Strauss & co - 5 March 2018, Cape Town

Buying at Strauss & Co 1. Browse upcoming sales The sale can be viewed on our website: www.straussart.co.za Catalogues can be purchased from our offices or by subscription. Cataloguing information 1. Descriptions include size, date, medium and attribution of the lot. Where possible, provenance, literature, exhibitions and additional notes are also included. 2. Estimates are given for all lots and are based on recent prices achieved for comparable property, taking into account quality, condition and provenance. Estimates are exclusive of Buyer’s Premium and VAT. 3. The reserve is a confidential figure between Strauss & Co and the seller below which a lot may not be sold. It never exceeds the lower estimate. The auction preview occurs prior to the auction, as listed at the front of the catalogue. You will have the opportunity to view the lots coming up for sale. Specialists are available at the preview to advise, discuss and help you with the lots you are interested in. Condition Reports are available on request and are advisable if you are unable to attend the preview. Saleroom notices amend the catalogue description of a lot after our catalogue has gone to press. 2. Create a Strauss & Co Account Get in touch and share your details with us. Pre-registration is advised. Registrations forms will be available at the Front Counter throughout the preview and on the day of the sale. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL BIDDERS In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, prospective bidders are required to register before bidding. In order to register we require your full names, a copy of your identity document, proof of your physical address, postal address and telephone numbers. Prospective Bidders who have not previously registered with us are required to register at least 24 hours before the auction commences. We may require a R5 000 holding deposit. 3. Bid in the sale If you are unable to attend an auction there are other ways to bid: A step by step guide for buying at auction Telephone Bid If you prefer to bid by phone, we will call you from the saleroom and bid on your behalf. Absentee Bid Submit your maximum bid and we will bid for you. We will confirm your bids by sms. To arrange a Telephone or Absentee Bid please complete a bidding form and email: bids@straussart.co.za or contact our Client Services Departments: Cape Town 021 683 6560, Johannesburg 011 728 8246. Remember to check our terms and conditions regarding charges, including buyer’s premium which is added to the hammer price on each lot. 4. If your bid is successful … You will receive an invoice and payment instructions shortly after the sale. All the lots you purchase will be invoiced to the name and address that appear on the registration form. Please arrange payment and collection immediately after the sale. How do I Pay and Collect? All the lots you purchase will be invoiced to the name and address that appear on the registration form. Please arrange payment and collection immediately after the sale. How much will I pay (Live Auctions)? If you are successful, you will pay the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium on each lot as follows: 12% for lots selling over R10 000, 15% for lots selling at and below R10 000 + VAT on the buyer’s premium on each lot. Methods of payment Payment may be made by:– a) Electronic Transfer (EFT) b) Cheque under R500 000 (by prior arrangement) c) Credit cards acceptable to Strauss & Co: Mastercard, Visa and Diners Club d) Direct Cash deposit into our Current Account Strauss & Co Standard Bank: Killarney Bank code: 007205 Current Account No: 001670891 Swift address: SBZA ZA JJ Insurance Please note: Strauss & Co does not provide insurance on sold lots. It is advisable therefore to pay and collect immediately. Collection of Purchases 1) FromThe Vineyard Hotel Purchased lots can be collected during the auction and on the morning after from 9am to 12 noon. No collections can be made from The Vineyard Hotel after this time. The premises must be cleared by 12 noon. 2) From Strauss & Co, Cape Town Uncollected small lots will be removed to the Cape Town office and will be available for collection from the day following the sale: The Oval, Oakdale Road, First Floor Colinton House, Newlands. Tel: 021 683 6560. Please note: we can only take small items, paintings and jewellery to our offices. Large items will go into storage at your expense. 3) From Strauss & Co, Johannesburg Clients wishing to collect from Strauss & Co Johannesburg may make use of the Stuttafords consolidated shipment. Please indicate clearly on your Absentee Bid Form if you would like Stuttafords to quote or inform a member of staff. Unless specified by buyers, items will not be insured in transit. Payment of purchases and transport costs will be payable to Strauss & Co upon collection of purchased lots from the Johannesburg Office: 89 Central Street, Houghton. Tel: 011 728 8246. Door to Door Delivery Service A representative from Relttem Removers, Airwings and Stuttafords will be available on the night and the day after the sale to give advice and to receive instructions from clients for the packing, delivery and forwarding of purchases. They will also provide quotations for delivery upon request. Relttem Removers Tel +27 84 504 6096 Contact: Brenim Mettler Stuttafords Fine Art Tel +27 21 514 8700 International Freight: Airwings Tel +27 83 454 1115 tinus@airwings.co.za 12