
of charge as a convenience to our bidders and are for guidance only. They offer our
opinion but they may not refer to all faults of a lot, inherent defects, restoration,
alteration or adaptation because our staff are not professional restorers or conservators.
For that reason, they are not in any way an alternative to taking your own professional
advice. It is solely your responsibility to ensure that you have requested, received and
considered any condition report.
A4. Estimates
Estimates are provided upon our professional opinion based on the condition, rarity,
quality and occasionally provenance of lots as well as hammer prices recently paid at
auction for similar items. Estimates can and will change. Neither you, nor anyone else,
may rely on any estimate as a guarantee and or prediction of the actual selling price of
a lot or its value for any other purposes such as resale. Estimates do not include any
buyer's premium or any applicable taxes.
A5. Registration to Bid & Participate in Auction of Lots
We reserve the right to accept or decline all registrations with no explanation necessary.
All Bidders are required to Register and be approved before bidding on any of our
advertised lots. All prospect bidders are required to provide accurate & correct
information in regards to their contact information, address and payment info & method.
B. During Sale
B.1 Live Bidding OR Timed Auction Bidding
Bidders are solely responsible for their own connectivity ability & strength. We will not
be held liable for any and all internet, Connectivity or Bid placement issues and
ultimately failure to execute a bid placement.
We reserve the right right to reject a Bid from any buyer without any explanation
necessary as well as the right to revoke a buyer's ability to participate at any given time
during a Live or Timed Auction.
Bidding can begin at or below lot estimates and bidding increments have been clearly
represented on the Auction page. It is your responsibility to read and understand any
given information in regards to the bidding provided by P.K. GALLERY.
BIDDING ON BEHALF OF THE SELLER
The auctioneer may, at his/her sole option, bid on behalf of the seller up to one bidding
increment before the reserve by making either consecutive or responsive bids. The
auctioneer will not identify these as bids made on behalf of the seller. If a lot is offered
without reserve, the auctioneer may open the bidding at a set increment lower than the
lot's low estimate and will solicit higher bids from that amount. If there are no bids on a
lot, the auctioneer may deem the lot unsold.
B2. Phone & Absentee Bidding
Phone Bidding & Absentee Bidding will only be allowed upon communication and
agreement made between prospective buyers and sellers.
B3. Reserves
All lots are subject to reserves set upon by P.K. GALLERY and can be changed as late
as 24 hours before a sale at our discretion.
B4. The record of sale
(P.K. GALLERY records which relate to the sale) will be taken as absolute and final in
any and all disputes. In the event of discrepancy(s) between any online records or
messages provided to you and the record of sale, the record of sale will govern.
B5. Lot Withdrawal
P.K. GALLERY reserves the right to remove any and or all lots at any time. B6. Winning
Bid The buyer with the highest bid placed is considered the winning bidder and is
obligated to purchase & pay for the lot which buyer has placed a winning bid. Buyer is
also responsible for communicating with the Seller if specific arrangements are needed.
We reserve the right at any time to decline or cancel sale of any lots at any time.
C. Post Sale
C1. Payment
All buyers are required to pay in a reasonable amount of time (within 1-3 business day
after receiving the invoice. All buyers are required to pay the total payment owed from
the following: lot(s) hammer price(s) Buyer's Premium Taxes Shipping Fees P.K.
GALLERY reserves the right to charge the payment method on file for any purchases
not paid after reasonable time (1-3 business days after receiving invoice) for the total
payment owed including prices listed above in C1. Payment
C2. Hammer Price
Buyers who have placed a winning bid (as guide-lined in B6. Winning Bid) agree to pay
the hammer price of the won lot as well as other fees listed in C1. Payment.
C3. Buyer Premium
Buyers who have successfully placed a winning bid (as guide lined in B6. Winning Bid)
understand and agree that they are to pay the premium price as listed and stated on the
Auction Page. Buyer premiums are generally set at a rate of 22% to 25% of hammer
price on all lots.
C3B. Additionals:
23% Buyer’s Premium will be applied on all lots purchased via website :
bid.pkgallery.us
25% Buyer’s Premium will be applied on all lots purchased via third-party marketplaces
such as Liveauctioneers
C4. Taxes
All purchases from P.K. GALLERY is subject to applicable domestic & international
taxes, customs and declaration fees.
C5. Shipping
Buyers are required to pay for all shipping related fees unless otherwise agreed upon
between seller and buyer. P.K. GALLERY reserves the right to hold all sold lots until
payment(s) have cleared. P.K. GALLERY will not be held responsible by buyers for any
damages or loss which occur during the shipping process. We will do our best to safely
& carefully package all purchased lots and unless specified (and agreed upon between
seller and buyer) will ship all packaged lots via our preferred shipping carriers/services.
If you have any additional questions, concerns and or specific shipping-related requests
please be encouraged to message/email us and we will do our best to reasonably
accommodate you.
C6. Returns & Refunds
P.K. GALLERY reserves the right to a strict non-refundable purchase policy. P.K.
GALLERY will not be held responsible or liable for a refund and or return wherein
buyers received lost or damaged goods as listed in C4. Shipping. Please be
encouraged to reach out to us in order to work out any problems or disputes but know
and understand that you surrender the right to a return and or refund of any and all
purchased lots.
C7. ADDITIONAL
P.K. GALLERY Reserves the right to re-list and re-offer all lots which have exceeded
the time limit of (180) Days for Collection and or Arranged Shipping methods. This is a
strict policy and will be enforced at the cost of Negligible Clients with no refund and or
reimbursement to the negligible client.
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Autopay
If you have not contacted P.K. Gallery to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that
invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the
amount of your invoice.
SALES TAX
Online purchases from P.K. Gallery may be subject to sales tax.
If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the
collection of tax.