SOLD
50.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2013 Mar 30 @ 12:58UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This lot contains a James Stewart signed letter dated November 26, 1984 written to John Strizzi in regards to a portrait drawing the artist personally did for Mr. Stewart. Also included is the original drawing which was made for James Stewart by the artist.
This piece of Hollywood history is literally one of a kind, and comes with a COA from JSA an industry leader in authenticating rare items of this nature.
Auction Location:
P.O. Box 36460, Los Angeles, California, 90081, United States
California residents have a 9.5% sales tax
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| ST |
9.5% |
California State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
22% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Material is generally shipped within 10-14 business days of payment received in full.
Mercer Auctions LLC will arrange for shipping of your property. Buyer will be responsible for the cost of shipping and insurance on the item. You are encouraged to purchase insurance on these shipments as once the property is out of our control we no longer cover the property. Movie stills will be shipped VIA USPS for $7.50. All non oversized/ non fragile items will be shipped via USPS insured, paid by the buyer added to the invoice.
Oversized and fragile Items will be shipped at:
Box Brothers
5353 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 939-5899
The Auction house will assist with shipping. Please send Auction House any questions regarding shipping rate questions
Payment Details:
We accept bank wire transfers which has a $30.00 processing fee. We also accept cashier's check, money orders, Visa, Master Card and American Express. Note: Buyers from outside the continental United States must pay via bank wire transfer - Please email our office for wire instructions. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Mercer Auctions LLC have been paid in full.
Payments are due within (7) days of invoice date for online bidders. Interest on delinquent accounts will be assessed after (14) days from auction date. After 30 days of non-payment a dispute will be opened and we have the right to relist the item if we so chose.
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Buyer's Premium - The buyer's premium for Internet bidders (Live Auctioneers) is 22% and will be added to the hammer price. There is a 22% for absentee bidders. For all residents of California, 9.5% sales tax will be added to your invoice.
Payment - We accept bank wire transfers which has a $30.00 processing fee. We also accept cashier's check, money orders, Visa, Master Card and American Express. Note: Buyers from outside the continental United States must pay via bank wire transfer - Please email our office for wire instructions. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Mercer Auctions LLC have been paid in full.
Payments are due within (7) days of invoice date for online bidders. Interest on delinquent accounts will be assessed after (14) days from auction date. After 30 days of non-payment a dispute will be opened and we have the right to relist the item if we so chose.
Shipping:
Material is generally shipped within 10-14 business days of payment received in full.
Mercer Auctions LLC will arrange for shipping of your property. Buyer will be responsible for the cost of shipping and insurance on the item. You are encouraged to purchase insurance on these shipments as once the property is out of our control we no longer cover the property. Movie stills will be shipped VIA USPS for $7.50. All non oversized/ non fragile items will be shipped via USPS insured, paid by the buyer added to the invoice.
Oversized and fragile Items will be shipped at:
Box Brothers
5353 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 939-5899
The Auction house will assist with shipping. Please send Auction House any questions regarding shipping rate questions
Disputes - In the event of a dispute, the Auctioneer will be the final judge as to which Bidder is successful. The Auctioneer may at his sole discretion, re-open the bidding on a particular item. Title shall pass on all items sold when the Auctioneer says "SOLD". The Purchaser assumes total and full responsibility for all goods at that time, and is responsible for payment for all items whether or not the Purchaser actually takes possession at that time. If any dispute arises after the conclusion of the Auction, the records of the Auctioneer and Clerk shall stand as conclusive. Any loss or damage by breakage, natural disaster, theft or any other cause is therefore the sole and entire responsibility of the Purchaser.
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Buyer's Premium
22%
Taxes
California, 9.5% sales tax