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  • Pair of French Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils, early 20th c
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 336

    Pair of French Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Provincial Louis XV Style Commode, 19th c., the stepped rounded corner and edge top over two frieze drawers and a lower drawe...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 337

    French Provincial Louis XV Style Commode, 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Carved Cherry Louis XV Style Draw Leaf Dining Table, 20th c., the tortoise shaped parquetry inlaid top over a wide carved ski...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 338

    French Carved Cherry Louis XV Style Draw Leaf Dining Ta...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Sideboard, 20th c., the stepped bowed cookie corner parquetry inlaid top over two central frieze drawe...
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 339

    Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Sideboard, 20th c., the s...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Vitrine, 20th c., the dentillated stepped crown over double beveled glazed doors with fielded l...
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 340

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

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Circular Link Bracelet, with a safety chain, H.- 3/4 in., W.- 6 1/2 in., D.- 1/4 in., Wt.- 3.94 Troy Oz. Pro...
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 341

    14K Yellow Gold Vintage Circular Link Bracelet, with a ...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Lady's 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Rolex Dress Wristwatch, manual wind, with an integral 18K flexible yellow gold band, running, Watch-...
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 342

    Lady's 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Rolex Dress Wristwatch, ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 14K White Gold Link Bracelet, the 13 arched rectangular links, with a row of baguette diamonds in the center, within diamond mounted...
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 343

    14K White Gold Link Bracelet, the 13 arched rectangular...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Late Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant, c. 1900, mounted with leaves atop a grape cluster of freshwater pearls, H.- 1 3/8 in....
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 344

    Late Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant, c. 1900,...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, 20th c., the center with a 6 mm round cultured pearl, H.- 1 1/4 in., W.- 1 5/8 in., D.- 1/2 in. Wt.- .2...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 345

    14K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, 20th c., the center with a...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch, c. 1950, marked Germany, now lacking its pin, H.- 1 1/4 in., W.- 2 in., D.- 1/2 in. Wt.-...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 346

    14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch, c. 1950, mar...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14K White Gold Pendant, with a central approximately
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 347

    14K White Gold Pendant, with a central approximately

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 5.33 carat cushion cut yellow sapphire atop a border of pave diamonds, the pave diamond mo...
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 348

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 5.33 carat cu...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 41 links with a square blue sapphire, bordered on each side by two small diamonds, the cla...
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 349

    14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 41 links with...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Pair of Platinum Pendant Earrings, each with a diamond mounted pierced floriform stud, to an oval pendant with a 5.3 carat oval tanz...
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 350

    Pair of Platinum Pendant Earrings, each with a diamond ...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Group of Five Pocket Watches, consisting of a 14K yellow gold Elgin Lady's hunting case example, Ser. # 10058374, the reverse with a...
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 351

    Group of Five Pocket Watches, consisting of a 14K yello...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 18K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant, early 20th c., with a central 1.25 ct. round diamond, atop five in-and-out graduated diamond mounted...
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 352

    18K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant, early 20th c., with a c...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 105 links with a square blue sapphire bordered on each side by two small round diamonds, t...
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 353

    14K White Gold Link Necklace, each of the 105 links wit...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 3.4 carat oval cabochon opal, within a border of round diamonds, total diamond weight- .37...
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 354

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 3.4 carat ova...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the twelve links with a cushion cut fancy yellow diamond, within a border of tiny fancy yellow...
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 355

    14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the twelve links ...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 14K White and Yellow Gold Pendant, with a cushion cut .52 carat fancy yellow diamond, atop a yellow gold border of tiny round diamon...
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 356

    14K White and Yellow Gold Pendant, with a cushion cut ....

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • 14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant, mounted with oval marquise emeralds separated by small round diamonds, with a gold bail, H
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 357

    14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant, mounted with oval marqui...

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • Mary G. de la Barre, "The Newlyweds," 1987, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 13 1/2 in.,...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 358

    Mary G. de la Barre, "The Newlyweds," 1987, oil on canv...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Primeaux (Louisiana), "Cabin on the Louisiana Bayou," and "Bayou Interior," 20th c., pair of oils on board, signed and dated lower r...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 359

    Primeaux (Louisiana), "Cabin on the Louisiana Bayou," a...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Louisiana School, "Moss Draped Swamp Scene," 20th c., presented in a mahogany frame with gilt highlights, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 25 1/2...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 360

    Louisiana School, "Moss Draped Swamp Scene," 20th c., p...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Lydia Diemont, "Houmas House Plantation," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., framed, H.- 21 in., W.- 25 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 361

    Lydia Diemont, "Houmas House Plantation," 20th c., oil ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Harold "Napoleon" King (1940-2005, New Orleans), "Sunrise Swamp Scene with Fisherman," 1975, watercolor, signed and dated lower righ...
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 362

    Harold "Napoleon" King (1940-2005, New Orleans), "Sunri...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Paul Samson (New Orleans), "Pirates Alley," 20th c., watercolor on board, signed lower left, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 6 1/2 in...
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 363

    Paul Samson (New Orleans), "Pirates Alley," 20th c., wa...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Tom Lane (New Orleans), "St. Louis Cathedral" and "French Quarter Patio," 20th c., pair of watercolors, signed lower right, presente...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 364

    Tom Lane (New Orleans), "St. Louis Cathedral" and "Fren...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Charles Henry Reinike (1906-1983, Louisiana), "Paddlewheeler on the River," 20th c., watecolor, presented in a mahogany frame, H.- 6...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 365

    Charles Henry Reinike (1906-1983, Louisiana), "Paddlewh...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • James Miller (b. 1962, British), "Mariquita and Tuiga on the Solent," 20th c., sailing scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left, sign...
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 366

    James Miller (b. 1962, British), "Mariquita and Tuiga o...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Martin Wohlgemuth (New Orleans), "Shotgun French Quarter Singles," 20th c., one in October, the other in snow, signed lower left, pr...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 367

    Martin Wohlgemuth (New Orleans), "Shotgun French Quarte...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Alexander Adam Fedorsky (New Orleans), "Pirates' Alley," 1956, watercolor, signed and dated lower right and placed "New Orleans," ma...
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 368

    Alexander Adam Fedorsky (New Orleans), "Pirates' Alley,...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • George F. Castleden (1861-1945, New Orleans),
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 369

    George F. Castleden (1861-1945, New Orleans),

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Kurz & Allison, "Battle of New Orleans," 20th c., after the 1890 original, print on cardboard, shrink wrapped, H.- 20 in., W.- 26 7/...
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 370

    Kurz & Allison, "Battle of New Orleans," 20th c., after...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Joseph "Pops" Whitesell (1876-1958, New Orleans), "French Quarter Balconies," 20th c., bromide print, pencil signed lower right, shr...
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 371

    Joseph "Pops" Whitesell (1876-1958, New Orleans), "Fren...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • George Valentine Dureau (1930-2014, New Orleans), "Portrait of a Seated Afro-American Nude Male," 20th c., charcoal on paper, shrink...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 372

    George Valentine Dureau (1930-2014, New Orleans), "Port...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • George Valentine Dureau (1930-2014, New Orleans), "Portrait of a Standing Afro-American Nude Male," 20th c., charcoal on paper, shri...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 373

    George Valentine Dureau (1930-2014, New Orleans), "Port...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Franz Weiss (New Orleans), "Pirate's Alley, Vieux Carre, New Orleans," 1967, oil on canvas, titled lower left, signed and dated lowe...
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 374

    Franz Weiss (New Orleans), "Pirate's Alley, Vieux Carre...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nestor Hippolyte Fruge (1916-2012, New Orleans), "Pere Antoine's Alley," 1976,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 375

    Nestor Hippolyte Fruge (1916-2012, New Orleans), "Pere ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Howard Finster (1916-2001, Alabama), "The Virgin Mary," 1989, wood sculpture, the base with a religious inscription, dated verso, H....
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 376

    Howard Finster (1916-2001, Alabama), "The Virgin Mary,"...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Howard Finster (1916-2001, Alabama), Folk Art Pine Clock Case, c. 1987, with punched polychrome decoration, on a stepped base, H.- 1...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 377

    Howard Finster (1916-2001, Alabama), Folk Art Pine Cloc...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Michael Finster (1969-), "Zoobareiia Beast," and "Demaray Serpent," 1989, two painted wood sculptures, signed dated, and titled on t...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 378

    Michael Finster (1969-), "Zoobareiia Beast," and "Demar...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Jean Williams, "Sugar Mill," 20th c., watercolor, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a natural oak frame, H.- 14 in., W....
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 379

    Jean Williams, "Sugar Mill," 20th c., watercolor, signe...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • New Orleans School, "Gentleman in a Tophat," and "Lady in a Bonnet," 19th c., pair of watercolor silhouettes, presented in period ma...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 380

    New Orleans School, "Gentleman in a Tophat," and "Lady ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Twenty-Six Piece French Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service, 20th c., by "S.A.," consisting of 12 cups, 11 saucers, a coffee pot, cream...
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 381

    Twenty-Six Piece French Limoges Porcelain Coffee Servic...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Twenty-Nine Piece Floral Decorated Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, late 19th c., consisting of 12 dinner plates, 11 salad plates,...
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 382

    Twenty-Nine Piece Floral Decorated Limoges Porcelain Di...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Fifty-Seven Piece Set of French Porcelain Dinnerware, 20th c., with gilt scrolled rims and hunting decoration, consisting of 23 dinn...
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 383

    Fifty-Seven Piece Set of French Porcelain Dinnerware, 2...

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

Important Summer Estates Auction: Day One by Crescent City Auction Gallery
Featuring property from local and regional estates, including the Estate of Gertrude "Peggy" Logan Simpson Howcott, New Orleans, LA. On offer will be original artworks by Jean-Baptiste Armand Guillaumin, Niek van der Plas, Joseph Henry Boston, Theodule Augustin Ribot, Clementine Hunter, Francesca "Frahn" Koerner, Don Wright, Nestor Fruge and more; French, English and American antique furniture; bric-a-brac, including mantel clocks; silver and vertu; oriental carpets, and 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

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.