NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 May 05 @ 13:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Important and massive, Chinese early Western Chou Dynasty, archaic bronze vessel (lei) with superb stylized dragon, lappet and whorl designs, animal-head loose ring handles (one handle replaced and minor flaws); H: 19 3/8"
Auction Location:
United States
Previewing Details:
April 29, 2002 until May 4, 2002, 11am to 5pm
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Will ship internationally. Buyer pays all shipping costs.
Payment Details:
Visa; Mastercard; Money order/Cashiers checks; Personal Check
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
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1. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and, thereupon will pay the purchase price in full. All property shall be removed from the premises the day of the sale. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including but without limitations the right to hold the purchaser liable for the purchase price, we, at our option, may either a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or b) resell the properly on three days' notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs and expenses of both sales, our commission at our regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages.
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2. We reserve the right to withdraw any property at any time before the actual sale. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue and no lot shall be divided for sale.
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3. We reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event the auctioneer doubts the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sales records shall be inclusive in all respects.
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4. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivery of any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefore by the purchaser.
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5. Where the consignor is indebted to or has a monetary guarantee from us, and in certain other circumstances, we may have interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom other than our commissions, and may bid therefore through a representative or agent to protect such interest. We are entitled to our standard commission rate where a lot is "bought-in" to protect our interest. The owner, consignor or agent thereof has reserved the right to bid.
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6. If a lot is offered subject to reserve (the confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold), we may implement such a reserve by bidding on behalf of the consignor.
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7. All statements contained in the catalogue or in any bill of sale, invoice or elsewhere as to authorship, period, source, origin, measurement or condition are qualified statements and shall not be deemed to be representations or warranties.
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8. Payment terms: All items are to be paid for by a) Cash, b) Cashier's Check or c) Personal check with approved credit. In addition items may be paid for with a properly authorized Visa or Mastercard.(note: Due to discount rates, charges on AMEX, and Carte Blanche/Diners Club necessitate an additional 5% fee.)
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9. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS" AND NEITHER WE NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY.
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10. ABSENTEE BIDS -- As a service to those wishing to place bids, we will accept such bids without charge in advance of the sale on bidding forms available from us. In the event identical bids are submitted, the earliest will take precedence. Absentee bids shall be executed in competition with other absentee bids, any applicable reserve and bids from the audience.
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11. ESTIMATED PRICES - As a convenience to our clients, we furnish pre-sale estimates for all materials included in the auctions. These estimates are only our approximate valuations and should be taken as educated guesses based upon comparable auction values, not as "prices." Bidding normally begins at about one-half the low estimate, but the final bid price may well be less than or more than any estimate printed.
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12. With respect to all property, a premium of 15% of the successful bid price will be added thereto (EXCEPT AS NOTED FOR SPECIAL SALES EVENTS,) and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. We have been authorized by the consignor to retain as part of our remuneration the Buyers Premium.
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CONDITION OF PROPERTY
As a service to prospective purchasers, we may note the physical condition of certain lots included in this catalogue. However, the fact that damages, repairs, restorations 0 other defects are described for certain lots does not mean that all defects to such lots are described or that similar conditions do not exist with respect to other lots although not noted. Such descriptions are not intended to negate the conditions of sale included in this catalogue. We urge prospective purchasers to inspect property prior to bidding.
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ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
A 15% PREMIUM WILL BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER
AS PART OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
EXCEPT AS NOTED FOR SPECIAL SALES EVENTS