Paris 2025 | BIDDER INFO | RM Sotheby's

Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.

Following a successful purchase at auction, bidders are advised that payment is due in full on or before Friday, 7 February. Payment is to be completed via wire transfer. The successful bidder will receive a copy of their bill of sale and instructions to remit payment via email. 

Buyer’s Premium
In addition to the final bid amount, a buyer’s premium is due on each lot purchased:

Cars:
15% (+20% VAT) on a hammer price up to €200,000
12.5% (+20% VAT) on any balance over €200,000

Memorabilia: 
20% (+20% VAT) on the total hammer price 

Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot to its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. Please note for any car that has entered the sale on a temporary import bond, an administrative fee will be charged to the buyer to oversee the customs entry formalities. 

All motor cars and children’s cars will be removed to secure storage in Paris immediately following the sale at a cost of €650 + VAT per lot to be charged to the buyer. Daily storage fees will commence from Tuesday, 11 February at a rate of €50 + VAT per day per lot.

All memorabilia items (excluding the children’s cars) will be removed to secure storage in Paris. Onward shipping can be arranged directly with the storage facility. Daily storage fees will commence from Tuesday, 11 February at a rate of €5 + VAT per day per lot. 

Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies for motor car shipping:

CARS Europe
Contact – Samantha Green
samantha@carseurope.net
+44 (0) 1284 850 950

Menaklars
Contact - Philip Scholz
philip.scholz@menaklars.com
+49 7123 88033 44

Please note insurance is the sole responsibility of the buyer from the drop of the hammer.