Fine Art & Antique Auction

Cottone Auctions makes every effort to correctly describe all items on our website and in our catalog. However, we are not responsible for errors or omissions in the cataloging or oral condition reports. A buyer has 30 days after the sale date in which to notify Cottone Auctions with questions regarding authenticity. Cottone Auctions does reserve the right to make verbal corrections and/or provide additional information from the block during the sale. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to request a condition report & be well informed of the merchandise prior to placing a bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion in determining the successful bidder, or he may re-offer the disputed item for sale if he so wishes. Absentee bids will be executed in a competitive manner by a representative of Cottone Auctions. Absentee bids will not be executed on items which are found to be other than described in the catalog. Cottone Auctions is pleased to accommodate your requests for additional information and photographs, however, your personal examination is always preferred when possible. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine lots and decide on their level of interest. We have most items available for private preview usually one month before an auction, by appointment or during our posted preview hours prior to the auction. Lots are sold as is. All sales are final. Cottone Auctions' buyers premium is 17% and will be added to the hammer price of each lot. We ask for your patience as your purchase will be released upon notice that your payment has cleared. All purchases are subject to an 8% NY State sales tax, unless a valid NYS resale certificate is filed with Cottone Auctions.

NY state sales tax of 8% is added to NY state residents only, unless a valid NY State resale certificate is presented to us.