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Our last sale of the year is shaping up to be a real banger. As always, Augusta Auctions delivers an unparalleled selection of new-to-market treasures from select private collections, The Valentine Museum, The Museum at FIT, the Brooklyn Museum, The Ohio State University, the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection.
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  • DORAT BEADED SILK SATIN COCOON COAT, PARIS, c. 1920
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 1

    DORAT BEADED SILK SATIN COCOON COAT, PARIS, c. 1920

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • THREE SILK & VELVET EVENING WRAPS, 1930-MID 20TH C
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    THREE SILK & VELVET EVENING WRAPS, 1930-MID 20TH C

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO PRINTED SILK CREPE ROBES, JAPAN, 1930s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3

    TWO PRINTED SILK CREPE ROBES, JAPAN, 1930s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • HAND EMBROIDERED SILK ROBE & PEIGNOR, 1920s & MID 20TH C
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 4

    HAND EMBROIDERED SILK ROBE & PEIGNOR, 1920s & MID 20TH C

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • COLLECTION OF SILK & LACE LINGERIE, 1920-1930s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 5

    COLLECTION OF SILK & LACE LINGERIE, 1920-1930s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • COUTURE BALMAIN & CEIL CHAPMAN PARTY DRESSES, PARIS & USA, c.1948 & c. 1950
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    COUTURE BALMAIN & CEIL CHAPMAN PARTY DRESSES, PARIS & USA, c.1948 & c. 1950

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • FONTANA SISTERS’ SILK CREPE EVENING GOWN, ROME, 1950s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 7

    FONTANA SISTERS’ SILK CREPE EVENING GOWN, ROME, 1950s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • CALYPSO MAMA CIRCLE SKIRT & TWO JACKETS, USA, LATE 1940-1960s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    CALYPSO MAMA CIRCLE SKIRT & TWO JACKETS, USA, LATE 1940-1960s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • EARLY ISSEY MIYAKE COAT & MUGLER TROUSERS, JAPAN & PARIS, LATE 1970s & 90's
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 9

    EARLY ISSEY MIYAKE COAT & MUGLER TROUSERS, JAPAN & PARIS, LATE 1970s & 90's

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • FOUR DESIGNER SEPARATES, JAPAN & ITALY, 1980-1990s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 10

    FOUR DESIGNER SEPARATES, JAPAN & ITALY, 1980-1990s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • TWO ISSEY MIYAKE DRESSES, JAPAN, MID 1970s & S/S 1993
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 11

    TWO ISSEY MIYAKE DRESSES, JAPAN, MID 1970s & S/S 1993

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO SILK PLUSH DAY DRESSES, 1880s
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 12

    TWO SILK PLUSH DAY DRESSES, 1880s

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • AESTHETIC MOVEMENT & FAUX IKAT TEA GOWNS, c. 1890-1892
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 13

    AESTHETIC MOVEMENT & FAUX IKAT TEA GOWNS, c. 1890-1892

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • TWO SILK OR WOOL AFTENOON OR DINNER DRESSES, EARLY 1890s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 14

    TWO SILK OR WOOL AFTENOON OR DINNER DRESSES, EARLY 1890s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • DAMASK & BOBBIN LACE EVENING GOWN, c. 1912
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 15

    DAMASK & BOBBIN LACE EVENING GOWN, c. 1912

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • SILK CREPE OR TULLE PARTY DRESSES, 1900-1908
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 16

    SILK CREPE OR TULLE PARTY DRESSES, 1900-1908

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • SILK FAILLE & VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1870
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 17

    SILK FAILLE & VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1870

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • COTTON MULL LINGERIE GOWN, LATE 1860s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 18

    COTTON MULL LINGERIE GOWN, LATE 1860s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • EVENING CAPE & WOOL JACKET, NEW YORK, 1890-1900
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 19

    EVENING CAPE & WOOL JACKET, NEW YORK, 1890-1900

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • MIXED LACE COAT, c. 1904
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 20

    MIXED LACE COAT, c. 1904

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • THREE MOSCHINO JACKETS OR BLAZERS, ITALY, 1980-1990s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 21

    THREE MOSCHINO JACKETS OR BLAZERS, ITALY, 1980-1990s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • THREE DESIGNER PARTY DRESSES, PARIS, EARLY 2000s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    THREE DESIGNER PARTY DRESSES, PARIS, EARLY 2000s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • LACROIX & LANVIN COCKTAIL DRESSES, PARIS, c. 1994 & A/W 2013
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 23

    LACROIX & LANVIN COCKTAIL DRESSES, PARIS, c. 1994 & A/W 2013

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE DESIGNER COATS, FRANCE & ITALY, 1990-2000s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    THREE DESIGNER COATS, FRANCE & ITALY, 1990-2000s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • FOUR MOSCHINO SEPARATES, ITALY, 1990-2000s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 25

    FOUR MOSCHINO SEPARATES, ITALY, 1990-2000s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • DIOR & YSL DAY OR COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1980s & S/S 1990
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    DIOR & YSL DAY OR COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1980s & S/S 1990

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE NORMA KAMALI JACKETS, USA, 1980s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 27

    THREE NORMA KAMALI JACKETS, USA, 1980s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • GEOFFREY BEENE & THEIRRY MUGLER PARTY DRESSES, USA & PARIS, 1980-1990s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 28

    GEOFFREY BEENE & THEIRRY MUGLER PARTY DRESSES, USA & PARIS, 1980-1990s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • YSL & VERSACE COUTURE PARTY DRESSES, FRANCE & ITALY, A/W 2008 & 1998
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 29

    YSL & VERSACE COUTURE PARTY DRESSES, FRANCE & ITALY, A/W 2008 & 1998

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • FOUR YSL RIVE GAUCHE SEPARATES, PARIS, 1970-1990s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    FOUR YSL RIVE GAUCHE SEPARATES, PARIS, 1970-1990s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE EMBROIDERED OR BROCADED SILK TOPS, CHINA, LATE 19TH C-1940
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 31

    THREE EMBROIDERED OR BROCADED SILK TOPS, CHINA, LATE 19TH C-1940

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • CHINESE ROBE & MANDARIN SKIRT JACKET, c. 1900-1920
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 32

    CHINESE ROBE & MANDARIN SKIRT JACKET, c. 1900-1920

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • TWO PAIR SILK SATIN PAJAMAS, CHINA, 1910-1920s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 33

    TWO PAIR SILK SATIN PAJAMAS, CHINA, 1910-1920s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO EMBROIDERED CHINESE ROBES, 1900-1910s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    TWO EMBROIDERED CHINESE ROBES, 1900-1910s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • GROUP OF CHINESE OR JAPANESE GARMENTS & BAG, 1920-1950s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 35

    GROUP OF CHINESE OR JAPANESE GARMENTS & BAG, 1920-1950s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE EMBROIDERED LADIES TOPS, USA, 1930-1960s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 36

    THREE EMBROIDERED LADIES TOPS, USA, 1930-1960s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO EMBROIDERED HANGINGS, CHINA, 1912-1920s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 37

    TWO EMBROIDERED HANGINGS, CHINA, 1912-1920s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE SILK OR LAME SHAWLS, 1910-1930s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 38

    THREE SILK OR LAME SHAWLS, 1910-1930s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO HAND EMBROIDERED CANTON SHAWLS, 1910-1920s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 39

    TWO HAND EMBROIDERED CANTON SHAWLS, 1910-1920s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • THREE FRINGED SILK SHAWLS, c. 1900-1930s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    THREE FRINGED SILK SHAWLS, c. 1900-1930s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE EMBROIDERED CHINESE PANELS, 19TH- EARLY 20TH C
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    THREE EMBROIDERED CHINESE PANELS, 19TH- EARLY 20TH C

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • EMBROIDERED CLOUD COLLAR, SHOES & PANELS, LATE 19TH C-1910s
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 42

    EMBROIDERED CLOUD COLLAR, SHOES & PANELS, LATE 19TH C-1910s

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • EMBROIDERED SILK FAILLE VALLANCES, ITALY, 1828-1835
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    EMBROIDERED SILK FAILLE VALLANCES, ITALY, 1828-1835

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO MATCHING DAMASK CHURCH HANGINGS, EUROPE, c. 1750
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    TWO MATCHING DAMASK CHURCH HANGINGS, EUROPE, c. 1750

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • TWO LINEN BED VALANCES, FRANCE & AMERICA, 1725-1800
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    TWO LINEN BED VALANCES, FRANCE & AMERICA, 1725-1800

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • THREE BROCADED SILK PANELS, VENICE, 17TH C
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    THREE BROCADED SILK PANELS, VENICE, 17TH C

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • HAND PAINTED MOIRE PANEL & PIECED PATTERNED SILK VALANCE, FRANCE, 18TH C
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    HAND PAINTED MOIRE PANEL & PIECED PATTERNED SILK VALANCE, FRANCE, 18TH C

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • BULLION EMBROIDERED ANTIPENDIUM, SPAIN, 18TH C
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 48

    BULLION EMBROIDERED ANTIPENDIUM, SPAIN, 18TH C

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Augusta Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200

Auction Description

Holiday Vintage Spectacular by Augusta Auctions

Our last sale of the year is shaping up to be a real banger. As always, Augusta Auctions delivers an unparalleled selection of new-to-market treasures from select private collections, The Valentine Museum, The Museum at FIT, the Brooklyn Museum, The Ohio State University, the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection. Highlights include:

  • SCHIAPARELLI VELVET DINNER JACKET, 1937-1939
  • JESSIE FRANKLIN TURNER EVENING GOWN, c. 1938
  • GILBERT ADRAIN WOOL SKIRT SUIT, USA, 1947-1949
  • Two FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWNS, one with the original stenciled belt
  • Three lots of LATE EDO PERIOD SAMURAI JINBAORI & FOUR PIECE PARTIAL SAMURAI ENSEMBLE, 19th C 
  • Couture and designer vintage wearable by Galanos, Babani, Bill Blass, Issey Miyake, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Norma Kamali, Geoffrey Beene, Versace, Rudi Gernreich, Pierre Cardin, Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des Garçons, Gilbert Adrian and so many more.
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$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000

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PACKING/SHIPPING/INSURANCE: The cost of packing and shipping of purchased lots is the responsibility of the purchaser. We have added personnel to our staff to pack and ship lots purchased by on-line Bidders. A fee of $15 ($25 for international shipments where customs forms are required) is charged for packing & handling of each lot. In addition, the actual cost of shipping & insurance will be charged to your account and/or invoiced to you. All shipments are sent via UPS, FedEx or the United States Postal Service and insured for the hammer price. Lots won by successful online Bidders will be shipped automatically to the address provided on your registration form once the shipping and packaging fees are paid. Due to the volume of shipping anticipated after the sales event, packing and shipping may require up to fourteen (14) business days from receipt of cleared payment. Once the package has been shipped, any shipping related issues or claims are between the shipper and the purchaser. Augusta Auction Co. shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions in the packing and shipping of purchased lots. Local pick up available from our Bellows Falls VT studio by appointment only. For all invoice and shipping related inquires, please email office@augusta-auction.com

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This is a public auction sale ("Auction Sale") conducted by Augusta Auction Company. Bidding in this Auction Sale constitutes acceptance by you ("Bidder") of all the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale stated herein. The offering and sale of Consignor property by Augusta Auction Co. is subject to the following conditions of sale. Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any reason whatsoever. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The following Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement with the purchaser relative to the property listed in this catalog. By participating in this sale, By registering, bidders acknowledge that they are bound by these terms and conditions. AGENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY: Unless otherwise stated, Augusta Auction Co. is acting as an agent of the consignor for all property in this catalog offered for sale. The consignor may either be the owner of the Property or an agent for the owner. LOT CONDITION/DESCRIPTION: All photographs in the web catalog are of the actual lots being sold. As a service to prospective purchasers, certain lots describe physical condition. The fact that damages, repairs, restorations or other defects are noted for certain lots does not preclude the presence of any other defects which have not been described. We urge prospective purchasers to inspect all property prior to bidding. The lots condition is stated within the item description. The condition key is as follows: Pristine: Near perfect. No evidence of wear. No visible flaws. Excellent: Gentle wear or minor damage, easily repairable. Good: Garment is sound. Visible repair or in need of repairs. Fair: Significant evidence of wear or damage. Poor: No longer intact. Usable for salvage or recycling of parts. The Auction House has attempted to fully describe the lots in this catalog but makes no representation or warranty with respect to the correctness or completeness of the catalog or of the descriptions of condition. Requests for additional information regarding any lot should be made at least (4) four days prior to the sale by sending an email to contact@augusta-auction.com stating the lot number(s) and the specific questions regarding each lot. Neither Augusta Auction Co. nor the consignor shall be liable for damages or otherwise with respect to incorrect or incomplete information. AS IS: All property is sold "as-is, where-is" and neither Augusta Auction Co. nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property or its value. In no event shall they be responsible for the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, authenticity, condition of property or estimate of value. No statement (oral or written) in this catalog, at the sale, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation, or any assumption of responsibility. All measurements, if provided, are approximate. The Auction House and the Consignor are not responsible for errors and omissions in the catalog, glossary, or any supplemental material. ABSENTEE AND INTERNET BIDDING: As a convenience to customers who cannot be present at this sale, we will execute order/absentee bids or allow bidding on behalf of absentee customers or purchase of auction lots. Absentee bids and phone bids will be executed by Augusta Auction Co. personnel in a competitive and confidential manner. Phone bid arrangements must be made at least 12 hours prior to start of the auction. The Auction House is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or failure by customer to purchase any lot as a result of bidding through absentee, phone or live auction bidding. This Auction will move quickly. Attending the sale in person will reduce the risk of missed bids caused by power outages, Internet connectivity or any possible technological difficulties. All winning bids must be confirmed directly by Augusta Auction Co. in order to be valid. Notifications received through the Live Auctioneers system are not final or binding until confirmed by Augusta Auction Co. The Auction House will make every effort to ensure that online Bidders are treated equitably, accurately and identically to those from other venues. However, due to the unique features of online bidding, there is no guarantee that the item will not sell to another Bidder for less than your last intended bid due to internet traffic, or other delays outside of our control. The Auction House accepts no liability for failure of the Internet, FAX, phone or failure by any email to reach its destination within the expected time or at all. The Auction House and the Auctioneer have the sole and exclusive power, discretion, and authority to regulate the bidding and its increments. PRE-REGISTRATION: You must pre-register with the Auction House in order to bid using the bidding service, telephone bid or arrange to be an absentee bidder. All Bidders not in attendance must have a valid credit card on file with Augusta Auction Co. with sufficient funds available to process all successful bids, including buyer's premiums and shipping/handling fees. BUYERS PREMIUM: A buyer's premium of 25% will be added to the hammer price of all lots. PAYMENT: All items purchased online must be paid for in full within 21 days of invoicing, in (a) cash or travelers check, (b) cashier's check, certified check or money order payable in U.S. funds through a bank in the United States (c) Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express card, PayPal or (d) personal or business check drawn on a bank in the United States, pre-authorized by Augusta Auction Co. at least two (2) days prior to the sale No article can be removed from the premises or shipped before full settlement is made. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or Consignor's assigns, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. The foregoing notwithstanding Auction House shall not be obligated to store or remove purchaser's property. Auction House reserves the right, after 21 days, to impose a late charge of 1.5 �% per month (18% APR) on any sums due from purchaser pursuant to this agreement. Auctioneer retains the right to offer the property for sale to another party. If any of the conditions of sale are not complied by purchaser, in addition to any other remedies available to Auction House and Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price, Auction House, at its discretion, may (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by purchaser; or (b) resell the property at public auction, without reserve, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency, costs, handling charges, expenses of both sales, commissions on both sales, all other charges due, and any incidental or consequential damages suffered by the Auction House or Consignor. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted to Auction House and Consignor a security interest in, and Auction House and Consignor may retain a collateral security for such purchaser's obligation, any property in Auction House's possession owned by such purchaser regardless of when Auction House acquired such possession. Auction House shall have all of the rights afforded by a secured party under the New York Uniform Commercial Code with respect to such property and Auction House may apply against such obligation all monies held or received by Auction House for the account of, or due from Auction House to such purchaser. At Auction House's option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Auction House has collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier's checks, until Auction House has confirmed their authenticity. TAX: All purchases are subject to Vermont sales tax of 6% unless the purchaser possesses a valid sales tax exemption number, or the item(s) is being shipped out of state. A recent Supreme Court ruling requires that purchases shipped from our Vermont location may be subject to applicable use tax of another state or foreign country. Invoices to purchasers may have appropriate sales tax added to their invoice unless they have filed a sales tax exemption form with Live Auctioneers or with the Auction House prior to the sale. On any tax not paid by Bidder which should have been paid, even if not collected by Augusta Auction Co. by mistake, error, or negligence, Bidder agrees to promptly pay the same on demand together with any interest or penalty that may be assessed. Exemption numbers from participating states are per state tax codes. Tax numbers must be registered at the time a Bidder number is issued. Signed documentation may be required to qualify for tax exemptions. PACKING/SHIPPING/INSURANCE: The cost of packing and shipping of purchased lots is the responsibility of the purchaser. We have added personnel to our staff to pack and ship lots purchased by on-line Bidders. A fee of $15 ($25 for international shipments where customs forms are required) is charged for packing & handling of each lot. In addition, the actual cost of shipping & insurance will be charged to your account or invoiced to you. All shipments are sent via UPS, FedEx or the United States Postal Service and insured for the hammer price. Lots won by successful online Bidders will be shipped automatically to the address provided on your auction registration form once shipping and packaging fees are paid. The total cost will be charged to the credit card on file or paid directly to the Auction House. Due to the volume of shipping anticipated after the sales event, packing and shipping may require up to fourteen (14) business days from receipt of cleared payment. Once the package has been shipped, any shipping related issues or claims are between the shipper and the purchaser. Augusta Auction Co. shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions in the packing and shipping of purchased lots. PER LOT: Unless otherwise announced by the Auction House, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog. Bids are for the entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. No lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auction House. Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auction House directs otherwise. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION: These Conditions of Sale and Terms of Guaranty, as well as the purchaser's and our respective rights and obligations, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, order bid, telephone or Internet bid, the purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts of Vermont. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivery of any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the Hammer Price of a lot provided that the transaction has completed. If there has been no completion, Augusta Auction Co. accepts no liability to the buyer.