The Winter Sale 2015

1 Your bidding on items indicates your acceptance of the following Terms

and Conditions of sale by Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. These terms are

subject to amendment before or during the sale. Copley Fine Art Auctions,

LLC operates as an agent of the seller only, and is not responsible in any way

in the event the seller or buyer fails to fulfill their respective agreements. In

all instances the auctioneer’s interpretation of these conditions is final and

binding on all bidders.
 

2 All bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog unless otherwise announced

by the auctioneer. The sales price shall consist of the final bid price plus the

buyer’s premium, plus any applicable sales tax. A buyer’s premium of 20%

(23% for online bidding) of the final bid price up to and including $1,000,000,

plus 15% of the final bid price over $1,000,000, will be applied to each lot

sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.
 

3 The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in his opinion, is not

commensurate with the value of the lot.
 

4 The auctioneer has the sole right to re-offer a lot and/or settle disputed bids.

The record of sale kept by the auction house will be taken as final in the event

of dispute. Additionally, items may be withdrawn at any time prior to the

offering of each lot.
 

5 All goods are sold “as is” and all sales are final with no exchanges or refunds.

Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC and its consignors make no representations

or warranties as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, the

correctness of the catalog or other description of physical condition, quality,

size, medium, importance, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of any

property, and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice,

or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an

assumption of liability. The purchaser assumes complete responsibility for

items at the fall of the hammer.
 

6 Successful bidders are to pay for their purchases during or immediately after the

sale or upon receipt of an invoice, unless other arrangements have been authorized

in writing by the auction house. Payment may be made by cash or good check

payable to Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. The auction house reserves the right to

hold property until checks clear. A monthly service charge of 1.5% will be added to

unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. A $50.00 fee will be added

for returned checks. If a check fails to clear after the second deposit, the purchaser

will be held responsible for any and all fees incurred until we have collected good

funds. Purchases picked up at the auction will be subject to the South Carolina

state and local tax of 8.5%. Buyers claiming exemption from sales tax must have

the appropriate documentation on file with Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC prior to

the release of property. Purchases delivered to South Carolina after the auction will

be subject to the applicable South Carolina state and local taxes and purchases

picked up or delivered to Massachusetts after the sale will be subject to the 6.25%

Massachusetts sales tax unless exempted by applicable law.
 

7 If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale,

including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was

the highest successful bidder, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may exercise all of its

rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the

sale, and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused

by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve,

any lot or item for which the purchaser has failed to pay in full the purchase price,

holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.
 

8 Condition reports are not included in this catalog. It is the responsibility of

prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither

the auctioneer, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC, nor the consignor is responsible

for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. Copley Fine Art

Auctions, LLC strongly encourages clients to attend our previews and auctions

so as to best determine condition of lots. Due to the high volume of condition

requests, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC reserves the right to reject requests at

its sole discretion. All weights and measurements are approximate. Please be aware that all flat art dimensions are approximate  and are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.
 

9 Some of the lots in this sale carry reserves or minimum selling prices. This is

a confidential figure set by the consignor and the auction house below which

a lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate, and the

auction house will execute the reserve bids by bidding for the consignor.

Estimates are subject to change at any time prior to the offering of each lot.
 

10 Absentee and telephone bids will be executed when possible as a convenience to customers: the auction house will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. All absentee and telephone bids must be received at least 24 hours before the start of the sale.

 

11 Buyers wishing to pick up items after the auction at our office may do

so only by appointment starting five days after the sale. We kindly ask that all

items be removed from our warehouse within 30 days of auction end to avoid a

$5 daily storage fee.
 

12 Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Upon request, we will provide a

list of shippers who deliver within the United States and overseas. Once your

payment has cleared, items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art

Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items.

Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.
 

13 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may, at its discretion and at the buyer’s request,

package and ship sold items as directed by the purchaser. In such instances

1) the buyer shall prepay all related expenses, and 2) the buyer agrees that

all packaging, handling and shipment is at the sole risk of the purchaser, and

Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to

such items. Buyer should allow four to five weeks for shipment.
 

14 Some property sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from

the United States, such as items that include material from some endangered

species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same

governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local

authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing

will not constitute delay or cancellation in payment for the total purchase price

of these lots.
 

15 Bidding increments will normally follow the pattern below, but may vary at the

sole discretion of the auctioneer:

Estimate Increment

To 999.99 50

1,000 – 2,499.99 100

2,500 – 4,999.99 250

5,000 – 9,999.99 500

10,000 – 24,999.99 1,000

25,000 – 49,999.99 2,500

50,000 – 99,999.99 5,000

Over 100,000 at auctioneer’s discretion
 

16 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC is the owner of the images of each lot offered

for sale, and may use such images at any time at its sole discretion for

advertising, publicity, and for archival purposes.
 

17 If you are bidding as an agent for another individual or company, and you

execute a bid on behalf of someone else under your bidder number, then you

are responsible for the settlement of that account.
 

18 In no event will the liability of Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC to any purchaser

with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such

purchaser for such item.

 

19 Condition description of wear or gunning wear: Wear or gunning wear may include all types of wear and damage that can be inflicted, and is to be expected, to an object from handling or use in the field. This may include, but is not limited to, paint wear, flaking, dings, scratches, checks, cracks, craquelure, age lines, dents, chips, rubs, blunts, cracked eyes, shot scars, seam separations, popped grain, rust, and discoloration. Please be aware that decoy stands are not included with items purchased.

 

20 Condition description of as found: The item is sold with any faults and imperfections that may exist. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine condition.

21 Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system

of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.