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  • LARGE DUTCH DELFT RIBBED OCTAGONAL BALUSTER VASE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1200

    LARGE DUTCH DELFT RIBBED OCTAGONAL BALUSTER VASE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (5) DUTCH DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1201

    (5) DUTCH DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (5) DUTCH DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1202

    (5) DUTCH DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • ENGLISH DELFT BIANCO-SOPRA-BIANCO CHARGER
    Estimate
    $300 - $800
    Lot 1203

    ENGLISH DELFT BIANCO-SOPRA-BIANCO CHARGER

    Est.
    $300 - $800
  • (2) LARGE DELFT CHINOISERIE BLUE & WHITE CHARGERS
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1204

    (2) LARGE DELFT CHINOISERIE BLUE & WHITE CHARGERS

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • (2) DELFT POLYCHROME TIN-GLAZED FLORAL CHARGERS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1205

    (2) DELFT POLYCHROME TIN-GLAZED FLORAL CHARGERS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • DELFT TIN-GLAZED BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE DISH
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1206

    DELFT TIN-GLAZED BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE DISH

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • DELFT BLUE & WHITE FLORAL URN CHARGER, 18TH C.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1207

    DELFT BLUE & WHITE FLORAL URN CHARGER, 18TH C.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • DELFT POLYCHROME TIN-GLAZED BIRD & GARDEN CHARGER
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 1208

    DELFT POLYCHROME TIN-GLAZED BIRD & GARDEN CHARGER

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • DELFT POLYCROME CHINOISERIE FIGURES CHARGER
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1209

    DELFT POLYCROME CHINOISERIE FIGURES CHARGER

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE SCENE LOBED DISH
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 1210

    DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE SCENE LOBED DISH

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE CHARGER, MARKED BP
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1211

    DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE CHARGER, MARKED BP

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • DELFT TIN GLAZED CHINOISERIE FLORAL TREE CHARGER
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1212

    DELFT TIN GLAZED CHINOISERIE FLORAL TREE CHARGER

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE CHARGER, MARKED
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1213

    DELFT BLUE & WHITE CHINOISERIE CHARGER, MARKED

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • DELFT BLUE & WHITE FLORAL BASKET CHARGER
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1214

    DELFT BLUE & WHITE FLORAL BASKET CHARGER

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (2) DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIGURAL VASES, MARKED AK
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 1215

    (2) DELFT BLUE & WHITE FIGURAL VASES, MARKED AK

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • DELFT CHINOISERIE BLUE & WHITE OCTAGONAL VASE
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1216

    DELFT CHINOISERIE BLUE & WHITE OCTAGONAL VASE

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • (2) MANNER OF MEISSONNIER ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1217

    (2) MANNER OF MEISSONNIER ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • MOORISH STYLE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TABLE BOX
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1218

    MOORISH STYLE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TABLE BOX

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1219

    FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1220

    FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • FINE FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD CIGAR TOBACCO BOX
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1221

    FINE FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD CIGAR TOBACCO BOX

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1222

    FRENCH CUBE PARQUETRY WRITING SLOPE/ LAP DESK

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • AFTER VERROCCHIO BRONZE DAVID WITH HEAD OF GOLIATH
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1223

    AFTER VERROCCHIO BRONZE DAVID WITH HEAD OF GOLIATH

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • (2) MINTON STYLE PATE-SUR-PATE PORCELAIN VASES
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1224

    (2) MINTON STYLE PATE-SUR-PATE PORCELAIN VASES

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • LARGE ZEBRA BUTLER ON SKATES SOFT SCULPTURE, 67"H
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1225

    LARGE ZEBRA BUTLER ON SKATES SOFT SCULPTURE, 67"H

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • HEREND 'ROTHSCHILD BIRD' PORCELAIN DOUBLE INKWELL
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 1226

    HEREND 'ROTHSCHILD BIRD' PORCELAIN DOUBLE INKWELL

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • (12) MARBLE & SEMIPRECIOUS STONE EGGS & STANDS
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1227

    (12) MARBLE & SEMIPRECIOUS STONE EGGS & STANDS

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (4) ITALIAN CARVED & PAINTED CANDLE PRICKETS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1228

    (4) ITALIAN CARVED & PAINTED CANDLE PRICKETS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE DORE MIRRORED PLATEAU
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1229

    LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE DORE MIRRORED PLATEAU

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • CARVED WOOD BOWL WITH (15) ROCK CRYSTAL SPHERES
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1230

    CARVED WOOD BOWL WITH (15) ROCK CRYSTAL SPHERES

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • ROCK CRYSTAL SPHERE ON MALACHITE BASE
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1231

    ROCK CRYSTAL SPHERE ON MALACHITE BASE

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (4) SMALL MALACHITE TABLE BOXES
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1232

    (4) SMALL MALACHITE TABLE BOXES

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • LARGE ITALIAN GLAZED CERAMIC HORSE HEAD BUST, 26"H
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1233

    LARGE ITALIAN GLAZED CERAMIC HORSE HEAD BUST, 26"H

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • ITALIAN MAJOLICA GOLD-LUSTRE CENTERPIECE BOWL
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1234

    ITALIAN MAJOLICA GOLD-LUSTRE CENTERPIECE BOWL

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • (2) LARGE GOTHIC REVIVAL BRASS CANDLE HOLDERS, 42.5"H
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1235

    (2) LARGE GOTHIC REVIVAL BRASS CANDLE HOLDERS, 42.5"H

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • SOUTHEAST ASIAN TERRACOTTA RELIEF FRAGMENT
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1236

    SOUTHEAST ASIAN TERRACOTTA RELIEF FRAGMENT

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF MARIE-MADELEINE GUIMARD
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1237

    BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF MARIE-MADELEINE GUIMARD

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (4) DIMINUTIVE MARBLE BUSTS ON SOCLES
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1238

    (4) DIMINUTIVE MARBLE BUSTS ON SOCLES

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (2) SEVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORCELAIN VASES
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 1239

    (2) SEVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORCELAIN VASES

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • (2) ESTATE MODERNIST 14KT GOLD PENDANT & EARRINGS
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,200
    Lot 1240

    (2) ESTATE MODERNIST 14KT GOLD PENDANT & EARRINGS

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,200
  • ESTATE 14K TANZANITE, OPAL & DIAMOND HINGED BANGLE
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 1241

    ESTATE 14K TANZANITE, OPAL & DIAMOND HINGED BANGLE

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • (2) ESTATE 14KT TANZANITE, OPAL & DIAMOND JEWELRY
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1242

    (2) ESTATE 14KT TANZANITE, OPAL & DIAMOND JEWELRY

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • SOUTHWEST STYLE 14KT GOLD HEARTLINE BEAR NECKLACE
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 1243

    SOUTHWEST STYLE 14KT GOLD HEARTLINE BEAR NECKLACE

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • ESTATE ITALIAN 14KT GOLD FLEXIBLE COLLAR NECKLACE
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1244

    ESTATE ITALIAN 14KT GOLD FLEXIBLE COLLAR NECKLACE

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • ESTATE 14KT YELLOW GOLD SQUARE LINK BRACELET
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1245

    ESTATE 14KT YELLOW GOLD SQUARE LINK BRACELET

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • (PR) ESTATE ITALIAN 18KT YELLOW GOLD HOOP EARRINGS
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1246

    (PR) ESTATE ITALIAN 18KT YELLOW GOLD HOOP EARRINGS

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • ESTATE ITALIAN 14KT HOLLOW TIGER BYPASS BRACELET
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1247

    ESTATE ITALIAN 14KT HOLLOW TIGER BYPASS BRACELET

    Est.
    $400 - $800

Auction Description

November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 3 by Austin Auction Gallery

Austin Auction Gallery is excited to present an auction full of estate treasures, rarities, and antiques. This auction will feature a diverse selection of items including French and Italian Antiques, a collection of 18th century. English and Dutch Delft pottery, Fine Art, Mexican silver holloware, Jewelry by James Spratling and Hector Aguilar, and so much more! This is truly an Auction you won't want to miss.

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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.