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  • French Ebonized Boulle Brass Inlaid Writing Table, c. 1870, the ebonized tortoise top with an inset gilt tooled leather writing surface over a wide sk
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 699

    French Ebonized Boulle Brass Inlaid Writing Table, c. 1...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode, early 20th c., the rounded corner highly figured tan marble, over two deep d
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 700

    French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Inlaid M...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Sideboard, 19th c., the canted corner stepped reeded edge top above two drawers over two arched fielded panel doors w
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 701

    French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Sideboard, 19th c., th...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • French Carved Mahogany Art Deco Style Dining Table, 20th c., the crotched top over a wide skirt, on reeded cabriole legs, the sides with pullout leaf
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 702

    French Carved Mahogany Art Deco Style Dining Table, 20t...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode, 19th c., the highly figured grey marble top over a cavetto frieze drawer and three deep drawer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 703

    French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode,...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps, 19th c., the arched leaf carved crest over an ogee crown and a central arched fiel
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 704

    French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Buffet a...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Provincial Carved Walnut Panettiere, 19th c., the ogee crown over a central door, flanked by turned spindles and like sides, on turned legs,, H
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 705

    French Provincial Carved Walnut Panettiere, 19th c., th...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nest of Three French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Tables, early 20th c., the largest with a highly figured gray marble with a reticulated brass gallery,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 706

    Nest of Three French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Tables,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Porcelain Top Lamp Table, 20th c., the brass galleried porcelain plate with a hand painted floral
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 707

    French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Po...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Provincial Carved Walnut Panettiere, 19th c., the arched finialed crown over a central pierce carved door, flanked by turned spindles and like
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 708

    French Provincial Carved Walnut Panettiere, 19th c., th...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Provincial Carved Walnut Bonnetiere, 19th c., the serpentine top over a single door with a spindled upper panel over a carved lower panel, long
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 709

    French Provincial Carved Walnut Bonnetiere, 19th c., th...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis Philippe Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top Commode, 19th c., the rounded edge white marble over a frieze drawer, three graduated lower dra
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 710

    French Louis Philippe Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 1.9 carat emerald, flanked on all sides by baguette diamonds and bands of small round diamonds, the split tapering
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 711

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 1.9 carat emerald, ...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, each with a large 3.5 carat emerald atop an octagonal border of round diamonds, and an outer border of round and bag
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 712

    Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, each with a large 3.5...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 2.37 carat emerald atop a double graduated concentric border of small round diamonds, the shoulders of the band al
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 713

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 2.37 carat emerald ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 50 links with a graduated oval emerald joined by a floriform link mounted with six small round diamonds, tot
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 714

    18K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 50 links with...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 18K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 11 links with an oval emerald flanked by three round diamonds, joined by 10 diamond mounted floriform links,
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 715

    18K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 11 links with...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, the tapering wide top with 8 oval .2 ct. tanzanites, separated by small round diamonds, within an edge border of sm
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 716

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, the tapering wide to...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 17 oval links with an oval app. .89 carat tanzanite, within a rope twist 14K gold border, Total tanzanite w
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 717

    14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 17 oval link...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a pear shaped aquamarine atop a border of diamond mounted "points," on a split shoulder band, total diamond wt.- .83
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 718

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a pear shaped aquamar...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • 14K Yellow Gold Pendant, with a diamond mounted rectangular bail suspending a central link with an oval emerald atop a border of tiny round diamonds,
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 719

    14K Yellow Gold Pendant, with a diamond mounted rectang...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with an oval 13.98 carat tanzanite atop a double concentric graduated border of round diamonds, the triple split sides of
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 720

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with an oval 13.98 carat t...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Chinese Provincial Carved Wooden Cart Wheel, 19th c., on a wooden display stand, H.- 30 in., W.- 31 in., D.- 1 1/2 in, H.- With Stand- 36 in. Provenan
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 721

    Chinese Provincial Carved Wooden Cart Wheel, 19th c., o...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of Chinese Rootwood Pedestals, late 19th/early 20th c., of twisted organic form, Taller- H.- 30 3/4 in., Dia.- 14 in., Smaller- H.- 29 7/8 in., D
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 722

    Pair of Chinese Rootwood Pedestals, late 19th/early 20t...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bronze Patinated Pigeon Figures, 20th c., Taller- H.- 6 3/4 in., W.- 4 in., D.- 7 in. Provenance: The Estate of Paul Blaum,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 723

    Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bronze Patinated Pigeon Figu...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Jewelry Box, early 20th c., the lid lifting to a removable easel mirror, over gilt relief carved sides, the front with
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 724

    Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Jewelry Box, early 20th...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Two Oriental Scrolled Watercolors, early 20th c., one Japanese with Geishas at various tasks; the other Chinese, with the Emperor and his attendants i
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 725

    Two Oriental Scrolled Watercolors, early 20th c., one J...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Chinese Carved Polychromed Marble Foo Dogs, late 19th c., in red paint with gilt highlights, H.- 6 in., W.- 6 in., D.- 3 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 726

    Pair of Chinese Carved Polychromed Marble Foo Dogs, lat...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Japanese Painted Wood Votive Figure of the Sage Daruma, late 19th c., in original coral paint, with lifelike facial features, with original box , the
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 727

    Japanese Painted Wood Votive Figure of the Sage Daruma,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Chinese Polychromed Porcelain Cranes, 20th c., on integral post stands, the underside stamped with an indistinct red triangle mark, H.- 20 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 728

    Pair of Chinese Polychromed Porcelain Cranes, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Pair of Chinese Porcelain Candle Lanterns, late 19th c., of hexagonal baluster form, the reticulated sides with floral decorated white oval panels, on
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 729

    Pair of Chinese Porcelain Candle Lanterns, late 19th c....

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Chinese Vivid Green Porcelain Baluster Vases, 20th c., now mounted on carved wooden bases with four curved legs, and electrified as lamps, H.-
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 730

    Pair of Chinese Vivid Green Porcelain Baluster Vases, 2...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Large Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Baluster Vases, 20th c., the tall necks over dragon and cloud decorated sides, H.- 23 in., Dia.- 14 in. P
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 731

    Pair of Large Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Baluster V...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Pair of Japanese Bronze Censers, c. 1900, the lids with Foo lion handles over baluster sides with relief garden scenes with dragon handles, on four dr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 732

    Pair of Japanese Bronze Censers, c. 1900, the lids with...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Set of Four Chinese Carved Giltwood Plaques, late 19th c., with relief carved giltwood panels above and below inset hand painted porcelain plaques wit
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 733

    Set of Four Chinese Carved Giltwood Plaques, late 19th ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • She (Chinese), "Lotus and Dragonfly," watercolor on silk, signed left center margin, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 38 1/2 in., W.- 29 1/2 in. Provena
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 734

    She (Chinese), "Lotus and Dragonfly," watercolor on sil...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Japanese School, "Scenes with Actors," early 20th c, signed with a chop mark lower right, presented in a gilt highlighted faux bamboo frame, H.- 13 1/
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 735

    Japanese School, "Scenes with Actors," early 20th c, si...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese School, "Warrior on the Water," and "The Woman Archer," early 20th c., pair of watercolors on silk, presented in gilt and polychromed relief f
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 736

    Chinese School, "Warrior on the Water," and "The Woman ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese School, Group of three watercolors on silk, early 19th c., each with floral decoration, one with a turtle, one a rooster, and the third with a
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 737

    Chinese School, Group of three watercolors on silk, ear...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Chinese School, "Members of the Imperial Court and Buddha," 19th c., watercolor on silk, presented in an ebonized frame with a wide burlap mat, H.- 37
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 738

    Chinese School, "Members of the Imperial Court and Budd...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Chinese Thangka, 18th c., watercolor on silk, depicting a seated Buddha in a landscape, presented in a mahogany frame, H.- 48 in., W.- 27 in. Pr
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 739

    Large Chinese Thangka, 18th c., watercolor on silk, dep...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Chinese School, "The Emperor and His Court," 19th c., watercolor on silk, presented in an ebonized frame, H.- 59 1/2 in., W.- 31 1/8 in. Provenance: P
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 740

    Chinese School, "The Emperor and His Court," 19th c., w...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • American School, "Paddlewheeler on the River, 19th c., oil on board, verso with a "Devoe" label, possibly Louisiana, presented in a period gilt and ge
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 741

    American School, "Paddlewheeler on the River, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • M. Dell Weller (1927-2017, New Orleans), "French Quarter Street Scene," 1966, oil on masonite, presented in a mahogany frame, H.- 23 3/8 in., W.- 17 1
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 742

    M. Dell Weller (1927-2017, New Orleans), "French Quarte...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Lawrence Christie Edwardson (1904-1995, Louisiana), "Lake Scene," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in a polychromed oak frame, H.-
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 743

    Lawrence Christie Edwardson (1904-1995, Louisiana), "La...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Parker Lee (1924-1995, California), aka Leibsohn Parker Lee, "Louisiana Swamp Scene," 20th c., presented in a gilt relief frame, H.- 23 1/2 in., W.- 1
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 744

    Parker Lee (1924-1995, California), aka Leibsohn Parker...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Virginia Quave Erchul (Louisiana), "Sunset Swamp Scene," oil on masonite, signed lower right, presented in a gilt and mahogany frame, H.- 8 7/8 in., W
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 745

    Virginia Quave Erchul (Louisiana), "Sunset Swamp Scene,...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Rhoda Brady Stokes (1901-1988, Louisiana), "Cotton Wagon Going Into the Barn," 1973, oil on masonite, signed and dated lower left, presented in a gree
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 746

    Rhoda Brady Stokes (1901-1988, Louisiana), "Cotton Wago...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500

Auction Description

Important September Estates Auction: Day 3 of 3  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
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Crescent City Auction Gallery
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States

info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com

Phone:+15045295057

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000

Shipping Info

CCAG will work with any shipper of your choosing and will provide information on packers and shippers. CCAG does not ship any items sold at auction, nor does CCAG pack items purchased at auction. The handling of purchased lots by CCAG is at the purchaser's risk. CCAG suggests that the designated shipper carries insurance in a sufficient amount of your purchases, as CCAG is not responsible for any damage or loss that occurs while your objects are in another?s care. Final shipping arrangements and agreements are strictly between the buyer and the shipper. CCAG will not be responsible for any damage or loss that occurs if you choose a shipping method that CCAG has advised against and CCAG will require a waiver from the purchaser acknowledging same.

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Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Sale

 

By registering and bidding in a CCAG auction, bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through the internet) agree to be bound by the following Conditions of Sale, which may be supplemented or amended at any time. If a bid is placed by an entity, the person executing the bid on the entity’s behalf agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

 

All bidders must meet CCAG’s qualifications for bidding.

 

General Conditions of Sale

 

All sales are final and all lots are sold “as is, where is.” Payment and removal of items is due within seven (7) days of the auction, unless other arrangements are made and confirmed in writing by CCAG. The purchaser is responsible for removal of all purchases and for all costs in connection with purchases all items. No merchandise will be released before the end of the auction.

 

Crescent City Auction Gallery, LLC (CCAG) does not guarantee, warrant, or represent the description, genuineness, provenance, importance, or condition of an item. While CCAG has endeavored to catalog and describe all items correctly, no statement made in the catalog description or verbally prior to or during the sale shall be deemed to express any warranty, representation or assumption of responsibility by this company. The purchaser accepts all Conditions of Sale and other provisions stated herein by registering with CCAG to bid at auction.

 

All telephone bids must be in by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the auction. No telephone bids will be accepted on the day of the auction. While CCAG makes every effort to execute instructions regarding telephone bidding, CCAG assumes no responsibility for failure to execute bids for any reason whatsoever. Telephone bidders must be willing to bid the low estimate on each item.

 

A 25% buyer’s premium will be applied to all purchases as well as applicable sales tax. Absolutely no items may be removed before end of sale. We will be here one hour after the auction and Monday through Friday the week following the auction from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pick-ups.

 

 

Conditions of Sale

 

WAIVER OF ALL WARRANTIES 

 

Any and all warranties provided by law are waived herein. No statement regarding condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalogue or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Any such warranty is waived. Regarding works of art, CCAG does not make any express or implied warranty as to authorship. No statement in the catalogue or elsewhere, orally or in writing, shall be construed as an express or implied warranty, representation or limitation of liability as to authorship. Any such warranty is waived.

 

AUCTIONEER’S DETERMINATION FINAL   

 

The auctioneer shall have absolute discretion in determining the successful bidder. At the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. The bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased items, including the full purchase price for the lot, all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export, and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus the buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, and any other associated expenses.

 

The auctioneer has the right to accept or reject any bid in his absolute discretion. The auctioneer may decide whether any original bid is commensurate with the value of the article offeredor whether any advance thereafter is of a sufficient amount, and may reject the bid in either case. The auctioneer also has the right to vary the bid increments in his discretion.

 

The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time before the sale of the item.

 

BUYER DEFAULT

 

In the event of default, the buyer will be responsible to CCAG and the consignor for the full purchase price, buyer’s premium, taxes, and all other related costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees in the additional sum of 10% of the gross amount due CCAG, interest as provided by law, collection fees and expenses, late charges, any deficiency, and all other damages.

 

If CCAG should bring an action to enforce the Conditions of Sale and/or to collect any amount due and owing to it, CCAG shall also be entitled to collect as additional damages, all other related costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees in the sum of 10% of the gross amount due CCAG, interest as provided by law, collection fees and expenses, late charges, storage fees, and any deficiency.

 

If the buyer fails to comply with any of the Conditions of Sale stated herein or as supplemented or amended from time to time, CCAG reserves the rights to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the full purchase price, to cancel the sale, to retain any payment made by the buyer as liquidated damages, to resell the property, either with or without reserve, and by private sale or auction, with a seven (7) day prior notice to the buyer, or to take such other actions available by law as deemed necessary or appropriate.

 

PAYMENT

 

The successful bidder agrees to pay a buyer's premium in the amount of 25% of the hammer price on each lot.   

 

Payment in full must be made by the successful bidder within seven (7) days of the auction date. Interest charges will apply to invoices not paid after this period expires.  CCAG reserves the right to require payment in full of the sales price at the moment of the successful bid. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted for invoices up to $25,000.00 per customer.

 

Unless exempt by law, the purchaser is required to pay all applicable taxes, including but not limited to, Louisiana and local taxes, and, if applicable, any federal luxury or other tax on the total purchase price. The purchaser is also required to pay all international customs, duties, and other tariffs as required  by law. Documentation of tax exemption must be provided upon registration. Taxes will not be removed without proper documentation.

 

QUALIFICATIONS TO BID

 

A bidder who is not a CCAG client in good standing may be disqualified by CCAG.  CCAG reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. Any customer not accredited by CCAG must present a letter of reference from their bank or other suitable source acceptable to CCAG. CCAG requires that the merchandise be held on premises until the check clears or money is obtained into our account.

 

SHIPPING

 

CCAG will work with any shipper of your choosing and will provide information on packers and shippers.  CCAG does not ship any items sold at auction, nor does CCAG pack items purchased at auction. The handling of purchased lots by CCAG is at the purchaser’s risk. CCAG suggests that the designated shipper carries insurance in a sufficient amount of your purchases, as CCAG is not responsible for any damage or loss that occurs while your objects are in another’s care.  Final shipping arrangements and agreements are strictly between the buyer and the shipper. CCAG will not be responsible for any damage or loss that occurs if you choose a shipping method that CCAG has advised against and CCAG will require a waiver from the purchaser  acknowledging same.

 

 

 

 

STORAGE

 

CCAG will store items purchased at auction for up to ten (10) days after the auction.  On the first business day thereafter, lots remaining in the gallery will be turned over to a storage facility. The owner will be responsible for handling and storage costs. Handling costs will be a minimum of $50.00. Storage rates will carry a minimum charge of $100.00 per month. All items handled or stored are at the purchaser's risk. Storage charges are billed monthly and must be paid in full before merchandise is released. We are not liable for any damage to merchandise after the sale.

 

CCAG is not responsible for any damage or loss on property purchased but not removed from premises. If the purchased property is not removed within thirty (30) days of the sale, the buyer will thereafter be assessed a $10.00 per lot storage charge per day.  CCAG may, in its discretion, remove the purchased items to public storage at the buyer’s risk and expense. All associated charges will be added to the total invoice and must be paid in full before the items will be released.

 

CONDITION

 

CCAG does not accept returns on the basis of condition. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inquire as to the condition of a specific lot prior to bidding.  CCAG does not include condition in the description of the lot. Please email all condition requests to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com and include all contact information. Condition requests are answered in the order received. Condition reports will not be given by telephone under any circumstances.

 

The deadline to submit condition report requests is 5p.m. on the Wednesday before the auction. Following that time, CCAG cannot assure completion of the condition report prior to auction. Condition requests placed on auction day will not be answered.  CCAG reserves the right to close the Condition Report desk at any time.

 

Do not bid if you have not received a condition report. All potential buyers should be sure they have read and agree to the Conditions of Sale.

 

If you are interested in obtaining a shipping quote for a piece of artwork, please note that all dimensions contained in CCAG’s art descriptions are of the art only and do not include the frame. CCAG will provide dimensions with the frame upon request.

 

GOVERNING LAW

 

The laws of the State of Louisiana shall govern all CCAG auctions and any and all disputes arising from the auction and/or any auction purchase, as well as all Conditions of Sale stated herein, as supplemented and amended from time to time.

 

 

 

FORUM FOR DISPUTES AND CONSENT TO JURISDICTION

 

By registering with CCAG for the auction, every bidder and purchaser agrees to submit to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Louisiana with respect to any dispute arising in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchases.

 

In the event of a lawsuit, each bidder and purchaser consents to the jurisdiction of the federal courts and/or state courts located in Louisiana, and the dispute shall be governed by Louisiana law as provided in the preceding paragraph, Governing Law. If items are auctioned or offered for sale only through an online auction, the laws of the State of Louisiana shall govern. In all cases, the right to trial by jury is hereby waived.

 

MEDIATION OF DISPUTES

 

In the event of a dispute arising from the bidding on an item at auction or purchase of an item and any matter related thereto, and prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the parties to this contract agree to first submit the dispute to mandatory mediation. No lawsuit may be filed without prior mediation of the dispute between the parties. The mediation will take place in CCAG’s domicile, New Orleans, Louisiana, and shall be conducted by a mediator chosen solely by CCAG. The mediation will be conducted solely at the bidder or purchaser’s expense.  

 

IMPORT AND EXPORT

 

On occasion there may be items sold at auction that could be subject to federal and state laws, regulations, and restrictions regarding the licensing, importing, exporting, resale, transporting, conservation, and the like, of items purchased at auction from CCAG. It is the prospective bidder’s sole responsibility to be aware of and to comply with all laws and regulations regarding items purchased, and CCAG makes no representations, warranties, and/or guaranties whatsoever regarding same.