Saleroom auctions are open to the public and you are welcome to attend and bid in person.
Bidders are kindly requested to present a valid form of identification at the registration desk on the day and at the time the relevant lots are offered for sale.
If you are unable to attend the sale, you may leave us an Absentee Bid in writing.
The auctioneer will then bid on your behalf against other bidders, up to the maximum bid you have indicated. Should the bidding stop below your maximum, the lot will be secured for you at the lower price.
Please complete and return the Absentee Bid Form at least 24 hours prior to the sale.
You may bid by telephone during the sale.
A member of our team will contact you a few lots before your lot comes up for sale and will assist you in bidding live by telephone. Please ensure that you are available and reachable at the time your lot is offered.
Please complete and return the Telephone Bidding Form at least 24 hours prior to the sale.
Our online bidding platform allows you to watch the sale and bid in real time from your computer or smartphone, wherever you are in the world. Log in to your account and click “Join the Sale.”
- 1. Click on the
in the top right corner. - 2. Sign in or create an account.
- 3. Browse and save your favourite lots and bids.
- 4. Place and confirm your bids yourself.
- 5. View and manage your invoices at any time.
Your invoice will be sent to you by email.
Your purchases may be collected once payment has been received.
Cash payments below CHF 100,000 are accepted.
Proof of identity and the origin of funds may be requested.
No surcharge
1% – 2% Surcharge
2% – 3% Surcharge
All payments are subject to Articles 1 and 12 of our Conditions of Sale.
Buyers are kindly requested to collect their lots within 8 days following the sale.
On the Friday, Saturday and Monday following the sale
Only during these 3 days
PIGUET Auction House makes our team available to assist with the basic packing and handling of your purchases.
The collection of heavy and/or bulky items is arranged exclusively by appointment.
IMPORTANT – Unless prior written authorisation has been granted, PIGUET Auction House does not assume responsibility for packing items made of porcelain, glass or crystal, nor for dismantling chandeliers. Consequently, the Auction House staff are not authorised to pack these items on your behalf.
Lots not collected within 8 days following the end of the sale, or for which transport arrangements have not been made, will, without prior notice, be removed and placed in storage at the buyer’s risk and expense.
These charges include packing, transport and storage (minimum fees ranging from CHF 50 to CHF 200 per lot depending on size). Insurance coverage expires 3 months after the date of purchase. Please refer to Article 15 of our Conditions of Sale for further details.
IN SWITZERLAND
Standard Delivery
Shipping via Swiss Post (minimum cost CHF 30) or FedEx (minimum cost CHF 100) can be arranged upon request. Please contact us at: shipping@piguet.com
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your email. Requests are processed in the order received
The minimum processing time is 48 hours. The first shipments are dispatched one week after the end of the sale.
Shipping via carriers
We can provide you with the contact details of several independent carriers with whom we work.
Lausanne and the surrounding area
Transport of your purchases to Lausanne and the surrounding area can be arranged by our Lausanne team. Jewelry and watches can be picked up at our Lausanne offices for a flat fee (CHF 20/lot). Other items can be delivered to your home starting from CHF 100.
Transport to Lausanne will be arranged after receipt of your payment.
OUTSIDE SWITZERLAND
Customs
Your country may impose customs fees upon entry, these can be very high: please check with your country's authorities in advance.
CITES et restrictions d’importation
Lots containing plant or animal parts from endangered species (ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, exotic woods, etc.) are subject to a CITES certificate issued by the Swiss federal authorities for export to the buyer's country. Since 2024, the authorities no longer issue this certificate except in exceptional circumstances. Please contact the shipping department before purchasing the lot.
Other import restrictions may apply to certain countries. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that the country in which they wish to receive their items does not impose additional restrictions. See Article 6a of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale (CGV)
Standard Shipping
If you would like your order shipped via Swiss Post (minimum cost CHF 30) or FedEx/DHL (minimum cost CHF 100), please email us at : shipping@piguet.com
Nous envoyons un accusé de réception à vos e-mail qui sont traités par ordre d’arrivée.
The minimum processing time is 48 hours. The first shipments will be sent one week after the end of the sales period.
Shipping via carriers
We can provide you with the contact details of several independent carriers with whom we work.
Our shipping department is at your disposal to advise you or organize the shipment of your purchases.
Daisy CONSTANTIN
shipping@piguet.com
Daisy CONSTANTIN
FURNITURE, CHANDELIERS,
HEAVY AND BULKY ITEMS
CARRIER
REQUIRED