Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The UK government introduced new Anti-Money Laundering legislation on 10 January 2020 which requires auction houses, art galleries and dealerships to conduct due diligence on buyers who purchase works of art above a threshold of €10,000 (approximately £8,500). This is a legal requirement and applies to all buyers regardless of their history with us.

Before the conclusion of any sale at or above this threshold, we are legally obliged to carry out identification checks. This applies to both new and existing clients.

Individual Buyers

For individual buyers we are required to verify the following: Full name, Date of birth, Nationality, Permanent address.

We will need to see and retain a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driving licence or national identity card.

Companies, Charities & Trusts

Where a purchase is made on behalf of a company, charity or trust, we will require the following: Registered name and address of the entity, Evidence of incorporation or registration, Names of all directors or trustees, Details of any Ultimate Beneficial Owners.

Your Information

All information collected will be held and processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation and will remain strictly confidential.

We appreciate your understanding that these checks are a legal requirement. We will ensure that the gathering of this information is handled as quickly and as sensitively as possible.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Please contact us if you have any questions.