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  • English Style Carved Birch Marble Top Columnar Cabinet, 20th c., the circular black marble over fluted sides with a door opening to a shelved interior
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 651

    English Style Carved Birch Marble Top Columnar Cabinet,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Double Bed, early 20th c., the arched floral carved headboard joined by wooden rails and a fielded panel footboar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 652

    French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Double Bed, early ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Nightstands, early 20th c., of kidney form, the top with a pierced brass gallery, over t
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 653

    Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style Marquetry ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • French Provincial Carved Mahogany Coffer, late 19th c., the lifting top over a front with an applied carved center panel, flanked by relief linenfold
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 654

    French Provincial Carved Mahogany Coffer, late 19th c.,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Spanish Renaissance Style Sideboard, early 20th c., the rounded edge stepped crown over open storage and double linenfold paneled doors with wrought i
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 655

    Spanish Renaissance Style Sideboard, early 20th c., the...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Set of Eight Spanish Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs, 20th c., the arched backs over upholstered seats on thick cabriole legs joined by shaped st
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 656

    Set of Eight Spanish Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chai...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Carved Beech Adjustable Artist's Easel, 19th c., on trestle supports, joined by square stretchers, H.- 68 in., W.- 20 in., D.- 20 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 657

    French Carved Beech Adjustable Artist's Easel, 19th c.,...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Commode, 20th c., the stepped rounded edge and corner top, over a bank of four drawers, flanked by reeded pilaste
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 658

    French Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Commode, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Mahogany Bowfront Marble Top Chiffonier, 20th c., the bowed rounded edge and corner figured ocher marble over a ba
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 659

    French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Mahogany Bowfront M...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beech Bergeres, 20th c., the arched curved back over upholstered arms and a bowed loose cushion seat, on scrolled cabrio
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 660

    Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beech Bergeres, 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • French Louis Philippe Polychromed Demilune Console Table, 19th c., the faux marble top over a wide skirt, on turned tapered legs, now in creme paint,
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 661

    French Louis Philippe Polychromed Demilune Console Tabl...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Carved Beech Louis XVI Style Double Bed, 20th c., the upholstered cushioned headboard within reeded pilaster sides, to wooden rails and a like
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 662

    French Carved Beech Louis XVI Style Double Bed, 20th c....

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Slant Top Desk, 19th c., the lift top lid over open storage and double cupboard doors, on a plinth base on turne
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 663

    French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Slant Top Desk, 1...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Three Panel Dressing Screen, late 19th c., each arched panel with a C-scroll and floral carved crest over a previously gl
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 664

    Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Three Panel Dressing Scree...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Set of Three Contemporary Carved Mahogany Bar Stools, 20th c., the curved cushioned canted back to a trapezoidal cushioned seat, on tapered square leg
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 665

    Set of Three Contemporary Carved Mahogany Bar Stools, 2...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Pair of Polychromed Wooden Window Seats, 20th/21st c., the cushioned tufted top over a reeded skirt, on turned tapered octagonal legs joined by a rais
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 666

    Pair of Polychromed Wooden Window Seats, 20th/21st c., ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Unusual Continental Oval Beveled Glass Top Dining Table, early 20th c., on a polychromed terracotta center urn support topped with relief fruit, H.- 2
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 667

    Unusual Continental Oval Beveled Glass Top Dining Table...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Carved Polychromed Beech Louis XVI Style Bed, early 20th c., the arched headboard over an upholstered cushioned panel flanked by turned tapered
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 668

    French Carved Polychromed Beech Louis XVI Style Bed, ea...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Diminutive French Provincial Henri II Style Carved Walnut Sideboard, c. 1880, the rounded edge top over two cupboard doors with applied carving, flank
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 669

    Diminutive French Provincial Henri II Style Carved Waln...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Louis XIII Style Carved Elm Fauteuil, 19th c., the arched canted rectangular back over scrolled arms, to a cushioned seat, on turned tapered le
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 670

    French Louis XIII Style Carved Elm Fauteuil, 19th c., t...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Vintage German Rolleiflex 2 1/4 inch square Camera Planar 1:3.5 Focal , Franke & Heidecke, Braunschweig. Synchro-Compur, coupled light meter. 1785780.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 671

    Vintage German Rolleiflex 2 1/4 inch square Camera Plan...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Four Cane or Umbrella Handles, early 20th c., one of antler mounted with a coiled sterling snake; one sterling with relief floral decoration;
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 672

    Group of Four Cane or Umbrella Handles, early 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Collection of Twenty-Two Carved Wooden Face Pipes, early 20th c., consisting of 3 indians; 2 sailors; 2 vikings; 2 devils; Don Quixote; 2 Arabs; 2 Sol
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 673

    Collection of Twenty-Two Carved Wooden Face Pipes, earl...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Fourteen Carved Wood Animal Head Pipes, 20th c., consisting of 3 dogs; 2 lions; an elk; an alligator; a fish; a bear; a monkey; a horse; 2 bi
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 674

    Group of Fourteen Carved Wood Animal Head Pipes, 20th c...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Collection of Eighteen Unusual Wood Pipes, one Meerschaum with a faux wicker bowl; one rosewood example; one Arab example by Vauen; one with a grape c
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 675

    Collection of Eighteen Unusual Wood Pipes, one Meerscha...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Collection of Seventeen Wood Pipes, including a large example; an opium pipe; an antler and briar example; a polychromed man with a tophat; a figural
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 676

    Collection of Seventeen Wood Pipes, including a large e...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Four Alligator Carved Wooden Pipes, 19th/20th c., Largest- H.- 3 1/4 in., W.- 9 1/2 in., D.- 3 in. (4 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 677

    Group of Four Alligator Carved Wooden Pipes, 19th/20th ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Fourteen Metal Bejeweled Objects, early 20th c., consisting of a circular box; 3 circular compacts; a circular handled pillbox; an oval cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 678

    Group of Fourteen Metal Bejeweled Objects, early 20th c...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Fifteen Items, early 20th c., consisting of two circular metal boxes; a leather wood lined box , the lid with a Boehm porcelain plaque of a d
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 679

    Group of Fifteen Items, early 20th c., consisting of tw...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Six Brass Plated Dresser Boxes, c. 1930, consisting of three circular examples, one oval example, one rectangular example, and one hexagonal
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 680

    Group of Six Brass Plated Dresser Boxes, c. 1930, consi...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Moroccan Pieces, 20th c., consisting of a stamped metal Qur'an holder pendant, with incised decoration, one side mounted with 9 red stones, design
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 681

    Two Moroccan Pieces, 20th c., consisting of a stamped m...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Unusual Arabic Triangular Powder Flask, early 20th c., mounted with cabochon turquoise and coral stones, with relief and incised decoration overall, H
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 682

    Unusual Arabic Triangular Powder Flask, early 20th c., ...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Moroccan Berber Amber Resin Necklace, 20th c., with eleven large graduated beads, with metal spacers, on a twisted wool cord, L.- 18 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 683

    Moroccan Berber Amber Resin Necklace, 20th c., with ele...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Four Desk Pieces, early 20th c., consisting of a bronze inkwell pen tray; a gilt iron easel picture frame; an iron easel beveled mirror with putti sur
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 684

    Four Desk Pieces, early 20th c., consisting of a bronze...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Three Mount Washington Style Glass Biscuit Barrels, 19th c., unmarked, the sides with floral decoration, two in opaline glass, one yellow gla
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 685

    Group of Three Mount Washington Style Glass Biscuit Bar...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Limoges Thirteen Piece Porcelain Fish Set, early 20th c., consisting of 12 circular plates and a long oval platter, early 20th c., with gilt ri
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 686

    French Limoges Thirteen Piece Porcelain Fish Set, early...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Carved Beech Henri II Style Barometer, 19th c., with a finial and floral carved crest over a spindled gallery above an enamel alcohol thermomet
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 687

    French Carved Beech Henri II Style Barometer, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Group of Five Mexican Ceramic Face Plates, 20th c., by Talavera Vasquez, one marked TV on the back, H.- 1 3/8 in., Dia.- 11 3/4 in. (5 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 688

    Group of Five Mexican Ceramic Face Plates, 20th c., by ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Fourteen Piece English Ceramic Fish Set, c. 1900, by Empire Works, Stoke On Trent, consisting of 12 relief decorated scalloped circular gold rim plate
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 689

    Fourteen Piece English Ceramic Fish Set, c. 1900, by Em...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Pair of Victorian Handled Porcelain Baluster Vases, late 19th c., consisting of a black pair with gilt and floral decoration; and a tapered circul
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 690

    Two Pair of Victorian Handled Porcelain Baluster Vases,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Two Limoges Enamel on Copper Curved Plaques, one of a harbor scene by moonlight; the second of a landscape in winter, both signed lower corner, each p
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 691

    Two Limoges Enamel on Copper Curved Plaques, one of a h...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Attributed to Thomas Somerscales (1842-1927, British), "Ships on the Sea," late 19th c., two watercolors, unsigned, presented in a single silvered rel
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 692

    Attributed to Thomas Somerscales (1842-1927, British), ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Doug Arnold (20th c., American), "Male Nude," 1994, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, presented in a modern gilt frame, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.-
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 693

    Doug Arnold (20th c., American), "Male Nude," 1994, oil...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Alluroedus Melantonis," and "Alluroedus Maculisis," 20th c., pair of catbird prints, after the 19th c. originals, pr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 694

    John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Alluroedus Melantonis...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • M. Loggino, "Studies of a Face," 19th c., charcoal on paper, signed lower right, presented in an ebonized relief frame, H.- 24 in., W.-19 1/2 in.; fra
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 695

    M. Loggino, "Studies of a Face," 19th c., charcoal on p...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • William Ward (1766-1826, British) & Valentine Green (1739-1813, British), "To the Society of Golfers at Blackheath," 19th c., pair of colored mezzotin
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 696

    William Ward (1766-1826, British) & Valentine Green (17...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Psittenteles Wilhelminae," and "Nasitorna Misorensis," 20th c., pair of parakeet prints, after the 19th c. originals
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 697

    John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Psittenteles Wilhelmi...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Lorrculus Auranthfrons," "Nasiterra Maforensis," and "Nasturterna Pusio," 20th c., after the 19th c. originals, thre
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 698

    John Gould (1804-1881, English), "Lorrculus Auranthfron...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

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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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.