How to Bid for Asian Works of Art

How to Bid for Asian Works of Art

A Guide to our Live Online Auction

Read on for important information on on how to join our forthcoming Asian Works of Art auction this September - from viewing through registration & bidding to payment & collection.

Online Catalogue


The forthcoming auction is fully illustrated online ahead of the sale. Additional images and condition report information is also available online (just sign in/ register).

 



Asian Works of Art 

29th September 2021 10:00 | Live Online

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Find Out More from a Specialist


If you are interested in a lot(s) from any forthcoming sale you can request condition reports via our website. If you would like to speak to a specialist about a particular lot, or require additional images/videos, our team are available via Wechat, email, telephone or video call.

To speak to a specialist email asianart@lyonandturnbull.com or Wechat ID Lyonandturnbull1826

 



Bidding & Registration

Please note this is a 'live online' auction - there will be no in-room bidding available.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

All potential buyers must register prior to placing a bid. 

Please note that bidders at Lyon & Turnbull will be asked to supply the following documents in order to facilitate registration:
1 – Government issued photo ID (Passport/Driving licence)
2 – Proof of address (utility bill/bank statement).

By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted our Conditions of Sale.


BIDDING LIMITS IN PLACE


Bidding levels in the forthcoming Asian Works of Art auction will be capped. Clients who are looking to spend over £7,000 hammer may be requested by Lyon & Turnbull to submit a Bid Limit Request application and deliver to Lyon & Turnbull a deposit.

 

Request a Bid Limit Increase



BID LIVE ONLINE

Bid live in all our sales from the comfort of your home or office, for no additional surcharge, with Lyon & Turnbull Live. Just follow the link at the head of every online catalogue, lot page or on the auction calendar.

All our sales are also available for viewing and live bidding on The-Saleroom, Invaluable, Live Auctioneers, Epailive, and 51BidLive (an additional surcharge is charged by these services)

 

BID BY ABSENTEE/ COMMISSION BID

If you are logged into our Lyon & Turnbull account online, you can leave an absentee bid online by selecting the 'Leave a Bid' option on your chosen lot. Alternatively you can call us on 0131 557 8844 or email info@lyonandturnbull.com. Please note that our bid department may contact you for further details.

 

BID BY TELEPHONE

A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding by phone through a Lyon & Turnbull representative. Please note that telephone bidding will only be available for lots over £800 and all bids must be booked by Tuesday 28th September. First come-first served basis.

Bidding by telephone - our clerk will call you on the auction day, just before your lot(s) come up, and bid on your behalf live at the auction when instructed to do so. If you would like to bid by telephone please contact our team prior to the auction with your details of the lots you are interested in and your full name, mailing address, telephone number(s) and email.

  



Auction Viewing By Appointment

 

Individual lots are available to view by appointment at our Edinburgh location on the following days:

Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th Sept | 10am to 4pm
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th Sept | 10am to 2pm

To book contact Tsai Yiing Ing on 0131 557 8844, email asianart@lyonandturnbull.com or Wechat ID Lyonandturnbull1826

 

Browse the Auction Online

 



Collection & Storage of Purchased Lots

 
Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Purchase collection - from our Edinburgh venue at 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RR -  is by appointment.  Please call 0131 557 8844 to book.

Please ensure payment has been made prior to collection. This can be done online, cheque, bank transfer or in person in our Edinburgh branch - see invoice for details. Please note we are unable to accept cash or payments over the phone.

Further Collections Info

 

SHIPPING SERVICES FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS


Mail Boxes Etc. Romford | Mr. Xigang Hu 胡夕剛
07766 905168 | Wechat ID: xiganghu
info@mberomford.co.uk / huxigang@mberomford.co.uk

Zixis Fine Art Ltd.  | Mr Xiaoyang Zhang 張曉陽 先生 
Wechat ID: seanzhang1986

Eric International Logistics Co. Ltd.聖軒國際物流有限公司
地址:香港荃灣德士古道126-140號德高中心13樓7-8室
+852-2204 1888 | Wechat ID: Eric_Art_Services
info@eric-art.com / www.eric-art.com

 


 

Payment



Payment is due within seven (7) days of the sale. Lots purchased will not be released until full payment has been received. Payment may be made by the following methods:

BANK TRANSFER

Account details are included on any invoices we issue or upon request from our accounts department.

ONLINE CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS

Payment can be made by Visa Debit, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa Credit or Union Pay cards. We do not accept card payments by phone. Please use our online payment service (provided by Opayo). You will find a link to this service in the email invoice issued after the sale or you can visit the payments section of our website.


CASH

No cash payments will be accepted for this auction.




 

The Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS have released comprehensive guidelines on Coronavirus (COVID-19), which our staff have familiarised themselves with: View NHS Guidelines

We continue to monitor the situation and follow government advice. We will be updating this page as the situation progresses with any changes to Lyon & Turnbull's service and schedule.

 

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