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  • Wakefield Scearce Sterling Julep Cups 
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1378

    Wakefield Scearce Sterling Julep Cups 

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Wakefield Scearce JFK Administration Julep Cups 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1379

    Wakefield Scearce JFK Administration Julep Cups 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Wakefield Scearce LBJ Administration Julep and Toddy Cups 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1380

    Wakefield Scearce LBJ Administration Julep and Toddy Cu...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Wakefield Scearce Nixon Administration Julep Cups 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1381

    Wakefield Scearce Nixon Administration Julep Cups 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Set of Sterling Jefferson Cups 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1382

    Set of Sterling Jefferson Cups 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sterling Tablewares 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1383

    Sterling Tablewares 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Reed & Barton Silverplated Epergne, Plus 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1384

    Reed & Barton Silverplated Epergne, Plus 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Bucket 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1385

    Gorham Sterling Silver Presentation Bucket 

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1386

    Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service 
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 1387

    Gorham Sterling Tea and Coffee Service 

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Sterling Child's Bowl and Alphabet Plate 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1388

    Sterling Child's Bowl and Alphabet Plate 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Service and Ellis-Barker Silverplate Tray 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1389

    Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Service and Ellis-Bar...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Frank M. Whiting Sterling Tazze 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1390

    Frank M. Whiting Sterling Tazze 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sterling Serving Pieces 
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 1391

    Sterling Serving Pieces 

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Three Towle Sterling Spoon Sets 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1392

    Three Towle Sterling Spoon Sets 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Towle Sterling Georgian Flatware 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1393

    Towle Sterling Georgian Flatware 

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Gorham Buttercup Pattern Flatware 
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 1394

    Gorham Buttercup Pattern Flatware 

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
  • Gorham Sterling Flatware Set 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1395

    Gorham Sterling Flatware Set 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Durgin Co. Sterling Flatware Plus 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1396

    Durgin Co. Sterling Flatware Plus 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Flatware 
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 1397

    Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Flatware 

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
  • Tiffany Serving Pieces 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1398

    Tiffany Serving Pieces 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tiffany & Co. Flatware, Chrysanthemum Pattern 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1399

    Tiffany & Co. Flatware, Chrysanthemum Pattern 

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Gilt Grande Baroque Flatware 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1400

    R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Gilt Grande Baroque Flatwa...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co Grande Baroque Sterling Monogrammed Flatware 
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 1401

    R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co Grande Baroque Sterling Mon...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
  • R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Grande Baroque Sterling Flatware Service 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1402

    R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. Grande Baroque Sterling Fl...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Stone Sculpture of a Roman Bust 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1403

    Stone Sculpture of a Roman Bust 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bust of Lord Alfred Tennyson by PP Caproni Bros. Boston 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1404

    Bust of Lord Alfred Tennyson by PP Caproni Bros. Boston...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Cold Painted Indian Bronze by Carl Kauba 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1405

    Cold Painted Indian Bronze by Carl Kauba 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bronze Indian by Carl Kauba 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1406

    Bronze Indian by Carl Kauba 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Ram by A. A. White 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1407

    Bronze Ram by A. A. White 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Bust of Leopold Frederick by Millie Frederick 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1408

    Bronze Bust of Leopold Frederick by Millie Frederick 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bronze Bust of Arthur Rubenstein by Nathan Rapoport 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1409

    Bronze Bust of Arthur Rubenstein by Nathan Rapoport 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Art Nouveau Standing Bronze Ashtray  
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1410

    Art Nouveau Standing Bronze Ashtray  

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Cast Iron Garden Table with Marble Top 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1411

    Cast Iron Garden Table with Marble Top 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Cast Iron Fern Garden Bench 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1412

    Cast Iron Fern Garden Bench 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mid-Atlantic Spiral Four Post Bed 
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 1413

    Mid-Atlantic Spiral Four Post Bed 

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Sheraton Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1414

    Sheraton Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Late Classical Work Table 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1415

    Late Classical Work Table 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Late Classical-style Mahogany Bookcase 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1416

    Late Classical-style Mahogany Bookcase 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Late Classical Mahogany Bureau 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1417

    Late Classical Mahogany Bureau 

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Late Classical Carved Mahogany Twin Beds 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1418

    Late Classical Carved Mahogany Twin Beds 

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Late Classical Mahogany Dressing Table 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1419

    Late Classical Mahogany Dressing Table 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • New York Late Classical Pembroke Table 
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 1420

    New York Late Classical Pembroke Table 

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Late Classical Mahogany and Marble Dressing Table 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1421

    Late Classical Mahogany and Marble Dressing Table 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Renaissance Marquetry Center Table 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1422

    American Renaissance Marquetry Center Table 

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Bembe and Kimbel (Attributed) U.S. House of Representatives' Chair 
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 1423

    Bembe and Kimbel (Attributed) U.S. House of Representat...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Still Life by Jack Wilkinson Smith 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1424

    Still Life by Jack Wilkinson Smith 

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Spring Arrangement by John Edward Walker 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1425

    Spring Arrangement by John Edward Walker 

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Fine and Decorative Art by Cowan's Auctions

Fine and Decorative Art: Live Salesroom Auction
Part 2 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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