The December Sale

Additional information

• Auction information

  This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

  Buyers' Obligations

  ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

  If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.

  Buyers' Premium and Charges

  Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge a Buyer's Premium on the Hammer Price of each Lot purchased and this is subject to VAT. Some lots may also be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price and these lots will be clearly marked with a symbol (†, Ω, *) printed beside the lot number.

  For Automobilia the Buyer's Premium is 28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price; 27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,001 up to and including £800,000; 21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,001 up to and including £4,500,000 and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,001.

  For Motor Cars and Vehicle Registration Numbers the Buyer's Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the hammer price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.

  A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% + VAT of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.

  VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Buyers Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.

  Payment Notices

  For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.

  Shipping Notices

  For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

• Lot Symbols

  Ф	Item contains or is made of ivory
  	This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
  †	Taxable
  	VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.
  •	Exempt from VAT
  	Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.
  *	Import low rate
  	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
  AR	Artists Resale Right
  	Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.
  N	NOVA declaration
  	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.
  Y	CITES
  	Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.
  Ω	Import high rate
  	VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.
  ◊	Uplift and storage charges
  	£30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.
  ◊◊	Uplift and storage charges
  	£60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per day
  ◊◊◊	Specialist shipping and storage
  	Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expense

• Related Departments

  • Cars
  • Automobilia
  • Motorcycles

• Conditions of Sale

  View Conditions of Sale