July 8th Online Decorative Arts Auction

1. Any description issued by the auctioneer of an article to be sold is subject to variation to be announced in the auction room prior to the time of sale. However, while the auctioneer has endeavoured not to mislead in the description issued, such description is not intended to constitute a representation to the prospective purchasers and no warranty of the correctness of such description is made. An opportunity to request a condition report is offered prior to the time of sale. The absence of a condition report does not imply good condition. Any statement provided on condition is done so as a courtesy. It is the responsibility of the prospective purchasers to inspect or have inspected each lot upon which they wish to bid, relying upon their own advisers, and to bid accordingly. 2. Unless exempted by law, the buyer is required to pay 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) including the Buyer's Premium. For International buyers, taxes are not applicable for items being shipped out of country (Canada). Items shipped out of Ontario, the buyer is required to pay taxes as per the tax rate of that province, HST or GST (Goods and Services Tax). GST is applicable for all purchases using Status Cards. 3.The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his/her absolute discretion. Contact information provided by bidder must be true and correct. The auctioneer reserves the right not to accept and to reject any bid. Without limitation, any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid may not be recognized. 4.The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer for any lot shall be the buyer and such buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and must comply with such other Conditions of Sale as may be applicable. If any dispute should arise between bidders the auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to designate the buyer or, at his/her option, to withdraw any disputed lot from the sale, or to re-offer it at the same or a subsequent sale period. The auctioneer's decision in all cases shall be final. 5.Notwithstanding condition 1, if the buyer, prior to removal of a lot, makes arrangements satisfactory to the auctioneer for the inspection of such lot by a fully qualified person acceptable to the auctioneer to determine the genuineness or authenticity of the lot, to be carried out promptly following the sale of the lot, and if, but only if, within a period of 7 days following the sale a written opinion of such person is presented to the auctioneer to the effect that the lot is not genuine or authentic, accompanied by a written request by the buyer for rescission of the sale, then the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the sale price refunded to the buyer. 6.Payment for purchases must be made by Visa, Mastercard or Wire Transfer. Debit and personal cheque payments can only be done in person. 7.It is the responsibility of the buyer to make all arrangements for insuring, packing and removing the property purchased and any assistance by the auctioneer or his staff shall be rendered as a courtesy and without any liability to them. 8.The buyer shall pay for and make arrangements to have the items shipped within 7 days of the sale. Should the items not be paid for within a reasonable time limit without limitation of the right of the consignor and the auctioneer against the buyer, may resell any of the articles affected. 9.The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse admission to the sale or to refuse to recognize any and all bids from any particular person or persons at any auction. 10.For our online sale, the Buyer's Premium is 20% 11. Restrictions exist regarding the import and export of species protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). This includes but is not limited to items made of or containing (bone (whalebone, etc.), ivory, tortoise shell, seal skin, rhinoceros horn and any other animal part and is strictly controlled or forbidden by most countries. Please review your country?s laws before bidding on pieces made of or containing these restricted items. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to inquire about and obtain the proper permits for artwork purchased that may contain restricted materials, if such permit can be obtained. For more information, please visit www.cites.org.