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  • After Alessandro Algardi called L’Algarde (Italian, 1598-1654) A Pair of Monumental Bronze Sculptures, 'Jupiter Victorious over the Titans,' cast by C
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 1

    After Alessandro Algardi called L’Algarde (Italian, 159...

    Est.
    $30,000 - $50,000
  • School of Claude Lorrain (French, 1600–1682) Harbor in Sunlight
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    School of Claude Lorrain (French, 1600–1682) Harbor in ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Manner of Pierre Mignard the Elder (French, 1612–1695) Portrait of a Lady with Flowers, Half-Length
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 3

    Manner of Pierre Mignard the Elder (French, 1612–1695) ...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Circle of Robert Levrac-Tournières (French, 1667–1752) Portrait of a Gentleman in Armor, Bust-Length
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 4

    Circle of Robert Levrac-Tournières (French, 1667–1752) ...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Nineteen-Light Torchère
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 5

    An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Nineteen-Light...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Kingwood Bureau Plat With the mark of Edward Holmes Baldock, early 19th century
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 6

    A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain...

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    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A Large Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 7

    A Large Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Chen...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • An Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns 20th century
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 8

    An Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Malachite and Gil...

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    $30,000 - $50,000
  • A Fine and Large Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cartel Clock Circa 1870
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 8A

    A Fine and Large Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bro...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • A Louis XV Style White-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Marble-Topped Jardinière L’Escalier de Cristal, Paris, late 19th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 9

    A Louis XV Style White-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Marble-T...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Large Pair of Tiche Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Figural Centerpieces 20th century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 10

    A Large Pair of Tiche Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Porce...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French School (18th Century) Étude de Plafond pour un Salon
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 11

    French School (18th Century) Étude de Plafond pour un S...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Attributed to Gilles-Paul Cauvet (French, 1731–1788) Deux Projets pour Dessus de Porte: 'La Comédie' and 'La Moisson;' together with a Companion
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 12

    Attributed to Gilles-Paul Cauvet (French, 1731–1788) De...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Pair of Gilt Metal Mounted Variegated Gray Marble Pedestals
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 13

    A Pair of Gilt Metal Mounted Variegated Gray Marble Ped...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A French Composition Marble Wall Plaque After Martin Moreau, dated 1868
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 14

    A French Composition Marble Wall Plaque After Martin Mo...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Attributed to Edme Bouchardon (French, 1698–1762) Study of a Man with Extended Arm Upright; with Study of Man's Head and Arm verso
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 15

    Attributed to Edme Bouchardon (French, 1698–1762) Study...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • After Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746) A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses, 19th century
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 16

    After Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746) A Pair of G...

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    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Four-Light Candelabra 19th century
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 17

    A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Fig...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A Pair of Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Inlaid Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals 20th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 18

    A Pair of Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Inlaid Gilt-...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Brass-Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Mantel Clock on Stand* 18th century with later alterations and additions, L
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 19

    A Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Brass-Inlaid Red Tortoiseshe...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A Pair of Louis XV Style Pier Tables with Marble Tops
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 20

    A Pair of Louis XV Style Pier Tables with Marble Tops

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Brass-Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Bracket Clock on Stand* Maison Wurtel, Paris, 19th century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 21

    A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Brass-Inlaid Red Torto...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Late 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 22

    A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Can...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 23

    A Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror 19th century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Pedestal Desk François Linke, late 19th/early 20th century
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 24

    A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and...

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    $8,000 - $12,000
  • A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie., Paris, 19th century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 25

    A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock Lemerle-Char...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode Late 19th/early 20th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 26

    A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Manner of Joseph Marie Vien (French, 1716–1809) Hebe Holding a Cup of Ambrosia
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 27

    Manner of Joseph Marie Vien (French, 1716–1809) Hebe Ho...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • After Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, 1755–1842) Self-Portrait
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 28

    After Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, 1755–1842...

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    $600 - $1,000
  • After Felix Lecomte (French, 1737-1817) A Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette, late 19th/early 20th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 29

    After Felix Lecomte (French, 1737-1817) A Marble Bust o...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Oak Bookcase
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 31

    A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Oak Bookcase

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Marble Tabouret
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 32

    A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Marble Tabouret

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Fruitwood and Mahogany Side Tables Late 19th/early 20th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 33

    A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Fruitwood...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets 19th century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets 19th cent...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Manner of Claude Joseph Vernet (French, 1714–1789) Harbor Scene
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 35

    Manner of Claude Joseph Vernet (French, 1714–1789) Harb...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Black Marble Seven-Light Candelabra Third quarter 19th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 37

    A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Black Marble Sev...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Large Classical Giltwood Overmantel Mirror Circa 1825
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 38

    A Large Classical Giltwood Overmantel Mirror Circa 1825...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • An Empire Ormolu-Mounted Fruitwood Jardinière 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 39

    An Empire Ormolu-Mounted Fruitwood Jardinière 19th cent...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Manner of Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825) Académie d'Homme
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 40

    Manner of Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825) Acadé...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 41

    A French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock 19th century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • A German Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Late 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 42

    A German Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Late 19...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 43

    A French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock 19th century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • A Pair of Louis Phillippe Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bergeres Second quarter 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 44

    A Pair of Louis Phillippe Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Berge...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Decanter Late 19th/early 20th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 45

    An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Decanter Late 19th/...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A Large Walnut Three-Pedestal Dining Table 20th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 46

    A Large Walnut Three-Pedestal Dining Table 20th century...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • A Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra 19th century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 47

    A Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Light ...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • An Empire Style Velvet Upholstered Brass Bench Early 20th century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 48

    An Empire Style Velvet Upholstered Brass Bench Early 20...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000

Auction Description

The Gilded Age by Freeman's
Please note new Buyer's Premium effective February 1, 2021: The Buyer's Premium shall be: 26% on the first $600,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $600,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter. There is an additional 3% BP for internet purchases. Since your bids are solely dependent on internet connection we do advise on items of particular interest to leave absentee bids with the system prior to the sale. All condition reports and full details of the lots can be viewed through at freemansauction.com and logging into your account or can be made by contacting: lsevelis@freemansauction.com For additional bidding inquires please contact: Abby Clouser aclouser@freemansauction.com As a result of the current Coronavirus situation, please be aware that delivery and shipments of property will be delayed. We will do our best to secure shipping services at this time. During the delays, we will store your property free of charge. Successful buyers are invited to contact our Client Services department at (267) 414 1206 or aclouser@freemansauction.com to discuss the best options for shipment and collection of property once we reopen. Read more
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Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 29.00
$600,000 23.00
$3,000,000 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/ her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a third-party storage facility, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of 2% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’ possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code. Read more

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS All property offered and sold ("property") through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, ("Freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1. Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman's as agent for the Consignor. 2. Freeman's reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale. 3. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, in person inspections of the Property are available by appointment only and therefore, Freeman's has also made available to the Buyer the opportunity to (a) view the lot online at freemansauction. com and to view the auction's e-catalogue, (b) submit a request for a condition report either through the online lot listing or by contacting the specialist directly and (c) have a virtual consultation with the specialist. Buyer acknowledges that it has had the right to take advantage of the aforementioned inspections prior to the sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold "AS-IS". Freeman's is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman's makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property. 4. Freeman's in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer. 5. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman's reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots. 6. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman's sale record shall be conclusive in all respects. 7. If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale. 8. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer's Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman's may require. 9. No lot may be removed from Freeman's premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer's Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman's, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/ her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman's, or sent by Freeman's to a third-party storage facility, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman's may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman's by law, Freeman's reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of 2% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman's by the buyer. Freeman's will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman's possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman's and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman's, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman's commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman's. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman's written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman's, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman's possession, and Freeman's may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to Freeman's. Freeman's shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code. 10. Unless the sale is advertised and announced as "without reserve", each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman's may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman's or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman's, Freeman's may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker's Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest. 11. No "buy" bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose. 12. Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman's prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman's copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman's accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman's shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid. 13.A Buyer's Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer's Premium shall be: 26% on the first $600,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $600,001 through $3,000,000 and 12% thereafter. 14. Third-Party Internet Bidding Services (a) Third Party Bidding Platforms. We engage third party online bidding platforms to collect or facilitate auction bids ("Bidding Platforms"), each of which levy a fee for their services, and have their own rules on fees and how to bid and buy online using these Bidding Platforms. Freeman's has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any Bidding Platforms. Your dealings with Bidding Platforms are solely between you and such Bidding Platforms. We encourage you to be aware of, and to read, the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any Bidding Platforms that you visit. You expressly release Freeman's from any and all liability arising from your use of any Bidding Platform or other third-party website or service. (b) Waiver. Absentee Bids left with Bidding Platforms are released to Freeman's when a lot comes up for sale. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, WILL WE AND OUR SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THESE BIDDING PLATFORMS. 15. Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state. All purchases made at Freeman's, therefore, will be subject to the Pennsylvania State and Local sales tax--currently at a combined rate of 8%, which is applied to the hammer price plus buyer's premium--unless the successful buyer submits the required tax exemption documentation. Those seeking exemption from sales tax must provide a valid certificate to Freeman's prior to outgoing shipment. In accordance with Pennsylvania State law, if Freeman's or the buyer arranges for a lot/s to be shipped outside of Pennsylvania through an independent, third-party shipping company, Freeman's must collect Pennsylvania sales tax on the lot/s irrespective of the property's final destination. If the item is first delivered to any hired service provider (e.g. restorer, storage facility, etc.) located in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania sales tax will still be applicable and invoiced, even if the lot will ultimately be shipped out-of-state. 16. Freeman's may, as a service to buyer, arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer's expense. Freeman's is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier is recommended by Freeman's. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer. 17. In no event shall any liability of Freeman's to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid. 18. No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman's in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman's on any future occasion. 19. These Conditions of Sale and the buyer's, the Consignor's and Freeman's rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.