Antique Chinese Porcelain

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE The conditions set forth below constitute the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Bidding at auction, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms. A 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot. Payment must be made within five (5) days of point of sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with the auction house. Successful Biders will be notified electronically within 36 hours of date of auction. Payments accepted are cash, Cashier's check, Traveler's check, MasterCard, Visa, Paypal, Personal or Business check. The auction house reserves the right to hold property until checks clear. The purchaser is legally responsible for payment. Failure to complete payment within the time allocated may result in legal proceedings and most definitely will result in non-issuance of a bidding number in the future. If a response to our original email has not been received within 3 days, a Non-Paying Bidder (NPB) warning will be placed until payment has been made. A $20.00 fee will be added for returned checks. If a check fails to clear after the second deposit, the purchaser will be held responsible for any and all fees incurred during the collection process. All auction sales & bidding are recorded. All purchases are subject to the New York State Sales Tax of 8 1/4% unless the purchaser possesses a Tax Exemption Number, an out of state tax number, or is shipping out of New York State. Request NYS form ST-120 must be completed and kept on file. All items are sold to the highest bidder as acknowledged by the auctioneer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid; to advance the bidding at his discretion; and, in the event of a dispute between two bidders, determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the lot in dispute. Should there be any dispute after sale, the record of final sale shall be conclusive. Some items offered may be subject to reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. We may implement such reserves by bidding on behalf of the Consignor. All goods are sold "AS IS" and all sales are final. Condition reports are briefly included in each description, perspective buyers should contact the auction house for a detailed condition report. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer, nor the consignor, is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. All weights and measurements are approximate. The color/tone of images may not be true to the item. Please contact the auction house for condition reports if there is any question. The auctioneer has the right to withdraw any lot before or at the sale. Packaging and handling of purchased lots is at the risk and expense of the purchaser. As a service to the purchaser, Montauk Auctions and Trading Enterprises will arrange in-house packing, shipping and insurance, unless otherwise noted in the lot description. All expenses incurred must be paid for by the purchaser. Please be aware that items offered can be costly to pack andship. It is possible for that the price of packing and shipping may exceed the purchase price. Returns will NOT be accepted as a result of packing/shipping costs. We will not be held responsible for choosing a shipper in the event of any act and/or omissions in packing. We do not assume responsibility for damages. Regardless of shipping method, auction house must have received cleared funds to release property. Shipping may take up to four weeks after payment is received. Returns will be accepted, if its is determined the auctioneers have erred in their catalogue description. However, if the auctioneer should make verbal or online additions, corrections or modifications to the catalogue at the point of sale, this disclosure formally amends the original printed or online catalogue description. Returns must be accompanied by a written statement from a mutually agreed upon arms length third party confirming the discrepancy. Arrangements for returns must be made with the auctioneers within fourteen (14) days of purchase. Under no circumstance will this time period be extended unless arrangements have been made within the two (2) week period. These terms do not apply to any items identified in the catalogue as "In the Manner of, Style of, Circle of, After, or Attributed to". Auctioneers do not warranty any verbal accounts of integrity or condition offered for telephone/absentee clients.

All purchases are subject to the New York State Sales Tax of 8 1/4% unless the purchaser possesses a Tax Exemption Number, an out of state tax number, or is shipping out of New York State. Request NYS form ST-120 must be completed and kept on file.