Pure West Art Auction (Spring 2026)

Buyer's Premium

• 20% up to CA$100,000.00
• 10% above CA$100,000.00

Terms & Conditions

1. All bidders must register to receive a registered bid number.

2. By registering for a bid paddle, prospective buyers certify they understand the terms and conditions of the sale and they will be responsible for paying the goods charged to their bid number.

3. All goods are sold on an as is, where is, basis and any description of goods is set out or offered as a guide only; Pure West Art & Artifact Auction, or any of their employees accept no responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the lots before the sale and satisfy themselves to condition, age and authenticity.

4. The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and shall control the bidding at all times and in all cases of dispute the Auctioneer's decision shall be final.

5. Pure West Art & Artifact Auction reserves the right to withdraw any art piece prior to the live auction.

6. All goods must be settled for in full by major credit card immediately upon the closing of the lot, but nevertheless become the responsibility of the purchaser immediately upon the fall of the hammer or sale of an item by customary manner.

7. Upon acknowledgement of the winning bidder by the auctioneer, title to the art piece shall pass to the bidder. The sale is complete when the auctioneer announces the sale by the fall of the hammer or other customary manner.

8. The purchase price shall be the hammer price, plus a buyer's premium of 20% or otherwise as indicated by the chart above.

9. Successful bidders will be charged (by their submitted credit card) for their purchases during or immediately following the auction.

10. Terms for all purchases will be credit card (VISA/MasterCard/American Express) with settlement and payment due in full the day of the sale, unless otherwise arranged. All monies shall be made payable to Pure West Auction. An additional 3% will be charged on all credit card payments.

11. GST of 5% will be added to the successful bid price when applicable.

12. No item of Property may removed during or after the sale until fully paid for. After the sale has been completed and after the purchase price has been paid in full. Pick up must be arranged with Pure West. Items must be shipped or picked up at the Purchaser's expense not later than five business days following the sale. Pure West Art & Artifact Auction will, as a service to Purchasers, arrange to have Property packed, insured and shipped, all charges at the expense and entire risk of Purchaser.

13. Neither Pure West Art Auction, nor Consignor make any representations whatsoever that the Purchaser of a work of art will acquire any reproduction rights thereto.

14. Biding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, by phone, by Internet, by absentee bid, or through a representative.

15. Pure West Art Auction will contact the winning bidders with shipping information after the auction. The buyer will pay the shipping cost calculated post sale, as well as any applicable taxes, duties, or fees for items originating from outside of the buyer's home country. The purchaser agrees that all packaging, handling, and delivery is at their sole risk and that Pure West Art Auction shall have no liability for any loss or damage to the items.

16. If the purchaser breaches any of their obligations under these terms and conditions, including the obligation to pay the full purchase price, Pure West Art Auction may exercise their rights and remedies under the law, including canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the breach, or offering the item for sale at public auction without reserve. 

17. Pure West Art Auction shall not be liable for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen business days after the sale.

18. All sales are final, and no refunds will be granted.