Monaco 2026 | 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.

Please note the name or company you use to register under will be present on the invoice if you are successful, and we can only receive payment from the buyer as named on the invoice. Please be aware that invoicing details cannot be altered once the lot is won.

Following a successful purchase at auction, bidders are advised that payment is due in full on or before Monday, 27 April. 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 at its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site. Please note for any lot that has entered the sale on a temporary import bond, an administrative fee of €400 + VAT per motor car lot and an administrative fee of €250 + VAT per memorabilia lot will be charged to the buyer, to oversee the customs entry formalities. 

All motor cars and memorabilia items will be removed to secure storage in Nice, immediately following the sale at a cost of €650 + VAT per motor car and memorabilia lot to be charged to the buyer. Daily storage fees will commence from Thursday, 30 April, at a rate of €50 + VAT 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 Worldwide 
Contact – Samantha Green
samantha.green@carsworldwide.com
+44 (0) 1284 850 950

For cars and memorabilia lots that have entered the EU on a temporary import bond:
Roger Benaim
Contact – Anthony Benaim
anthony@rogerbenaim.com
+33 (0) 1 46 27 48 48

Lockton is RM Sotheby's appointed insurance partner, offering bespoke coverage tailored to you. Buyers are requested to contact Lockton to arrange appropriate insurance. 

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

Please contact the dedicated RM Sotheby's support team at rmsothebys@lockton.com.