ESTATE FINE ART + DESIGN 2.20.2025

By bidding at the auction, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions:

BUYER'S PREMIUM

All lots are subject to a 25% buyer's premium. Credit card processing fees will be added to the buyer's premium. If you wish to pay by COD or wire, please contact us within three (3) days after the auction. Credit cards on file are charged automatically three (3) days after the auction. Invoices in excess of $5000 must be paid by wire or ACH. Please email or call us for assistance (info@vallots.com).

PAYMENT

Payment is due within five (5) days from the auction, after which the auctioneer may cancel the sale or bring an action against the purchaser for the bid amount. All bids are in US dollars. Bidders who have credit cards on file will have their cards on file charged automatically three (3) days after the auction.

INSPECTION

Additional photographs of any lot are available, and in person and virtual inspections are available.

AUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION

We will not sell an item if we do not reasonably believe it to be authentic (as described), and we will not describe an item if we do not believe our description is reasonably accurate. We do not, however, warrant anything express or implied. Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Bidders are responsible for determining the accuracy of our description and condition of every lot and for making their own determinations as to attribution, period, materials, authenticity, quality, date, and value.

NO REFUNDS

All sales are final. We do not give or accept refunds for any reason. Please be sure that you wish to purchase an item before bidding on it. Please inquire about the condition of any item or request additional photographs before bidding. Please anticipate that shipping costs may exceed your winning bid. Please consider that the vintage and antique items we offer will always show some signs of wear and age.

AUCTIONEERS DISCRETION

The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, declare any item unsold, or cancel any sale at the auctioneer's sole discretion.

ABANDONED LOTS

Lots purchased and not picked-up or shipped after 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of by us without compensation to the purchaser.

PHOTOGRAPHS

All images of lots belong to us, they may not be reproduced for any reason. We reserve the right to advertise the results of any item we sell.

RISK OF LOSS

Once the bid is won, the risk of loss passes to the winning bidder.

DISPUTES

All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of Rhode Island. In no event shall our liability exceed the amount paid to us by a winning bidder.

AMENDMENTS

We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.