Terms & Conditions

TenCate Art, Nederland. KvK 97400394, VAT NL868035968B01. Email: info@tencateart.com.

All works offered are unique. Offers are non-binding until a written confirmation is issued. Photographs, dimensions and descriptions are prepared with care; minor variations in colour or size may occur.

The contract is formed upon written confirmation by TenCate Art and/or successful payment via Stripe Checkout.

All prices are in euro and inclusive of VAT. TenCate Art applies the EU margin scheme for works of art, antiques and collectors' items (Article 28b Dutch VAT Act / Articles 311–325 EU VAT Directive): VAT is calculated by the seller over the profit margin and is not shown separately on the invoice. The buyer cannot deduct this VAT as input tax.

Shipping and insurance are not included in the price and are calculated separately.

Payment is made via Stripe (card, iDEAL, SEPA and other supported methods) or, by agreement, by advance bank transfer.

Worldwide shipping is insured through specialist carriers. Risk of damage or loss passes to the buyer upon delivery.

International shipments may attract import duties or taxes in the country of destination; these are payable by the buyer.

Private EU buyers in principle have the statutory right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of receipt without giving reason.

This right does not apply to: works purchased at auction, works adapted at the buyer's express request (frame, base, expertise), and to business buyers and professional dealers.

If a lawful withdrawal is exercised, the buyer returns the work insured and in original condition; return costs are borne by the buyer. Refund within 14 days of receipt and inspection.

Attributions ('attributed to', 'circle of', 'after', 'school of') follow standard art-historical conventions. Dating and provenance are stated to the best of our knowledge.

Condition reports are available on request and form an integral part of the contract.

For transactions of €10,000 or more, TenCate Art as an art dealer is obliged to verify the buyer's identity and to report unusual transactions to FIU-Netherlands.

Liability is limited to the invoice amount of the work in question, save in the case of intent or wilful recklessness.

Dutch law applies. Disputes are submitted exclusively to the competent court in the Netherlands. Consumers may also use the EU ODR platform (ec.europa.eu/odr).

The following provisions apply in addition whenever TenCate Art acts as an independent intermediary in the purchase and sale of works of art for clients (advice, assessment, placement or sale-related services).

Services. TenCate Art acts solely as an independent intermediary and never takes ownership of objects. Our role is limited to advising, researching, cataloguing and placing works of art with suitable auction houses or buyers.

Intake, travel and assessment fees. For on-site visits within the Benelux a fixed base fee of € 350 (excl. VAT) applies, plus travel costs from our location to the client's address at € 0.35 per kilometre. We do not work with hourly rates; this fixed fee covers travel time, inspection, initial research, categorisation and strategic advice during the visit. If the client proceeds with a consignment or intermediary agreement, TenCate Art may at its sole discretion offset (part of) the intake fees against the final commission. If the client decides not to proceed after the assessment, the intake and travel fees remain fully payable.

Commission structure. The standard commission is 25% on works successfully sold via channels selected by TenCate Art (such as Catawiki or comparable online platforms). For higher-value objects sold via international auction houses a different commission rate may apply. The commission is calculated on the net hammer price or the final sale price as received from the auction house or the buyer.

No guarantee of sale or price. All valuations, estimates and recommendations are advisory only. We do not guarantee sale results, hammer prices or acceptance of objects by auction houses.

No liability for objects. As TenCate Art never takes possession of works of art, we accept no responsibility or liability for loss, theft, damage or deterioration of objects held by the client, during transport, or at an auction house or third party.

Transport and handling. Transport is the responsibility of the owner or the auction house and is carried out by third parties. TenCate Art accepts no liability for issues arising from transport or handling.

Research and documentation. Catalogue information, condition observations and provenance summaries are provided on the basis of available information and professional judgement; they do not constitute formal authentication, certification or legal warranty.

Client obligations. The client provides accurate information on ownership and provenance, warrants that the works are free of claims, and grants TenCate Art access to inspect the objects when required.

Cancellation. The client may end the engagement at any time prior to consignment. Research already performed, intake work and travel costs incurred will be invoiced.

Acceptance of terms. By making use of TenCate Art's intermediary services — orally, in writing, or by permitting an assessment — the client acknowledges having read and accepted these terms.