Terms and conditions, viewing times, session times and further info

One you have registered and been approved by the Auction house you will be bound by these terms and conditions.

The highest bidder shall be the successful purchaser.
Should your live bid match that of an absentee bid, the bid will  automatically be awarded to the absentee bidder being the first in time to have placed a bid.  You will be prompted by the system to make a counter bid.
Payment is to be made by EFT, as we do not have credit card facilities.
Payment must be affected in full within 72 hours of receiving your auction invoice via email.
Invoicing will be sent out to all successful bidders on Monday after the close of sale. We will be open for collection of goods from Tuesday.

The onus is on the bidder to make themselves aware of the condition of all lots they are bidding on, as all goods are sold on a ‘voetstoets’ basis, and are therefore non-refundable on any grounds pertaining to the condition of the lot as at the date of sale.
Certain lots described in the catalogue may note some damage, however, the absence of such information does not imply that a lot is in ‘mint  condition.’ The onus is on buyers to request condition reports prior to the auction.
The buyer will be responsible for collection and all costs involved. The  purchase price is the hammer price achieved at auction for a given lot,  in addition to which a buyer’s premium of 15% is added, along with a  VAT amount of 15% of the buyer’s premium.
Lots may be subject to a reserve amount, under which no bid will be  accepted notwithstanding the seller’s consent to such a sale. The  reserve amount is confidential and shall not be divulged to the  purchaser. If the highest bid on the day is under the reserve price on a  said lot, the lot will be passed.
Goods and any other costs must be paid for in full before they will be released.

By registering for this auction you agree to receive marketing material from RKA

Please take note that viewing will take place at our new showroom: 256 Oak Avenue, Corner Republic Road
Evening Viewing:

Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July, 16:30 – 20:00

Daytime Viewing times:

Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 July, 09:30 - 16:30
Saturday 19 July, 09:30 – 13:00.

Please note we will be closed on Monday 20 July 2025.

Address: 256 Oak Avenue, Corner Republic Road
Ferndale
Johannesburg

SESSION TIMES:
1st session:
Antique Painting and Prints, Maps, Botanical Art, and Traditional European Art
Thursday 17 July 2025, 09:00 – 18:00, Lot: 1 - 691
Approx. 50 lots an hour

2nd Session:
Contemporary Decorative Art and Township Art
Friday 18 July 2025, 09:00 – 18:00, Lot: 692 - 1383
Approx. 50 lots an hour

3rd Session:
Objets de Vertu, Silver, Glassware, Porcelain, and Collectables
Saturday 19 July 2025, 09:00 – 19:00, Lot: 1490 – 2147
Approx. 50 lots an hour

4th Session:
Objets de Vertu, Silver, Glassware, Porcelain, and Collectables
Sunday 20 July 2025, 09:00 – 20:00, Lot: 2149 – 2999
Approx. 60 lots an hour

5th Session:
Collectables, Décor, and Design
Monday 21 July 2025, 09:00 – 18:30, Lot: 3000 - 3643
Approx. 60 lots an hour

6th Session:
Collectables and Curiosities
Tuesday 22 July 2025, 09:00 – 17:00, Lot: 3901 - 4539
Approx. 60 lots an hour

7th Session:
Books
Wednesday 23 July 2025, 09:00 – 14:00, Lot: 4540 - 4945
Approx. 60 lots an hour

8th Session:
Carpets, Tapestries, and Textiles
Wednesday 23 July 2025, 15:00 – 19:00, Lot: 5050 - 5265
Approx. 50 lots an hour

9th Session:
Silver, Collectable, and Costume Jewellery
Thursday 24 July 2025, 09:00 – 15:00, Lot: 5301 - 5706
Approx. 50 lots an hour

10th Session:
Fine Watches, Pocket Watches and Luxury Pens
Thursday 24 July 2025, 15:00 – 18:00, Lot: 5716 - 5895
Approx. 50 lots an hour

11th Session:
Fine Gold, Antique and Collectable Jewellery
Friday 25 July 2025, 09:00 – 16:00, Lot: 5897 - 6195
Approx. 50 lots an hour

12th Session:
Vintage and Designer Bags, fashion, and Accessories
Friday 25 July 2025, 16:00 – 20:30, Lot: 6286 - 6569
Approx. 50 lots an hour

13th Session:
Classical African and Asian Art, Ceramics
Saturday 26 July 2025, 09:00 – 13:00, Lot: 6571 - 6840
Approx. 50 lots an hour

14th Session:
Modern and Postmodern Paintings, Drawings, Prints, and Sculptures
Saturday 26 July 2025, 13:00 – 16:30, Lot: 6923 - 7061
Approx. 50 lots an hour

15th Session:
Antique Furniture, Mid-century Design, and Collectables
Sunday 27 July 2025, 09:00 – 19:00, Lot: 7250 - 8342
Approx. 50 lots an hour

Once you register and place any bid it confirms your agreement with Russell Kaplan Auctioneers. All bids are binding and irrevocable.
Our bidding room software records registrations and bids made by means of a date and time stamp
The highest bidder shall be the successful purchaser and are bound by our terms and conditions of sale.
Should your live bid match that of an absentee bid, the bid will automatically be awarded to the absentee bidder being the first in time. You will be prompted by the system to make a counter bid.
The purchase price is the hammer price achieved at auction for a given lot, in addition to which a buyer’s premium of 15% is added, along with a VAT amount of 15% of the buyer’s premium.
The buyer will be responsible for all collection, transport and packaging costs relating to their purchases.

Invoicing will be sent out to all customers on Monday afternoon 28 July 2025.
We will be open for collection of goods on business days from Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 09:00 until Wednesday 1 August 2025
Please note our trading hours are Monday to Friday 09:30 – 16:30 and on collection days we are closed between 13:00 – 13:30.
Please note that on collection days there July be up to a 45 minute wait for goods, this is dependent on the number of buyers collecting at the time you collect. Payment is to be made by EFT, as we do not have credit-card facilities.
Payment must be affected in full within 72 hours of you receiving your auction invoice via email.
When paying please use your full buyers name as the reference.
Goods will not be released until such is settled in full.

The onus is on the bidder to make themselves aware of the condition of all lots they are bidding on, as all goods are sold on a ‘voetstoots’ basis, and are therefore non-refundable on any grounds pertaining to the condition of the lot as at the date of sale.
Certain lots described in the catalogue may note some damage, however, the absence of such information does not imply that a lot is in ‘mint condition.’ the onus is on buyers to request condition reports prior to the auction.
Lots may be subject to a reserve amount, under which no bid will be accepted notwithstanding the seller’s consent to such a sale. The reserve amount is confidential and shall not be divulged to the purchaser. If the highest bid on the day is under the reserve price on a said lot, the lot will be passed.
Goods and any other costs must be paid for in full before they will be released.