Any statement or representation we make in respect of a Lot is made on the Seller's behalf and, unless Bonhams sells a Lot as principal, not on our behalf and any Contract for Sale is between the Buyer and the Seller and not with us. The Seller has authorised Bonhams to sell the Lot as its agent on its behalf and, save where we expressly make it clear to the contrary, Bonhams acts only as agent for the Seller. Bidders and Buyers who are themselves not expert in the Lots are strongly advised to seek and obtain independent advice on the Lots and their value before bidding for them. When it or its staff make statements about a Lot or, if Bonhams provides a Condition Report on a Lot it is doing that on behalf of the Seller of the Lot. Bonhams does not act for Buyers or Bidders in this role and does not give advice to Buyers or Bidders. Bonhams' job is to sell the Lot at the highest price obtainable at the Sale to a Bidder. In its role as Auctioneer of Lots, Bonhams acts solely for and in the interests of the Seller. You should be alert to the possibility of changes and ask in advance of bidding if there have been any. Announcements affecting the Sale may also be given out orally before and during the Sale without prior written notice.
IMPORTANT: Additional information applicable to the Sale may be set out in the Catalogue for the Sale, in an insert in the Catalogue and/or in a notice displayed at the Sale venue and you should read them as well. Where words and phrases are used in this notice which are in the List of Definitions, they are printed in italics. It is at Appendix 3 at the back of the Catalogue. Our List of Definitions and Glossary is incorporated into this Notice to Bidders. For ease of reference we refer to such persons as "Bidders" or "you". Conditions of SaleThis notice is addressed by Bonhams to any person who may be interested in a Lot, and to all persons participating in the auction process including auction attendees, Bidders and potential Bidders (including any eventual Buyer of the Lot).