Phixius Auctions – Terms and Conditions for Buyers
Version 1.0, effective 13 October 2026. These terms apply to every sale held by us, whether you bid in the saleroom, by commission or telephone bid, on our website, or through Easy Live Auction or any other platform. If a platform page differs from these terms, these terms prevail.
#1. Who we are
1.1 "We", "us" and "Phixius" means Legacy World Ltd trading as Phixius Auctions, a company registered in England and Wales (company no. 13121052), registered office Juniper 4, East Farm Barn, Chitterne Road, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. VAT no. GB476958520. Trading address and saleroom: Littlewood Barn, East Farm Barn Business Park, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. Tel 01985 878134, email enquiries@phixiusauctions.com.
1.2 We act as agent for the seller. The contract of sale is between you and the seller, unless we tell you that we own the lot.
#2. Definitions
"Hammer Price" means the highest bid the auctioneer accepts. "Buyer's Premium" and other charges are set out in the Schedule of Charges, which forms part of these terms. "Total Amount Due" means the Hammer Price plus Buyer's Premium, any surcharge, VAT, Artist's Resale Right and other charges. "Consumer" means an individual acting wholly or mainly outside their trade or business. "Live Auction" means a sale conducted by an auctioneer in our saleroom which the public may attend in person. "Online-Only Sale" means a timed sale, Buy-It-Now or any sale with no opportunity to attend in person.
#3. Charges and VAT
3.1 You will pay the Total Amount Due. The Buyer's Premium is 25% of the Hammer Price + VAT (30% inc. VAT). Online platform surcharges are set out in the Schedule of Charges and on each platform's catalogue page.
3.2 VAT. We are VAT registered (VAT no. GB476958520). VAT is charged at the standard rate on the Buyer's Premium, any online surcharge and all other charges. VAT is also charged on the Hammer Price where a lot is marked in the catalogue as subject to VAT. The Buyer's Premium is 25% + VAT, with a minimum of £3 + VAT per lot. Lots won through Easy Live Auction also carry an online surcharge of 3% + VAT.
3.3 Estimates are a guide only and exclude all charges.
#4. Registration, bidding and AML
4.1 You must register before bidding and provide the identification we request. We may refuse registration or bids at our discretion and may require a deposit for high-value lots.
4.2 We must comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. For lots, or a series of linked lots, with a Total Amount Due of €10,000 (or equivalent) or more, we will verify your identity (and, for companies, beneficial owners) before releasing the lot. We may delay or cancel a sale if checks are incomplete. Cash payments are capped at £5,000 per buyer per sale. We do not accept cash above this amount, whether in one payment or in linked payments.
4.3 Commission (absentee) and telephone bids are a free service, executed as cheaply as possible given the reserve and other bids. Where two equal bids are received, the first received wins. We are not liable for failing to execute them unless we were negligent.
4.4 Online bidding is subject to the platform's own terms as well. We are not responsible for failures of internet connections or platforms.
4.5 The auctioneer controls the sale, the increments and any dispute, and may re-offer a lot. The auctioneer may bid on the seller's behalf up to one increment below the reserve. The highest accepted bid at the fall of the hammer forms a binding contract.
#5. Condition and descriptions
5.1 Lots are mostly second-hand and are sold in the condition they are in. Descriptions are statements of opinion, honestly and reasonably held, based on information from the seller and a general inspection. We do not carry out scientific tests.
5.2 Condition reports are available on request until 5pm on the day before the sale. They are opinion only. The absence of a condition reference or report does not mean a lot is free of defects, restoration or wear. Electrical items are sold as collectors' items only and must be checked by a qualified electrician before use.
5.3 You are strongly encouraged to view in person. If you bid without viewing, you accept the lot as described and illustrated.
#6. Payment
6.1 Payment of the Total Amount Due is due within 5 working days of the sale, by bank transfer, debit card, or cash up to the limit in clause 4.2. We do not accept credit cards.
6.2 Ownership passes when we receive cleared funds in full. Risk passes to you at the fall of the hammer. Where the law requires otherwise (for example, a Consumer buying in an Online-Only Sale and having goods delivered), risk passes on delivery.
6.3 If you fail to pay on time we may, acting reasonably and after notice: charge interest at 1.5% per month on overdue sums; cancel the sale and resell the lot, holding you liable for any shortfall and costs; set off sums we owe you; refuse future bids; and take legal action.
#7. Collection, storage and shipping
7.1 Collection is Monday–Wednesday 10am–3pm, or Thursday/Friday by appointment, once payment has cleared.
7.2 You must collect paid lots within 14 days of the sale (days 1–14). If you do not, we will send you a written reminder and allow a further 14-day grace period (days 15–28) free of charge. Storage is charged from day 29 after the sale at the rates in the Schedule of Charges (currently £2 + VAT per lot per day, or £5 + VAT for furniture and large items). If a lot remains uncollected for a further 3 months, we may give you written notice under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 and then sell or dispose of it, deducting our charges from any proceeds.
7.3 Shipping and packing are offered for selected small items by quote only, after payment. Despatch can take up to 21 working days. Third-party shippers act for you, not for us. When we pack and send items ourselves, we will offer insured delivery as part of the quote. Our liability for loss or damage in transit is limited to the purchase price paid for the lot. You are responsible for export licences, duties and import taxes.
#8. Your cancellation rights (Consumers)
8.1 Live Auctions. Lots bought at a Live Auction are sold at a "public auction" as defined in the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. The 14-day cancellation right does not apply, even if you bid online, by telephone or by commission.
8.2 Online-Only Sales and Buy-It-Now. If you are a Consumer, you may cancel within 14 days of the day you (or your nominee) receive the lot, without giving a reason, by telling us clearly (a model form is available). We will refund the Total Amount Due within 14 days of receiving the goods back or proof of return. You pay the direct cost of returning the goods and may be liable for any loss in value from handling beyond what is needed to check the goods.
8.3 Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected where they apply. For items sold at a Live Auction that you could attend in person, certain statutory rights are limited by s.2(5) of that Act.
#9. Forgeries
If, within 21 days of the sale, you notify us in writing that a lot is a Deliberate Forgery, and you return it in the same condition and prove this to our reasonable satisfaction (using independent expert evidence where we require it), we will cancel the sale and refund the Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. This does not apply where the description followed generally accepted scholarly opinion, or where the forgery could only be shown by methods that were unavailable, impractical or unreasonably expensive.
#10. Liability
10.1 Nothing limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or anything that cannot lawfully be limited (including Consumers' statutory rights).
10.2 Otherwise we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, or for loss of profit, business or opportunity. Our total liability for any lot is limited to the purchase price you paid for that lot (Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and VAT).
#11. Data protection
We use your personal data in line with our Privacy Notice at www.phixiusauctions.com/privacy.
#12. General
12.1 We may update these terms. The version published at the date of the sale applies.
12.2 If any part of these terms is unenforceable, the rest remains in force.
12.3 These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. If you are a Consumer living in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in your local courts and rely on the mandatory laws of your home country. Business buyers submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12.4 Notices to us should be sent in writing to the address in clause 1.1 or by email to enquiries@phixiusauctions.com.
Phixius Auctions – Schedule of Charges
Version 1.1, effective 15 October 2026.
Operated by Legacy World Ltd trading as Phixius Auctions, a company registered in England and Wales (company no. 13121052), registered office Juniper 4, East Farm Barn, Chitterne Road, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. VAT no. GB476958520. Trading address and saleroom: Littlewood Barn, East Farm Barn Business Park, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. Tel 01985 878134, email enquiries@phixiusauctions.com. All rates are shown exclusive of VAT unless stated.
#Buyers
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's Premium | 25% of Hammer Price + VAT (30% inc. VAT) | Applies to all sales and bidding methods. Platform surcharges are extra. |
| Online bidding surcharge – Easy Live Auction | 3% + VAT (3.6% inc. VAT) of Hammer Price | Added to the Buyer's Premium for lots won via Easy Live Auction (so 25% + 3% + VAT = 33.6% inc. VAT in total). |
| Online surcharge – other platforms | As stated on the platform's catalogue page, never more than 3% + VAT | No surcharge for saleroom, commission or telephone bids. |
| Minimum Buyer's Premium | £3 + VAT per lot | Applies where 25% of the Hammer Price would be less. |
| Artist's Resale Right | Statutory rate where applicable | |
| Storage after free collection period | £2 + VAT per lot per day; £5 + VAT per lot per day for furniture and large items | Applies to buyers and vendors. Buyers and vendors collect within 14 days of the sale, then have a further 14-day grace period after a written reminder. Storage is charged from day 29. |
| Packing/shipping | By quote | |
| Late payment interest | 1.5% per month on overdue sums | Payment is due within 5 working days of the sale. Accepted: bank transfer and debit card; cash up to £5,000 per buyer per sale. No credit cards. |
#Consignors
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seller's Commission | 15% of Hammer Price + VAT (18% inc. VAT) | Standard rate for all consignments unless agreed otherwise in writing on the Consignment Agreement. |
| Minimum commission per lot | £10 + VAT per lot sold | |
| Lot fee | As agreed and stated on the Consignment Agreement (if any) | |
| Loss & Damage Warranty | 1.5% + VAT of Hammer Price, or of the low estimate if unsold | Applies by default. A vendor can opt out only by providing proof of their own insurance, and the goods are then at the vendor's risk. |
| Photography / illustration | By quote | Optional |
| Withdrawal by consignor | After catalogue publication: 15% of low estimate + VAT plus costs incurred. Before publication: costs incurred only | Private vendors keep any statutory 14-day cancellation right. |
| Unsold and withdrawn lots | Collect within 14 days of the sale (days 1–14). If not collected, we send a written reminder and allow a further 14-day grace period (days 15–28) free of charge. Storage is charged from day 29 after the sale at £2 + VAT per lot per day; £5 + VAT per lot per day for furniture and large items | After a further 3 months, with written notice, lots may be sold or disposed of to recover costs. |
| Collection/transport of goods | By quote | |
| Settlement | 21 calendar days after the sale, provided the buyer has paid in full | |
Phixius Auctions – Terms and Conditions for Consignors (Sellers)
Version 1.2, effective 15 October 2026. These terms apply to all goods you leave with us for sale. They form a contract with you once you sign (on paper or electronically) a Consignment Agreement/Receipt that refers to them.
1. Who we are and our role
1.1 "We" and "us" means Legacy World Ltd trading as Phixius Auctions, a company registered in England and Wales (company no. 13121052), registered office Juniper 4, East Farm Barn, Chitterne Road, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. VAT no. GB476958520. Trading address and saleroom: Littlewood Barn, East Farm Barn Business Park, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. Tel 01985 878134, email enquiries@phixiusauctions.com. We act as your agent to sell your lots by auction. The sale contract is between you and the buyer. The Buyer's Terms form part of these terms.
1.2 Charges are as set out in the Schedule of Charges and on your Consignment Agreement. If they differ, the Consignment Agreement prevails.
2. Your warranties
You confirm to us and to the buyer that: you own the lot or are authorised by the owner to sell it, and it is free of any third-party claims; it is not stolen, a forgery known to you, or connected with crime; you have disclosed all known information about its condition, alterations, restoration, provenance and authenticity; any import duties and taxes have been paid and the lot complies with the law (including ivory, CITES, firearms/weapons, furniture fire-safety and other restricted-item rules); and you will tell us if you are VAT-registered and selling in the course of business. You will indemnify us against loss arising from any breach.
3. Identification and AML
We will check photographic identification and proof of address for every new consignor before accepting goods, and we may ask for source-of-ownership information. Full checks are mandatory for lots expected to sell for €10,000 or more. We may refuse a consignment, delay settlement or cancel a sale until checks are complete.
4. Description, estimate and sale
4.1 We decide the description, estimate, illustration, lotting, sale date and platform. Photographs and catalogue text belong to us and may be used for any purpose.
4.2 Estimates are opinions, not guarantees.
5. Reserves
5.1 Lots are offered without reserve unless we agree a reserve in writing on the Consignment Agreement. Reserves are accepted only on lots with a low estimate of £100 or more. No discretionary margin applies: the auctioneer will not sell below the agreed reserve without your consent.
5.2 A reserve cannot exceed the low estimate. The auctioneer may bid on your behalf up to one increment below the reserve. You must not bid on your own lot or ask anyone to bid for you.
6. Charges
6.1 We deduct from the Hammer Price: Seller's Commission of 15% + VAT (18% inc. VAT), with a minimum of £10 + VAT per lot sold; the Loss & Damage Warranty charge (clause 7) unless you have opted out; and any agreed photography, transport, restoration or other costs. Lot fee: as agreed and stated on the Consignment Agreement (if any).
6.2 We may also receive the Buyer's Premium and other charges from the buyer.
7. Loss & Damage Warranty
7.1 The Loss & Damage Warranty applies to every lot by default. The charge is 1.5% + VAT of the Hammer Price, or of the low estimate if the lot is unsold. It is deducted from proceeds or invoiced for unsold lots.
7.2 While your lots are in our custody, we compensate you for loss or damage caused by fire, theft, water or accidental damage (excluding damage to glass and frames, inherent defects, woodworm, and gradual deterioration) up to the low estimate, or the Hammer Price if sold. This is not an insurance policy.
7.3 You may opt out only by giving us proof of your own insurance covering the goods while they are with us, and by ticking the box on the Consignment Agreement marked "Opt out: I have my own insurance cover (proof provided)". If you opt out, the goods remain entirely at your risk while in our custody, and you must claim against your insurer rather than against us (except where loss is caused by our negligence or wilful default).
8. Withdrawal
8.1 You may withdraw a lot before the sale by written notice. If you withdraw after the catalogue has been published, you will pay 15% of the low estimate + VAT plus any costs we have incurred. If you withdraw before publication, you will pay only the costs we have incurred. You must collect withdrawn lots within 14 days of withdrawal.
8.2 We may withdraw a lot if we doubt its title, authenticity or legality, or if you breach these terms. You must collect it within 14 days of our notice.
8.3 For any withdrawn lot, the collection, reminder, grace-period, storage and disposal process in clauses 9.3 and 9.4 applies, with the 14 days running from withdrawal or our notice rather than from the sale.
8.4 This clause does not affect any statutory 14-day cancellation right of a private (consumer) vendor under clause 13.
9. Unsold lots
9.1 Unsold lots may be sold after the sale at or above the reserve (or, for unreserved lots, at a price we reasonably consider fair, and not below 50% of the low estimate without your consent) on the same terms as an auction sale. Offers below the reserve need your approval.
9.2 Unless you tell us otherwise, we may re-offer an unsold lot once at a future sale with a reduced estimate, without reserve or with the reserve reduced by up to 25%, or without reserve if you agree.
9.3 Otherwise you must collect unsold lots within 14 days of the sale (days 1–14). If they are not collected, we will send you a written reminder and allow a further 14-day grace period (days 15–28) free of charge. Storage charges apply from day 29 after the sale at £2 + VAT per lot per day (£5 + VAT for furniture and large items).
9.4 If lots remain uncollected for a further 3 months, we will give you written notice under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977. After that we may sell the goods (without reserve) or dispose of them to recover our charges. We will account to you for any balance of sale proceeds after deducting our charges.
10. Settlement
10.1 We will pay you the net proceeds 21 calendar days after the sale, provided the buyer has paid in full in cleared funds and we have completed AML checks. Payment is by bank transfer to the account on your Consignment Agreement. Changes must be confirmed in writing and verified by telephone (fraud prevention).
10.2 If the buyer does not pay, we will discuss options with you. We are not obliged to pay you or to sue the buyer, but we may cancel the sale and re-offer the lot.
10.3 If a sale is cancelled (for example forgery or consumer cancellation), you will repay any proceeds received, and we may set off sums you owe us.
11. Liability
Nothing limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited. Otherwise our liability is limited to the net proceeds you would have received, or (for unsold lots) the low estimate. We are not liable for indirect loss or for opinions given in good faith.
12. Data and general
We use your data in line with our Privacy Notice. We may update these terms. The version referred to on your signed Consignment Agreement applies to that consignment. The Consignment Agreement may be signed by hand, electronically, or by email reply stating I AGREE with your full name. Governing law and jurisdiction are as in the Buyer's Terms clause 12.3.
13. Cancellation right for consignors contracting off-premises or at a distance
If you are a Consumer and sign this agreement away from our premises (for example at a house visit) or entirely by phone, email or online, you may cancel within 14 days under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. If you ask us to start work (collect, catalogue or sell) within that period, you will pay a proportionate amount for services already provided. Where cancellation rights apply, a model cancellation form is provided with your Consignment Agreement.
Phixius Auctions – Schedule of Charges
Version 1.1, effective 15 October 2026.
Operated by Legacy World Ltd trading as Phixius Auctions, a company registered in England and Wales (company no. 13121052), registered office Juniper 4, East Farm Barn, Chitterne Road, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. VAT no. GB476958520. Trading address and saleroom: Littlewood Barn, East Farm Barn Business Park, Codford, Warminster BA12 0PG. Tel 01985 878134, email enquiries@phixiusauctions.com. All rates are shown exclusive of VAT unless stated.
#Buyers
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's Premium | 25% of Hammer Price + VAT (30% inc. VAT) | Applies to all sales and bidding methods. Platform surcharges are extra. |
| Online bidding surcharge – Easy Live Auction | 3% + VAT (3.6% inc. VAT) of Hammer Price | Added to the Buyer's Premium for lots won via Easy Live Auction (so 25% + 3% + VAT = 33.6% inc. VAT in total). |
| Online surcharge – other platforms | As stated on the platform's catalogue page, never more than 3% + VAT | No surcharge for saleroom, commission or telephone bids. |
| Minimum Buyer's Premium | £3 + VAT per lot | Applies where 25% of the Hammer Price would be less. |
| Artist's Resale Right | Statutory rate where applicable | |
| Storage after free collection period | £2 + VAT per lot per day; £5 + VAT per lot per day for furniture and large items | Applies to buyers and vendors. Buyers and vendors collect within 14 days of the sale, then have a further 14-day grace period after a written reminder. Storage is charged from day 29. |
| Packing/shipping | By quote | |
| Late payment interest | 1.5% per month on overdue sums | Payment is due within 5 working days of the sale. Accepted: bank transfer and debit card; cash up to £5,000 per buyer per sale. No credit cards. |
#Consignors
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seller's Commission | 15% of Hammer Price + VAT (18% inc. VAT) | Standard rate for all consignments unless agreed otherwise in writing on the Consignment Agreement. |
| Minimum commission per lot | £10 + VAT per lot sold | |
| Lot fee | As agreed and stated on the Consignment Agreement (if any) | |
| Loss & Damage Warranty | 1.5% + VAT of Hammer Price, or of the low estimate if unsold | Applies by default. A vendor can opt out only by providing proof of their own insurance, and the goods are then at the vendor's risk. |
| Photography / illustration | By quote | Optional |
| Withdrawal by consignor | After catalogue publication: 15% of low estimate + VAT plus costs incurred. Before publication: costs incurred only | Private vendors keep any statutory 14-day cancellation right. |
| Unsold and withdrawn lots | Collect within 14 days of the sale (days 1–14). If not collected, we send a written reminder and allow a further 14-day grace period (days 15–28) free of charge. Storage is charged from day 29 after the sale at £2 + VAT per lot per day; £5 + VAT per lot per day for furniture and large items | After a further 3 months, with written notice, lots may be sold or disposed of to recover costs. |
| Collection/transport of goods | By quote | |
| Settlement | 21 calendar days after the sale, provided the buyer has paid in full | |
