IHTM21027 - Types of asset: sales at Sothebys, Christies and Bonhams


If SAV become aware of items in sales catalogues of these firms which are described as the property of a deceased person, they will notify you of the “hammer price”.

(This text has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Where you suspect the non-disclosure or undervaluation of an asset that might have been sold at auction, the Risk, Research & Liaison Team has access to a database which contains details of chattels sold at auction (This text has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000).