I. – The creditor shall be paid his claim on the price, directly and without any formality of justice, by privilege and in preference to all creditors, without any other deduction than those:
1° Of the indirect contributions, and customs duties due by the merchandise;
2° Of the expenses of sale, storage and other expenses for the preservation of the thing.
II. – If the bearer of the receipt does not appear when the goods are sold, the sum in excess of that due to the bearer of the warrant is deposited with the administration of the general shop, as stated in article L. 522-30.