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  • Chinese Lacquered Room Screen 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1

    Chinese Lacquered Room Screen 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Tea Chest 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    Chinese Tea Chest 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Lacquer Stands 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 3

    Chinese Lacquer Stands 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Chinese Carved Nesting Tables 
    Estimate
    $50 - $150
    Lot 4

    Chinese Carved Nesting Tables 

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Harvey Joiner (American, 1852-1932)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    Harvey Joiner (American, 1852-1932)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Group of Blue and White Ginger Jars 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Group of Blue and White Ginger Jars 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chinese Republic Era Vases 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 6

    Chinese Republic Era Vases 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Pair of Guangxu-Marked Porcelain Lidded Jars with Foo Dog Finials 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Pair of Guangxu-Marked Porcelain Lidded Jars with Foo D...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Chinese Lamps  
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 8

    Blue and White Chinese Lamps  

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Chinese Table Lamps 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 9

    Chinese Table Lamps 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Yixing Pottery Water Buffalo 
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 10

    Chinese Yixing Pottery Water Buffalo 

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Chinese Yellow Glazed Bottleneck Vase 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 11

    Chinese Yellow Glazed Bottleneck Vase 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Asian Ginger Jar  
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 12

    Asian Ginger Jar  

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Group of Japanese Imari Plates 
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 13

    Group of Japanese Imari Plates 

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • Chinese Reverse Glass Painting 
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 14

    Chinese Reverse Glass Painting 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Niello and Silver Thai Teapot 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 15

    Niello and Silver Thai Teapot 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • 19th Century Triptych Woodblock Print 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 16

    19th Century Triptych Woodblock Print 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Cast Metal, Ceramic, and Plaster Elephants 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 18

    Cast Metal, Ceramic, and Plaster Elephants 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pakistani Carved Storage Chest 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 19

    Pakistani Carved Storage Chest 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Reproduction of a Japanese Woodblock Print 
    Estimate
    $25 - $50
    Lot 20

    Reproduction of a Japanese Woodblock Print 

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • Reproduction of a Japanese Woodblock Print 
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    $25 - $50
    Lot 21

    Reproduction of a Japanese Woodblock Print 

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Print 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 22

    20th Century Japanese Woodblock Print 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Chinese watercolor, street scene 
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 23

    Chinese watercolor, street scene 

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Chinese Figural Incense Burners 
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 24

    Chinese Figural Incense Burners 

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Chinese Porcelain Lantern 
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 25

    Chinese Porcelain Lantern 

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Chinese Export Bowl, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 26

    Chinese Export Bowl, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Chinese Export Tankard and Bowl 
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 27

    Chinese Export Tankard and Bowl 

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 28

    Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chinese Export Teapot 
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 29

    Chinese Export Teapot 

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Pair of Japanese Staged Dolls 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 30

    Pair of Japanese Staged Dolls 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Group of Japanese Meiji Period Dolls 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 31

    Group of Japanese Meiji Period Dolls 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Group of Meiji Period Japanese Robed Dolls 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 32

    Group of Meiji Period Japanese Robed Dolls 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Group of Japanese Robed Dolls 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 33

    Group of Japanese Robed Dolls 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Redware and Yellowware Dishes 
    Estimate
    $25 - $50
    Lot 34

    Redware and Yellowware Dishes 

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • Kalk-style Figurines 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 35

    Kalk-style Figurines 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Set of RC Noritake Plates 
    Estimate
    $25 - $75
    Lot 36

    Set of RC Noritake Plates 

    Est.
    $25 - $75
  • English Sterling Creamer 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 37

    English Sterling Creamer 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Walker & Hall Silverplated Cruet Stand 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 38

    Walker & Hall Silverplated Cruet Stand 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Group of Sterling and Coin Silver Spoons 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 39

    Group of Sterling and Coin Silver Spoons 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Silver Serving Utensils Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 40

    Silver Serving Utensils Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Barker Ellis Silverplated Epergne 
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 41

    Barker Ellis Silverplated Epergne 

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Tiffany Silver Gilt Casters and Salts 
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 42

    Tiffany Silver Gilt Casters and Salts 

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Fork 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 43

    Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Fork 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Cartier Sterling Berry Dish, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 44

    Cartier Sterling Berry Dish, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • English Vernacular Armchair 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 45

    English Vernacular Armchair 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • English Chippendale Arm Chair 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 46

    English Chippendale Arm Chair 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 47

    Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • English Inlaid Lap Desk 
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 49

    English Inlaid Lap Desk 

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Decor by Cowan's Auctions

Decor: Live Salesroom Auction / Part 1 of a 2-Day Auction
October 10 & 11, 2014

Starting time each Day:
Decor: 10/10/2014: 10:00 AM - EDT
Fine and Decorative Art: 10/11/2014: 10:00 AM - ED

Buyer's Premium for this auction is 23%

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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Terms & Conditions

By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” and "the World at War" auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Decorative Art”, “American History”, "Ceramics", “American Indian and Western Art” and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to ​23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 17% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.
Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.
“By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated
“Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated
“Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker
“Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated
“Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker
“School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker
“Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
“After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's. Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING
Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.
An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.
All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following:
• To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff.
• Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot.
• Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.
• Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through iCowans on our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Liveauctioneers.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.
For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment
$0-500 $25
$501-1,000 $50
$1,001-3,000 $100
$3,001-5,000 $250
$5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer
Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION

13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check, Visa, MasterCard. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A convenience charge of 2% will be reflected in the final purchase price (non-discounted) for the use of Visa, Mastercard or Paypal.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.
Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.
Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items through our agent, Wrap-it Postal, LLC. Wrap-it Postal operates independently in Cowan's facility and usually ships within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Wrap-it Postal. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

20) APPLICABLE LAW. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions of Sale and the performance of the obligations imposed by these Terms shall be governed by the internal law, not the law of conflicts, in Hamilton County, of the State of Ohio.

21) JURISDICTION AND VENUE. Any claim or suit involving any dispute or matter arising under this Terms and Conditions of Sale may only be brought in the courts or the administrative tribunals in Hamilton County, in the of the State of Ohio. Each party hereby consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by any such court or administrative tribunal with respect to any such proceedings.

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