Conditions of Sale
By submitting your bid, you agree that:
You have read and agree with the TERMS & CONDITIONS below and the Invaluable Terms of Use Agreement
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 28% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS: AN ADDITIONAL 5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR TOTAL BILL.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE:
1. CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION/CONDITION: All property is sold "AS IS" and neither James R. Bakker Antiques, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as BAKKER AUCTIONS) nor the consignor make any warranty or representations of the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property, and no statement anywhere, whether oral or written shall be deemed such a warranty or representation. Any advice or opinions provided by BAKKER AUCTIONS or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warrant of condition, attribution, authenticity, or description of said property.
BAKKER AUCTIONS has personally catalogued and described each lot with great care as to authenticity, condition, and measurement. Although all items are sold "as is," BAKKER AUCTIONS will stand behind the authenticity of each lot offered and will consider refunds in full provided we are notified in writing within fourteen days of the sale that the lot is a forgery and that the lot be returned to our gallery within twenty-one days of the sale in the same condition in which it was sold accompanied by written testimony of two recognized experts. If in question, do not have the painting cleaned or restored before satisfying yourself as to authenticity. Under no circumstances whatsoever will refunds be considered for discrepancy of condition. If in doubt, please retain the advice of a restorer or consultant prior to the sale.
2. BAKKER AUCTIONS reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale.
3. DETERMINATION OF HIGHEST BIDDER: The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer may determine who is the successful bidder or the auctioneer may re-offer the article in dispute and his decision shall be final.
4. TITLE: Except as herein otherwise provided, title will pass to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, and the property is thereafter at the purchaser's sole risk and responsibility.
5. PAYMENT: On title passing to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and subject to all the conditions set forth herein, such bidder will thereupon pay the full purchase price. Payment in full is due within 2 days of the time of sale. A buyer's premium of 28% will be added to the hammer price to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.
6. RESERVES: Our starting bids are our reserves. If you bid at the starting bid, your bid is accepted and are not outbid, you will win that lot.
7. Bidding on any article(s) indicates acceptance of the TERMS & CONDITIONS set forth above.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
Bakker Auctions charges a 28% premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot sold. Please note that this includes a 5% fee to Invaluable.
CONDITION
PLEASE READ THE CONDITION OF THE PIECE. It is your responsibility to read and confirm, if necessary, the condition of all lots. Do not bid without reading the condition and evaluating the photographs. Request additional ones if there is any question in your mind about the condition.
Please note that the estimates reflect the art work, not the frame. You are buying the art work. The frame is considered a bonus. Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
For more important details regarding condition, please read Line 1 (Correctness of Description/Condition) in the Terms and Conditions of Sale
PAYMENT
Bakker Auctions charges a 28% premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot sold.
FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS: AN ADDITIONAL 5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR TOTAL BILL.
PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR PAYMENT OR SIGN INTO YOUR AUCTION BIDDING ACCOUNT AND PAY DIRECTLY. AFTER 3 DAYS YOUR CREDIT CARD ON FILE WILL BE CHARGED. PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS UPDATED AND THE CARD YOU WANT TO USE.
Please make all checks out to JAMES R. BAKKER ANTIQUES, INC and mail to 180 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657. You must let us know quickly whether you are paying by check, otherwise your card will be charged.
PACKING, SHIPPING and STORAGE
SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED. YOU MUST CONTACT US TO RELEASE YOUR PIECES--they will not be taken to the shipper until you do so. Shipping is done on a first-come, first serve basis.
NO LOTS WON ONLINE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THE DAY OF THE AUCTION. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT for PICK UP.
Invoices will be sent out day of sale after which you may contact us to make arrangements for pick up.
CONSIDER SHIPPING COSTS INTO YOUR BUDGET. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOOKED AT THE SIZE INCLUDING THE FRAME. PIECES UNDER GLASS WEIGH MORE THAN PIECES WITHOUT. If not picking up pieces in person, in all cases packing and shipping will be handled by an outside agent and arranged for by the purchaser. Bakker Auctions will not be responsible for damage or loss once the item has been received by the shipper. In the case of fragile articles, shipping will be undertaken at the sole discretion of the shipper.
BAKKER AUCTIONS USES MAILSPOT EXPRESS IN PROVINCETOWN (508-487-6650). Winning pieces will be hand delivered to Mailspot Express. Please note, Mailspot Express is our only local shipper. You must contact me to release your purchase to the shipper.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON STORAGE: Upon request and depending on storage availability, Bakker Auctions may provide storage for a limited time. Buyers must contact Bakker within 3 weeks to make a request to hold pieces for any length of time. If we have not heard from you directly within 3 weeks, all items remaining after 30 days may be subject to a $5/per item/per day storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining over thirty (30) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer's account minus auction and storage fees.
Once payment is made, ownership transfers to the buyer and Bakker Gallery is no longer responsible for any damage occurred during storage.
TAXES
[It is tax-free weekend in Massachusetts on August 9 and 10, 2025. In order to take advantage of tax free weekend, your invoice must be paid by midnight on the 10th. This is for INDIVIDUAL ITEMS UP TO $2500 ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR INVOICES PAID AFTER THIS TIME. If you have any questions, you must contact us in advance of the deadline. Please remember that Invaluable collects the tax based on your address on record. Bakker Auctions is not responsible for any issues around the collection of taxes.]
You will pay taxes according to your billing address on your credit card as per your state's tax rates. It is no longer the case that purchases shipped out of state are not charged taxes.
All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax (currently 6.25%) unless the purchaser A) possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption or resale number and registers that number with the company, B) is an out-of-state vendor who meets all the requirements of Massachusetts Department of Revenue GLC 64H 1(5) and Directive 89-10 and registers with the company prior to each purchase. Dealers, museums, etc. can apply for a Massachusetts number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02204.
Tax exempt forms must be submitted to Invaluable directly: email a copy to payments@invaluable.com
