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  • French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry and Oak Sideboard, 19th c., the canted corner top over two frieze drawers, above double cupboard doors with iron f
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 891

    French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry and Oak Sideboard, ...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Large French Provincial Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, 19th c., H.- 8 in., W.- 36 3/4 in., D.- 16 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 892

    Large French Provincial Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, 19th ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Sideboard, 19th c., the rounded edge canted corner top over two frieze drawers, and double fielded pane
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 893

    French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Sideboar...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard, c. 1880, the stepped crown over a shelf on turned tapered urn supports flanking a rear galle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 894

    French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboar...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sideboard, 19th c., the stepped rounded corner three board top over double arched panel cupboard doors
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 895

    French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sideboar...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • French Provincial Carved Cherry Louis XIII Style Coffer, 19th c., the stepped lifting top over a front with applied carving, the interior with a candl
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 896

    French Provincial Carved Cherry Louis XIII Style Coffer...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor Suite, early 20th c., consisting of a loveseat, two fauteuils and a side chair. each arched cres
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 897

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor S...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Provincial Carved Oak Farmhouse Table, 19th c., the rounded corner three board top over a frieze drawer on one long side, on octagonal legs joi
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 898

    French Provincial Carved Oak Farmhouse Table, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Provincial Louis XIV Style Carved Oak Oval Side Table, early 19th c., the three board top over a frieze drawer, on turned and block legs, joine
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 899

    French Provincial Louis XIV Style Carved Oak Oval Side ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine, early 20th c., the canted rectangular back over scrolled arms to a cushioned seat, on reeded
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 900

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a central 1.08 ct. oval pink sapphire atop double concentric graduated squares of round diamonds, the shoulder
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 901

    Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a central 1.08 ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • 18K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 25 links with three round pink sapphires joined by diamond mounted infinity links, total sapphire wt.- 15.6
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 902

    18K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 25 links with...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • 18K White Gold Victorian Style Link Bracelet, the center with a 3.75 ct. emerald atop two graduated concentric scalloped borders of round diamonds and
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 903

    18K White Gold Victorian Style Link Bracelet, the cente...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings, with a marquise diamond mounted stud to two diamond links suspending an octagonal pendant with a central eme
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 904

    Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings, with a marqui...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 1.06 ct. green diamond, atop a border of pink diamonds, and an outer pierced scalloped border of round
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 905

    Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, with an oval 1.06 ct...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 18K White Gold Diamond Link Bracelet, each of the forty-five links with a graduated round diamond, total diamond wt.- 4.39 cts., L.- 7 in., with appra
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 906

    18K White Gold Diamond Link Bracelet, each of the forty...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 1.52 ct. radiant cut diamond, flanked
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 907

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring, with a 1.52 ct. radiant cu...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 14K Rose Gold Pendant, with a pear shaped 3.02 ct. morganite atop a pave diamond mounted "gourd" form pendant, with a diamond mounted bail, on a 14K r
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 908

    14K Rose Gold Pendant, with a pear shaped 3.02 ct. morg...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a cushion cut 5.87 carat blue zircon atop a border of small round diamonds, the split sides of the band also m
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 909

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a cushion cut 5...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of 14K White Gold Pendant Sapphire Earrings, the pear shaped cruciform sapphire stud with a diamond center, issuing links with pear shaped sapphi
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 910

    Pair of 14K White Gold Pendant Sapphire Earrings, the p...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring with a 4.55 carat cushion cut tanzanite, atop a border of round diamonds, the split pierced shoulders of the band also mou
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 911

    Lady's Platinum Dinner Ring with a 4.55 carat cushion c...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, by the J. W. Winchester Co., Ojai, California, the slanted glazed top over three glazed sides and a rear h
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 912

    Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, by the J. W...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, with a glass top, sides  and bottom, with two interior glass shelves, H.- 30 in., W.- 17 3/4 in.,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 913

    American Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, wi...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • American Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, the sloping peaked top with four glazed panels, over glazed sides and door, on a stepped plinth b
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 914

    American Carved Oak Table Top Display Case, c. 1900, th...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Countertop Wood and Glass Advertising Display Cases, c. 1900, one for "Boston Garter," and one for "Carmen" handkerchiefs, Boston- H.- 14 1/4 in.,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 915

    Two Countertop Wood and Glass Advertising Display Cases...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Three Tabletop Display Cases, early 20th c., one of pine with four glazed sides; one of oak with a glazed top and sides; and one of oak with
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 916

    Group of Three Tabletop Display Cases, early 20th c., o...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of Black Draught Laxative Porcelain Medicine Dispensers, early 20th c., H.- 24 1/8 in., W.- 2 7/8 in., D.- 1 1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 917

    Pair of Black Draught Laxative Porcelain Medicine Dispe...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Tom's Products Countertop Advertising Items, 20th c., one a tapering glass case with glass shelves; the second an open metal shelf, both with the
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 918

    Two Tom's Products Countertop Advertising Items, 20th c...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Three Glass Countertop Advertising Jars, 20th c., one for "Bottomley's Mint Humbugs"; one for Lance products; and one for "Bottomley's Judy Barrets,"
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 919

    Three Glass Countertop Advertising Jars, 20th c., one f...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Two Countertop Advertising Items, early 20th c., consisting of a Komet 5c. gumball dispenser; and a tole display for Tru-Lax medicines, Tole- H.- 14 1
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 920

    Two Countertop Advertising Items, early 20th c., consis...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Three Tole Countertop Advertising Items, early 20th c., consisting of a "Majesty" bias tape holder display; and two Putnam Dyes displays, Lar
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 921

    Group of Three Tole Countertop Advertising Items, early...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Six Tole Advertising Items, c. 1900, consisting of a John Buchanan tea and sugar canister; a circular Schuler's potato chip box; a circular c
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 922

    Group of Six Tole Advertising Items, c. 1900, consistin...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Three Country Store Brown Glazed Ceramic Countertop Advertising Items, early 20th c,., consisting of two "Banquet Tea- A Wonderful Flavor, Iced or Hot
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 923

    Three Country Store Brown Glazed Ceramic Countertop Adv...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Two Children's Country Store Display Items, early 20th c., consisting of a small wooden wheelbarrow and a papier mache horse, formerly on wheels, Hors
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 924

    Two Children's Country Store Display Items, early 20th ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Three Carved Oak Country Store Tills, early 20th c., one labeled "McKaskey Account Register," each containing a divided money drawer, McKaske
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 925

    Group of Three Carved Oak Country Store Tills, early 20...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Three Terracotta Mannequin Head Display Busts, c. 1950 by John Micheli Studio, NYC, with hand painted eyes and lips, H.- 16 in., W.- 17 in.,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 926

    Group of Three Terracotta Mannequin Head Display Busts,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Three Pieces of Cut Crystal, 20th c., consisting of two carafes, and a large handled basket, Basket- H.- 11 in., W.- 11 3/4 in., D.- 8 in. (3
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 927

    Group of Three Pieces of Cut Crystal, 20th c., consisti...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Four Metal and Crystal Dresser Jars, early 20th c., two with repousse figural and floral decorated tops, one with repousse floral decorated t
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 928

    Group of Four Metal and Crystal Dresser Jars, early 20t...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Set of Seven Gilt Decorated Culver Rocks Glasses, mid 20th c., the sides with applied faux jewels, H.- 4 in., Dia.- 3 7/8 in. (7 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 929

    Set of Seven Gilt Decorated Culver Rocks Glasses, mid 2...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Eleven Ceramic Animal Figures, early 20th c., consisting of ten various dogs and one cat, Largest- H.- 6 in., W.- 5 in., D.- 3 1/2 in. (11 Pc
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 930

    Group of Eleven Ceramic Animal Figures, early 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Carved Oak Curved Glass Curio Cabinet, early 20th c., the bowfront top over a central curved glass door flanked by glass panels and curved gl
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 931

    American Carved Oak Curved Glass Curio Cabinet, early 2...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase, 20th c., by the Wright Furniture Co., the broken arch pediment with three corks
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 932

    American Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront Secr...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Group of Five American Footstools, 19/20th c., consisting of a needlepoint covered example; a long mahogany example with a blue floral covering; a bob
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 933

    Group of Five American Footstools, 19/20th c., consisti...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Four Wooden Wall Cabinets, early 20th c., consisting of a pine spice cabinet with six labeled drawers; a mahogany example with eight small dr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 934

    Group of Four Wooden Wall Cabinets, early 20th c., cons...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Country Store Wall Cabinets, early 20th c., one of oak with two deep drawers; the second of oak with beaded board double doors; the third of slo
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 935

    Three Country Store Wall Cabinets, early 20th c., one o...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Three Hanging Wall Cabinets, late 19th c., one a mahogany corner cabinet with a single door; a Louisiana Cypress medicine cabinet with a porc
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 936

    Group of Three Hanging Wall Cabinets, late 19th c., one...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Three Boxes, early 20th c., consisting of a bronze mailbox; a long oak lidded box; and a pine lidded box, Mailbox- H.- 6 1/2 in., W.- 12 in.,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 937

    Group of Three Boxes, early 20th c., consisting of a br...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Louisiana Carved Cypress Tool Boxes, 19th c., with folding iron handles; one now with a galvanized sheet metal lid, in pink paint; the second in a
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 938

    Two Louisiana Carved Cypress Tool Boxes, 19th c., with ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

Important Spring Estates Auction: Session III  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
Featuring items from numerous local and regional estates; including art by A.J. Drysdale, Alberta Kinsey, George Dureau, Niek van der Plas, Michael Meade and more; French, American and English furniture; silver; Oriental rugs; taxidermy; a collection of pipes; decorative arts; and a collection of fine jewelry. Read more
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.