拍?卖?规?则
第一章?总则
第一条?规则制定
本规则根据《中华人民共和国拍卖法》及中华人民共和国其他有关法律、法规及本公司章程，参照国际通行惯例制定。
第二条?名词解释
本规则各条款内，下列词语具有以下含义：
①“本公司”指北京宝瑞盈国际拍卖有限公司；
②“本公司住所地”指中华人民共和国北京市朝阳区高碑店乡半壁店村惠河南街1102号A座4层4035至4043；
③“竞买人”指参加本公司举办的拍卖活动，在本公司登记并办理了必要手续，且根据中华人民共和国法律规定具有完全民事行为能力的参加竞购拍卖品的自然人、法人或者其他组织。法律、法规对拍卖品的买卖条件或对竞买人的资格有规定的，竞买人应当具备规定的条件或资格。本规则中，除非另有说明或根据文义特殊需要，竞买人均包括竞买人的代理人；
④“买受人”指在本公司举办的拍卖活动中以最高应价购得拍卖品的竞买人；
⑤“委托人”指委托本公司拍卖本规则规定范围内拍卖品的自然人、法人或者其他组织。本规则中，除非另有说明或根据文义特殊需要，委托人均包括委托人的代理人，但本公司除外；
⑥“拍卖品”指委托人交予本公司供拍卖活动拍卖的物品，尤其指任何图录内编有任何编号而加以说明的物品；
⑦“拍卖日”指在某次拍卖活动中，本公司公布的正式开始进行拍卖交易之日。若公布的开始日期与开始拍卖活动实际日期不一致，则以拍卖活动实际开始之日为准；
⑧“拍卖成交日”指在本公司举办的拍卖活动中，拍卖师以落槌或者以其他公开表示买定的方式确认任何拍卖品达成交易的日期；
⑨“落槌价”指拍卖师落槌决定将拍卖品售予买受人的价格；
⑩“出售收益”指支付委托人的款项淨额，该淨额为落槌价减去按比率计算的佣金、各项费用及委托人应支付本公司的其他款项後的余额；
?“购买价款”指买受人因购买拍卖品而应支付的包括落槌价、全部酬金、应由买受人支付的其他各项费用以及因买受人不履行义务而应当支付的所有费用在内的总和；
?“各项费用”指本公司对拍卖品进行保险、制作拍卖品图录及其他形式的宣传品、包装、运输、存储等所收取的费用以及依据相关法律、法规或本规则规定而收取的其他费用；
?“保留价”指委托人提出并与本公司协商後书面确定的拍卖品最低售价；
?“参考价”指在拍卖品图录或其他介绍说明文字之後标明的拍卖品估计售价。参考价在拍卖日前较早时间估定，并非确定之售价，故有可能调整。
第三条?适用范围
本公司在中华人民共和国法律和政策允许的范围内，组织和开展拍卖活动。凡参加本公司组织、开展的文物、艺术品等收藏品的拍卖活动的委托人、竞买人、买受人和其他相关各方均应按照本规则执行。
第四条?特别提示
在本公司举办的拍卖活动中，本公司一般担任委托人的代理人，竞买人的最高应价经拍卖师落槌或者以其他公开表示买定的方式确认时，即表明委托人与该竞买人之间关於拍卖品的买卖合同关系已合法生效，该竞买人即成为该拍卖品的买受人。因此产生之法律後果，由委托人与买受人各自承担。
本规则之规定，构成本公司以拍卖人身份与委托人及买受人订立合约之相应条款。本规则之规定亦构成委托人与买受人之间关於拍卖品的买卖合同之相应条款。故，凡参加本公司拍卖活动的委托人、竞买人、买受人和其他相关各方必须仔细阅读并遵守本规则，并对自己参加本公司拍卖活动的行为负责。如因未仔细阅读本规则而引发的任何损失或责任均由行为人自行承担。
第五条?瑕疵担保
本公司对拍卖品的真伪及/或品质不承担瑕疵担保责任。
竞买人及/或其代理人应亲自审看拍卖品原物，对自己竞投拍卖品的行为承担法律责任。
第二章?关於委托人的规定
第六条?委托程式
委托人委托本公司拍卖其物品时，若为自然人的必须持有有效身份证或护照或中华人民共和国政府认可的其他有效身份证件，并与本公司签署委托拍卖合同；若为法人或者其他组织的，应凭有效注册登记文件、法定代表人身份证明或者合法的授权委托证明文件，与本公司签署委托拍卖合同。
委托人委托本公司拍卖其物品时，即自动授权本公司对该物品自行制作照片、图示、图录或其他形式的影像制品。
第七条?委托人之代理人
代理委托人委托本公司拍卖物品的，应向本公司出具相关委托证明文件。委托人的代理人若为自然人的，必须持有有效身份证或护照或中华人民共和国政府认可的其他有效身份证明文件；若为法人或者其他组织的，应凭有效注册登记文件、法定代表人身份证明或者合法的授权委托证明文件。
本公司有权对上述委托事项以本公司认为合理的方式进行核查。
第八条?委托人之保证
委托人就其委托本公司拍卖的拍卖品不可撤销地向本公司及买受人保证如下：
①其对该拍卖品拥有绝对的所有权或享有合法的处分权，对该拍卖品的拍卖不会侵害任何第三方的合法权益(包括著作权权益)，亦不违反相关法律、法规的规定；
②其已尽其所知，就该拍卖品的来源和瑕疵向本公司进行了全面、详尽的披露和说明，不存在任何隐瞒或虚构之处；
③如果其违反上述保证，造成拍卖品的实际所有权人或声称拥有权利的任何第三人提出索赔或诉讼，致使本公司及/或买受人蒙受损失时，则委托人应负责赔偿本公司及/或买受人因此所遭受的一切损失，并承担因此而发生的一切费用和支出。
第九条?保留价
所有拍卖品均设有保留价，本公司与委托人约定无保留价的拍卖品除外。保留价由本公司与委托人通过协商书面确定。保留价数目一经双方确定，其更改须事先征得对方书面同意。
在任何情况下，本公司不对某一拍卖品在本公司举办的拍卖会中未达保留价不成交而承担任何责任。
第十条?本公司之决定权
本公司对下列事宜拥有完全的决定权：
①通过拍卖品图录及/或新闻媒体及/或其他载体对任何拍卖品作任何内容说明及/或评价；
②是否应征询任何专家意见；
③拍卖品在图录中插图的先後次序、位置、版面大小等安排以及收费标准；拍卖品的展览/展示方式；拍卖品在展览/展示过程中的各项安排及所应支付费用的标准;
④除非本公司与委托人另有约定，本公司对某拍卖品是否适合由本公司拍卖，以及拍卖地点、拍卖日期、拍卖条件及拍卖方式等事宜拥有完全的决定权。
第十一条?未上拍拍卖品
委托人与本公司签署委托拍卖合同且将拍卖品交付本公司後，若因任何原因致使本公司认为某拍卖品不适合由本公司拍卖的，则委托人应自收到本公司领取通知之日起三十日内取回该拍卖品(包装及搬运等费用自负)，本公司与委托人之间的委托拍卖合同自委托人领取该拍卖品之日解除。若在上述期限，委托人未取走拍卖品的，则本公司与委托人之间的委托拍卖合同自上述期限届满之日即告解除。若在委托拍卖合同解除後七日内，委托人仍未取走拍卖品的，则本公司有权以公开拍卖或以其他本公司认为合适的方式及条件出售该拍卖品，处置所得在扣除本公司因此产生之全部费用後，若有余款，则余款由委托人自行取回。
第十二条?拍卖中止
如出现下列情况之一，则本公司有权在实际拍卖前的任何时间中止任何拍卖品的拍卖活动：
①本公司对拍卖品的归属或真实性持有异议；
②第三人对拍卖品的归属或真实性持有异议且能够提供异议所依据的相关证据材料，并按照本公司规定交付担保金，同时愿意对中止拍卖活动所引起的法律後果及全部损失承担全部法律责任；
③对委托人所作的说明或对本规则第八条所述委托人保证的准确性持有异议；
④有证据表明委托人已经违反或将要违反本规则的任何条款；
⑤存在任何其他合理原因。
第十三条?委托人撤回拍卖品
委托人在拍卖日前任何时间，向本公司发出书面通知说明理由并经本公司同意後，可撤回其拍卖品。但撤回拍卖品时，若该拍卖品已列入的图录或其他宣传品已开始印刷，则应支付相当於该拍卖品保险金额百分之二十的款项并支付其他各项费用。如图录或任何其他宣传品尚未印刷，也需支付相当於该拍卖品保险金额百分之十的款项并支付其他各项费用。
因委托人撤回拍卖品而引起的任何争议或索赔均由委托人自行承担，与本公司无关。
第十四条?自动受保
除委托人另有书面指示外，在委托人与本公司签署委托拍卖合同且将拍卖品交付本公司後，所有拍卖品将自动受保於本公司的保险，保险金额以本公司与委托人在委托拍卖合同中确定的保留价为准(无保留价的，以该拍卖品的约定的保险金额为准；调整拍卖保留价的，以该拍卖品原保留价为准)。此保险金额只适用於保险和索赔，并非本公司对该拍卖品价值的保证或担保，也不意味著该拍卖品由本公司拍卖，即可售得相同於该保险金额之款项。
第十五条?保险费
除委托人与本公司另有约定外，拍卖成交後，委托人应支付相当於落槌价百分之一的保险费。如拍卖品未能成交，委托人应支付相当於保留价百分之一的保险费。
第十六条?保险期间
如拍卖品拍卖成交，保险期限至拍卖成交日起第七日止或买受人领取拍卖品之日止(以二者中较早者为准)；如拍卖品拍卖未成交，则保险期限至委托人收到本公司告知其领回拍卖品的通知之日起七日届满为止。
第十七条?委托人安排保险
如委托人以书面形式告知本公司不需投保其拍卖品，则风险由委托人自行承担，且委托人应随时承担以下责任(除非法院或仲裁机构另有裁定)：
①对其他任何权利人就拍卖品的毁损、灭失向本公司提出的索赔或诉讼作出赔偿；
②对因任何原因造成拍卖品损毁、灭失，而致使本公司或任何权利人所遭受的全部损失及所支出的全部费用承担赔偿责任。
③将本条所述的赔偿规定通知该拍卖品的任何承保人。
第十八条?保险免责
因自然磨损、固有瑕疵、内在或潜在缺陷、物质本身变化、自燃、自热、氧化、锈蚀、渗漏、鼠咬、虫蛀、大气(气候或气温) 变化、湿度或温度转变、正常水位变化或其他渐变原因以及因地震、海啸、战争、类似战争行为、敌对行为、武装冲突、恐怖活动、谋反、政变、罢工、暴动、民众骚乱及核裂变、核聚变、核武器、核材料、核辐射以及放射性污染对拍卖品造成的任何毁损、灭失，以及由於任何原因造成的图书框架或玻璃、囊匣、底垫、支架、装裱、插册、轴头或类似附属物的毁损、灭失，本公司不负赔偿责任。
第十九条?保险赔偿
凡属因本公司为拍卖品所购保险承保范围内的事件或灾害所导致的拍卖品毁损、灭失，应根据中华人民共和国有关保险的法律和规定处理。本公司在向保险公司进行理赔，并获得保险赔偿後，将保险赔款扣除本公司费用(佣金除外)的余款支付给委托人。
第二十条?竞投禁止
委托人不得竞投自己委托本公司拍卖的物品，也不得委托他人代为竞投。若违反本条规定，委托人应自行承担相应之法律责任，并赔偿因此给本公司造成的全部损失。
第二十一条?佣金及费用
除委托人与本公司另有约定外，委托人授权本公司按落槌价百分之十扣除佣金并同时扣除其他各项费用。
尽管本公司是委托人的代理人，但委托人同意本公司可根据本规则第四十八条的规定向买受人收取酬金及其他各项费用。
第二十二条?未成交手续费
如某拍卖品的竞投价低於保留价的数目而未能成交，则委托人授权本公司向其收取按保留价百分之三计算的未拍出手续费，并同时收取其他各项费用。
第二十三条?出售收益支付
如买受人已按本规则第四十九条的规定向本公司付清全部购买价款，则本公司应自拍卖成交日起三十五天後以人民币的货币形式将出售收益扣除本规则第二十六条规定之税费後支付委托人。
第二十四条?延迟付款
如本规则第四十九条规定的付款期限届满，本公司仍未收到买受人的全部购买价款，则本公司将在实际收到买受人支付的全部购买价款之日起七个工作日内(但该时限亦应在拍卖成交日起三十五天後)将出售收益扣除本规则第二十六条规定之税费後支付委托人。
第二十五条?撤销交易
拍卖成交日起60天内，如买受人仍未向本公司付清全部购买价款，委托人向本公司发出书面通知并经本公司同意後，委托人有权撤销交易，本公司将在作出同意委托人撤销交易的决定之日起七个工作日内向买受人发出撤销交易的通知。如委托人将撤销交易的通知送达本公司之前，买受人已经付清全部购买价款和/或已经办理完毕提货手续的，委托人撤销交易的通知视为自动废止，相关交易应按照本规则第二十四条等规定继续履行，委托人应予以必要的配合并不得就此提出任何异议。如委托人撤销交易，则委托人应自收到本公司领取通知之日起三十日内取回该拍卖品(包装及搬运等费用自负)。若超过上述期限，本公司有权以公开拍卖或以其他本公司认为合适的方式及条件出售该拍卖品，处置所得在扣除本公司因此产生之全部费用後，若有余款，则余款由委托人自行取回。
第二十六条?税项
如委托人拍卖所得应向中华人民共和国政府纳税，则由拍卖人按照中华人民共和国政府之相关法律法规之规定，代扣委托人应缴纳之税费，并在缴纳完成後将纳税凭证交付给委托人。
第二十七条?协助收取拖欠款项
如买受人在拍卖成交日起七日内未向本公司付清全部购买价款，本公司除有权按照本规则第五十六条之规定向买受人追索其应付的酬金及其他各项费用外，并有权根据委托人的要求，在本公司认为实际可行的情况下，采取适当措施，协助委托人向买受人收取拖欠的款项，但本公司不代表委托人向买受人提起诉讼。
第二十八条?本公司之决定权
本公司有权接受委托人授权(由委托人支付费用)并视具体情况决定下列事项
①同意购买价款以特殊付款条件支付；
②搬运、储存及投保已出售的拍卖品；
③根据本规则有关条款，解决买受人提出的索赔或委托人提出的索赔；
④采取其他必要措施收取买受人拖欠委托人的款项。
第二十九条?拍卖品未能成交
如拍卖品未能成交，委托人应自收到本公司领取通知之日起三十日内取回该拍卖品(包装及搬运等费用自负)，并向本公司支付未拍出手续费及其他各项费用。本公司与委托人之间的委托拍卖合同自委托人领取该拍卖品之日解除。若在上述期限，委托人未取走拍卖品的，则本公司与委托人之间的委托拍卖合同自上述期限届满之日即告解除。若在委托拍卖合同解除後七日内，委托人仍未取走拍卖品的，本公司有权以公开拍卖或以其他本公司认为合适的方式及条件出售该拍卖品，处置所得在扣除第一次拍卖中委托人应支付的未拍出手续费及其他各项费用及再次出售该拍卖品的全部费用後，若有余款，则余款由委托人自行取回。
第三十条?风险承担
委托人应对其超过本规则规定期限未能取回其拍卖品而在该期限後所发生之一切风险及费用自行承担责任。如委托人要求本公司协助退回其拍卖品，退回的风险及费用由委托人承担，除非特别指明并负担保险费外，一般在运输中不予投保。
第三章?关於竞买人和买受人的规定
第三十一条?拍卖品图录
在本公司举办的拍卖活动中，为便於竞买人及委托人参加拍卖活动，本公司均将制作拍卖品图录，对拍卖品之状况以文字及/或图片进行简要陈述。拍卖品图录中的文字、参考价、图片以及其他形式的影像制品和宣传品，仅供竞买人参考，并可於拍卖前修订，不表明本公司对拍卖品的真实性、价值、色调、质地、有无缺陷等所作的担保。
第三十二条?图录之不确定性
因印刷或摄影等技术原因造成拍卖品在图录及/或其他任何形式的图示、影像制品和宣传品中的色调、颜色、层次、形态等与原物存在误差者，以原物为准。
本公司及其工作人员或其代理人对任何拍卖品用任何方式(包括证书、图录、幻灯投影、新闻载体、网路媒体等)所作的介绍及评价，均为参考性意见，不构成对拍卖品的任何担保。本公司及其工作人员或其代理人毋需对上述之介绍及评价中的不准确或遗漏之处负责。
第三十三条?竞买人之审看责任
本公司对拍卖品的真伪及/或品质不承担瑕疵担保责任。竞买人及/或其代理人有责任自行了解有关拍卖品的实际状况并对自己竞投某拍卖品的行为承担法律责任。
本公司郑重建议，竞买人应在拍卖日前，以鉴定或其他方式亲自审看拟竞投拍卖品之原物，自行判断该拍卖品是否符合其描述，而不应依赖本公司拍卖品图录以及其他形式的影像制品和宣传品之表述做出决定。
第三十四条?竞买人登记
竞买人为自然人的，应在拍卖日前凭有效身份证或护照或中华人民共和国认可的其他有效身份证件填写并签署登记文件；竞买人为法人或者其他组织的，应在拍卖日前凭有效的注册登记文件、法定代表人身份证明或者合法的授权委托证明文件填写并签署登记文件，领取竞投号牌，否则不视为正式竞买人。
第三十五条?保证金
竞买人参加本公司拍卖活动，应在领取竞投号牌前交纳保证金。保证金的具体数额由本公司在拍卖日前公布。上述保证金在拍卖结束後五个工作日内，若竞买人未能购得拍卖品，则全额无息返还竞买人；若竞买人购得拍卖品，则抵作购买价款的一部分。若有余额，则於竞买人领取拍卖品时，一并返还。
第三十六条?本公司之选择权
本公司有权酌情拒绝任何人参加本公司举办的拍卖活动或进入拍卖现场，或在拍卖会现场进行拍照、录音、摄像等活动。
第三十七条?异常情况处理
当拍卖现场出现异常情况，本公司有权根据实际情况作出相应处理。如拍卖现场出现任何争议，本公司有权予以协调解决。
第三十八条?以当事人身份竞投
除非某竞买人在拍卖日前向本公司出具书面证明并经本公司书面认可，表明其身份是某竞买人的代理人，否则每名竞买人均被视为竞买人本人。
第三十九条?电话委托竞投
竞买人应亲自出席拍卖会。如不能出席，可采用书面形式委托本公司代为电话竞投。本公司有权决定是否接受上述委托。
第四十条?电话委托手续
委托本公司电话竞投之竞买人应在规定时间内(不迟於拍卖日前二十四小时)办理委托手续，向本公司出具书面电话委托竞投授权书，并应根据本规则第三十五条之规定同时缴纳保证金。
第四十一条?电话委托竞投之免责
因电话委托竞投系本公司为竞买人由於特殊情况不能参加现场竞投而提供的免费服务，本公司及其工作人员对竞投未成功或电话竞投过程中出现的疏忽、过失或无法代为竞投等将不负任何责任。如竞买人希望确保竞投成功，则应亲自出席竞投。
第四十二条?拍卖师之决定权
拍卖师有权代表本公司提高或降低竞价阶梯、拒绝任何竞投，在出现争议时，将拍卖品重新拍卖。
第四十三条?影像显示板及货币兑换显示板
本公司为方便竞买人，可能於拍卖中使用影像投射或其他形式的显示板，所示内容仅供参考。无论影像投射或其他形式的显示板所示之数额、拍卖品编号、拍卖品图片或参考外汇金额等均有可能出现误差，本公司对因此误差而导致的任何损失不负任何责任。
第四十四条?拍卖成交
最高应价经拍卖师落槌或者以其他公开表示买定的方式确认时，该竞买人竞投成功，即表明该竞买人与委托人之间达成了关於该拍卖品的买卖合同。
第四十五条?拍卖记录
本公司进行拍卖时，制作拍卖笔录，拍卖笔录由拍卖师、记录人签名。
在本公司举行的拍卖活动中，最高应价经拍卖师落槌或者以其他公开表示买定的方式确认後，买受人应当在成交记录上签名。
第四十六条?酬金及费用
竞买人竞投成功後，即成为该拍卖品的买受人。买受人应支付本公司相当於落槌价百分之十五的酬金，同时应支付其他各项费用，且其承认本公司可根据本规则第二十一条的规定向委托人收取佣金及其他各项费用。
第四十七条?付款时间
拍卖成交後，买受人应自拍卖成交日起七日内向本公司一次付清购买价款并领取拍卖品(包装及搬运等费用自负)，否则应承担违约责任。
第四十八条?支付币种
所有价款应以本公司指定的货币支付，如买受人以本公司指定的货币以外的其他货币支付，应按买受人与本公司约定的汇价折算或按照中国人民银行於买受人付款日前一个工作日公布的人民币与该币种的汇价折算。本公司为将买受人所支付之该种外币兑换成人民币所引致之所有银行手续费、佣金或其他费用，均由买受人承担。
第四十九条?所有权转移
买受人全额支付购买价款後，即可获得拍卖品的所有权。
第五十条?风险转移
竞投成功後，拍卖品的风险於下列任何一种情形发生後(以较早发生日期为准)即由买受人自行承担：
①买受人领取所购拍卖品；或
②买受人向本公司支付有关拍卖品的全部购买价款；或
③拍卖成交日起七日届满。
第五十一条?领取拍卖品
买受人须在拍卖成交日起七日内前往本公司住所地或本公司指定之其他地点领取所购买的拍卖品。若买受人未能在拍卖成交日起七日内领取拍卖品，则因逾期造成对该拍卖品的搬运、储存及保险费用均由买受人承担，且买受人应对其所购拍卖品负全责，即使该拍卖品仍由本公司或其他代理人代为保存，本公司及其工作人员或其代理人对任何原因所致的该拍卖品的毁损、灭失，不负任何责任。
第五十二条?包装及搬运
本公司工作人员应买受人要求代为包装及处理购买的拍卖品，仅应视为本公司对买受人提供的服务，本公司可酌情决定是否提供此项服务，若因此发生任何损失均由买受人自负。在任何情况下，本公司对因任何原因造成的玻璃或框架、囊匣、底垫、支架、装裱、插册、轴头或类似附属物的损坏不负责任。此外，对於本公司向买受人推荐的包装公司及装运公司所造成的一切错误、遗漏、损坏或灭失，本公司亦不承担责任。
第五十三条?拍卖品出境
根据《中华人民共和国文物保护法》及其他法律、法规规定，限制带出中华人民共和国国境的拍卖品，本公司将在拍卖品图录或拍卖会现场予以说明。
根据《中华人民共和国文物保护法》及其他法律、法规规定，允许带出中华人民共和国国境的拍卖品，买受人应根据中华人民共和国有关规定自行办理出境手续。
第五十四条?未付款之补救方法
若买受人未按照本规则第四十七条的规定足额付款，本公司有权采取以下之一种或多种措施：
①拍卖成交後，若买受人未按照规定时间缴付购买价款，保证金不予退还，同时还应按照本规则规定承担相应责任；
②在拍卖成交日起七日内，如买受人未向本公司付清全部购买价款，本公司有权将买受人全部或部分资料、资讯提供给与本公司有合作关系的第三方机构，委托该机构代为向买受人催要欠付的全部或部分购买价款；
③在拍卖成交日起七日内，如买受人仍未足额支付购买价款，本公司则自拍卖成交日後第八日起就买受人未付款部分按照日息万分之三收取利息，直至买受人付清全部款项之日止，买受人与本公司另有协议者除外；
④对买受人提起诉讼，要求赔偿本公司因其违约造成的一切损失，包括因买受人迟付或拒付款项造成的利息损失；
⑤留置本公司向同一买受人拍卖的该件或任何其他拍卖品，以及因任何原因由本公司佔有该买受人的任何其他财产或财产权利，留置期间发生的一切费用及/或风险均由买受人承担。若买受人未能在本公司指定时间内履行其全部相关义务，则本公司有权根据中华人民共和国相关法律法规之规定处分留置物。处分留置物所得不足抵偿买受人应付本公司全部款项的，本公司有权另行追索；
⑥在拍卖成交日起60日内，如买受人仍未向本公司付清全部购买价款的，本公司有权视具体情况撤销或同意委托人撤销在同一或任何其他拍卖中向同一买受人售出的该件或任何其他拍卖品的交易，并保留追索因撤销该笔或任何其他交易致使本公司所蒙受全部损失的权利；
⑦经征得委托人同意，本公司可按照本规则规定再行拍卖或以其他方式出售该拍卖品。原买受人除应当支付第一次拍卖中买受人及委托人应当支付的酬金/佣金及其他各项费用并承担再次拍卖或以其他方式出售该拍卖品所有费用外，若再行拍卖或以其他方式出售该拍卖品所得的价款低於原拍卖价款的，原买受人应当补足差额。
第五十五条?延期领取拍卖品之补救方法
若买受人未能按照本规则第四十七条规定的时间领取其购得的拍卖品，则本公司有权采取以下之一种或多种措施：
①将该拍卖品储存在本公司或其他地方，由此发生的一切费用及/或风险均由买受人承担。在买受人如数支付全部购买价款後，方可领取拍卖品(包装及搬运等费用自负)；
②对该拍卖品行使留置权，若买受人延迟领取该拍卖品超过三十日时，本公司有权视具体情况以公开拍卖或以其他本公司认为合适的方式及条件出售该拍卖品，处置所得在扣除本公司垫付的保管费、保险费、搬运费、公证费及本公司因处置该拍卖品而产生之全部费用後，若有余款，则余款由委托人自行取回。
第四章?其他
第五十六条?保密责任
本公司有义务为委托人、竞买人及买受人保守秘密(中华人民共和国法律另有规定的除外)，并根据中华人民共和国法律和本规则维护委托人、竞买人、买受人和本公司的正当权益不受侵害。
第五十七条?鉴定权
本公司认为需要时，可以对拍卖品进行鉴定。鉴定结论与委托拍卖合同载明的拍卖品的状况不符的，本公司有权变更或者解除委托拍卖合同。
第五十八条?著作权
本公司有权自行对委托人委托本公司拍卖的任何物品制作照片、图示、图录或其他形式的影像制品，并依法享有上述照片、图示、图录或其他形式的影像制品的著作权，有权对其依法加以使用。
第五十九条?免除责任
本公司作为委托人的代理人，对委托人或买受人的任何违约行为不承担责任。
第六十条?通知
竞买人及委托人均应将其固定有效的通讯联络地址和联络方式告知本公司，若有改变，应立即书面告知本公司。本规则中所提及之通知，仅指以信函或传真形式发出的书面通知。如以邮递方式发出，一旦本公司将通知交付邮递部门，则视为本公司已发出该通知，同时应视为收件人已按正常邮递程式收到该通知。如以传真方式发出，则传真发送当日为收件人收到该通知日期。
第六十一条?可分割性
如本规则之任何条款或部分因任何理由被有权机构认定为无效、不合法或不可强制执行，本规则其他条款或部分仍然有效，相关各方必须遵守、执行。
第六十二条?争议解决
凡因依照本规则参加本公司拍卖活动而引起或与之有关的任何争议，相关各方均应向本公司住所地人民法院提起诉讼。解决该等争议的准据法应为中华人民共和国法律。
第六十三条?语言文本
本规则以中文写就，英文文本仅供参考。中文文本如与英文文本有任何不一致之处，以中文文本为准。
第六十四条?规则版权所有
本规则由本公司依法制订和修改，相应版权归本公司所有。未经本公司事先书面许可，任何人不得以任何方式或手段，利用本规则获取商业利益，亦不得对本规则之任何部分进行复制、传送或储存於可检索系统中。
第六十五条?单数词语与复数词语
在本规则条款中，根据上下文义，单数词语亦包括复数词语，反之亦然。
第六十六条?修改权
本规则的修改权属於本公司，本公司有权根据实际情况随时对本规则依法进行修改，并且本规则自修改之日起自动适用修改後的版本。本规则如有修改，本公司将及时依法以本公司认为合适的方式公示，请相关各方自行注意，本公司有权不予另行单独通知。
第六十七条?文本适用
除非经本公司另行同意，本规则第六条中所述之委托拍卖合同及第二十五条中所述之撤销交易通知等相关文本均适用本公司制定的文本。本公司制定的该等相关文本与本规则共同构成一个不可分割之组成整体。
第六十八条?施行时间
本规则於2008年6月1日起施行。
第六十九条?解释权
本规则的解释权属於北京宝瑞盈国际拍卖有限公司。
CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
Chapter I?General Provisions
Article 1?Governing Law
This Conditions of Business (hereinafter referred to as the “Conditions”) are made in accordance with the Auction Law of the People’s Republic of China, other relevant laws implemented in the People Republic of China, regulations of the People’s Republic of China and the Articles of Association of this Company with reference to international general practices.
Article 2?Definitions and Interpretation
The terms used in these conditions shall have the following meanings:
① “We/Us/Our/Company” means Beijing Baoruiying International Auction Co., Ltd.
② “the Company’s domicile” means CBD International Mansion, Room 2005-2008, No. 16 Yonganli East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.
③ “the Bidder” means a natural person, legal person or any other organization that has full capacity of civil rights to bid at auction according to provisions of the laws of People’s Republic of China and who has gone through the necessary registration and procedural formalities of this company. The Bidder shall satisfy all provisions with respect to conditions of sale or qualification of the Bidder. Under these Conditions, the Bidder shall include any of its agents unless otherwise provided thereunder or in a particular context.
④ “the Buyer” means the person with the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer.
⑤ “the Seller” means a natural person, legal person or any other organization who consigns the Lot to us for auction in accordance with these Conditions. Under these Conditions, the Seller shall include any of its agents unless otherwise provided thereunder or in a particular context. However, under no circumstances shall China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd be considered as the Seller.
⑥ “Lot” means any item(s) deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items assigned a lot number and described in a catalogue.
⑦ “Auction Date” means the published date on which the auction will formally begin. In the case of any discrepancy between the actual date of auction and the published date, the actual date of auction shall prevail.
⑧ “Sale Date” means the date on which the auctioneer confirms the sale of any lot in the auction by striking his hammer or in any other public manner.
⑨ “Hammer Price” means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot.
⑩ “Proceeds of Sale” means the net amount owed to the Seller from the Hammer Prices less commission pro rata and all expenses and other amounts owed to us by the Seller.
? “Purchase Price” means the total amount payable by Buyer for its bid, including Hammer Price, commission and other expenses payable by the Buyer as well as the charges caused by the Buyer’s defaults.
? “Expenses” means charges and expenses including but not limited to expenses with respect to Lot insurance, catalogue and other advertisement, packaging, transportation and storage, and any other expenses pursuant to relevant laws, regulations and provisions hereof.
? “Reserve” means the price below which we agree with the Seller in writing that the Lot cannot be sold.
? “Reference Price” means the price of the Lot provided in the catalogue or other descriptive materials and estimated prior to the Auction. The Reference Price is subject to possible changes and cannot be deemed as the fixed sale price.
Article 3?Enurement
We organize auctions pursuant to Chinese laws, regulations and policies. These Conditions shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Seller, Bidder, Buyer and any other concerned parties participating in our auction in relation to the artworks, crafts and other cultural relics presented by the auction activities of this company.
Article 4?Special Notice
We generally represent the Seller during the auction. When the auctioneer confirms the highest bid by striking his hammer or in any other public manner, the Bidder with the highest bid shall be the Buyer of the Lot and the sale contract concerning the Lot between the Seller and the Buyer shall come into effect immediately. Any legal effect accrued thereupon shall be born by the Seller and the Buyer respectively.
These conditions are the terms by which we contract, as the Auctioneer, with the Seller and with the Buyer as well as the terms by which the Seller and the Buyer conclude a contract concerning the Lot. Therefore, any Seller, Bidder, Buyer and other concerned parties participating in the auction should read the Conditions carefully and conform to the provisions hereof. All parties shall be liable for their own actions at auction and any loss caused by failure to read the Conditions carefully.
Article 5?Exclusion of Liability
We shall undertake no guarantee for the authenticity and/or quality of any Lot.
The Bidder and/or its agent shall bear the responsibility of carrying out its own inspection and investigations as to the nature of the Lot and shall be liable for its bid.
Chapter II Conditions Concerning the Seller
Article 6?Consignment Procedures
When arranging for consignment, the Seller shall hold a valid identity card or passport or other certificates approved by the competent government of the People’s Republic of China in the case of the seller being a natural person, who must also sign a contract with us. A valid certificate of registration, ID of legal representative or other legal authorization document is required in the case of the seller being a legal entity or other organization, which must also sign a consignment contract with us.
When the Seller arranges for consignment, we shall be automatically authorized to make pictures, illustrations, catalogue, or other video images of the Lot.
Article 7?The Seller’s Agent
When arranging for consignment, the Seller’s Agent shall submit to us a relevant authorization letter and hold a valid identity card or passport or other certificates approved by the competent government of the People’s Republic of China in the case of a natural person. A valid certificate of registration, ID of legal representative or other legal authorization documents is required in the case of a legal person or other organization.
We are reserve the right to examine and amend the above arrangement in any manner we consider reasonable.
Article 8?The Seller’s Warranties
The Seller hereby makes irrevocable warranties to us and the Buyer with respect to the consigned Lot as follows:
① the Seller has exclusive and absolute ownership and legal right to dispose of the Lot. Without prejudice to any legal interest (including copyright) of any third party, the auction of the Lot shall not violate any relevant law and regulation;
② the Seller has, to the best of its knowledge, made full and complete disclosure and description to us with respect to the origin and any flaw or defect of the Lot without any concealment and fabrication; and
③ the Seller shall indemnify and hold us and/or the Buyer from and against any claims, losses and damages or actions incurred or brought by the actual owner or any third party who claims to be the actual owner of the Lot as well as all expenses and costs incurred in connection therewith, arising out of, or in any way attributable to any breach of the above warranties.
Article 9?Reserve
All Lots are offered subject to a Reserve, unless otherwise agreed by the Seller and us. The Reserve shall be determined by the Seller and us in writing and no modification or amendment of the Reserve shall be binding upon the parties unless subject to prior written consent of the other party.
In no circumstances, shall we accept any liability for failure in sale due to bidding lower than the Reserve at the auction.
Article 10?Our Discretion
We may decide the followings at our absolute discretion:
① explanation and appraisal of any Lot as produced in the catalogue and/or news media and/or in other ways;
② adoption of expert’s opinion;
③ the arrangement of the order, location, and page size of illustration of the Lot in the Catalogue and relevant expenses incurred therefore; specific means of exhibition/display of the Lot and all relevant arrangement and expenses incurred therefore;
④ Unless otherwise agreed by the Seller and us, we shall at our own discretion decide on whether the Lot is appropriate to be auctioned by us, as well as the place of auction, the date of auction, the conditions of auction and the manner of auction.
Article 11?Unauctionable Lot
After the Seller has signed the sales contract with and delivered the Lot to us, if for any reason we believe that the Lot is not suitable for auction, the seller must collect the Lot within 30 days from the date of our notice being dispatched (fees for the packaging and handling shall be paid by the seller), the contract between the seller and us will cease on the date the seller collects the Lot. If during the abovementioned period the seller fails to collect the Lot, the contract will be automatically ended. If within seven days after the ceasing of the contract, the seller does not collect the Lot, the Company reserves the right to sale the Lot by means of public auction or in other ways and conditions we consider proper. If we succeed in selling the Lot, the sales proceeds will be paid to the seller, less reasonable handling expenses.
Article 12?Suspension of Auction
We may suspend any auction at any time under any one of the following situations:
① we have objection to the ownership and authenticity of the Lot;
② any third party has objection to the ownership and authenticity of the Lot with undertakings to provide relevant evidence, make security pursuant to our provisions and take all legal responsibilities for all legal repercussions and losses due to suspension of auction;
③ we have objection to the explanation of the Seller or the accuracy regarding the Seller’s warranty provided in Article 8;
④ we have any evidence to prove the Seller has already violated or is to violate any term of these Conditions; and
⑤ any other reasonable causes.
Article 13?Withdrawal of Lots by Seller
The Seller may withdraw the Lot at any time prior to the Auction Date subject to our consent and a written notice stating the reasons. In the case that the catalogue or any other advertisements of the Lot have begun printing upon the Seller’s withdrawal, the Seller shall pay an amount equal to 20% of the insured value of the Lot and other Expenses in connection therewith. In the case that the catalogue or other advertisement has not been printed, the Seller shall pay an amount equal to 10% of the insured value and other related Expenses.
No dispute or claim arising out of the Seller’s withdrawal shall be born by auctioneer.
Article 14?Automatic Insurance
Unless otherwise instructed by the Seller in writing, all the Lots will be automatically covered under the insurance of our company as soon as the Seller signs the consignment contract with us and delivers the Lot to us. The insured value shall be based on the Reserve agreed by the Seller and us in the consignment contract (if no Reserve, the insured value is the one agreed by both parties; if the Reserve is adjusted, the insured value shall be taken from the original Reserve) . The insured value is only subject to insurance and claim other than our warranty or security for the value of the Lot and the Hammer Price of the Lot.
Article 15?Insurance Premium
Unless otherwise agreed by the Seller and us, the Seller shall pay an insurance premium equal to 1% of the Hammer Price of the Lot after sale. In the case that the Lot fails to sell, the insurance fee payable by the Seller shall be 1% of the Reserve.
Article 16?Insurance Period
In the case that the auction of the Lot succeeds, the insurance period shall terminate on the earlier expiry of either seven days after Sale Date or the date when the Buyer collects the Lot. In the case that the auction fails, the insurance period shall terminate upon the expiry of seven days after the Seller has received our notice to take back the Lot.
Article 17?Insurance by Seller
In the event that the Seller notifies us not to arrange insurance for the Lot in writing, it shall undertake to bear all the risks and the following liabilities (unless otherwise judged by court or arbitration commission) :
① to indemnify us from and against any claims or actions incurred or brought by any third party with respect to the losses or damages of the Lot;
② to hold us and/or any other parties from and against any losses and expenses in relation to the damages and/or losses of the Lot caused by any reason; and
③ to notify the terms of indemnity hereunder to any insurer of the Lot.
Article 18?Uninsured
We will not be liable for the damages or losses of the Lot caused by natural wear, inherent flaws, inherent or potential defects, inherent material changes, self-combustion, self-warming, oxidation, rust, leakage, rat-bite, woodworm, changes in atmospheric (climate, temperature or humidity) conditions, changes in normal water level, or other reasons of natural changes or caused by earthquake, tsunami, war, actions similar to war, hostile actions, armed conflicts, terrorism, rebellion, coup, strike, riots, or nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, nuclear weapon, nuclear radiation, or radioactive pollution. We will also not take responsibility for any damages to or any losses of frames, glass, drawer, bottom mat, trestle, mounting, insert pages, roller or other similar accessories caused by any reason.
Article 19?Insurance Indemnity
Any damages or losses of the Lot caused by incidents or disasters covered by insurance we purchased for the Lot shall be handled in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations regarding insurance. We shall pay insurance indemnities less all expenses incurred by us (except commissions) to the Seller after we obtain such indemnities from the insurance company.
Article 20?Non-Bidding
The Seller shall not bid for the Lot consigned to us by itself, nor authorize any other person to bid on its behalf. The Seller shall be liable for and indemnify us for any losses and damages caused by violation of this provision.
Article 21?Commission and Expenses
Unless otherwise agreed upon by the Seller and us, the Seller shall authorize us to deduct 10% of the Hammer Price as commission, with any other Expenses also calculated from the Hammer Price.
Although we act as the agent of the Seller, the Seller agrees that we are entitled to the Buyer’s remuneration and other Expenses payable by the Buyer in accordance with provisions in Article 48 of these Conditions.
Article 22?Service Fee for Unsold Lot
In the case that the auction of the Lot fails due to bidding lower than the Reserve, the Seller shall authorize us to charge the Seller a service fee for unsuccessful auctioning equal to 3% of the Reserve and other expenses payable by the Seller.
Article 23?Payment Proceeds of Sale
In the case that the Buyer makes full payment to us in accordance with provisions in Article 48 herein, we shall pay the Proceeds of Sale (after having paid the taxes described in Article 26 of these Conditions) to the Seller in RMB currency after 35 days from the Sale Date.
Article 24?Deferred Payment
In the case that we do not receive the full payment from the Buyer upon the expiry of the payment period under Article 49 herein, we will pay the Sale Proceeds (after having paid the taxes described in Article 26 of these Conditions) to the Seller within seven business days (meanwhile such payment should be made after 35 days of Sale Date as well) after receipt of full payment from the Buyer.
Article 25?Cancellation
In the event that the Buyer does not make full payment to us within 60 days of the Sale Date, the Seller is authorized to cancel the transaction after giving us a notice in writing and receiving prior approval from us. A cancellation notice is to be dispatched to the Buyer within 7 working days after such decision approving the cancellation as made by the Company. In the event that the Buyer make full payment and/or finishes collection procedure before the service of the cancellation notice of the Seller to the Company, such notice should be deemed to be terminated automatically, and the transaction is to be carried out in accordance with regulations stipulated in Article 24, under which the Seller should cooperate with the Company and under no circumstance raise objection. In the event that the Seller cancels the transaction, the Seller must collect the Lot within 30 days from the date of our notice being dispatched (fees for the packaging and handling shall be paid by the seller) . In the event the Lot has not been collected within the above period, the Company is authorized to sell the Lot by means of auction or in other ways under conditions the Company considers appropriate. The Seller holds responsibility to collect the net amount of expenses incurred by the Company.
Article 26?Taxes
In the case the Seller has a duty to pay a tax to the government of People’s
Republic of China, the Auctioneer should withhold and pay the tax to the competent authority in accordance with the relevant laws or administrative regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the Auctioneer should deliver receipt notice of tax payment to the Seller after the Auctioneer has paid the tax.
Article 27?Assistance in Collecting Deferred Payments
In the event the Buyer fails to make full payment to us within seven days of the Sale Date, we are entitled to recover the remuneration and other Expenses payable by the Buyer in accordance with provisions in Article 56 herein and to take necessary measures to assist the Seller in collecting deferred payments upon the Seller’s request as soon as practicable. However, we shall have no obligation to sue the Buyer on behalf of the Seller in any circumstances.
Article 28?Our Discretion
We may determine the following matters, as the case may be, upon authorization of the Seller (at the Seller’s expense)
① to agree to special terms on how to make the payment of the Purchase Price;
② to remove, store and arrange insurance for sold Lot;
③ to settle claims brought by the Buyer or the Seller in accordance with relevant terms and conditions herein;
④ to take other necessary steps to collect the deferred payment by the Buyer to the Seller.
Article 29?Unsold Lot
In the event that the Lot is not sold in its first offering, the Seller shall take back the Lot within 30 days after receipt of our notice (packing and shipping at the Seller’s own expense) and pay us fees for failed auction and all other expenses. If the Seller fails to do so, we reserve the right to resell the Lot by public auction or in other ways under the conditions we consider appropriate and pay to the Seller the Sale Proceeds, after having deducted all agreed upon fees and other expenses accrued in the first auction and all costs incurred in the resale of the Lot.
Article 30?Risks and Losses
The Seller shall take liability for any risk and/or loss that occurs after the period mentioned above in the case of failed retrieval of the Lot within the designated period. In the case that the Seller requires us to assist in returning the Lot, the Seller shall be liable for all risks and/or all losses and bear all expenses. Generally, we are not responsible for arrangement of transportation insurance unless the Seller specifically instructs us to do so and bears the insurance premium.
Chapter III Conditions Concerning the Bidder and the Buyer
Article 31?Catalogue of Lot
At the auction, we will prepare a catalogue to introduce the status of the Lot with words and/or pictures for the convenience of Bidders and Sellers. The words, Reference Price, pictures in the catalogue and other images and advertisements are only references for Bidders and are subject to revision before auction. We provide no guarantee for the authenticity, value, tone, quality or for any flaw or defect of any Lot.
Article 32?Uncertainty of Catalogue
In case that the tone, color, graduation and shape shown in catalogue and/or any other illustrations, images and advertisements differs from those of the original Lot due to print, photograph and other technical reasons, the original shall take precedence.
Any statement and appraisal in any way (including but not limited to the certificate, catalogue, slide show and news media) of any Lot made by us and our employees or their agents are only for reference and should not relied on as any guarantee for the Lot. We and our employees or agents shall undertake no liability for any inaccuracy or omission in the statements and appraisals mentioned above.
Article 33?Inspection by Bidders
We shall undertake no guarantee for the authenticity and/or quality of the Lot. The Bidder and/or its agents shall inspect and investigate the actual status of the Lot and take liability for its bidding.
We strongly advise the Bidders to personally inspect the original Lot on which they intend to bid before the Auction Date by identification or other methods. Bidders shall judge whether the Lot is in accord with its description by themselves rather than relying on our catalogue and other images and advertisements of the Lot.
Article 34?Registration of Bidders
The Bidder shall register and receive a bidding number before the Auction Date with a valid identity card, or passport or other certificates approved by the People’s Republic of China in the case of a natural person, or with a valid certificate of registration, ID of legal representative or other legal authorization certificates in the case of a legal entity or other organization, otherwise it will not be deemed as a legal Bidder.
Article 35?Deposit
We will charge a deposit before the Bidder receives bidding number. The amount of deposit will be announced before Auction Date. We will refund all the deposit mentioned above with no interest to the Bidder within five business days after auction in case the Bidder fails in auction. In the event that the Bidder succeeds at auction, the deposit will be taken as part of the Purchase Price payable by the Buyer and the balance (if any) will be refunded at collection.
Article 36?Our Option
We may forbid anyone from participating in auction, admission to the premises, taking a picture , making a sound recording or making a video recording during auction, as the case maybe.
Article 37?Abnormal Events
In case of any abnormal events, we have the right to take necessary actions as the case may be. In the case that any dispute arises at auction, we have rights to mediate and settle.
Article 38?Bidding as Principal
Any person who bids shall be deemed as principal, unless the Bidder represents to us a written certificate showing that it is the agent of a principal and is also subject to our approval in written form before Auction Date.
Article 39?Telephone Commission Bids
The Bidder shall attend the auction personally; otherwise it may give us a telephone commission in writing to bid on its behalf. We shall have the right to but no obligation to accept such commission.
Article 40?Procedures of Telephone Commission Bids
The Bidder who intends to give us a telephone commission to bid on its behalf shall present us with a written authorization certificate and hand in a deposit in accordance with the provisions in Article 35 herein within certain period (not later than 24 hours before Auction Date) .
Article 41?Non-liability of Telephone Commission Bids
Since we charge no fee for bidding on behalf of the Bidder, in the case that the Bidder cannot attend the auction personally, we and our employees shall not be liable for any failure in bidding or any negligence or fault in the telephone commission bids. Bidders shall attend the auction in person to assure the success of bidding.
Article 42?Auctioneer’s Discretion
The auctioneer is entitled to represent us and to increase or decrease the bidding ladder, refuse any bidding, or restart auction in the case of any dispute arising.
Article 43?Screen of Video Images
At some auctions, there will be a video screen or other screens in operation for the convenience of Bidders, which is only for reference. However, there may be errors in amounts, numbers or pictures of the Lot, or in foreign exchange rate on the screen. We shall not be liable for any losses and damages caused by such errors.
Article 44?Successful Bid
When the highest bidding is confirmed by striking the auctioneer’s hammer or in other public manners, the Bidder with the highest bidding succeeds in the bid and the sale contract of the Lot between the Buyer and the Seller is concluded.
Article 45?Auction Record
We will prepare a written record with respect to the auction signed by the auctioneer and the recorder.
At the auction, the Buyer shall sign the written record showing the successful bid after the highest bid is confirmed by striking the auctioneer’s hammer or in another public manner.
Article 46?Remuneration and Expenses
The Bidder will be deemed as the Buyer of the Lot after succeeding in bidding and shall pay us a remuneration equal to 15% of Hammer Price and other Expenses and acknowledge that we are entitled to charge commission and other costs payable by the Seller in accordance with Article 21 hereof.
Article 47?Payment
The Buyer shall make full payments in a lump sum to us and collect the Lot (package and transportation at the Buyer’s expense) within seven days after the Sale Date; otherwise, the Buyer shall be liable for breach of contract.
Article 48?Currency
All payments shall be made in the currency designated by us. In the event that the Buyer makes payments in currency other than the designated one, the currency shall be converted at the rate agreed upon by the Buyer and us or at the rate announced by People’s Bank of China one ① business day prior to the payment. The Buyer shall reimburse us for any bank charges, commission and other expenses for converting the currency into RMB.
Article 49?Passing of Title
The Buyer will acquire ownership of the Lot after having paid the full Purchase Price.
Article 50?Transfer of Risks
After a successful bid, any Lot purchased shall be entirely at the Buyer’s risk as early as one of the following conditions is met:
① the Buyer collects the Lot purchased; or
② the Buyer pays to us full Purchase Price for the Lot; or
③ expiry of seven days after Sale Date.
Article 51?Collection
The Buyer shall collect the purchased Lot at our Company’s domicile or other place appointed by us no later than seven days after Sale Date. In case of failure to do so, the Buyer shall be solely responsible for all risks and losses of the Lot and bear all expenses for transportation, storage and insurance in connection therewith due to delay. Nevertheless the Lot is still preserved by us or any other agents, we and our employees or its agents shall not be liable for any losses and damages of the Lot caused by any reason.
Article 52?Package and Transportation
We may arrange packing and handling of the purchased Lot on behalf of the Buyer as the case may be on its request and the Buyer shall be liable for any loss arising from such arrangements. In no circumstances shall we take any liability for any damages or losses of glass, frames, drawer, bottom mat, trestle, mounting, insert pages, roller or other similar accessories arising out of any reason. In addition, we shall undertake no liability for any fault, omissions, damages or losses caused by the packers or carriers we recommend.
Article 53?Export of Lot
We will explain in the catalogue or at the auction those Lots which are prohibited to be exported pursuant to the Protection Law of Cultural Relics of the People’s Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations.
The Buyer shall be responsible for applying for an export license in accordance with laws of the People’s Republic of China for the Lot permitted to be exported pursuant to the Protection Law of Cultural Relics of the People’s Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations.
Article 54?Remedies for Non-payment
In the case that the Buyer fails to make full payment within the period provided in Article 47 herein, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following remedies:
① If following a successful bid the Buyer fails to make payment within the stipulated period, the Buyer will lose the right to request us to refund the deposit and we shall keep the deposit. Besides which, the Buyer shall also undertake any liability may occur in accordance with these Conditions;
② If within seven days after a successful bid the Buyer fails to pay us the purchase price, we shall have the right to provide all or part of the data or information about the Buyer to any third party in cooperation with us for purposes of entrusting such third party to collect all or part of the default payment from the Buyer;
③ charge the Buyer an interest at a rate of three ten-thousandths per day on the due and unpaid amount until such payment is made fully, to the extent it remains fully unpaid within seven days after Sale Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Buyer and us;
④ commence lawsuit proceedings against the Buyer for any damages caused by the Buyer’s breach of contract, including but not limited to the losses of interest on deferred or unpaid payment by the Buyer;
⑤ exercise a lien on the purchased Lot or other properties of the Buyer which may be in our possession for any reason. The Buyer is responsible for all expenses or risks that occurduring the period of lien. In case the Buyer fails to perform all relevant obligations herein within the period we designate, we shall have the right to dispose of such property in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. In the case the proceeds cannot cover the amount outstanding, we are entitled to claim the balance;
⑥ in the event that the Buyer does not make full payment to us within 60 days from the Sale Date, the Company is authorized to cancel or approve the Seller to cancel the sale of the Lot and/or other Lots sold to the same Buyer at this auction or any other auctions as applicable, and reserve the right to claim any losses caused by such cancellation;
⑦ carry out a re-sale of the Lot by public auction or other ways according to these Conditions subject to the consent of the Seller. The original Buyer shall be liable to the Seller for the remuneration/commission and other Expenses occurred at such auction as well as all Expenses for re-sale by public auctions or other ways. In addition, the original Buyer shall also be liable for the difference, if the Purchase Price actually received by the Seller for re-sale by public auctions or other ways of such Lot is lower than the original Purchase Price that would have been receivable therein had the Buyer made the full payments.
Article 55?Remedies for Deferred Collection
In case the Buyer fails to collect the purchased Lot within the period provided in Article 47 herein, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following remedies:
① arrange storage of the Lot at our company or any other places at Buyer’s risk and expense. The Buyer shall not collect the Lot unless the full Purchase Price is paid (package and transportation at the Buyer’s expense) ;
② exercise a lien on the purchased Lot. After 30 days from the delayed collection by the Buyer, we may, as the case may be, dispose of such Lot in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and apply the proceeds to compensate for the amount outstanding owed to us including but not limited to fees of storage, insurance, transportation, notarization and all expenses occurred in connection to disposal of the Lot. The Seller should collect the balance (if any) at its own expenses.
Chapter IV Miscellaneous
Article 56?Confidentiality
We shall be obligated to maintain the confidentiality of any information provided to us (except otherwise prescribed by laws of People’s Republic of China) , and indemnify all legal rights of Seller, Bidder, Buyer and our company against any damages according to the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.
Article 57?Identification
We may identify the Lot if necessary and as the case may be, at our own discretion. In case of any discrepancy with respect to the status of such Lot between the identification and the consignment contract, we shall be entitled to modify or rescind the consignment contract.
Article 58?Copyright
We shall be entitled to take photographs, make illustrations, catalogues or other images relating to the Lot consigned to us for auction and shall have the copyright for such photographs, illustrations, catalogue or other images mentioned above.
Article 59?Exemption
We, acting as agent of the Seller, shall undertake no liability for any breach of contract by the Buyer or the Seller.
Article 60?Notice in Written
Both the Bidder and Seller shall notify us of their valid and regular means of communication and address. No change in any of the particulars will be effective until it has been notified in writing as soon as possible. All notices referred in this agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by post or transmitted by fax. A notice sent by post shall be deemed to have been sent on the date we give it to the post office and received by the addressee via normal mail service. A notice sent by fax, shall be deemed to be received on the date when it is faxed.
Article 61?Severability
If any provision or part of these Conditions is deemed invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by a competent agency, these Conditions shall be ineffective to the extent of such unlawfulness or unenforceability without invalidating or affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Conditions.
Article 62?Settlement of Disputes
If any dispute arises from or is related to participation in the auction pursuant to these Conditions, all concerned parties shall submit such dispute to a competent Chinese court of the place where our company has its domicile unless the Parties have agreed otherwise. Such dispute shall be governed by Chinese laws.
Article 63?Language
This Conditions are written in Chinese and English. The English version is only for reference. In case of any discrepancy between the Chinese version and English version, the Chinese, as the official version, shall prevail.
Article 64?Copyright of these Conditions
These Conditions are made and amended in accordance with Chinese laws and we shall have its copyright accordingly. Without our prior written consent, no party shall use these Conditions for commercial purpose in any way or manner and shall not copy, transmit, or store any part herein into a searchable system.
Article 65?Singular and Plural
In the provisions of these Conditions, the singular includes the plural and vice versa where the context requires.
Article 66?Right to alternation
The Company reserves the right to make any alternation to these Conditions at its sole discretion at any time the Company considers proper. The altered version is valid and becomes automatically effective on the date it is altered and is to be published in the way the Company considers proper. Any party involved must pay attention to any such alternations of these Conditions and the Company shall under no conditions be liable to any separate notice.
Article 67?Formatted text
Unless otherwise agreed by the Company, the consignment auction contract mentioned in Article 6 of these Conditions and the cancellation notice mentioned in Article 25 should be in the forms provided by the Company. Such forms provided by the Company consist of the whole part together with this Condition.
Article 68?Date of Effectiveness
These Conditions of Business take effect on June.1, 2008
Article 69?Right to Interpret
We have the right to interpret these Conditions at our own discretion.
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