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  • French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sideboard, 19th c., the stepped rounded corner three board top over two frieze drawers and double field
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 241

    French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sideboar...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Louis XVI Style Brass Slate Top Coffee Table, 20th c., the rectangular inset black slate top on turned legs joined by H-form stretchers, H.- 17 in., W
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 242

    Louis XVI Style Brass Slate Top Coffee Table, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Sideboard, early 20th c., the stepped carved edge crown over double fielded panel cupboard doors with heraldic car
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 243

    French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Sideboard, early 20...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Three Piece Louis XVI Style Polychromed Carved Beech Parlor Suite, c. 1900, consisting of a well carved recamier and a pair of medallion back f
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 244

    French Three Piece Louis XVI Style Polychromed Carved B...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • French Provincial Carved Oak Drawleaf Farmhouse Table, early 20th c., Brittany, the rectangular parquetry inlaid top on figural carved supports, with
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 245

    French Provincial Carved Oak Drawleaf Farmhouse Table, ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Set of Six French Art Deco Carved Oak Dining Chairs, c. 1940, the arched crest rail with a geometric floral carving, over a vertical back splat, to a
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 246

    Set of Six French Art Deco Carved Oak Dining Chairs, c....

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Export Pierced Carved Marble Top Stand, early 20th c., possibly Zitan wood, the inset highly figured brown marble over a floral pierced skirt
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 247

    Chinese Export Pierced Carved Marble Top Stand, early 2...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Lacquered and Carved Elm Sideboard, early 20th c., with a red figural and landscape lacquered top over three frieze drawers with relief figura
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 248

    Chinese Lacquered and Carved Elm Sideboard, early 20th ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Palace Urns, 20th c., with an everted rim and integral gilt Foo dog handles, the shoulders with applied gi
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 249

    Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Palace Urns...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Chinese School, Group of Four Chinese Landscapes, 20th c., watercolors on silk, each presented in a polychromed frame, H.- 12 1/2 in., W.- 16 in., Fra
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 250

    Chinese School, Group of Four Chinese Landscapes, 20th ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • After Gan Han (706-783, China), "Man Herding Horses," 21st c., oil and gold leaf on lacquer, signed Lena on lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 251

    After Gan Han (706-783, China), "Man Herding Horses," 2...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Famille Verte Low Porcelain Bowl, 20th c., with figural and garden decoration, the underside with a six character blue mark within a concentri
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 252

    Chinese Famille Verte Low Porcelain Bowl, 20th c., with...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Polychromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, 20th c., in blue and white on an integral rectangular base with relief blue and green leaf decoration, H.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 253

    Pair of Polychromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, 20th c., i...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Asian Patinated Bronze Koi Fish Vase, 20th c., unsigned, H.- 9 in., W.- 7 1/2 in., D.- 8 3/4 in. Provenance: Property from a distinguished French Quar
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 254

    Asian Patinated Bronze Koi Fish Vase, 20th c., unsigned...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Crackleware Pale Green Baluster Vase, 20th c., with integral Foo dog relief handles, H.- 10 3/4 in., W.- 9 1/4 in., D.- 8 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 255

    Chinese Crackleware Pale Green Baluster Vase, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Celadon Porcelain Baluster Vase, 220th c., drilled for mounting as a lamp, H.- 10 1/4 in., Dia.- 8 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 256

    Chinese Celadon Porcelain Baluster Vase, 220th c., dril...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Chinese Blue and Red Porcelain Baluster Vase, 20th c., the everted rim over a neck with elephant head ring handles, above sides with floral and bird d
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 257

    Chinese Blue and Red Porcelain Baluster Vase, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Oriental Brass Crane Candlesticks, early 20th c., the crane standing on a turtle, upholding a fish, now lacking the candlecups, H.- 12 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 258

    Pair of Oriental Brass Crane Candlesticks, early 20th c...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tall Vase, 20th c., the octagonal everted rim over a long tapering neck above tapering octagonal sides with floral an
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 259

    Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tall Vase, 20th c., th...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Black Cloisonne Baluster Covered Jars, 20th c., with floral and bird reserves, H.- 11 in. , Dia.- 9 in. Provenance: Property from a distinguis
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 260

    Pair of Black Cloisonne Baluster Covered Jars, 20th c.,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of 14K White Gold Pierced Circular Earrings, with central 1.51 ct. round diamonds atop a border of trapezoidal and round blue sapphires, within a
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 261

    Pair of 14K White Gold Pierced Circular Earrings, with ...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with an oval 1.32 carat blue sapphire atop a double graduated concentric border of small round diamonds, the shoulders of
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 262

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with an oval 1.32 carat bl...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 50 oval links with a graduated oval blue sapphire atop a border of round diamonds, total sapphire wt.- 30.41
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $7,500
    Lot 263

    14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 50 oval links...

    Est.
    $5,500 - $7,500
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 3.82 ct. tanzanite, atop a double graduated concentric border of round diamonds, total diamond wt.- .6
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 264

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 3.82 ct...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair of Platinum Pendant Earrings, the stud with a marquise tanzanite atop a border of round diamonds suspending a pear shaped tanzanite atop a border
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 265

    Pair of Platinum Pendant Earrings, the stud with a marq...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with two pear shaped 4.42 carat tanzanites, atop a triple split band, the center band with tiny diamond mounted sho
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 266

    Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with two pear shaped...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 4.93 ct. tanzanite, atop a baguette and round diamond floret, total diamond wt.- 1.3 cts., Size 6 1/2,
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 267

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 4.93 ct...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Pair of 14K White Gold Round Diamond Stud Earrings, one 1 ct., one .96 cts, total diamond wt.- 1.96 cts.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 268

    Pair of 14K White Gold Round Diamond Stud Earrings, one...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 4.09 ct. pear shaped tanzanite atop a conforming border of tiny round diamonds, the shoulders of the band al
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 269

    Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 4.09 ct. pear...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 45 oval links with a graduated oval tanzanite atop a border of small round diamonds, total tanzanite wt.- 32
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 270

    14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 45 oval links...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Vintage Large Louis Vuitton Hard Suitcase, Serial # 820437, H.- 18 1/2 in., W.- 27 3/4 in., D.- 8 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 271

    Vintage Large Louis Vuitton Hard Suitcase, Serial # 820...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Vintage Louis Vuitton Small Hard Suitcase, with leather Louis Vuitton luggage tag, H.- 16 1/2 in., W.- 24 in., D.- 8 1/2 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 272

    Vintage Louis Vuitton Small Hard Suitcase, with leather...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Vintage Louis Vuitton Hard Train Case, Serial # 937514, with a fitted leather interior, H.- 8 1/4 in., W.- 16 in., D.- 9 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 273

    Vintage Louis Vuitton Hard Train Case, Serial # 937514,...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Gucci Naga Dragon Shoulder Bag, in black calf leather with navy and red calf leather accents, opening to a hot pink satin lined interior with a side z
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 274

    Gucci Naga Dragon Shoulder Bag, in black calf leather w...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Yves Saint Laurent Briefcase, in black and red grained calf leather with gold hardware, opening to a black monogram canvas lined interior with one zip
    Estimate
    $550 - $650
    Lot 275

    Yves Saint Laurent Briefcase, in black and red grained ...

    Est.
    $550 - $650
  • Chloe Drew Shoulder Bag, in orange suede and navy blue calf leather with golden hardware, opening to a beige suede lined interior with a side open sto
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 276

    Chloe Drew Shoulder Bag, in orange suede and navy blue ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Celine Weekender Duffle Bag, in brown macadam coated canvas with golden hardware, opening to a brown canvas interior with a side zip closure storage p
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 277

    Celine Weekender Duffle Bag, in brown macadam coated ca...

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • Celine Vintage Flap Shoulder Bag, in a brown macadam coated canvas, with golden brass hardware, with a beige leather lined interior, H.- 7 in., W.- 9
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 278

    Celine Vintage Flap Shoulder Bag, in a brown macadam co...

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • Celine Bucket Handbag, in beige macadam coated canvas with brown leather accents and gold hardware, opening to a brown leather lined interior with a c
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 279

    Celine Bucket Handbag, in beige macadam coated canvas w...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hermes Evelyne 2 GM Shoulder Bag, c. 2007, in blue togo calf leather with silvered hardware, opening to a blue suede lined interior with a long open p
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 280

    Hermes Evelyne 2 GM Shoulder Bag, c. 2007, in blue togo...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Prada Chain Shoulder Bag, in lime green nylon canvas with golden hardware, opening to a champagne silk lined interior with a side open storage pocket,
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 281

    Prada Chain Shoulder Bag, in lime green nylon canvas wi...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Balenciaga Bistrot Panier Tote Bag, in raffia grass with brown leather accents and silver hardware, the interior of the bag with a brown leather side
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 282

    Balenciaga Bistrot Panier Tote Bag, in raffia grass wit...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Louis Vuitton Alma PM Shoulder Bag, in a brown monogram coated canvas, with vachetta leather and golden brass hardware, with a dark brown canvas lined
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 283

    Louis Vuitton Alma PM Shoulder Bag, in a brown monogram...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Louis Vuitton Sac Plat Handbag, in brown monogram coated canvas with vachetta leather accents and brass hardware, opening to a beige coated leather, H
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 284

    Louis Vuitton Sac Plat Handbag, in brown monogram coate...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Louis Vuitton Papillon 26 Shoulder Bag, in brown monogram leather coated canvas with golden brass hardware with vachetta leather handles, opening to a
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 285

    Louis Vuitton Papillon 26 Shoulder Bag, in brown monogr...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Louis Vuitton Papillon 26 Shoulder Bag, in brown monogram leather coated canvas with golden brass hardware with vachetta leather handles, opening to a
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 286

    Louis Vuitton Papillon 26 Shoulder Bag, in brown monogr...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Classic Double Flap Chanel Shoulder Bag, in black quilted lambskin calf leather with gold hardware, opening to a maroon leather lined interior, accomp
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 287

    Classic Double Flap Chanel Shoulder Bag, in black quilt...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Chanel Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag, in navy blue quilted calf leather with gold hardware and interlaced chain, opening to a navy leather interior
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 288

    Chanel Classic Double Flap Shoulder Bag, in navy blue q...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500

Auction Description

Important Spring Estates Auction: Session I  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.