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  • Art Deco Patinated Spelter Figural Lamp, 20th c., in the manner of Gerda Gerdago (1906-2004), of a dancer balancing a millefiore ball shade lamp on he
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 1

    Art Deco Patinated Spelter Figural Lamp, 20th c., in th...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Group of Three Spelter Figures, 20th c., consisting of an art nouveau patinated figural lamp, with a lilypad base; a deco style metal dancer on a step
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    Group of Three Spelter Figures, 20th c., consisting of ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Group of Five Art Deco Dancing Figures, 20th c., one a woman with a hoop, on a stepped marble base; one with a glass ball, on a stepped marble base; o
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3

    Group of Five Art Deco Dancing Figures, 20th c., one a ...

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    $300 - $500
  • In the Manner of Demetre Chiparus (1886-1957, Romanian), "Dancers," 20th c., pair of metal and resin statues on stepped multicolored marble geometric
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 4

    In the Manner of Demetre Chiparus (1886-1957, Romanian)...

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    $400 - $800
  • French Style Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Dancer, 20th c., on a geometric figured marble back, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 3 3/4 in., D.- 3 3/4 in. Provenance: f
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 5

    French Style Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Dancer, 20th c.,...

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    $300 - $500
  • Continental School, "Female Dancers," c. 1940, pair of patinated spelter figural bookends, on onyx and marble stands, H.- 8 1/2 in., W.- 4 1/2 in., D.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 6

    Continental School, "Female Dancers," c. 1940, pair of ...

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    $250 - $450
  • American School, "An Entwined Nude Couple," 20th c., patinated bronze brutalist figure, on an integral circular bronze base, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 15 1/
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    American School, "An Entwined Nude Couple," 20th c., pa...

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    $300 - $500
  • American School, "Stylized Nude Female Head and Torso," 20th c., patinated bronze, unsigned, H.- 32 in., W.- 13 in., D.- 10 in. Provenance: from the E
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 8

    American School, "Stylized Nude Female Head and Torso,"...

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    $400 - $800
  • After Johan Ferdinand Preis (1882-1943), "Female Deco Dancer," late 20th c., patinated bronze #A7255, with a button mark "J. B. Deposee Bronze Garanti
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 9

    After Johan Ferdinand Preis (1882-1943), "Female Deco D...

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    $300 - $500
  • After Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947 Romanian), "Egyptian Dancer," and "Art Deco Flapper," two patinated bronzes, one on a stepped pink marble base; t
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 10

    After Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947 Romanian), "Egypti...

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    $400 - $800
  • English Carved Walnut Art Deco Dining Set, c. 1940, consisting of an octagonal table on plinth supports, and four carved walnut side chairs with flori
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 11

    English Carved Walnut Art Deco Dining Set, c. 1940, con...

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    $400 - $800
  • English Carved Walnut Art Deco Sideboard, c. 1940, the raised center section with two sliding glass doors, over a bank of three drawers, flanked by lo
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 12

    English Carved Walnut Art Deco Sideboard, c. 1940, the ...

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    $300 - $500
  • English Art Deco Carved Walnut Coffee Table, c. 1940, the stepped rounded corner and edge top over four curved legs, joined by a lower shelf, H.- 17 i
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 13

    English Art Deco Carved Walnut Coffee Table, c. 1940, t...

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    $200 - $400
  • English Art Deco Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire, c. 1940, the arched serpentine top over two highly figured doors, on large bun feet, the interior
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 14

    English Art Deco Carved Walnut Double Door Armoire, c. ...

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    $250 - $450
  • English Art Deco Carved Walnut Server, c. 1940, the rounded corner top on curved legs, joined by a center shelf and lower stretchers, on two stepped g
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    English Art Deco Carved Walnut Server, c. 1940, the rou...

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    $300 - $500
  • English Art Deco Carved Walnut Demilune Table, c. 1940, the highly figured top over a wide skirt with a rear drawer, on rectangular legs, H.- 30 in.,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 16

    English Art Deco Carved Walnut Demilune Table, c. 1940,...

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    $250 - $450
  • English Art Deco Carved Walnut Chest, c. 1940, the stepped rectangular top over double cupboard doors enclosing a shelved interior, above two drawers,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 17

    English Art Deco Carved Walnut Chest, c. 1940, the step...

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    $250 - $450
  • English Art Deco Carved Mahogany Bookcase, c. 1940, the rectangular top over a single glazed door with interior geometric incised decoration, on stepp
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 18

    English Art Deco Carved Mahogany Bookcase, c. 1940, the...

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    $250 - $450
  • Corbusier Style Mid Century Modern Recliner, 20th c., with black leather covering on a chrome frame over an ebonized iron base, H.- 34 in., W.- 62 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 19

    Corbusier Style Mid Century Modern Recliner, 20th c., w...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Plycraft Eames Style Bentwood Armchair and Ottoman, mid 20th c., with stainless steel bases with button-tufted brown vinyl upholstery, Chair- H.- 32 1
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Plycraft Eames Style Bentwood Armchair and Ottoman, mid...

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    $300 - $500
  • Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp, c. 1960, by Laurel Lamp Co., the domed aluminum shade on a cylindrical chrome plated iron support, to a circular alumin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp, c. 1960, by Laurel Lamp ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 20th c, in the manner of Nanda Vigo, composed of two aluminum tubes staggered in height, containing one bulb each, on a
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 20th c, in the manner of...

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    $300 - $500
  • Group of Five Spelter Animalier Figures, 20th c., consisting of two patinated horses on a stepped base; a single horse on a marble and faux walnut bas
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 23

    Group of Five Spelter Animalier Figures, 20th c., consi...

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    $250 - $450
  • Group of Eight Cabinet Figures, 19th and 20th c., consisting of a gilt iron art nouveau bust; a pair of brass bull marble bookends; a pair of "Thinker
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    Group of Eight Cabinet Figures, 19th and 20th c., consi...

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Cabinet Bronzes, 20th c., on green marble bases, one of a standing lion; one after Antoine Barye(1796-1875) of two boys playing leapfrog; and af
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 25

    Three Cabinet Bronzes, 20th c., on green marble bases, ...

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    $400 - $600
  • Group of Three Bronze Steam Whistles, one marked Lunkenheimer, two with release levers, Lunkenheimer- H.- 8 1/2 in., unmarked- H.- 10 1/4 in., and 10
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 26

    Group of Three Bronze Steam Whistles, one marked Lunken...

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    $250 - $450
  • Group of Four Metal Cabinet Pieces, 20th c., consisting of a bronze sphinx; a bronze elephant. and a pair of bronze patinated spelter German Shepherd
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 27

    Group of Four Metal Cabinet Pieces, 20th c., consisting...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Emile Dekel (French/Israel), "With You, A.S.," 1979, engraving on lucite, presented on a smoke gray lucite stand, H.- 8 1/2 in., W.- 7 in., D.- 2 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 28

    Emile Dekel (French/Israel), "With You, A.S.," 1979, en...

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    $250 - $450
  • Unusual Pair of Brass Five Light Candelabra, 20th c, stamped E1635 on the underside, with a central straight candle arm, flanked by four curved candle
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 29

    Unusual Pair of Brass Five Light Candelabra, 20th c, st...

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    $250 - $450
  • Six Religious Items, 20th c., consisting of four table crucifixes, a diminutive altar vase, and a brass communion chalice, Largest Crucifix- H.- 13 3/
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 30

    Six Religious Items, 20th c., consisting of four table ...

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    $250 - $350
  • Carved Walnut and Aluminum Mid Century Modern Coffee Table, 20th c., the highly figured rectangular wood top on cylindrical aluminum legs, joined by a
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 31

    Carved Walnut and Aluminum Mid Century Modern Coffee Ta...

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    $250 - $450
  • French Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Double Bed, 20th c., the arched floral carved headboard, over a paneled back, to wooden rails and an arched flora
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 32

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

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    $200 - $400
  • French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Marble Top Nightstand, the scroll carved shelved back splash over a serpentine highly figured inset rouge marble a
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 33

    French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Marble Top Nightsta...

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    $200 - $400
  • French Provincial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Carved Cherry Writing Table, late 19th c, the rectangular top over a frieze drawer, on tapered square
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    French Provincial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Carved...

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    $400 - $600
  • French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer, 19th c., the three board hinged top over an incised and relief carved front and sides, on turned tapered cylin
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 35

    French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer, 19th c., the th...

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • French Carved Mahogany Louis XV Style Armoire, early 20th c., the arched crown with a central pierce C-scroll Crest, over double beveled mirror doors,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 36

    French Carved Mahogany Louis XV Style Armoire, early 20...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis Philippe Carved Cherry Nightstand, 19th c., the rectangular top over a frieze drawer and a cupboard door, on a plinth base on block feet,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 37

    French Louis Philippe Carved Cherry Nightstand, 19th c....

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Ebonized Beech Prie Dieu, c. 1870, the curved arm rest over a cruciform backsplat, to a bowed cushioned seat, on turned legs, in original blue
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 38

    French Ebonized Beech Prie Dieu, c. 1870, the curved ar...

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    $200 - $400
  • French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Marble Top Nightstand, 19th c., the figured black marble over a tambour door marble lined pot cupboard, above tw
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 39

    French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Marble Top Nights...

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    $400 - $600
  • French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Carved Mahogany Nightstand, early 20th c., the inset oval Breche d'Alpes ocher marble over a frieze drawer and a faux dr
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 40

    French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Carved Mahogany Nightstan...

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    $400 - $600
  • Larry Zink (New Orleans), four oils on canvas, "Torch," 1989, H. 24 in., W.- 18 in., unframed; "Seated Nude," 1996, H.- 17 in., W.- 12 in., unframed;
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Larry Zink (New Orleans), four oils on canvas, "Torch,"...

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    $300 - $500
  • Larry Zink (New Orleans), "Nude" and "Nude with Fan," 1988, two pastels on paper, signed and dated lower right, presented in black metal frames, H.- 1
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 42

    Larry Zink (New Orleans), "Nude" and "Nude with Fan," 1...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • J. Frew, "Fresh Oysters," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, unframed; and Roux, "Oyster Shucking," 1990, oil on canvas, signed and dated ver
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 43

    J. Frew, "Fresh Oysters," 20th c., oil on canvas, signe...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Loulyn Carstater (1941-1998, New Orleans), "Abstract Face," 20th c., oil on paper signed indistinctly lower left, presented in a grey metal frame, H.-
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 44

    Loulyn Carstater (1941-1998, New Orleans), "Abstract Fa...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Reclining Blue Nude," 1989, presented in a brushed metal frame, and "Seated Gold Nude on Bed," 1981, presented in
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Reclining Blue Nud...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Two Shirtless Men," 20th c., unsigned, and "Woman Looking Out Window," 1991, two oils on canvas, the second signe
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Two Shirtless Men,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Portrait of a Boy Reading a Book," 20th c., oil on canvas, unsigned, presented in a wood frame, H.- 30 in., W.- 2
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 47

    John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Portrait of a Boy ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Girl in a White Gown," 20th c., colored pencil on paper, signed lower right, presented in a burled frame, H.- 13
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 48

    John Stennett (1948-, New Orleans), "Girl in a White Go...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Important Winter Estates Auction: Day 1 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.