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  • Large Matt Moulthrop Ash Leaf Maple Turned Bowl
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 241

    Large Matt Moulthrop Ash Leaf Maple Turned Bowl

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Italian "Inside Out" Diamond Huggie Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 242

    Italian "Inside Out" Diamond Huggie Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mid Century Cube Form Three Seat Sofa
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 243

    Mid Century Cube Form Three Seat Sofa

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Laura Munder 18k Gold & Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 244

    Pair of Laura Munder 18k Gold & Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Lucien Piccard 14k Gold & Diamond Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 245

    Lucien Piccard 14k Gold & Diamond Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Pair of Jimeco Bone Veneered Bombe Low Commodes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 246

    Pair of Jimeco Bone Veneered Bombe Low Commodes

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Ladies Ebel Watch w/Diamond Bezel & Red Band
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,400
    Lot 247

    Ladies Ebel Watch w/Diamond Bezel & Red Band

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,400
  • 14k Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Gemstone Pin/Pendant
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 248

    14k Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Gemstone Pin/Pendant

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Signed Lalique "Bacchantes" Crystal Vase, 9.5"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 249

    Signed Lalique "Bacchantes" Crystal Vase, 9.5"

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Herbert Rosenthal 18K, Diamond & Gem Bee Pin
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 250

    Herbert Rosenthal 18K, Diamond & Gem Bee Pin

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Hinge Bracelet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 251

    18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Hinge Bracelet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Coral Earrings
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 252

    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Coral Earrings

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Sun Pin/Pendant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 253

    18k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Sun Pin/Pendant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lichtenstein "Repeated Design", Signed Lithograph
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 254

    Lichtenstein "Repeated Design", Signed Lithograph

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Roy Lichtenstein, "Pyramids" Signed AP Lithograph
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 255

    Roy Lichtenstein, "Pyramids" Signed AP Lithograph

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • After Franz Bergman, Bronze "Erotic Sarcophagus"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 256

    After Franz Bergman, Bronze "Erotic Sarcophagus"

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Monumental Peter Lik "Angel's Heart" Signed Photo
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 257

    Monumental Peter Lik "Angel's Heart" Signed Photo

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
  • Ladies 14k White Gold & Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 258

    Ladies 14k White Gold & Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Work Station Desk
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 259

    Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Work Station Desk

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Brunswick-Balke-Collender Centennial Pool Table
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 260

    Brunswick-Balke-Collender Centennial Pool Table

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Mills Novelty Co 7-7-7 Hightop Slot Machine
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 261

    Mills Novelty Co 7-7-7 Hightop Slot Machine

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Mills Bursting Cherry Brown Front 5¢ Slot Machine
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 262

    Mills Bursting Cherry Brown Front 5¢ Slot Machine

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Carol Haerer Framed Multi-Color Abstract, 1957
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 263

    Carol Haerer Framed Multi-Color Abstract, 1957

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Carol Haerer, Untitled Orange Abstract, Dated 1957
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 264

    Carol Haerer, Untitled Orange Abstract, Dated 1957

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • 12 Light Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 265

    12 Light Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Important Modernist Dining Table by John Vesey
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 266

    Important Modernist Dining Table by John Vesey

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Carol Haerer, Oil on Canvas, "Untitled", Signed
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 267

    Carol Haerer, Oil on Canvas, "Untitled", Signed

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Victor Pasmore, "Metamorphosis", Pencil Signed
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 268

    Victor Pasmore, "Metamorphosis", Pencil Signed

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Helen Frankenthaler, "Ramblas", Signed
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 269

    Helen Frankenthaler, "Ramblas", Signed

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Fernando Botero "La Toilette" Lithograph, Signed
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 270

    Fernando Botero "La Toilette" Lithograph, Signed

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • William Tarr Bronze Brutalist Sculpture, 12" Cube
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 271

    William Tarr Bronze Brutalist Sculpture, 12" Cube

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Soleri for Arcosanti Bronze Three Bell Sculpture
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 272

    Soleri for Arcosanti Bronze Three Bell Sculpture

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Alexander Calder, "Circles" Signed Lithograph
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 273

    Alexander Calder, "Circles" Signed Lithograph

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Custom Made Burl & Chrome Executive Desk
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 274

    Custom Made Burl & Chrome Executive Desk

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Verner Panton Peacock Lounge or Easy Chair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 275

    Verner Panton Peacock Lounge or Easy Chair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Romero Britto "Sexy" Neo-Pop Art Serigraph
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 276

    Romero Britto "Sexy" Neo-Pop Art Serigraph

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Cy Mann Polished Chrome Lounge Chair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 277

    Cy Mann Polished Chrome Lounge Chair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Romero Britto "The Hug" Neo-Pop, Acrylic Sculpture
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 278

    Romero Britto "The Hug" Neo-Pop, Acrylic Sculpture

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Armchairs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 279

    Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Armchairs

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Salviati "Pizzicati" Art Glass Vase by Moretti
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 280

    Salviati "Pizzicati" Art Glass Vase by Moretti

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Bronze Sculpture "The Leopard" by Margot Semac
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 281

    Bronze Sculpture "The Leopard" by Margot Semac

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kyle Highsmith, "Sandy Beach" Oil on Canvas
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 282

    Kyle Highsmith, "Sandy Beach" Oil on Canvas

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Mid Century Blue Painted Rattan Sofa & Loveseat
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 283

    Mid Century Blue Painted Rattan Sofa & Loveseat

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kyle Highsmith, "Flower Market",  O/C, Signed
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 284

    Kyle Highsmith, "Flower Market", O/C, Signed

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Dusty Griffith Encaustic Panel in Oranges & Pinks
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 285

    Dusty Griffith Encaustic Panel in Oranges & Pinks

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Jose Almanzor Bronze Figural Sculpture, "Family"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 286

    Jose Almanzor Bronze Figural Sculpture, "Family"

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lida Jurkovic, Figural Painting, Signed & Dated
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 287

    Lida Jurkovic, Figural Painting, Signed & Dated

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Set of 10 Saporiti Dining Chairs, Giovanni Offredi
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 288

    Set of 10 Saporiti Dining Chairs, Giovanni Offredi

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

Mid-Century Modern Auction by Ahlers & Ogletree

Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is pleased to offer two very fine specialized sales in early August on the weekend of the 8th and 9th. Saturday, August 8th's Mid-Century Modern & Contemporary auction features exclusively 20th century modern and contemporary works of art, design and furniture including works by Herman Miller, Roy Lichtenstein, turned wood bowls by Georgia artisan Matt Moulthrop, Leonardo Nierman, Fernando Botero, Carlos Merida, Milo Baughman, Dusty Griffith, Helen Frankenthaler, Rufino Tamayo, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro, Verner Panton, Hans Wegner and other notable world-renowned artists and designers. Sunday, August 9th's auction focuses on more traditional items from highly-regarded Atlanta estates including items from the Estate of Sam and Florence Inman, the Estate of Charlotte Topping Smith, and the Estate of Henry G. Muecke Jr., Atlanta, Georgia.

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Ahlers & Ogletree
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States

elizabeth@aandoauctions.com

Phone:+1 4048692478

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$1,000 $100
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$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000

Shipping Info

Shipping is handled by your preferred third-party company, and as such, you will be invoiced for shipping by your chosen company. We strongly urge our buyers to obtain a quote for items of interest in our auctions prior to bidding. Please review our payment/pick-up policy as it relates to storage and fees.
 
For further assistance, please go to our main website by Clicking Here to reference a list of preferred shippers, and FAQs regarding packing and shipment, of your won lots.
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Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement: By placing a bid in this auction, Buyer agrees to these Terms and Conditions. 
 
2. Refunds: All Sales are Final. No refunds are given under any circumstances.
 
3. Warranties and Representations: All property is sold AS IS. Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc., for itself and as agent for the seller, makes no warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any Lot. While we make all efforts to be accurate, Buyer agrees that in no event shall Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. be responsible for the correctness, description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, value, or condition of any Lot. Nothing being said or done by Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. shall be deemed a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability by Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. Disputes on items must be filed within three (3) days of an item's receipt, or twenty-five (25) days of auction completion, whichever is sooner. Disputes will not be investigated beyond these timeframes and transactions will be considered complete.
 
4. Real Estate: Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have not relied on any advice, representations, or statement by Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. or Real Estate Agent, other than what is expressly included in these Terms and Conditions, and shall not assert and/or waive any claims against Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. or Real Estate Agent, involving the same. Buyer and Seller agree that Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. shall not be responsible to advise Buyer and Seller on any matter including, but not limited to, the following: any matter which could have been revealed through a survey, title search, or inspection of property; the condition of the property, any portion thereof, or any item therein; building products, construction, and repair techniques; the necessity or cost of any repairs to the property; mold, hazardous or toxic materials/substances; termites and other wood-destroying organisms; lead-based paint; all property is sold as-is, where-is, and there are no warranties of or by Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. expressed herein; the availability and cost of utilities or community amenities; the zoning flood plain or wetlands; the tax or legal consequences of this Agreement and transaction; the appraised or future value of property; any existing conditions which may affect the property; the terms, conditions, and availability of financing; the uses and zoning of the property, whether permitted or proposed. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. are not experts with respect to the above matters and that, if any of these matters or any other matters are of concern to them, they should seek independent, expert advice relative thereto. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. shall not be responsible to monitor or supervise any portion of any construction or repairs to property, and that such task clearly falls outside the scope of Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc.
-In addition to all of the above, real estate obligations are governed by the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement is available to potential buyers prior to auction.
-Real Property may be sold as an individual parcel or an assemblage at the discretion of Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. 
-Current owner(s) may occupy existing homes for up to 90 days after the auction.
 
5. Bid Discrepancies: In case of any discrepancy, from any source, the auctioneer's record is the official record of the sale. In case of any tie bids, the auctioneer's ruling is final. Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. will have sole and absolute discretion to determine who the successful bidder is and/or may withdraw the Lot or reoffer the Lot for sale, in the event of a dispute. 
 
6. Shipping: Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. does not provide shipping services at this time. We are happy to provide information about local shippers who can assist you with shipping. Shipping arrangements are solely the responsibility of the buyer. 
 
7. Payment and Pick-Up Policy: Buyer will receive an invoice within three (3) business days after the auction. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to contact Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. to make payment and remove their merchandise. 
-For absentee, online, and out-of-state buyers, full payment and removal of goods is required no later than ten (10) business days from the completion of the auction.  
-For local buyers, full payment and removal of goods is required no later than five (5) business days from the completion of the auction. 
-For real estate buyers, earnest money of 10% of the invoice total (hammer price & buyer's premium) is due the first business day after the sale by 5pm, with remaining balance due in-full within seven (7) business days by 5pm. Both the earnest money and remaining balance must be paid by wire transfer. 
-Any invoice with an outstanding balance thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the Buyer.
 
8. Storage and Fees: Failure to remove purchases within the above timeframes will result in Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. releasing all paid merchandise to an off-site storage & shipping company, Bonded Service Warehouse, Inc. (BSW) (tel: 404.349.1466, e-mail: nivey@bondedservice.com), and moved to their facility without further notice to the buyer from Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. There will be a minimum transportation charge of $50.00 upon arrival at the storage facility, and the buyer will receive an e-mail notification from BSW.  Buyer agrees to coordinate all shipping, delivery, pick-up and collection of fees with BSW (tel: 404.349.1466). The buyer will have five (5) business days to arrange shipping before incurring an ongoing storage fee of $10.00 per lot, per day, that purchases remain in the storage facility.  Merchandise left in storage for more than thirty (30) business days will be considered abandoned.
 
9. Buyer's Premium: Buyer agrees to pay Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. a buyer's premium based on winning bid amounts as follows:
-In-Person, Phone, or House-Absentee Winning Bids: 21% of any winning bid (18% for cash or check payments).
-LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, and BidSquare.com Winning Bids: 24% of any winning bid, regardless of payment method.
-Real Estate Winning Bids: 10% of the hammer price, regardless of payment method.  
 
10. Damages: Buyer assumes full responsibility for any and all items when the hammer falls.  Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises after the date of sale. 
 
11. Estimates: Auction price estimates are given on each lot. Estimates should not be relied on as a prediction of the actual selling price or the actual value of any lot.
 
12. Lot Withdrawals: Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time from the auction for any reason. 
 
13. Sales Tax: All purchases are subject to 8% Georgia sales tax unless Buyer has a valid tax exempt certificate on file with Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. Real estate taxes are subject to standard prorations found in the Purchase Agreement.
 
14. Failure to Pay: If Buyer fails to pay the balance of the invoice at the close of the auction, or otherwise comply with these Terms and Conditions, Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. shall be entitled to the following remedies: (1) to recover from Buyer any monetary loss arising on any resale of the Lot (including all costs of any resale or attempted resale); (2) any deposit or partial payment paid by Buyer; (3) to recover from Buyer all of its costs and expenses of collection, including attorney's fees of fifteen percent (15%) of the outstanding balance, interest on the outstanding balance of 1.5% per month and costs; and (4) all other relief and remedies allowed by the law. Georgia law applies and jurisdiction and venue over all disputes involving these Terms and Conditions shall be in Fulton County, Georgia.
 
15. Payment Methods: 
-Personal Property Sales: Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. accepts checks, wire transfers, and credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. There is a flat $15 fee for domestic wire transfers and a flat $16 fee for international wire transfers.  We will not release item(s) for shipment until payment has cleared the bank.  There will be a $30.00 returned check fee for any and all check payments that are returned.  
-Real Estate Sales: Only wire transfers will be accepted as a method of payment.
 
16. Modifications: Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any section of these terms and conditions of sale at any time, with or without notice.
 
17. Registration: By registering and accepting a bidder number for the auction, Buyer agrees to the Terms and Conditions of the Sale as listed above.
-Online, Phone, Absentee, and/or In-house Registration: Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to request and authorize a credit card provided by all potential buyers up to 20% of the low estimate on all lots listed on phone and/or absentee forms.
-Real Estate Registration: All potential buyers must be pre-approved through the lead broker facilitating the sale prior to registration. Once approved, potential buyers are required to provide Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. with a refundable deposit of $25,000 in the form of a cashier's check, wire transfer, or credit card authorization. The winning Buyer may apply the deposit to the Earnest Money due. Non-winning buyers will have cashier checks or wire transfers returned to them within 5 business days after the sale. Credit card authorization holds will release 7-10 business days after being placed and cannot be released sooner.