Very odd Sudanese sword for discussion

[DAHenkel]

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

Would Christies be able to admit a mistake (if the knew about it) ?

Even if you notified them Christie's is under no obligation to inform the buyer. Read the sales contract. The buyer meanwhile has 5 years to challenge the authenticity of the piece, after which it would be very difficult for them to get their money back.

The auction catalogues are full of things of questionable authenticity...indeed in their defense, its impossible for the people who do this to be completely sure about every piece in a sale as most auction houses process so much material...and of such variety they simply can't keep a specialist on staff who happens to be up on the latest Del Tin creations.

So the bottom line is still caveat emptor and bollocks to you if you get taken in mate