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  • FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY EXTENSION TABLE
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 250

    FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY EXTENSION TABLE

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (6) FRENCH CARVED & UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 251

    (6) FRENCH CARVED & UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • FRENCH OAK REFECTORY TRESTLE TABLE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 252

    FRENCH OAK REFECTORY TRESTLE TABLE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (6) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CANED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 253

    (6) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CANED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (6) FRENCH PROVINCIAL RUSH SEAT DINING CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 254

    (6) FRENCH PROVINCIAL RUSH SEAT DINING CHAIRS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • FRENCH PINE REFECTORY TRESTLE TABLE, 103"L
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 255

    FRENCH PINE REFECTORY TRESTLE TABLE, 103"L

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • FRENCH PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD SIDEBOARD, 19TH C.
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 256

    FRENCH PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD SIDEBOARD, 19TH C.

    Est.
    $400 - $700
  • FRENCH PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD SIDEBOARD, 19TH C.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 257

    FRENCH PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD SIDEBOARD, 19TH C.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (8) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CANED DINING CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 258

    (8) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CANED DINING CHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 4) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED WALNUT CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 259

    4) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED WALNUT CHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • SPANISH BAROQUE STYLE WALNUT TRESTLE DINING TABLE
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 260

    SPANISH BAROQUE STYLE WALNUT TRESTLE DINING TABLE

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 4) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED SEATING GROUP
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 261

    4) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE UPHOLSTERED SEATING GROUP

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (8) KARGES LOUIS XV STYLE CANED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 262

    (8) KARGES LOUIS XV STYLE CANED WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • FRENCH OAK DINING TABLE VALLAURIS CERAMIC TILES
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 263

    FRENCH OAK DINING TABLE VALLAURIS CERAMIC TILES

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • GERMAN PORCELAIN NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 264

    GERMAN PORCELAIN NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • (3) FRENCH BARBOTINE MAJOLICA JARDINIERE & VASES
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 265

    (3) FRENCH BARBOTINE MAJOLICA JARDINIERE & VASES

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • (3) CONTINENTAL MAJOLICA & PORCELAIN TABLEWARE
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 266

    (3) CONTINENTAL MAJOLICA & PORCELAIN TABLEWARE

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) BOHEMIAN ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN TYROLEAN FIGURES
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 267

    (2) BOHEMIAN ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN TYROLEAN FIGURES

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOYS/ DEMIJOHNS
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 269

    (2) FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOYS/ DEMIJOHNS

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOYS IN WOVEN BASKETS
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 270

    (2) FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOYS IN WOVEN BASKETS

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOY IN RUSTIC BARREL
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 271

    FRENCH GREEN GLASS CARBOY IN RUSTIC BARREL

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • (2) FRENCH CAST IRON KITCHEN SCREW PRESSES
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 272

    (2) FRENCH CAST IRON KITCHEN SCREW PRESSES

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE PITCHERS JUGS
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 273

    (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE PITCHERS JUGS

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE PITCHERS JUGS
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 274

    (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE PITCHERS JUGS

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE OIL JUGS
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 275

    (2) FRENCH PROVINCIAL STONEWARE OIL JUGS

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 3) FRENCH PROVINCIAL EARTHENWARE JUGS & FLORAL POT
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 276

    3) FRENCH PROVINCIAL EARTHENWARE JUGS & FLORAL POT

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • LARGE GEOLOGICAL RUST SELENITE SPECIMEN, 19.5"H
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 277

    LARGE GEOLOGICAL RUST SELENITE SPECIMEN, 19.5"H

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • (2) ITALIAN GILTWOOD & TOLE GIRANDOLE MIRRORS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 278

    (2) ITALIAN GILTWOOD & TOLE GIRANDOLE MIRRORS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (2) ITALIAN GILTWOOD & TOLE SHEAF OF WHEAT SCONCES
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 279

    (2) ITALIAN GILTWOOD & TOLE SHEAF OF WHEAT SCONCES

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 2) FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE & GLASS 2-LT SCONCES
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 280

    2) FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE & GLASS 2-LT SCONCES

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (3) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE BRONZE 2-LT WALL SCONCES
    Estimate
    $60 - $100
    Lot 281

    (3) FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE BRONZE 2-LT WALL SCONCES

    Est.
    $60 - $100
  • FRENCH CAST IRON FOUR-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 282

    FRENCH CAST IRON FOUR-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • CONTINENTAL WROUGHT IRON & AMBER GLASS LANTERN
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 283

    CONTINENTAL WROUGHT IRON & AMBER GLASS LANTERN

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 4) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 284

    4) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • 4) WWI & WWII-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 285

    4) WWI & WWII-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • 6) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 286

    6) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 4) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 287

    4) FRENCH WWI-ERA TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL VASES

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (3) LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE CLOCK & CANDELABRA
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 288

    (3) LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE CLOCK & CANDELABRA

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (3) FRENCH ROUGE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK & GARNITURES
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 289

    (3) FRENCH ROUGE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK & GARNITURES

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • (3) FRENCH FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK & CANDELABRA SET
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 290

    (3) FRENCH FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK & CANDELABRA SET

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • FRENCH EBONIZED & BRASS INLAID STRIKING WALL CLOCK
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 291

    FRENCH EBONIZED & BRASS INLAID STRIKING WALL CLOCK

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (2) E. NEVIL (19TH C.) WATERCOLORS EUROPEAN CITIES
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 292

    (2) E. NEVIL (19TH C.) WATERCOLORS EUROPEAN CITIES

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • ANDRE BALYON (B.1951) FOREST LANDSCAPE, 36" X 46"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 293

    ANDRE BALYON (B.1951) FOREST LANDSCAPE, 36" X 46"

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • J. FUHRMANN (20TH C.) FOREST LANDSCAPE, 24" X 36"
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 294

    J. FUHRMANN (20TH C.) FOREST LANDSCAPE, 24" X 36"

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • WILLIAM HENRY EARP SR. (D.1914) WATERCOLOR SURREY
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 295

    WILLIAM HENRY EARP SR. (D.1914) WATERCOLOR SURREY

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • FRAMED OIL PAINTING CAVORTING PUTTI IN A LANDSCAPE
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 296

    FRAMED OIL PAINTING CAVORTING PUTTI IN A LANDSCAPE

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • AFTER GEORGE ROMNEY PORTRAIT MRS. DRUMMOND SMITH
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 297

    AFTER GEORGE ROMNEY PORTRAIT MRS. DRUMMOND SMITH

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY SERVER
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 298

    FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY SERVER

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

End of Year Fine Auction Event Day 1 by Austin Auction Gallery

Austin Auction Gallery will close out the year in grand fashion with an incredible selection of fine antiques, jewelry & art. This auction will feature a collection fine Jewerly highlighted by an 11ct G.I.A. diamond and over 60 other pieces of fine jewelry. This auction will also feature many beautiful French and Italian antiques. 

Preview Period:
Tuesday December 5 10:00am - 5pm
Wednesday December 6 10:00am - 5pm
Thursday December 7 10:00am - 5pm
Friday December 8 10:am - 3pm
Auction Days 8am each day

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Austin Auction Gallery
Austin, TX 78729
United States

info@austinauction.com

Phone:+1 5122585479

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 26.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Payments

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

Shipping Info

SHIPPING!
YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT A SHIPPER TO HAVE YOUR ITEMS SHIPPED!

For your convenience the shippers below have been provided an auction catalog and only need to know your location and insurance needs.

OPTIONS FOR SMALLER ITEMS
Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
or email: info@pakandshipplus.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)

Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
or email: pa7012@postalannex.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)

The UPS Store - Nakita - 512-418-0520
or email: store2548@theupsstore.com

PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com

OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com

Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger Items

 

PLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088

BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786

RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122

For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
http://www.austinauction.com/delivery

 

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Terms & Conditions

AUSTIN AUCTION GALLERY TERMS & CONDITIONS OF AUCTION 1. The offering and sale of property by Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. is subject to the following conditions of sale that may be modified or supplemented by oral announcements prior to or during the sale. By bidding at this auction each purchaser and bidder agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions of sale. 2. All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, by lot and all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All consignors have made written representation that they have good title to the property. Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd makes no independent warranty of title. All property is sold AS IS, and all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and fitness of purpose are specifically disclaimed by Austin Auction Gallery and their consignors. CATALOG DESCRIPTIONS ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION ONLY. Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd disclaims all warranties arising from a course of dealing and usage in the trade and descriptions published in the catalog as to condition and measurements. BUYER AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS AUSTIN AUCTION GALLERY, ITS AUCTIONEERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OF INHERENTLY DANGEROUS PRODUCTS. No warranty, express or implied is made as to the transference of intellectual property rights. Buyer assumes risk of loss upon being declared the high bidder. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS LISTED IN THE CATALOG ARE APPROXIMATE AND PROVIDED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTIMATING SHIPPING COSTS. 3. Bidders at the auction may bid in person, or, if they are pre-registered and approved by Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd., they may bid by written absentee bid, by telephone, or by using the Internet. Internet bidders should register at least two hours prior to the start of the auction. It is agreed Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. will not be responsible for failure to execute absentee bids or electronic failures. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. A lot will be sold to the highest bidder as determined in the sole and exclusive judgment of the auctioneer. Photos and descriptions have been posted on the Internet and we encourage telephone calls, e-mail or facsimile contact to ask questions. Internet bidders are encouraged to review each lot and be prepared to bid quickly. The auctioneer will, without liability, determine the bidding increments and maintains sole authority to resolve disputes. Lots may be auctioned with reserve, and auctioneer may advance the bidding on behalf of the seller?s reserve without further notice. Neither Consignors nor their agents, except as in the preceding sentence, are allowed to bid on their own items. High and low estimates found in the catalog are listed only for guide purposes. 4. Bid Increments: MINIMUM MAXIMUM INCREMENT MINIMUM MAXIMUM INCREMENT $1 $99 $10 $5000 $9999 $500 $100 $499 $25 $10000 $49999 $1000 $500 $999 $50 $50000 $99999 $2500 $1000 $1999 $100 $100000 $250000 $5000 $2000 $4999 $250 $250000 + $10000 5. PAYMENT BY BIDDERS All bidding and purchases at the auction will be in U.S. Dollars. A buyer's premium will be added to successful non-Internet bids in the amount of 22%; for internet bids placed on Bidsquare, a buyers premium will be added to the successful bids in the amount of 26%; for Internet bids on Live Auctioneers & Invaluable, a buyer's premium will be added to the successful bids in the amount of 27%; these percentage amounts will be added to the amount of the successful bid price for lots purchased at the auction. In addition, buyers will be responsible to pay applicable State of Texas sales taxes. All Internet purchases must be paid in full within (5) days of completion of the auction. All other successful bidders must pay for purchases (in full) within one hour of the conclusion of the auction. Payment may be made in cash (U.S. Dollars), approved credit cards which are limited to Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. AUSTIN AUCTION GALLERY DOES NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT THROUGH PAY-PAL. Checks are accepted only from Texas residents presenting a valid Texas Driver?s License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Invoiced purchases in excess of $10,000 must be paid by bank wire transfer. Wire transfer instructions will be provided upon request. 6. QUALIFIED STATEMENTS BY THE AUCTIONEER OR AUCTION COMPANY ARE OPINIONS, NOT REPRESENTATIONS OF WARRANTIES. Statements and descriptions contained in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, by auctioneer or elsewhere as to the manufacturer, artisan authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, historical relevance or physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF OPINION ONLY AND ARE NOT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. Descriptions provided in any printed catalog, Internet catalog or Internet information do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear, tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. It is recommended all prospective bidders examine carefully all items in which they have an interest. You are welcome to inspect in person all items during our published inspection hours, and/or by appointment. We will assist you personally or by telephone, providing a physical description and our opinion. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity and description, we recommend you have an expert of your choice examine and research the item or lot for you OR that you do not bid on the item in question. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or by Internet, you signify you have examined the items as fully as you desire to, or, you have chosen not to examine them. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All lots are sold As-Is, Where-Is. Jewelry items are not returnable for any reason after they leave the auction premises, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No employee of Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. is authorized to make on its' behalf or on behalf of the Consignor, any representations or warranty, oral or written, with respect to the property to be auctioned. Austin Auction Gallery has relied substantially upon information provided by its Consignors to describe the auction lots. Austin Auction Gallery reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before it is sold. 7. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY AFTER PURCHASE ALL PAID FOR PROPERTY SHALL BE REMOVED FROM OUR PREMISES AT THE PURCHASER'S EXPENSE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE SALE DATE, except Internet bidders. Internet purchases must be picked up within 10 calendar days of the auction. If purchases are not picked up within the specified time periods, beneficial bailee rights of the purchaser cease and a storage fee of $25.00 per lot, per day will be payable to Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. by the purchaser. Further, after the required pickup dates, Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd., may transfer the property to a public warehouse at the purchaser's risk and expense or, at the option of Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd., the property may be sold at private or public auction, without notice to the previous purchaser and all the proceeds from such sale will be retained by Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. as liquidated damages and storage fees. If merchandise belonging to a purchaser is lost by fire, theft, damage or any other reason, prior to the purchaser taking possession of same within the above specified time periods, the liability of Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd shall be limited to the actual amount paid for the same at the auction wherein it was acquired and shall in no event include any incidental or consequential damages. AUSTIN AUCTION GALLERY IS NOT A STORAGE FACILITY. 8. SHIPPING INFORMATION Packing, handling and shipping of purchased lots is the sole responsibility and strictly at the option of the purchaser. Austin Auction Gallery does not provide packing or shipping services. We recommend purchasers consult with any one of the following companies. All such companies are independent of Austin Auction Gallery Ltd., and if contracted with or for, they will be acting as your agent. These shippers will pick up the goods at our facility at no additional charge to you. Austin Auction Gallery receives no compensation for shipping referrals. We urge you, the purchaser, to obtain shipping insurance and more than one shipping quote. Shippers known to be available are: Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117 email: info@pakandshipplus.com Postal Annex, 512-331-5855, e-mail: pa7012@postalannex.com The UPS Store, 512-418-0520, e-mail: store2548@theupsstore.com Craters & Freighters, 888-520-1134, e-mail: austin@cratersandfreighters.com 9. AUCTIONEER The auctioneer(s) conducting this auction are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas, 512-463-6599, www.tdlr.texas.gov, and protected through a recovery fund administered by this department. Any unresolved complaint can be directed to this department. The auctioneer in charge is Ross Featherston, License 8069. All disputes that may arise by virtue of and/or under the contractual relationship by and between the parties to this agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. The venue of any legal action that may arise between the parties to these agreements and/or the auction proceedings conducted by Austin Auction Gallery, Ltd. will be in Travis County, Texas. Any cause of action and/or suit of any kind arising between the parties hereto (to include auctioneer, auction company, consignor or purchasers of goods at auction) must be commenced within one (1) year from the date the cause of action accrues or it will be forever barred. The right of action or suit will accrue and the one (1) year limitation period will begin to run, on the date of the breach, damage or injury is sustained and not when the resulting cost, damage, harm or loss is discovered. 10. Purchasers hereby give irrevocable permission for Austin Auction Gallery to charge the credit card that they may have submitted with their request to participate in auctions, for any and all purchases made by them at this auction. 11. Firearm sales must comply with applicable Texas & Federal regulations, and a DENIED status issued by the NICS System will not cancel the successful bidders obligations purchase payment. Firearm purchases not picked up in person must be transferred to a FFL Licensee. The cost of shipping and transfer from Austin Auction Gallery to the designated FFL Licensee is $45.00 for each firearm. All used firearms should be examined for safety issues by a competent gunsmith. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All items are offered subject to federal, state and C.I.T.E.S. treaty requirements. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AUSTIN AUCTION GALLERY LTD. AND IT'S EMPLOYEES, CONSIGNOR AND PURCHASER OR SUPPOSED PURCHASER AT AUCTION.