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  • (2) ITALIAN BUTTON-TUFTED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1294

    (2) ITALIAN BUTTON-TUFTED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • DUTCH MARQUETRY FOUR-DRAWER COMMODE
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1295

    DUTCH MARQUETRY FOUR-DRAWER COMMODE

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • VICTORIAN INLAID BURLED WALNUT WORK TABLE
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1296

    VICTORIAN INLAID BURLED WALNUT WORK TABLE

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • ITALIAN ALABASTER COLUMNAR PEDESTAL PLANT STAND
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1297

    ITALIAN ALABASTER COLUMNAR PEDESTAL PLANT STAND

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (2) LARGE CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM URNS ON PEDESTALS
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1298

    (2) LARGE CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM URNS ON PEDESTALS

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • (2) LARGE CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM URNS ON PEDESTALS
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1299

    (2) LARGE CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM URNS ON PEDESTALS

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • MONUMENTAL OAK STAVE WINE BARREL HEAD, 60"DIAM
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1300

    MONUMENTAL OAK STAVE WINE BARREL HEAD, 60"DIAM

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • PAINTED WROUGHT IRON CENTER TABLE WITH MARBLE TOP
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1301

    PAINTED WROUGHT IRON CENTER TABLE WITH MARBLE TOP

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • MARBLE-TOP WROUGHT IRON CONSOLE TABLE
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1302

    MARBLE-TOP WROUGHT IRON CONSOLE TABLE

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • NEAR LIFE-SIZE GARDEN STATUE DIANA THE HUNTRESS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1303

    NEAR LIFE-SIZE GARDEN STATUE DIANA THE HUNTRESS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (3) CAST IRON GARDEN BASKETS & JARDINIERE
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1305

    (3) CAST IRON GARDEN BASKETS & JARDINIERE

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (2) CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM GARDEN URN PLANTERS
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1307

    (2) CAST IRON CAMPANA-FORM GARDEN URN PLANTERS

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (2) CAST CONCRETE GARDEN SCULPTURES, EAGLES
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 1308

    (2) CAST CONCRETE GARDEN SCULPTURES, EAGLES

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • (2) ARCHITECTURAL CARVED & PIERCED WOOD PANELS
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1309

    (2) ARCHITECTURAL CARVED & PIERCED WOOD PANELS

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • FRAMED CLASSICAL STYLE CULTURED MARBLE PLAQUE
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1310

    FRAMED CLASSICAL STYLE CULTURED MARBLE PLAQUE

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • FRENCH MARBLE-TOP CAST IRON BISTRO TABLE
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1311

    FRENCH MARBLE-TOP CAST IRON BISTRO TABLE

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • FRENCH GRANITE-TOP CAST IRON PEDESTAL BISTRO TABLE
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1312

    FRENCH GRANITE-TOP CAST IRON PEDESTAL BISTRO TABLE

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • FRENCH SLATE-TOP CAST IRON PEDESTAL BISTRO TABLE
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1313

    FRENCH SLATE-TOP CAST IRON PEDESTAL BISTRO TABLE

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • HAND-TIED PERSIAN BALUCHI SHIRAZ RUG, 6'2" X 4'2"
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 1315

    HAND-TIED PERSIAN BALUCHI SHIRAZ RUG, 6'2" X 4'2"

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • HAND-TIED CHINESE TABRIZ RUG, 9'2" X 5'11.5"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1316

    HAND-TIED CHINESE TABRIZ RUG, 9'2" X 5'11.5"

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • HAND-TIED PERISAN TABRIZ RUNNER, 2'5" X 10'4"
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 1317

    HAND-TIED PERISAN TABRIZ RUNNER, 2'5" X 10'4"

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • HAND-TIED PERSIAN TABRIZ RUNNER, 2'5" X 10'0"
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 1318

    HAND-TIED PERSIAN TABRIZ RUNNER, 2'5" X 10'0"

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • HAND-TIED PERSIAN MANADAN RUG, 5'8" X 4'3"
    Estimate
    $150 - $350
    Lot 1319

    HAND-TIED PERSIAN MANADAN RUG, 5'8" X 4'3"

    Est.
    $150 - $350
  • HAND-TIED PERSIAN HAMADAN RUG, 6'9" X 3'11"
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1320

    HAND-TIED PERSIAN HAMADAN RUG, 6'9" X 3'11"

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 6-LIGHT CANDELABRA
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1321

    (2) FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 6-LIGHT CANDELABRA

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (3) LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE CLOCK & CANDELABRA
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1322

    (3) LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE CLOCK & CANDELABRA

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • NEOCLASSICAL STYLE GILT BRONZE CLOCK
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1323

    NEOCLASSICAL STYLE GILT BRONZE CLOCK

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 3) FRENCH SLATE & MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK & GARNITURES
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1324

    3) FRENCH SLATE & MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK & GARNITURES

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • FRENCH WHITE MARBLE CASE MANTEL SHELF CLOCK
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1325

    FRENCH WHITE MARBLE CASE MANTEL SHELF CLOCK

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • AFTER 'LA VAGUE' BY FRANCOIS MAGE SCULPTURAL CLOCK
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1326

    AFTER 'LA VAGUE' BY FRANCOIS MAGE SCULPTURAL CLOCK

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • AFTER A. GAUDEZ (1845-1902) BRONZE SCULPTURE
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 1327

    AFTER A. GAUDEZ (1845-1902) BRONZE SCULPTURE

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • AFTER ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE BRONZE LION & SNAKE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1328

    AFTER ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE BRONZE LION & SNAKE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • R. KENTON NELSON (B.1954) OIL PAINTING 'PICNIC'
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 1329

    R. KENTON NELSON (B.1954) OIL PAINTING 'PICNIC'

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • EDWARD MATTHEW WARD RA (D.1879) RELIGIOUS SUBJECT
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1331

    EDWARD MATTHEW WARD RA (D.1879) RELIGIOUS SUBJECT

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • MONUMENTAL FRENCH VERDURE TAPESTRY 8'9" X 16'0"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1332

    MONUMENTAL FRENCH VERDURE TAPESTRY 8'9" X 16'0"

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • JACQUARD WOVEN TAPESTRY DON QUIXOTE, 117" X 91"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1333

    JACQUARD WOVEN TAPESTRY DON QUIXOTE, 117" X 91"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • JACQUARD WOVEN TAPESTRY DON QUIXOTE, 115" X 92"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1334

    JACQUARD WOVEN TAPESTRY DON QUIXOTE, 115" X 92"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • OLIVER BAKER FOR LIBERTY & CO. SILVER CHARGER
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 1335

    OLIVER BAKER FOR LIBERTY & CO. SILVER CHARGER

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • (147) WALLACE GRANDE BAROQUE STERLING FLATWARE SET
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1336

    (147) WALLACE GRANDE BAROQUE STERLING FLATWARE SET

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • (87) GORHAM 'STRASBOURG' STERLING FLATWARE SERVICE
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1337

    (87) GORHAM 'STRASBOURG' STERLING FLATWARE SERVICE

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT PAINTED WALL MIRROR
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1338

    FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT PAINTED WALL MIRROR

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • MONUMENTAL BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR, 92.5"H
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1339

    MONUMENTAL BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR, 92.5"H

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • MONUMENTAL FRENCH CHARLES X GILTWOOD MIRROR, 76"H
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1340

    MONUMENTAL FRENCH CHARLES X GILTWOOD MIRROR, 76"H

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR, 77.25"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1341

    FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR, 77.25"

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR, 85"H
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 1342

    FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR, 85"H

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • MONUMENTAL ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1344

    MONUMENTAL ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • MONUMENTAL ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL SIDEBOARD
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1345

    MONUMENTAL ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL SIDEBOARD

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • MONUMENTAL RENAISSANCE REIVIVAL SIDEBOARD, 112"H
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 1346

    MONUMENTAL RENAISSANCE REIVIVAL SIDEBOARD, 112"H

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000

Auction Description

October Fine Estates Auction Event - Day 3 by Austin Auction Gallery

From firearms to fine art and everything in between our October auction will feature a wonderful selection of estate treasures & more!

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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
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  • 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.