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  • Gilt Bronze and Crystal Trumpet Vase, c. 1880, the fluted clear vase supported by three large leaves, on a base with three swans, relief flowers, and
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1

    Gilt Bronze and Crystal Trumpet Vase, c. 1880, the flut...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut and Etched Glass Sweetmeats Bowl, 19th c., the etched and cut circular bowl with four relief fan motif borders, on a
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    American Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut and Etched Glass Sweet...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze Mounted Cut and Etched Crystal Sweetmeats Dish, 19th c., the oval dish with eight oval etched medallions on the rim, the center of the bowl etc
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3

    Bronze Mounted Cut and Etched Crystal Sweetmeats Dish, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabra, 19th c., with a central lidded porcelain perfume cup in a garland mount, raised on two curved arms termi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    Pair of Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabra, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze High Relief Plaques, early 20th c., depicting a procession of frolicking putti, together with two modern brass stands,
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 5

    Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze High Relief Plaques, ea...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Emil Fuchs (1866-1929, Austrian/American), "The Miner," 20th c. patinated spelter, impressed signature proper left rear of integral base, mounted on a
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Emil Fuchs (1866-1929, Austrian/American), "The Miner,"...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Czechoslovakian Rams' Head Milk Glass Cornucopia Vases, 20th c., on rectangular figured black marble bases, H.-7 1/2 in., W.- 5 3/4 in., D.- 3
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Pair of Czechoslovakian Rams' Head Milk Glass Cornucopi...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Carved Wooden Santos, 19th c., consisting of a standing angel, with iron wings, on a plinth base; a polychromed standing angel, in priest's garb
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 8

    Three Carved Wooden Santos, 19th c., consisting of a st...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Two Large Brass Crucifixes, 19th c., the taller with an "INRI" motto over an urn support to a tripodal base with relief decoration; the smaller on an
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 9

    Two Large Brass Crucifixes, 19th c., the taller with an...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Group of Three Wall Crucifixes, consisting of a white metal example on a wooden coptic cross, 20th c., a gilt metal example with a holy water font, 20
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 10

    Group of Three Wall Crucifixes, consisting of a white m...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Beech Vitrine, early 20th c., the arched top with a shell form crest over double arched doors with glazed upper panels ab
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    French Louis XV Style Carved Beech Vitrine, early 20th ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Beech Fauteuils, 20th c., the floral carved crest rail over a canted upholstered shield back, to upholstered arms
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 12

    Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Beech Fauteuils, 2...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry inlaid Carved Cherry Marble Top Nightstands, early 20th c., the stepped bombe highly figured brown marble, ove
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 13

    Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry inlaid Carved C...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry Commode, 20th c., the rounded edge serpentine bowfront top over a bank of two drawers, on cabriole legs, H.- 31 1/
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 14

    French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry Commode, 20th c., t...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Pair of French Empire Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuils, 19th c., the canted peaked crest over an upholstered back flanked by curved dolphin arms, to a
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 15

    Pair of French Empire Style Carved Mahogany Fauteuils, ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere, 19th c., the arched canted curved cushioned back to rolled scrolled upholstered arms over a bowed uphols
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 16

    French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Confiturier, early 20th c., the rectangular top over a frieze drawer and a large cupboard door, on a pl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 17

    French Provincial Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Confitur...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Three French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils a la Reine, 20th c., the rectangular canted upholstered back over scrolled arms and an u
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 18

    Group of Three French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Fau...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Provincial Eight Piece Figural Carved Oak Dining Room Suite, 20th c., Brittany, consisting of a sideboard, 6 chairs and a drawleaf dining table
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 19

    French Provincial Eight Piece Figural Carved Oak Dining...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • French Provincial Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Marble Top Commode, early 20th c., the highly figured salmon marble over four deep drawers flanked by
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 20

    French Provincial Louis XVI Style Carved Cherry Marble ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Carved Walnut Lectern, 19th c., with a tall stepped back splash over a lifting lid slant front desk, above a cupboard door opening to an interi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    French Carved Walnut Lectern, 19th c., with a tall step...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Walnut Marble Top Console Table, late 19th c., the breakfront top with an inset figured verde antico marble, ato
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 22

    French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Walnut Marble Top...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Diminutive Louis Philippe Carved Cherry Marble Top Sideboard, 20th c., the rounded edge and corner inset highly figured brown marble top over a
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 23

    French Diminutive Louis Philippe Carved Cherry Marble T...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Louis XV Style Giltwood Marble Top Lamp Table, 21st c., the inset stepped tan tortoise marble on a conforming base with an arched floral carved skirt,
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    Louis XV Style Giltwood Marble Top Lamp Table, 21st c.,...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Oak Church Pew, 29th c, with stepped arms, H.- 35 1/2 in., W.- 65 in., D.- 22 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 25

    Carved Oak Church Pew, 29th c, with stepped arms, H.- 3...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of French Carved Walnut Bergeres, 20th c., the arched canted back over rolled arms and a bowed seat, on cylindrical legs, in green cord upholster
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Pair of French Carved Walnut Bergeres, 20th c., the arc...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Green Onyx and Brass Coffee Table, 20th c., the stepped circular highly figured top with four "cookie" edges, over a relief skirt, on relief de
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 27

    French Green Onyx and Brass Coffee Table, 20th c., the ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Provincial Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Writing Table, 19th c., the stepped rounded edge rectangular top over a frieze drawer, on turned, tape
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 28

    French Provincial Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Writing...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Carved Giltwood Pedestals, 21st c., the circular top with a relief leaf border, on tripodal legs joined by a center pierced stretcher and a lo
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 29

    Pair of Carved Giltwood Pedestals, 21st c., the circula...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Carved Walnut Henri II Style Writing Table, 19th c., the stepped top over a wide skirt, on turned tapered and block trestle supports, joined by
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    French Carved Walnut Henri II Style Writing Table, 19th...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Server, late 19th c., the lifting hinged folding shelf lid over an inset highly figured brown marble, a
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 31

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Server, ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Provincial Carved Oak Farmhouse Table, 19th c., the rectangular three board top over a wide skirt, with one end drawer, on square block legs jo
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    French Provincial Carved Oak Farmhouse Table, 19th c., ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Diminutive English Style Carved Cherry Sideboard, 20th c., the ogee edge canted corner top over a long frieze drawer above setback double cupboard doo
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 33

    Diminutive English Style Carved Cherry Sideboard, 20th ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Louis XV Style Polychromed Beech Swivel Armchair, early 20th c., the arched curved canted back over upholstered arms and a cane seat, with a removable
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 34

    Louis XV Style Polychromed Beech Swivel Armchair, early...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Empire Carved Walnut Center Table, 19th c., the beaded rim circular top over a wide skirt on a four sided baluster urn support, to large tripod
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 35

    French Empire Carved Walnut Center Table, 19th c., the ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Daybed, early 20th c., the arched upholstered sleigh ends joined by serpentine upholstered rails, on reeded cabrio
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 36

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

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Carved Oak Henri II Dining Table, c. 1880, the stepped oval top on a large square support flanked by three gryphon carved splayed legs, opening
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37

    French Carved Oak Henri II Dining Table, c. 1880, the s...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Louis XV Style Polychromed Pine Bombe Commode, 21st c., the natural pine top over two deep bowed drawers, flanked by bombe sides, on cabriole legs, in
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 38

    Louis XV Style Polychromed Pine Bombe Commode, 21st c.,...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Louis XVI Style Polychromed Pine Marble Top Side Table, 21st c., the figured black tortoise marble in a conforming base with a frieze drawer, on turne
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 39

    Louis XVI Style Polychromed Pine Marble Top Side Table,...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Slant Front Desk, 19th c., the rectangular top over a slant lid with an inset gilt tooled black leather writing su
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 40

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Slant Front Desk, 1...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • F. Fauze de Monginot (French), "Church Interior," 1860, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, floated on a mat and presented with a gold l
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    F. Fauze de Monginot (French), "Church Interior," 1860,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Continental School, "Countryside Home," 20th c., watercolor on paper, unsigned, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 7 5/8 in., W.- 12 1/2 in., Framed H.- 1
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 42

    Continental School, "Countryside Home," 20th c., waterc...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Continental School, "View of Vesuvius," 20th c., gouache on paper, unsigned, presented in a large mat and gilt frame, H.- 4 3/8 in., W.- 6 5/8 in., Fr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    Continental School, "View of Vesuvius," 20th c., gouach...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Johannes Josephus Hovener (Holland, 1936-), "Playful Kittens," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in an ebonized and gilt frame, H.-
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 44

    Johannes Josephus Hovener (Holland, 1936-), "Playful Ki...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • J. W. van Trirum (1924-2011, Dutch), "Tea Time with Kittens," 20th c., oil on panel, signed lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 6 7/8 in., W.-
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    J. W. van Trirum (1924-2011, Dutch), "Tea Time with Kit...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Henry Moses (English, 1782-1870), Nine Hand-Colored Greek Vase Etchings, c. 1819, published by Rodwell and Martin, New Bond Street, each presented in
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 46

    Henry Moses (English, 1782-1870), Nine Hand-Colored Gre...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Joseph Nash (English, 1809-1878), "Brereton, Cheshire," "Speke Hall," "Room Leading to the Chapel, Knowle, Kent," "Drawing Room, Crewe Hall, Cheshire,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    Joseph Nash (English, 1809-1878), "Brereton, Cheshire,"...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Style of Guido Reni (Italy, 1575-1642), "Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy," 19th c., oil on canvas laid to board, signed "KE" lower left, presented on a circ
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 48

    Style of Guido Reni (Italy, 1575-1642), "Mary Magdalene...

    Est.
    $400 - $800

Auction Description

September Select Auction: Session I  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
Crescent City Auction Gallery is pleased to present our September Select 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 selection of couture. 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

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.