Terms and Conditions

0. Additional Photos
On request, supplemental photos of specific items are available prior to sale, at the bidder’s request.

1. Condition and Authenticity
All items are sold strictly “as is, where is”, with all faults included. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, authenticity, provenance, and title of each lot before bidding. There are no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.

2. Bidding Procedure & Registration
    •    By phone: Complete and submit the Telephone Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day before auction. Secure your bid with a valid credit card. Intervendue will make a good-faith effort to contact you in relation to each lot. We assume no liability for missed calls or human error.
    •    Online: We make reasonable efforts to process your online bids. However, Intervendue is not liable for technical malfunctions, network failures, or latency issues.
    •    Responsible for bidding: The winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract of sale, even in cases of tied bids.

3. Title Transfer & Risk of Loss
Title to a lot transfers to the buyer immediately upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer—risk passes at that moment. Intervendue will store items carefully, but is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft once the hammer falls.

4. Sales Tax & Duties
Florida Sales Tax (7%) applies unless the buyer provides a valid Florida tax-exempt ID or out-of-state exemption. We do not recognize sales-tax exemptions from other states or jurisdictions.

5. Payment Terms
    •    Payment is due within 5 business days of the auction; not later than 7 days to avoid penalties.
    •    Accepted methods: Visa, MasterCard (with full documentation), cash (in-house), personal or cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer, or PayPal.
    •    Purchases above $1,500 must be paid by wire transfer, cashier’s or personal check.
    •    Purchases above $5,000: wire transfer or cashier’s/personal check only.
6. Shipping and Insurance
    •    Shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Choose your own shipper or use our recommended partners (UPS Store Aventura, Parcel Pro).
    •    Insurance is available at US $1 per US $100 of item value; included on your invoice by default.
    •    Prohibited items (e.g. ivory, weapons, restricted animal skins) cannot be shipped internationally. Consult with a third-party shipper for potential exceptions.

7. Buyer’s Premium
A buyer’s premium applies in addition to the hammer price

8. Bid Increments
Price Range (USD)
Increment ($)
0 – 499
25
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+
10,000
200,000+
25,000

9. Withdrawal of Lots
Intervendue reserves the right to withdraw or cancel any lot at any time—prior to the issuance of invoice, or upon discovering errors in cataloging, misrepresentation, or technical issues. No claim for damages will be accepted in such instances.

10. No Returns and Refund Policy
All sales are final. Refunds are granted solely at the discretion of Intervendue. Buyers have no automatic right to return items after the sale.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from the auction will be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The courts located in Miami-Dade County shall have exclusive jurisdiction.