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Antiques Belgium BV, acting under the name Flanders Auctions, hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe auction house\u201d, hereby informs all participants in the auction that the auction is conducted under the general terms and conditions set out below. Anyone visiting the viewing days or participating in the auction fully accepts these conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article 1<\/h3>\n

The public auction takes place at Flanders Auctions, 8800 Roeselare, Oekensestraat 173, box A, by means of oral, written, telephone and\/or online bidding, in accordance with customary Belgian conditions. Any disputes shall be governed by Belgian law.<\/p>\n

Article 2<\/h3>\n

The auction is conducted under the supervision of bailiff Trui Verkinderen (Verdes), who ensures the proper conduct of the auction in accordance with applicable legal provisions. The bailiff is established in the judicial district of West Flanders, office located at 8200 Bruges, Torhoutse Steenweg 111\/1.<\/p>\n

Article 3<\/h3>\n

By placing a bid, each bidder undertakes to purchase the offered goods at the price bid. The bidder has no recourse if the sale is suspended for any reason whatsoever. The award is made to the highest bidder, per lot, against cash payment.<\/p>\n

Article 4<\/h3>\n

A commission of 25% or more is charged on the hammer price (see Article 7, C in case of Online Live) for auction costs.<\/p>\n

Article 5<\/h3>\n

Each bidder must identify themselves with name, address, telephone number, national ID card or passport at the time of the auction, during viewing days, or upon online registration. Traders and\/or companies must provide their VAT number. An association or company acting as bidder must provide its statutes. Online participation is possible via www.flandersauctions.be<\/a> or by email.<\/p>\n

The auction house may refuse participation if this information is incomplete or not provided.<\/p>\n

Article 6<\/h3>\n

Depending on the nature and estimated value of the goods, the auction house may require a deposit as a condition of participation. Any deposit paid will be deducted from the invoice amount. Any surplus will be refunded within 48 hours after the auction. The deposit serves as security in case of default (\u201crouwkoop\u201d).<\/p>\n

Article 7<\/h3>\n

An auction takes place by open bidding in the currency applicable at the auction house\u2019s location. At Flanders Auctions this is the euro (\u20ac). A bid increment is the amount by which the current bid is increased. Typically, the next valid bid is approximately 10% higher than the current bid.<\/p>\n

Example: if the current bid is \u20ac1,000.00, subsequent bids will be \u20ac1,100.00, \u20ac1,200.00, \u20ac1,300.00, etc. Deviations may occur at the discretion of the auctioneer; the same deviation will be offered to competing bidders.<\/p>\n

Bid increments used by Flanders Auctions:<\/strong><\/p>\n