AUCTION_INFORMATION_PAYMENT
1. Each Purchaser must provide their name, address, and, if required, proof of identity to the Auctioneers during a sale. Additionally, the Auctioneers may request the Purchaser to make a specified deposit.
2. The Purchaser is responsible for paying the Hammer Price along with a premium of 25% (plus 20% VAT on the premium only for UK-delivered items). Minimum premium £10. By placing a bid, the Purchaser acknowledges their awareness of this requirement and agrees to the Auctioneers receiving the mentioned commission.
3. Payment for lots must be made in cash (limits apply), banker's draft, bank card or credit card. We are unable to accept PayPal payments.
4. Overseas clients are requested to settle their accounts through bank transfers (details available upon request) or payment with a Bank Card or Credit Card. If payment is made using personal accounts in foreign currency, the client must ask us for the correct amount of foreign currency to send. We can accept payments only in GBP, USD, and EUR. The Auctioneer reserves the right to recover any shortfall resulting from bank charges or currency fluctuations from the Purchasers.
5. Payments for auction purchases can be made. If the buyer wants to send the funds directly to the Auctioneer crypto wallet, they can inform the Auctioneers, and all the necessary information will be supplied.
7. The Auctioneers will not release any lots until they receive full payment from the Purchaser.
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LOT 30:
HISTORY - ALÃO DE MORAES PIMENTEL, Antonio (Porto, 1774 - ib., 1845) - Portugal
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Start price:
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Estimate :
£40
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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HISTORY - ALÃO DE MORAES PIMENTEL, Antonio (Porto, 1774 - ib., 1845) - Portugal
Autograph letter signed, dated 25 de Novembre 1838 by the Portuguese military. de Moraes addresses the count of Cabral in Rome: “….Eu e meo camarada Alvaserga viemos encontrar neste Pais entre as pessoas de mais distinção una por nome Andrea Adonnino - Duca della Catena que non os vos faz todo acolho como todos os outros mas alter se faz celebre na as maneira como nos destinge…”. 1 p. In-4. Loss of paper on the fourth page.
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This lot is under temporary import in the UK.
5% VAT is due if delivered in the UK.
Imnport VAT will be due if delivered within the EU.
Summary Auction Terms & Conditions
These key points summarise the full Terms & Conditions for L’Autographe Ltd online auctions. Each lot is presented automatically every three minutes on lautographe.auction.
1. Buyer’s Premium & VAT
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Buyer’s Premium: 25 % of the hammer price (minimum £15 per lot).
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VAT: 20 % VAT is added only to the Buyer’s Premium and to UK shipping/packing charges.
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Import VAT: For lots imported into the UK, 5 % of the hammer price is payable by UK buyers. Items shipped outside the UK are VAT‑exempt.
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Platform Surcharge: Purchases through Invaluable or Drouot incur an additional fee (plus VAT for UK buyers). 5% Invaluable (minimum £20 per lot) / 3% Drouot (Minimum £15 per lot)
2. Payment
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Accepted methods: bank transfer or debit/credit card (GBP, EUR, or USD).
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No PayPal
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Lots are released only after cleared payment.
3. Shipping, Export & Insurance
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A tailored, insured shipping quote will be added to your invoice.
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UK delivery costs are subject to 20 % VAT.
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Export Licence: If required, L’Autographe will apply on your behalf for a £20 administration fee per invoice.
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Buyers are responsible for any customs or import duties in their own country.
4. Bidding Increments
£0 – £199 £10
£200 – £499 £20
£500 – £999 £50
£1,000 – £1,999 £100
£2,000 – £4,999 £200
£5,000 – £9,999 £500
£10,000 – £19,999 £1,000
£20,000 – £49,999 £2,000
£50,000 – £99,999 £5,000
£100,000 – £249,999 £10,000
£250,000+ £25,000
5. Risk, Authenticity & Returns
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Risk passes to the buyer at the fall of the hammer.
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All lots sold as‑is with a guarantee of authenticity; claims for forgery must be submitted within 21 days with expert evidence.
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Refunds (hammer + premium only) are at L’Autographe’s discretion.
6. Storage & Uncollected Lots
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Uncollected items may be moved to storage at the buyer’s cost.
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If storage charges reach 50 % of the hammer price or three months elapse, items may be resold to recover costs.
7. Registration (KYC)
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New or inactive bidders must register 72 hours before the sale and provide valid ID (plus company documents where applicable).
8. Contact
L’Autographe Ltd
13 Hanover Square, London W1S 1HN, UK
+44 203 535 0363
autographe@lautographe.auction
This summary is for convenience only and does not replace the full Terms & Conditions. Please review the complete document before bidding.
