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  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top Commode, early 20th c., the highly figured gray marble over three setback deep drawers flanked by re
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 49

    French Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top Commo...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee, early 20th c., the arched C-scroll and floral carved crest rail, over three upholstered panels, within uph
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 50

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee, early 20th ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Group of Four Folding Hand Fans, 19th c., consisting of a Chinese cloth example with floral decoration and bamboo spines; a continental example with a
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 51

    Group of Four Folding Hand Fans, 19th c., consisting of...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • F.C. Vogel (1806-1865, German), Three Octavo Prints, 19th c., consisting of "Felis Chaus: fem. (Guldenstedf)," "Felis maniculata: fem. (Mus Francof),"
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 52

    F.C. Vogel (1806-1865, German), Three Octavo Prints, 19...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Continental School, "Still Life of Pitcher and Orange," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed indistinctly lower left, with Morton's Auction label on stretch
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 53

    Continental School, "Still Life of Pitcher and Orange,"...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Terry Weldon (1947-, Louisiana), "Untitled," 1987, serigraph on paper, edition 26/100 in pencil on bottom, signed in pencil bottom left, with artist s
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 54

    Terry Weldon (1947-, Louisiana), "Untitled," 1987, seri...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Snider (American), "Two Figures," 1992, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper left, unframed, H.- 40 in., W.- 30 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 55

    Snider (American), "Two Figures," 1992, oil on canvas, ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • F.B. Davenport (American), "Floral Still Life," 1943, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, presented in a white frame, H.- 23 in., W.- 32 in.,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 56

    F.B. Davenport (American), "Floral Still Life," 1943, o...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Sharon H. Mulligan (Louisiana/Mississippi), "Blues in the Night," 21st c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled in painting on piano, presented i
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 57

    Sharon H. Mulligan (Louisiana/Mississippi), "Blues in t...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Sharon H. Mulligan (Louisiana/Mississippi), "Still Life with Pineapple," late 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, signed en verso, presented in
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 58

    Sharon H. Mulligan (Louisiana/Mississippi), "Still Life...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Miriam Hirsch (1947- , American), "Mother of Pearl," 20th c., colored pencil on paper, signed lower left, with Cole Pratt Gallery label and artist inf
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 59

    Miriam Hirsch (1947- , American), "Mother of Pearl," 20...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Katherine Rutledge (1949-, Louisiana), "Pomegranate Still Life," 20th. c., oval oil on canvas, signed lower right, unframed, H.- 11 in., W.- 14 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 60

    Katherine Rutledge (1949-, Louisiana), "Pomegranate Sti...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ronald Leonard Jones (1952-2021, New Orleans), "The New Blue Dog Gallery," 2010, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled, dated and si
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 61

    Ronald Leonard Jones (1952-2021, New Orleans), "The New...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Sandi (Tunisia), "Tunisian Street Scene," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower left, presented in a painted wood frame, H.- 15 1/8 in., W.- 11 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 62

    Sandi (Tunisia), "Tunisian Street Scene," 20th c., oil ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • John James Audubon (1785-1851, Haitian/American), Two Octavo Prints Consisting of, "Black Headed Long Grosbeak," No. 42, Plate 206, and "Towhe Ground
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 63

    John James Audubon (1785-1851, Haitian/American), Two O...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • James Cowles Prichard (1786-1848, British), pair of bookplate prints, "Benguela and Angola," and "Walda Kyros Abyfson and Gabra Engraibher," c. 1842,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 64

    James Cowles Prichard (1786-1848, British), pair of boo...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • American School, "Mourning Women," 20th c., oil on canvas board, signed indistinctly lower right, presented in a wood frame, H.- 21 5/8 in., W.- 27 5/
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 65

    American School, "Mourning Women," 20th c., oil on canv...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Hans Strobel (1913-1974, Austria), "The Picnic," early 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a polychromed frame, H.- 19 1/4 in., W
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 66

    Hans Strobel (1913-1974, Austria), "The Picnic," early ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Juliet Meeks (New Orleans), "Peach Garden," 2018, watercolor on paper, initialed lower right, with Ogden Museum of Southern Art Magnolia Ball label en
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 67

    Juliet Meeks (New Orleans), "Peach Garden," 2018, water...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mia Kaplan (Louisiana), "Abstract Flowers with Bee," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed in pen on right of canvas, with artist card attached en verso, pre
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 68

    Mia Kaplan (Louisiana), "Abstract Flowers with Bee," 20...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hubert Hanush (20th c., New Orleans/Missouri), "St. Peter Street with Pat O'Brien's" and "Street Scene with St. Louis Cathedral," 20th c., watercolors
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 69

    Hubert Hanush (20th c., New Orleans/Missouri), "St. Pet...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Chinese School, "Dog General," 20th c., oil on board, unsigned, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 2 3/4 in., W.- 2 1/8 in., Framed H.- 8 3/4 in., W.- 8 i
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 70

    Chinese School, "Dog General," 20th c., oil on board, u...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • American Carved Pine Map or Print Chest, 20th c. the stepped ogee top over six shallow drawers, on a plinth base with bracket feet, H.- 36 3/4 in., W.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 71

    American Carved Pine Map or Print Chest, 20th c. the st...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two American Carved Walnut Pieces, late 19th c., consisting of a side table with a frieze drawer, on turned tapered legs to a bottom shelf; and a wash
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 72

    Two American Carved Walnut Pieces, late 19th c., consis...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Chest, 19th c., the top with two glove drawers, over a setback convex frieze drawer above three deep drawers, flank
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 73

    American Classical Carved Mahogany Chest, 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • English Georgian Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchair, 19th c., the arched crest rail over a vasiform splat to a blue trapezoidal leather covere
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 74

    English Georgian Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Armc...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • English Carved Mahogany Butler's Tray, 20th c., on an X-form folding stand, H.- 37 in., W.- 30 1/2 in., D.- 21 1/8 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 75

    English Carved Mahogany Butler's Tray, 20th c., on an X...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Eastlake Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, c. 1890, the roundel mounted crest over an arched plate flanked by turned engaged columns, H.- 55 i
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 76

    American Eastlake Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, c. 1...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Lamp Table, 19th c., the rounded stepped circular top over a wide skirt on ring turned tapered cylindrical supports
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 77

    American Classical Carved Mahogany Lamp Table, 19th c.,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Inlaid Burled Walnut Lowboy, 20th c., the stepped canted corner top over three frieze drawers, on cabriole legs with carved knees and pad feet
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 78

    English Inlaid Burled Walnut Lowboy, 20th c., the stepp...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • American Federal Carved Pine Side Table, 19th c., the rectangular top over an end frieze drawer, on tapered square legs, H.- 28 1/2 in., W.- 28 3/8 in
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 79

    American Federal Carved Pine Side Table, 19th c., the r...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Carved Mahogany Bowfront Nightstand, 20th c., the demilune parquetry inlaid top over a central bank of four bowfront drawers, flanked by four convex d
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 80

    Carved Mahogany Bowfront Nightstand, 20th c., the demil...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Beech World Globe Bar, 20th c., with antique map decoration, the interior with a fitted revolving tray, on rope twist legs to a shaped lower shelf, wi
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 81

    Beech World Globe Bar, 20th c., with antique map decora...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top Lamp Table, 20th c., custom made, the figured black marble over a wide skirt with one frieze drawer, on tap
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 82

    Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Marble Top Lamp Table, ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Carved Chestnut Windsor Armchair, early 20th c., the arched spindled back with a pierced center splat, to curved scrolled flat arms, above a s
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 83

    English Carved Chestnut Windsor Armchair, early 20th c....

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Side Chair, 19th c., the stepped crest rail over three arrow carved vertical spindles, to a cushioned seat, on tap
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 84

    English Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Side Chair, 19th c....

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Carved Mahogany Oval Tilt Top Table, c. 1900, the dished serpentine edge top on an urn form support, to tripodal cabriole legs with pad feet,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 85

    English Carved Mahogany Oval Tilt Top Table, c. 1900, t...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Unusual Carved Oak Tilt Top Table, 19th c., the stepped shaped oval top on a rope twist support to pierced tripod legs, Closed- H.- 30 in., W.-26 3/4
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 86

    Unusual Carved Oak Tilt Top Table, 19th c., the stepped...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • American Carved Mahogany Hall Bench, late 19th c., the twist carved spindled crest rail over an upholstered back, flanked by curved arms and a cushion
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 87

    American Carved Mahogany Hall Bench, late 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Set of Four Seignouret Style Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, 20th c., the arched back over a vasiform splat, to a cushioned slip seat, on cabriole saber
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 88

    Set of Four Seignouret Style Carved Mahogany Side Chair...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Carved Walnut Umbrella/Cane Stand, early 20th c., possibly from a pub, the rounded edge rectangular top with three oval openings, on chamfered
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 89

    English Carved Walnut Umbrella/Cane Stand, early 20th c...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Carved Oak Church Pew, late 19th c., the back and seat joined by rounded mounted supports over applied curved sides, H.- 37 1/4 in., W.- 59 i
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 90

    American Carved Oak Church Pew, late 19th c., the back ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Provincial Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed, early 20th c., the arched scroll and leaf carved headboard within turned posts to wood rails and sc
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 91

    French Provincial Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed, earl...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of French Carved Beech Nightstands, 20th c., the stepped rectangular top over a bank of two drawers, on a turned tapered urn form support, joined
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 92

    Pair of French Carved Beech Nightstands, 20th c., the s...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • In the Manner of George Nakashima, Walnut Slab Coffee Table, 20th c., on a central driftwood base, H.- 18 3/8 in., W,- 46 1/2 in., D.- 19 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 93

    In the Manner of George Nakashima, Walnut Slab Coffee T...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Luis Colemnares (1959-, New Orleans), "Sealife Two Tier Desk," 2013, mixed media and iron, the two tier desk with painted scenes of undersea life, fla
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 94

    Luis Colemnares (1959-, New Orleans), "Sealife Two Tier...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • English Georgian Carved Mahogany Gateleg Demi-Lune Table, early 19th c., the circular top over a wide skirt, on cabriole legs, H.- 28 1/2 in., W.- 42
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 95

    English Georgian Carved Mahogany Gateleg Demi-Lune Tabl...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Restoration Hardware Contemporary White Muslin Sofa, 20th c., with two long back cushions and a removable cushion seat, with a slip cover, H.- 31 in.,
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 96

    Restoration Hardware Contemporary White Muslin Sofa, 20...

    Est.
    $500 - $900

Auction Description

Important Winter Estates Auction: Session I  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
The Important Winter Estates Auction will feature numerous local and regional estates including property from the estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana; and property from the collection of Ronald Ralpheal Levert, proprietor of Godeau's Antiques, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Read more
Crescent City Auction Gallery
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States

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Phone:+15045295057

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 28.00

Bid Increments

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$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.