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  • Five Sterling Pieces, consisting of a bowl by International, #D316, in the "Courtship" pattern, H.- 1 7/8 in., Dia.- 10 in., Wt.- 7.2 Troy Oz.; a circ
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 496

    Five Sterling Pieces, consisting of a bowl by Internati...

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Jamie Wyeth (1946-), Limited Edition Franklin Mint Sterling Silver Plates, Winter Fox, 1973, "Riding to the Hunt," 1974, skating on the Brandywine, 19
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 497

    Jamie Wyeth (1946-), Limited Edition Franklin Mint Ster...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of Sterling Lobster Tongs, 20th c., with lobster form bowls, stamped, "Sterling," H.- 8 1/4 in., W.- 2 in., D.- 2 5/8 in., Weight- 3/51 Troy Oz.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 498

    Pair of Sterling Lobster Tongs, 20th c., with lobster f...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of Large English Silverplated Copper Six Light Candelabra, late 19th c., with a center arm rising over five scrolled candle arms, on a tapered re
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 499

    Pair of Large English Silverplated Copper Six Light Can...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Pair of English Sheffield Silverplated Covered Chestnut Urns, 19th c., of tapered form with spindled sides, with lions' head ring handles, and a socle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 500

    Pair of English Sheffield Silverplated Covered Chestnut...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, the twisted links with a central row of hearts, L.- 7 1/2 in., Wt.- .98 Troy Oz
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 501

    Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, the twisted link...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, the wide oval links with Florentine centers, L.- 7 7/8 in.,Wt.- .89 Troy Oz.
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 502

    Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, the wide oval li...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • English Victorian Yellow Gold Plated Bar Pin, 19th c., with a central crown flanked by turned tapered cylindrical ends, H.- 3/4 in., W.- 2 1/4 in., D.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 503

    English Victorian Yellow Gold Plated Bar Pin, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lady's Carved Onyx Oval Cameo, 19th c., in a gold plated brooch with a twisted edge frame, H.- 1 3/4 in., W.- 1 3/8 in., D.- 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 504

    Lady's Carved Onyx Oval Cameo, 19th c., in a gold plate...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 12 mm black Tahitian pearl atop a surface and shoulder mounted with round diamonds, total diamond wt.- 2.82
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 505

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 12 mm black T...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Graduated Strand of Thirty-Five Dark Grey Tahitian Cultured Pearls, ranging from 11-14mm, with a 14k white gold ball clasp, L.- 17 3/4 in., with appra
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 506

    Graduated Strand of Thirty-Five Dark Grey Tahitian Cult...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 15mm black Tahitian cultured pearl set within a round diamond mounted border and diamond mounted lugs, total
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 507

    Lady's 14K White Gold Dinner Ring, with a 15mm black Ta...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Lady's 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Ring, with a 5.67 carat emerald flanked by diamond mounted lugs, total diamond wt.- .52 cts., size 7, with appraisal.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 508

    Lady's 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Ring, with a 5.67 carat e...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair of Platinum Earrings, of rectangular form with a central oval 1.98 carat emerald flanked by black enamel with diamond mounted triangular corners,
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 509

    Pair of Platinum Earrings, of rectangular form with a c...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, the white diamond mounted bypass band terminating in oval emeralds atop diamond mounted borders, total emerald wt.-
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 510

    Lady's 18K White Gold Dinner Ring, the white diamond mo...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 10 oval links with an oval emerald atop a border of tiny round diamonds, joined by 10 round diamond mounted
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 511

    14K White Gold Link Bracelet, each of the 10 oval links...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Games Table, 19th c., the rounded corner swiveling top on a wide U-shaped support, to a stepped scrolled base, H.-
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 512

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

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee, 19th c., the arched serpentine floral carved crest rail over a cushioned back and rolled cushioned scrolled
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 513

    American Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee, 19th c., the...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Settee, late 19th c., the triple serpentine cushioned back with pierced scrolled crests, over scrolled rolled arms
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 514

    American Classical Carved Mahogany Settee, late 19th c....

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Chair, 19th c., the arched T-back with a pierced leaf carved crest rail over the original needlework panel,
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 515

    American Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Chair, 19th c...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Classical Marble Top Pier Table, 19th c., the rectangular figured white marble over a curved skirt, on large scrolled supports flanking a pet
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 516

    American Classical Marble Top Pier Table, 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • American Carved Walnut Secretary Bookcase, 19th c., the stepped ogee crown over double mullioned glazed doors, opening to shelves and cubbyholes, and
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 517

    American Carved Walnut Secretary Bookcase, 19th c., the...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • American Victorian Carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, late 19th c., the ogee edge figured white tortoise marble, over a scalloped floral carved
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 518

    American Victorian Carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Ta...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American. Rococo Seven Piece Carved Rosewood Parlor Suite, 19th c., consisting of a settee and six side chairs, the arched pierced floral carved crest
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 519

    American. Rococo Seven Piece Carved Rosewood Parlor Sui...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • American Carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, 19th c., the ogee edge figured white tortoise marble on a conforming stepped base with a scrolled sk
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 520

    American Carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, 19th ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • American Carved Mahogany Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, 19th c., the ogee edge figured white tortoise marble over a wide skirt, on cabriole legs jo
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 521

    American Carved Mahogany Mahogany Marble Top Center Tab...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Marble Top Pier Table, 19th c., the rectangular highly figured white marble over a rounded skirt, on large scrolled
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 522

    American Classical Carved Mahogany Marble Top Pier Tabl...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American Carved Walnut Sideboard, 19th c., the arched scrolled finial topped crown over applied carving and an ogee edge shelf, on turned tapered supp
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 523

    American Carved Walnut Sideboard, 19th c., the arched s...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th c., the stepped rounded corner ogee crown with a central carved crest, over double arched
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 524

    American Classical Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, ...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • George II Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, early 18th c., the stepped dentillated crown over double mullioned glazed doors, on a base with a banded
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 525

    George II Carved Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, early 18t...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Four American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Chairs, 19th c., consisting of a pair of bergeres, the well carved floral and nut carved crest over an up
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 526

    Four American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Chairs, 19...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Diminutive American Carved Mahogany Pier Table, late 19th c., with a scrolled leaf carved back splash, over a serpentine figured white marble, on cabr
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 527

    Diminutive American Carved Mahogany Pier Table, late 19...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Carved Oak Four Section Globe Wernicke Style Stacking Bookcase, c. 1900, with crown and base, H.- 58 1/4 in., W.- 34 1/2 in., D.- 12 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 528

    Carved Oak Four Section Globe Wernicke Style Stacking B...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • English Carved Mahogany Linen Press, late 19th c., the stepped ogee crown over double doors opening to three sliding shelves, on a base with two friez
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 529

    English Carved Mahogany Linen Press, late 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, 19th c., the stepped rounded corner rectangular top over a bank of two bowfront drawers, the top one wi
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 530

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

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, late 19th c., the ogee edge figured white tortoise marble over a scalloped scroll and leaf relief ca
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 531

    American carved Mahogany Marble Top Center Table, late ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, 19th c., the rectangular top over a bank of two convex frieze drawers, on turned support to four splaye
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 532

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

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Carved Oak Armchair, c. 1880, the arched cushioned back with grape and leaf carved borders, on relief carved tapered supports to upholstered
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 533

    American Carved Oak Armchair, c. 1880, the arched cushi...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Carved Mahogany Partner's Writing Table, late 19th c., the inset tooled black leather top over two deep drawers on either side of the kneehole
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 534

    English Carved Mahogany Partner's Writing Table, late 1...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • English Victorian Carved Mahogany Writing Table, late 19th c., the stepped rectangular top with an inset gilt tooled leather writing surface over two
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 535

    English Victorian Carved Mahogany Writing Table, late 1...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • English Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest, 19th c., the bowed top over two frieze drawers, above three deep bowed drawer, on a plinth base on bracket fee
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 536

    English Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest, 19th c., the bo...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Carved Cherry Console Table, c. 1870, the stepped bow front top over a convex frieze drawer, on reeded scrolled legs joined by a shaped scrolle
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 537

    French Carved Cherry Console Table, c. 1870, the steppe...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • American Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Lamp Table, late 19th c., the ogee edge figured white marble atop a reeded skirt, on four flat cabriole le
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 538

    American Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Lamp Table,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • American Carved Mahogany Marble Top Lamp Table, c. 1890, the ogee edge oval figured white marble over a wide skirt with incised decoration, on four fl
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 539

    American Carved Mahogany Marble Top Lamp Table, c. 1890...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Mississippi River Valley Carved Pine Jelly Cupboard, 19th c., with two large doors with iron strap hinges, enclosing shelves, on a plinth base, H.- 67
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 540

    Mississippi River Valley Carved Pine Jelly Cupboard, 19...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Southern School, "Boys Eating Watermelon," 19th/20th c., oil on canvas, unsigned, presented in a gilt and red faux bamboo frame, H.- 27 5/8 in., W.- 4
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 541

    Southern School, "Boys Eating Watermelon," 19th/20th c....

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • John Akers (Louisiana, 1944-2006), "Louisiana Retreat," 20th/21st c., oil on board, signed lower right, titled en verso, presented in a linen and poly
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 542

    John Akers (Louisiana, 1944-2006), "Louisiana Retreat,"...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Southern School, "Southern Oak Tree Landscape," 20th c., oil on canvas laid to board, signed indistinctly lower left, possibly "William C H." presente
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 543

    Southern School, "Southern Oak Tree Landscape," 20th c....

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

November Major Estates Auction: Session II  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
Crescent City Auction Gallery is pleased to present our November Major Three Day Estates Auction, featuring property from the Estate of Dr. Peter Elwood Doresett and Karla Katz Antiques, New Orleans. Including an eclectic selection of paintings, French, English and American Furniture, sterling silver, Oriental rugs, and a lovely collection of fine jewelry. Read more
Crescent City Auction Gallery
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States

info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com

Phone:+15045295057

Buyer’s Premium

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$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.