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  • Mardi Gras- Ball Invitation, Twelfth Night Revelers, 1872, presented in a rigid plastic sheet, H.- 7 3/4 in., W.- 5 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 241

    Mardi Gras- Ball Invitation, Twelfth Night Revelers, 18...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mardi Gras- Krewe of Nereus Ball Invitation and Two Dance Cards, 1913; and a Ball Invitation and envelope, 1900, presented in a rigid plastic sheet; 1
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 242

    Mardi Gras- Krewe of Nereus Ball Invitation and Two Dan...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mardi Gras- Falstaffians Invitation, 1904, "The Birth of the Butterfly," presented in a rigid plastic sheet, H.- 5 1/8 in., W.- 8 7/8 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 243

    Mardi Gras- Falstaffians Invitation, 1904, "The Birth o...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mardi Gras- Ball Invitation Falstaffians, 1900 and Atlanteans Admit Card, 1892, with envelope, Falstaffians- H.- 6 3/8 in., W.- 5 1/8 in., Atlantaens-
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 244

    Mardi Gras- Ball Invitation Falstaffians, 1900 and Atla...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mardi Gras- Phunny Phorty Phellows Invitation, Envelope, and Admit Card, 1883, presented in two rigid plastic sheets, Invitation- H.- 11 1/2 in., W.-
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 245

    Mardi Gras- Phunny Phorty Phellows Invitation, Envelope...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Mardi Gras- Rex Ball Invitation and Admit Card, 1892, presented in a rigid plastic sheet, Dia.- 12 in. (2 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 246

    Mardi Gras- Rex Ball Invitation and Admit Card, 1892, p...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mardi Gras-Ball Invitation, February 15, 1915, Krewe of Proteus, "Famous Lovers of the World," presented in a double glazed gilt frame, H.- 5 1/4 in.,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 247

    Mardi Gras-Ball Invitation, February 15, 1915, Krewe of...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mardi Gras- Group of Six New York Ball Invitations, 1882, 1905, 1895, 1882, 1881, and 1884, presented in plastic sleeves. (6 Pcs.)
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 248

    Mardi Gras- Group of Six New York Ball Invitations, 188...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Vintage Falstaff Beer Sign on reclaimed wood, H.- 22 3/4 in., W.- 30 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 249

    Vintage Falstaff Beer Sign on reclaimed wood, H.- 22 3/...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Fifteen Old New Orleans Eugene Loving Calendars, 1953-1954, each with ten etching prints of the French Quarter, published by Harmonson's Art
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 250

    Group of Fifteen Old New Orleans Eugene Loving Calendar...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Margaret Henriques Jahncke (New Orleans/Newcomb School, 1910-1981), "Floral Still Life," 20th c., oil on canvas board, signed en verso, presented in a
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 251

    Margaret Henriques Jahncke (New Orleans/Newcomb School,...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • W. NeForg, "Countryside Scene," oil on panel, signed lower right, presented in a wood frame, H.- 16 1/8 in., W.- 19 9/16 in., Framed H.- 18 1/4 in., W
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    W. NeForg, "Countryside Scene," oil on panel, signed lo...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • John James Audubon (Haitian/American, 1785-1851), "Hudsonian Curlew" and "Black Necked Still," 20th c., pair of lithographs printed and colored by J.T
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 253

    John James Audubon (Haitian/American, 1785-1851), "Huds...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Henry Jules Jean Geoffroy (French, 1853-1924), "A L'Ecole," 1883, pen and ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 8
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 254

    Henry Jules Jean Geoffroy (French, 1853-1924), "A L'Eco...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Antonio P. Laverne, "Arbor Trellis," 1988, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 9 1/4 in., W.- 13 1/4 in., Fram
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 255

    Antonio P. Laverne, "Arbor Trellis," 1988, oil on canva...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Pair of New Orleans Engravings, consisting of: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (Michigan, 1703-1772), "Plan de la Nouvelle Orleans," and "Panoramic View of New
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 256

    Pair of New Orleans Engravings, consisting of: Jacques-...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Geoffrey Smith (1945-, British), "Dune Shadows," oil on board, signed lower right, titled and signed en verso, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 5 3/4 in
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 257

    Geoffrey Smith (1945-, British), "Dune Shadows," oil on...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Knute Heldner (1886-1952, Swedish/Louisiana), three etchings on paper, consisting of: "Portrait of a Girl," c. 1941, artist proof written in pencil lo
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 258

    Knute Heldner (1886-1952, Swedish/Louisiana), three etc...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Louisiana School, "Country Road Cottage," 20th, oil on canvas, signed illegibly lower right, presented in an ebonized frame, H.- 11 1/2 in., W.- 15 5/
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 259

    Louisiana School, "Country Road Cottage," 20th, oil on ...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Adelle Badeaux (Louisiana, 1939-2010), "Misty Morning," c. 1977 acrylic on canvas, titled, dated and signed en verso, with an artist business card and
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 260

    Adelle Badeaux (Louisiana, 1939-2010), "Misty Morning,"...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of French Carved Oak Louis XIII Style Side Chairs, c. 1880, with a love bird carved crest over a canted cushioned back flanked by pierced scroll
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 261

    Pair of French Carved Oak Louis XIII Style Side Chairs,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Art Deco Walnut and Iron Double Pedestal Side Table, c. 1940, the two circular tops staggered on iron supports to a circular walnut base, H.- 2
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 262

    French Art Deco Walnut and Iron Double Pedestal Side Ta...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • French Art Deco Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode, c. 1940, the rounded corner highly figured black marble over a band of three convex deep drawers, on
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 263

    French Art Deco Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode, c. 19...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Regency Style Banded Mahogany Desk, 20th c., the canted corner top with an inset gilt tooled writing surface over a center frieze drawer flanked by tw
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 264

    Regency Style Banded Mahogany Desk, 20th c., the canted...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Art Deco Carved Cherry Bar, 20th c., the stepped rectangular lid lifting to a shelf and a drop front, on turned tapered legs with large brass w
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 265

    French Art Deco Carved Cherry Bar, 20th c., the stepped...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Slant Front Desk Secretary, early 20th c., with an inset gilt tooled leather writing surface in front of an interi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 266

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Slant Front Desk Se...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode, 19th c., the rounded corner and edge figured gray marble over a frieze drawer above three deep
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 267

    French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode,...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Oak Commode, 19th c., the rounded stepped edge serpentine top over three drawers, flanked by rounded edge pila
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 268

    French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Oak Commode, 19...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Cherry Marble Top Nightstand, 20th c., the ogee edge brown kidney shaped marble over a bank of two bowed drawers
    Estimate
    $500 - $900
    Lot 269

    French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Cherry Marble Top ...

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • French Louis XVI Style Demilune Carved Walnut Games Table, 20th c., the brass bound demilune top over a wide skirt opening to a gilt tooled baize gami
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 270

    French Louis XVI Style Demilune Carved Walnut Games Tab...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Commode, 19th c., the inset highly figured brown marble over a frieze drawer and three deep drawers, fl
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 271

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

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Writing Table, 20th c., the stepped rectangular top over a frieze drawer, on turned tapered reeded legs with toup
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 272

    French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Writing Table, 20t...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Savonarola Style Fauteuil, 19th c., the rectangular back with floral carved finials above an upholstered back atop
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 273

    French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Savonarola Style Fa...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Louis XV Style Gilt and Gesso Overmantel Mirror, late 19th c., with a pierced relief shell, floral and leaf crest over a wide frame with relief
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 274

    French Louis XV Style Gilt and Gesso Overmantel Mirror,...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Gesso Overmantel Mirror, 19th c., with a pierced shell, floral and scrolled crest over a wide frame with relief scroll
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 275

    French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Gesso Overmantel Mirror...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Confiturier, late 19th c., the ogee edge stepped rounded corner top over a frieze drawer with an iron escutcheon,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 276

    French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Confiturier, late 1...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Carved Walnut Marble Top Bowfront Console Table, c. 1870, the inset figured white marble over a conforming frieze drawer, flanked by double scr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 277

    French Carved Walnut Marble Top Bowfront Console Table,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Secretary Abattant, early 20th c., the ogee edge cookie corner top over a setback frieze drawer, and a fall front
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 278

    French Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Secretary Abattant...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • French Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Stryle Carved Walnut Secretary, c. 1900, the serpentine ormolu mounted upper section with two frieze drawers, at
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 279

    French Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Stryle Carved Wal...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Carved Walnut Marble Top Center Table, c. 1870, the inset figured white tortoise marble over a wide skirt with a frieze drawer on each long sid
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 280

    French Carved Walnut Marble Top Center Table, c. 1870, ...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Three Japanese Woodblock Prints, after Utagawa Kunisada (Japan, 1786-1864), "Kabuki Actors," colored woodblock prints, two presented in silvered frame
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 281

    Three Japanese Woodblock Prints, after Utagawa Kunisada...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Blue and White White Porcelain Bowl on a Pedestal, 20th c., with dragon decoration, the interior with a six character blue underglaze mark, H.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 282

    Chinese Blue and White White Porcelain Bowl on a Pedest...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase, of tapering form, with cloud and dragon decoration, H.- 9 3/4 in., D.- 5 3/4 in.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 283

    Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase, of tapering form, with...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Chinese Celadon Moon Vase, 20th c., with serpentine handles over a landscape reserve on each side, on an oval stepped base, H.- 12 1/2 in., W.- 10 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 284

    Chinese Celadon Moon Vase, 20th c., with serpentine han...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Oriental Oxblood Porcelain Baluster Vase, 19th c., now with a wooden cap and circular base, wired as a lamp, H.- 16 1/2 in., Dia.- 7 in. Provenance: T
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 285

    Oriental Oxblood Porcelain Baluster Vase, 19th c., now ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Oriental Oxblood Baluster Vase, 19th c., now with a wooden cap and square scrolled base and wired as a lamp, H.- 20 in., Dia.- 10 in. Provenance
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 286

    Large Oriental Oxblood Baluster Vase, 19th c., now with...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Large Bronze Asian Censer, 19th c., with an eagle mounted floral relief lid over baluster sides with high relief leaf and floral decoration, on a squa
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 287

    Large Bronze Asian Censer, 19th c., with an eagle mount...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Large Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase, with bird and floral decoration, over a butterfly Greek key band, H.- 17 1/2 in., Dia.- 11 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 288

    Large Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase, with bird and fl...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Winter Estates Auction: Session I  by Crescent City Auction Gallery
Crescent City Auction Gallery is proud to present its Winter Estates Auction, featuring a wide range of English, French, and American furniture; Oriental carpets; fine estate jewelry; a variety of paintings & prints; decorative arts & silver pieces. Please note that our gallery is closed for the Holidays until January 3rd. We look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year! 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.