Contemporary, Folk, & Sculpture Art

*In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition of lots, as there are no returns based on condition. The printed conditions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition. **Mason Fine Art Auctions does not perform any shipping or packing services. It is suggested that a quote is requested from a third party shipping company prior to the day of the auction. Please contact mark@masonfineartandevents.com for a complete list of recommended shippers. Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy Brief By submitting your bid, you agree that: You have read and agree with the Auctioneer’s Terms and Conditions below and the LiveAuctioneers’ Auction User Agreement. You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 26.0%. You agree to pay sales tax of up to 8.9%. Exceptions explained below. 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Moreover, the Auctioneer will not be held responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs. 2) Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within fourteen (14) days of the sale of any lot the purchaser of any painting gives notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot so sold is a counterfeit and, if within seven (7) days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price. 3) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Mason Fine Art Auctions record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Mason Fine Art Auctions reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before, during, or after the auction without liability. 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Mason Fine Art Auctions. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the high estimate and more typically will be closer to the low estimate of the lot being offered. 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The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide 5) Absentee and internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Mason Fine Art Auctions cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or internet bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Mason Fine Art Auctions and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such internet bidding services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. 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Invoices must be paid in full to Mason Fine Art Auctions before purchased property can be released or collected. We will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to 72 hours following completion of the auction. After that period a daily storage charge of $10 per lot will commence regardless of lot size or value. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Mason Fine Art Auctions may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. 12) Bidder agrees that any controversy or claim arising out of this auction, or any related dealings with Auctioneer or Seller, must be resolved by final and binding arbitration with no appeal permitted except as provided by Georgia statute. 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Per the artists request, some lots in this auction have undisclosed reserves and we may bid on behalf of these artists until the reserve has been met. If the reserve is not met for any reason, we will "pass" the lot. After the auction closes, we will contact the artist to see if they are willing to accept the highest bid placed on the lot and if so, we will reach out to the highest bidder with a post-auction agreement.