Welcome to Arte Primitivo

1. Auction Format & General Information

This is an online, vetted auction jointly presented by Arte Primitivo and Artemis Fine Arts.

The auction will be conducted live on the Arte Primitivo website, with simultaneous live bidding mirrored across additional platforms, including Artemis Fine Arts, LiveAuctioneers, and Invaluable. We strongly encourage all clients to place their bids directly through the Arte Primitivo website, where bidding is fully supported and buyer s premiums may be reduced depending on payment method.

Unlike traditional Arte Primitivo auctions, in which lots close individually in a timed sequence, this auction will be conducted live, with lots

closing one after another in real time, as in a traditional live auction.

Each lot is assigned an estimated value range and a published closing order. Opening bids are generally set at approximately one-half of the low estimate, though this may vary. The opening bid constitutes the reserve.
Estimates are provided as a guide only.

2. Bidding and Registration

Clients may bid directly on the Arte Primitivo website, either by leaving absentee bids in advance or by participating live during the auction. Live bidding will occur in real time, and the highest bid received across all platforms at the moment a lot closes will be recognized as the winning bid.

While bidding will be available on other platforms, bidding through Arte Primitivo offers the most favorable buyer s premium structure and direct client support.

All bidders must register in advance and be approved to bid. A valid credit card is required for registration. Invoicing for this auction will be handled by Artemis Fine Arts, so the credit card on file may not be automatically charged for your winning bids on Arte Primitivo s platform.

Buyer s Premium

The standard buyer s premium for this joint auction is 30%; however, clients bidding directly through the Arte Primitivo website may qualify for a reduced buyer s premium, depending on the method of payment:

25% buyer s premium if paying by check, money order, or bank wire transfer

27.5% buyer s premium if paying via ACH

30% buyer s premium if paying by credit card or PayPal

Bids placed through third-party platforms are subject to their own terms and will incur a 30% buyer s premium, regardless of payment method.

3. Payment, Sales Tax & Shipping

For this joint auction, invoicing will be handled by Artemis Fine Arts. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice unless other arrangements have been made before the auction. Lots will be released for shipment only after payment in full has been received.

New York State sales tax and Colorado sales tax will be applied where required by law, unless the purchaser is tax-exempt and a valid exemption or resale certificate is on file, or unless the lot qualifies for out-of-state shipment.

Please note that purchased items will ship from New York City, New York, or Louisville, Colorado, depending on the location of the lot. As a courtesy, Arte Primitivo can assist with arranging shipment for items located in New York City. All other lots will be shipped by Artemis Fine Arts in-house shipping

department or, where applicable, through LiveAuctioneers LiveShipping service.

Shipping and handling charges are the responsibility of the buyer and will be added to the invoice or billed separately, as applicable.

4. Bid Management

This auction is conducted as a live auction, not a timed/staggered closing sale. Lots will be offered one at a time and will close sequentially, in real time. You may contact Arte Primitivo or Artemis before the auction lot s closing to place new bids, confirm the status of bids already submitted, or adjust bidding limits if necessary. Incoming bids will be accepted until the close of each lot. We strongly recommend not waiting until the final moments to place bids. Any bid written, oral, or electronic authorizes Arte Primitivo and or Artemis to bid on your behalf up to the maximum amount specified, but not to advance to your full limit unless supported by competing bids.

5. Bidding Increments

The current high bid is determined by taking the second-highest bid and increasing it by one bidding increment. Bidding increments are as follows:

Up to $750 $25
$750 to $1,500 $50
$1,500 to $3,000 $100
$3,000 to $7,500 $250
$7,500 to $15,000 $500
Over $15,000 $1,000

Example: If you place a high bid of $1,000 on a lot with a minimum bid (reserve) of $500, and the second-highest bid is $525, your bid will appear as the current high bid at $550. Any subsequent bid below your $1,000 limit will be automatically exceeded on your behalf.

6. Authenticity Guarantee & Returns

All lots are guaranteed genuine, as described both as to condition and authenticity. Sizes listed are the longest possible measure, excluding stands or mounts. Mounts are included with lots only when listed in the descriptions. Any lot may be returned within ten days if inaccurately described as to age, extent of damage or repair. All returned lots must be adequately insured against loss or damage and must be received by us in the same condition as when shipped. Any dispute as to authenticity, must be made within three months of the sale date. After that period, all sales will be considered final. Accurately described lots are not returnable. Any lot returned after the consignor has been paid (60 days after auction closing date) will be for credit only. Prompt payment and pick-up is recommended to avoid late fees and late return situations.

7. Viewing

The majority of lots will be available for in-person viewing at Arte Primitivo s NYC gallery, before the auction. Some lots are located in Colorado and may be available for viewing by appointment only.

8. Unsold Lots

May be re-offered immediately after the auction, and will be sold in the same format as Arte Primitivo has always conducted its Unsold Lots auctions (timed, not live). You may offer any bid, as long as it tops the existing bid, if there is one, by at least $25. The bids will not be run up incrementally, and your highest offer will be negotiated with the consignor. If your offer is the highest received at the close of the lot, we will present it to the consignor for review. Should the consignor decide not to accept the offer, the lot will remain unsold. If the offer is accepted, you will receive an invoice for the accepted bid amount, along with the buyer s premium and any applicable shipping charges or sales tax.

9. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot for any reason, prior to the auction closing. We are not responsible for any typographical errors, either in the printed or in any of the on-line platforms. In the event of a system, site or internet failure, the auctioneer reserves the right to postpone any closing/date of any unsold lots. We will execute absentee bids faithfully and to the best of our ability, but we assume no responsibility for errors, deletions or omissions. Any disputed lot may be re-offered or re-opened for bidding, at the auctioneer s discretion.