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FA Q

MODERN & CONT EMPORARY INDIAN ART

1: What is a Condition Report?
A: All Lots are dispatched in its ‘present/current condition’, furthermore the lots are sold and
shipped in their respective original form, which includes any flaws or age oriented wear and tear.
AstaGuru strongly urges all bidders to inspect the lots to their satisfaction and not be dependent
on the illustrations and description stated in the catalogue, which may be deemed as AstaGuru’s
opinionated statements in their truest form. Closing Schedule for 26 September, 2024

2: What are the various Modes to Bid?
A: Bidding Online: All bidders can select and add the lots of their interest in ‘My Auction Gallery’ and
place bids upon the relevant notification (in case they have been out bid in a lot that is being pursued).
B: Phone Bidding: AstaGuru will provide Phone Bidding facility based on the availability of phone AUCTION CLOSING
lines and available staff capacity. While bidding telephonically a team member will assist the bidder For your convenience, especially if you are bidding on multiple lots, lots are scheduled to close
and place bids on their behalf, once we have received a confirmation. at different times on 26 September, 2024.
For quality control reasons the calls may be recorded for future reference.
Bidding terminates for the specified lot groups in accordance with the bid closing schedule. In
C: Mobile App Bidding: All bidders can download the AstaGuru App from iTunes App store or Google the event a bid is placed under three minutes from the closing schedule of the lot, the closing
Play store. time for that lot will be reset to three minutes. This process shall continue until there are no
AstaGuru App is available without any charge. further bids placed under three minutes remaining for the end of the auction. Under such
circumstances of closing extension, bidding on the lot shall only end if no bid is recorded during
Once the App is downloaded and account verified bidders may place their bids via Astaguru’s the duration of the granted extension.
Mobile App.

D: Written/Proxy Bids: Bidders can place bids on lots of their interest by submitting the written Lots have been allotted into groups, and the closing schedule for the various groups is as follows:
bids form (available at the final section of the catalogue) or by updating their account online on
AstaGuru’s website/Mobile App.
Groups 1 2 3 4
All form of written bids need to be communicated 24 hours prior to the auction’s start time.

3: What are the applicable additional charges? Lot Numbers 1 - 60 61 - 120 121 - 180 181 - 240
A: All post sales charges are borne by the buyer, this includes packaging, insurance, shipping and
handling charges.
Shipping will be charged as per all the applicable parameters such as weight and distance. Closing Time 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm
(IST)
Lot winners can arrange for their lots to be handled at their own discretion, however all required
formalities and documentation must be completed prior to taking possession. Closing Time
(US EASTERN Time) 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm
4: What are the various Duties & Taxes applicable?
A: All applicable Duties & Taxes are borne by the Buyer. Closing Time
I: All sales in India will attract GST. (US WESTERN Time) 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am
II: No GST applicable on International Sale.
III: Import Duties if applicable are specified explicitly in the description section. Closing Time
(UK Time) 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm
5: Procedure in case goods/lots are damaged in transit?
A: Bidders are requested to inform AstaGuru about any damage incurred while the goods/lots are Closing Time
being shipped. Intimation about the same must be communicated within 2 days of taking custody (JAPAN) 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am 1:00 am
of the goods/lots. Any grievances after the stipulated timeframe will not have any validation as per
AstaGuru’s liability and will be considered as a null and void claim. Closing Time
(HONG KONG) 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am
Please contact AstaGuru for any further clarification.