Decorative Arts, Fine Art & Jewelry

The property listed in this catalogue is offered for sale by Bunte Auction Services, Inc. as agent for the consignors (sellers). The following Terms and Conditions of Auction and Information for Buyers and Sellers, posted notices and verbal announcements at the time of sale by the Auctioneer are the conclusive statements of terms and conditions for this auction. Submitting any bid, whether in person, in writing, by
telephone or any other means, the buyer acknowledges and accepts these terms and conditions.

1. A buyer’s premium of 15% of the hammer price will be added to every purchase to reach to the total sales price. For buyers using on line bidding service for purchases, a buyer’s premium of 17.5% will be added to each purchase to reach the total sales price.

2. The total sales price is subject to applicable sales tax. Illinois residents will pay 7 ¼ % unless a tax exempt form is on file at our office, this is to include a copy of the certificate.

3. Payment can be made with Visa, Master Card, Discover, cash and money order. No personal checks will be accepted.

4. Complete payment must be made day of auction or upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. Money orders must be received within five (5) days of the auction from successful on line bidders.

5. Paid items may be removed from the auction gallery. After two (2) weeks, any items remaining at the auction gallery will be placed in storage with those costs being charged to the buyer.

6. The highest bidder shall be the buyer or if any dispute arises between two or more bidders the auctioneer shall decide the buyer or immediately put the item up for sale again.

7. Due to uncertainties of bidding a lot may sell to the auctioneer for the same amount bid by an Internet bidder. The auctioneers decision shall be binding and final.

8. The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and clerk will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes.

9. Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such a lot will not be sold.

10. Bunte Auction will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute bid(s). Absentee bids must be in writing and a $25.00 minimum is required per lot. Phone bidding is available on select items and must be arranged by the Friday prior to the sale.

11. All auction inquires must be received by 8:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the sale as well as e-mail inquires.

12. While Bunte Auction makes every attempt to look for flaws in the items as such it is the responsibility of those bidders that are not able to personally view the lots to call in for condition reports. Bunte Auction does guarantee for fourteen (14) days from the time of the auction items as described in the catalogue (except for condition). After the fourteen (14) day period all items are to remain sold without further recourse. Refunds in cash or credit shall be for the purchase price only, shipping costs excluded. Any announcements and addendum prior to the auction takes precedence over the description in the catalogue. This guarantee is only valid to the original buyer. The item(s) must be in the same condition as when purchased. Discrepancies of descriptions shall be decided by a mutually agreed upon expert in the field. The authentication must be in writing and is at the expense of the purchaser. Bidding at these sales indicate that you have read and accepted these conditions.

The total sales price is subject to applicable sales tax. Illinois residents will pay 7 1/4 % unless a tax exempt form is on file at our office