African Tribal Artifacts - 40 Year Collection

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If any check given in payment is not honored for any reason (including but not limited to N.S.F., stop payment order, or the like) you agree whether the check is signed by you as the maker or endorser, that if such check is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, to pay reasonable attorney’s fees incurred, with all costs of suit in event suit is instituted. 2. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. We will provide buyers with local shippers which will handle all your shipping needs for both large and small items. This information is also included with catalog registration material. Contact the shipping company directly, or Seattle Auction House, for estimates on shipping larger items that might require special handling or shipping arrangements. Shipping usually takes 2-4 weeks for parcel items and can take longer for larger items and international shipping. All merchandise purchased on site must be packed, transported and/or removed by the purchaser at his own risk immediately after the close of the sale, unless other arrangements have been made for storage and shipping. If any employee or agent of Seattle Auction House shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility and expense of the purchaser, and Seattle Auction House shall not be held liable for any loss, damage or other dispute that may be caused by said agent or employee. All items not removed after close of sale will be moved and stored by Seattle Auction House or their agents. Fees, rates and any insurance will be charged accordingly to the purchaser. 3. Ownership title passes on the fall of the auctioneer’s gavel (i.e. when SAH), as agent for seller, accepts the bid). Thereafter, the property is at the sole risk of the buyer. Neither the seller nor the auctioneers shall be responsible for loss or any damage to any article due to theft, fire, breakage or any other cause whatsoever, how ever occasioned. If an article sold cannot be delivered by reason of theft, breakage, or other damage prior to check-out, the sale shall be deemed canceled without any liability on the part of the auction company. 4. All property is sold As Is-Where Is and neither we nor the consignor make any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the brochure or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. We and the consignor make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been restored. Catalog descriptions include condition information where possible. If you have any questions regarding lots, contact the auction company prior to the auction. If you have questions on specific lots, call between Monday and Friday 9-5pm (Pacific Time), 206-764-4444. If you are unsure about a lot, for any reason, DO NOT BID. No items may be returned for any reason. 5. All lots are subject to a 12% buyer’s premium for in house buyers, On-line bidders are subject to a 17% buyers premium. 6. All bids to be per lot as numbered at the sale site unless otherwise mentioned by the auctioneer. 7. 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