Terms and Conditions of Auction
This is a TIMED AUCTION. If you have questions please contact us before the auction! If possible we provide additional images upon request up to 72 hours prior to the day of the auction. This auction is for US bidders only. We will not ship outside the USA.
1. This auction is conducted under the laws of the State of Maryland. All lots are sold AS-IS, where-is. The property described in this catalogue, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, will be sold by Fairhill Auction LLC (Fairhill Auction) as agent for various owners (the consignors). All property is sold 'AS-IS' and neither Fairhill Auction nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property or its value, and in no event shall they be responsible for correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, authorship, completeness, condition of the property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in the catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation, or any assumption of responsibility.
2. The total buyer's premium for all bids submitted through Hibid.com is 25% and will be added to your final invoice. The buyer's premium includes the 2% HIBID fee for using their platform, those fees are itemized on your invoice separately, and all applicable credit card fees. Invoices over $2,000 must be paid by check or bank transfer and all bank wire fees are payable by the buyer.
3. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid for any reason, at any time, before or during the auction. In cases of clerking errors, third-party bidding platform errors, miscommunication, technical malfunctions, or any other errors, the auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw the lot after the hammer has fallen. The auctioneer is the ultimate authority in the determination of the final hammer price.
4. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot for any reason at any time.
5. This auction is for US bidders only. We will not ship outside the USA.
6. A lot may carry a reserve, any lot that does not meet that hidden reserve will not be sold. Reserves will not be disclosed.
7. All lots are sold as-is, where-is, unless otherwise stated in the lot description. If you have questions please email us at bid@fairhillauction.com before bidding. We are not responsible for typographical or photo errors in the description, the description is only provided as a service. All descriptions are personal opinions and not a statement of fact. By participating in the auction and placing a bid you acknowledge that you are satisfied and have fully inspected the item you are bidding on.
8. All items are in used condition unless stated otherwise. Items housed in frames have not been examined outside of the frame. Lots that bear defects or damage not visible because of framing or matting or any other obstructions, will not be subject to return because of hidden damage. Fairhill Auction LLC will not be responsible for shipping costs, appraisal fees, authentication fees, testing, or any other post-auction costs. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer be responsible for lost profits or other financial damages. We do not refund shipping charges or any fees, including the buyer's premium.
9. All dimensions provided in the description are approximate.
10. We are not selling frames or framing glass, the condition of the frame or the glass, including broken glass during transport, is not a valid reason for return. Shipping costs for framed items may vary greatly depending on the size and/or weight of the frame, and at times these charges may be more than the hammer plus buyer's premium. Customers may request us to remove items from its frame to reduce shipping charges. We will accommodate customers for an additional charge of $10.00 per framed item, please note such service will be undertaken at our sole discretion and only after full payment has been received. Fairhill Auction LLC will exercise care in removing items from frames, but this is done ENTIRELY at the risk of the buyer and the buyer fully indemnifies Fairhill Auction LLC for any damage that may occur as a result of any attempt by us to remove the item from a frame, mat, glass, etc.
11. Photographs of lots may have been adjusted for size, color, brightness, or contrast, for display purposes only. We do not guarantee the color of lots displayed online matching the sold items due to variances in external device color calibration.
12. Estimated prices are only suggestions. Actual selling prices may be higher or lower than our estimates.
13. The placing of a bid is a legal contract, you agree to purchase the lot at or below the bid placed, plus the buyer's premium. Bids may not be retracted without our approval. Please think before you bid! Fairhill Auction LLC cannot remove or cancel your bid on Hibid.com, if you have bid in error you will have to cancel your bid with assistance from Hibid.com.
14. The winning bid will always be one bidding increment over the second-highest bid. Bidders may call us at 443-222-8240 during office hours, Monday through Friday 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. EST. Please do not call us during the auction.
15. Payment is due immediately upon receipt of your invoice from Fairhill Auction. We accept cash, checks, money orders, all major credit cards, and bank transfers for invoice amounts over $600. All invoices are payable to Fairhill Auction in US dollars. Invoices over $2,000 must be paid by check or bank transfer. Maryland residents pay 6% Maryland sales tax unless a resale number is filed with us prior to the auction. We reserve the right to cancel invoices not paid within 14 days. Transfer of property rights only takes effect after payment, not by being the highest bidder.
Successful bidders will receive an invoice directly from Fairhill Auction within 1-2 days after the auction.
We only ship in-house and the shipping charges are automatically added to your invoice. Your email will contain a secure link for easy online payment by credit card.
Please check your email inbox and your junk mail folders for an email from us with your invoice attached as a PDF file. It is the responsibility of the bidder to follow up and pay in a timely manner.
We do NOT accept Paypal.
Fairhill Auction LLC reserves the right to re-offer or re-sell any lot if items are not paid for within 14 days, or earlier if the winning bidder is not communicating with us.
16. Shipping is fulfilled in-house. Shipping and handling charges will be added to the final invoice. International shipping is very expensive. We are required to ship with tracking and signature confirmation to protect Fairhill Auction LLC, the buyer, and the seller, from fraud. We will only ship to the address on file and registered with the payment method. Shipping will be determined by the volumetric dimension and destination. If you have any shipping questions, please contact us before placing a bid! Cost of shipping does not release you from paying an invoice.
17. Property purchased and paid for by successful bidders but remaining unclaimed after 90 days will be deemed abandoned and the title will be ceded to Fairhill Auction LLC unless you make arrangements with Fairhill Auction LLC to hold items.
18. Although careful precaution has been taken in the preparation of this catalog, we assume no responsibility for omissions or errors. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that an item is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement or a fact.
19. By placing of a bid in our auction you confirm that you have read and accept our terms. By accepting these terms you give Fairhill Auction LLC implied and unquestionable permission to send you emails now and in the future, contact you through email now and in the future, according to American, Canadian, and European regulations. You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time.