European Asian Malachite & Antiques Auction

Terms of Sale ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD 'AS-IS, WHERE-IS' without any guarantees expressed or implied. Colorado Premier Realty & Auction Services nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind of nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalog or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature, or historical significance of any lot sold. Failure to attend a scheduled preview constitutes forfeiture of bidder's rights to dispute purchase. Registration YOU must register to bid. Auctioneer may establish such Bidder Registration requirements and Bidder qualifications as Auctioneer determines, in Auctioneer's discretion, to be reasonably necessary or appropriate. In order to register to bid, YOU must provide such information (including identifying information and qualifications) as requested by Auctioneer. Auctioneer may refuse to accept a Bidder Registration from any potential Bidder, may refuse to grant bidding privileges to any potential Bidder, and may revoke the Bidder Registration or bidding privileges of any Bidder. By registering to bid, YOU represent to Auctioneer that, if YOU are a natural person, YOU are at least eighteen (18) years of age and that YOU are otherwise legally able to enter into a contract. Each entity (i.e., corporation, limited liability company, or other organization) registering to bid represents that it has the power and authority to register, to bid, and to complete the purchase transaction if it is the Winning Bidder. If bids are made by or on behalf of an entity, the entity and any individual making the bid will be jointly and severally liable on account of the bid. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have read, understand, and agree to be bound by, these Bidder Terms and Conditions, any and all other terms and conditions posted on the Auctioneer website(s), and the terms and conditions posted on the websites of any Online Auction Platform Provider(s) used by Auctioneer. Buyers Premium All Property offered at the Auction is subject to a Buyer's Premium in an amount equal to twenty percent (25%) of the Hammer Price, which will be paid by the Buyer to Auctioneer for Auctioneer's own account. The Buyer's Premium is earned by Auctioneer with the fall of the Hammer and is non-refundable. The Buyer's Premium will be added to the Hammer Price to determine the final Contract Price for tax purposes. Payment The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes, and other charges) no later than the seventh (5th ) business day following the sale. Online purchases must be paid by credit card, certified funds, or by wire transfer; provided, however, that any online purchases in excess of two thousand five hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) must be paid by certified funds or wire transfer unless other arrangements acceptable to Auctioneer are made. (iii) Possessory Lien. Other provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions notwithstanding, a possessory lien will exist in favor of Auctioneer and/or Seller against any unpaid Lot(s). Pick-up and Removal YOU are responsible for pick-up and removal of Lot(s) purchased by YOU. Pick-up location and removal dates and times will be as posted on Auctioneer's website or otherwise announced by Auctioneer. Unless otherwise agreed, YOU are solely responsible for the disassembly, rigging, removal, shipping, and transportation of each Lot purchased by YOU. Disassembly and removal must be done in a professional and workmanlike manner, and YOU will indemnify and hold harmless both Auctioneer and Seller(s) against any and all damage caused by YOU or YOUR employees, agents, representatives, or independent contractors in connection with the disassembly or removal of any Lot(s). Any and all damage, including, without being limited to damage to land or buildings, caused by YOU or by YOUR employees, agents, representatives, or independent contractors, will be repaired by YOU, or at YOUR expense, to the satisfaction of Auctioneer and Seller(s). Any Lot(s) shipped to YOU will be via a shipment contract free on board at the point of sale within the State of Colorado as indicated in the Auction listing. Possession and risk of loss will pass to you at the point of shipment. YOU are responsible for insuring all Lots purchased by YOU. Shipping Information Colorado Premier will offer in-house shipping for items that do not require specialty packaging or crating, We partner with Shipping Saint and will send you shipping options via email within 24 hours of the auction close. Buyers are responsible for all transportation fees, packaging, handling, and insurance and confirmation fees. Items requiring international shipping the buyer is responsible for all customs fees, import taxes, VAT, duties and any other fees associated with the purchase. Colorado Premier will not ship any items without insurance. Insurance is required for up to the amount of your hammer price. Third Party Shipping Items requiring specialty packaging or crating will require third party shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shipping providers. Colorado Premier is not responsible for acts or omissions of shipping providers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to third party shipping providers until payment for items has been paid in full and a statement of release has been provided by the buyer. Failure to Pay If you fail to pay for your purchase(s) within time provided, YOU will be deemed to have abandoned any interest in the Lot(s), but YOU will remain liable for payment of the Contract Price. Unpaid Lot(s) may be retained by Seller, resold at a subsequent auction, or otherwise disposed of. If unpaid Lot(s) are sold at a subsequent auction, YOU will be liable for any shortfall or deficiency on the resale of the Lot(s), plus the costs incurred in connection with reselling the Lot(s). Under no circumstances will YOU be entitled to any surplus from the resale of any unpaid Lot(s). Auctioneer and/or Seller may, at any time, commence a lawsuit against YOU for the Contract Price of any unpaid Lot(s) and/or for any deficiency realized on the resale of such Lot(s). Failure Pick-up or Arrange Shipping If YOU are certified as the Winning Bidder on one or more Lots, and, after paying the Contract Price for such Lot(s), YOU fail to pick-up or remove such Lot(s) by the check-out date listed in the auction, will result in storage fees being assessed for each week your item(s) remain in our building. Storage fees are $100-$150 per week or 25% of your auction invoice whichever is greater. Storage fees must be paid in full to receive your items. If items remain in the building for more than 10 business days without any communication from the buyer items will be deemed abandoned. Lot(s), and any interest therein, to Auctioneer, and YOU will give up any and all rights with respect to such Lot(s). Lots that have been abandoned to Auctioneer may be retained by Auctioneer, sold at a subsequent auction, or otherwise disposed of. YOU will not be entitled to any proceeds from the sale of any abandoned Lot(s). Bid Retraction YOU may not retract a bid that has been acknowledged by Auctioneer or that has been submitted online. YOU acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is acting in reliance on tendered bids in the conduct of the Auction, and that bid retraction is disruptive and interferes with the Auction, and that, as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder Registration and for YOU to bid at the Auction, YOU agrees not to withdraw or to attempt to withdraw any tendered bid by YOU or on your behalf. Online Auction In addition to all other terms and conditions set forth in these Bidder Terms and Conditions, the following terms and conditions apply if the Auction is conducted, in whole or in part, online: Online Bidder Account - Anyone desiring to bid online, or to establish the possibility of bidding online, will be required to create an online bidding account by completing all necessary forms and providing required information. Posted Times - All times are based on the local time zone at the Auction Site unless stated otherwise. Posted closing times and time displays are approximate. Auctioneer reserves the right to close early or extend the Auction at Auctioneer's sole and absolute discretion. Auto Extend Feature - Any Online Bidding Period may include an auto extend feature. This means that, if an online bid is entered within a set time period approaching the end of the established Online Bidding Period, the Online Bidding Period will automatically be extended for an additional amount of time in increments established by Auctioneer, and will continue to be so extended until there is a set period of time that lapses during which no online bids are received, after which bidding will close. Disclaimer - Auctioneer makes no representations or warranties, and disclaims all representations and warranties, (i) that the Online Auction Platform or any related website or technology will be uninterrupted, error free or virus free, (ii) as to the results that may be obtained by using the Online Auction Platform or any related website or technology, or (iii) as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, security, or current nature of the Online Auction Platform or any related technology. Responsibility for Online Bids YOU are responsible for all bids transmitted from YOUR computer or device, or from YOUR Bidder Account. If a Winning Bid is sent from YOUR computer or device, or from YOUR Bidder Account, YOU will be the Buyer. Absentee Bids In Auctioneer's discretion, Auctioneer may receive Absentee Bids and/or bids tendered by remote Bidders (whether telephonically or otherwise). Absentee Bids may be initiated and advanced in accordance with Auctioneer's policies and procedures. Auctioneer will make reasonable efforts to execute Absentee Bids, but Auctioneer will have no liability to any Absentee Bidder for the failure to execute any Absentee Bids for any reason whatsoever. Auctioneer acts as the agent of the Seller only, and the receipt and/or execution of Absentee Bids will not create an agency relationship between Auctioneer and any Absentee Bidder. Absentee bids are subject to an additional fee of ten percent (10%) of total expenditure (hammer price plus buyer's premium plus tax) and require a minimum opening bid of $20.00. Bid Increments Bid increments are established and controlled by Auctioneer, and may be adjusted or modified in Auctioneer's sole and absolute discretion. Withdrawal of Property by Auctioneer Unless specific Property is, in express written terms, put up at Absolute Auction, Auctioneer has the right to withdraw any Property from the Auction prior to the Fall of the Hammer. Responsibility for Bids Placed on Bidder Number YOU are responsible for all bids made using YOUR Bidder Number. If YOUR Bidder Number is lost, stolen, or misappropriated, YOU should notify Auctioneer immediately, and YOU will be liable for all bids tendered using your Bidder Number prior to YOUR giving Auctioneer notice that Your Bidder Number was lost, stolen, or misappropriated. Collusion is not permitted Auctioneer has the right to remove any bidder(s) suspected of collusion or any type of price fixing behavior at any time and to refuse admission to future auctions. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that you have read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, you understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and you accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.

This auction uses Autopay by LiveAuctioneers. If you place a winning bid, your card will be charged shortly after the conclusion of the auction.

Online purchases from Colorado Premier Realty & Auction Services may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.