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  • * A Swarovski Model of an Exotic Bird Length 4 inches.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 289

    * A Swarovski Model of an Exotic Bird Length 4 inches.

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    $100 - $200
  • * A Swarovski Gilt Metal Mounted Model of a Pineapple Height 9 inches.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 290

    * A Swarovski Gilt Metal Mounted Model of a Pineapple H...

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    $600 - $800
  • * A Swarovski Glass Dualita Vase Height 11 inches.
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 291

    * A Swarovski Glass Dualita Vase Height 11 inches.

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    $500 - $700
  • * A Swarovski Glass Maxi Swan Height 6 1/2 inches.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 292

    * A Swarovski Glass Maxi Swan Height 6 1/2 inches.

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    $800 - $1,200
  • * A Collection of Replicas of Famous Diamonds Width of case 14 1/2 inches.
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 293

    * A Collection of Replicas of Famous Diamonds Width of ...

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    $500 - $700
  • A Continental Enameled Glass Box Height overall 5 1/4 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 294

    A Continental Enameled Glass Box Height overall 5 1/4 i...

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    $80 - $120
  • * Three Higgins Glass Articles Largest 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 295

    * Three Higgins Glass Articles Largest 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 in...

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    $80 - $120
  • * A Studio Glass Vase Height 16 inches.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 296

    * A Studio Glass Vase Height 16 inches.

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    $300 - $500
  • * An American Studio Glass Bowl Diameter 8 5/8 inches.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 297

    * An American Studio Glass Bowl Diameter 8 5/8 inches.

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    $200 - $300
  • A Studio Glass Vase Height 9 inches.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 298

    A Studio Glass Vase Height 9 inches.

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    $150 - $250
  • * A Studio Glass Vase Height 10 1/2 inches.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 299

    * A Studio Glass Vase Height 10 1/2 inches.

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    $200 - $400
  • Karen Eyara Naylor, (American, b. 1964), Male and Female Torsos, 2007 (two works)
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 300

    Karen Eyara Naylor, (American, b. 1964), Male and Femal...

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    $400 - $600
  • Karen Eyara Naylor, (American, b. 1964), Female Torso
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 301

    Karen Eyara Naylor, (American, b. 1964), Female Torso

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    $200 - $400
  • * An Internally Decorated Glass Sculpture Height 10 1/4 inches.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 302

    * An Internally Decorated Glass Sculpture Height 10 1/4...

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    $300 - $500
  • * Fred Birkhill, (American, 20th Century), Menorah and Four Goblets, circa 1989
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 303

    * Fred Birkhill, (American, 20th Century), Menorah and ...

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    $500 - $700
  • * A Set of Italian Glass Tumblers Height 6 inches.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 304

    * A Set of Italian Glass Tumblers Height 6 inches.

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    $100 - $200
  • * A Studio Glass Plate Diameter 13 3/4 inches.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 305

    * A Studio Glass Plate Diameter 13 3/4 inches.

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    $150 - $250
  • * A Studio Glass Vase Height 8 5/8 inches.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 306

    * A Studio Glass Vase Height 8 5/8 inches.

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    $100 - $200
  • * Matthew Buechner, (American, 20th Century), Fish Sticks (a group of seven)
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 307

    * Matthew Buechner, (American, 20th Century), Fish Stic...

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    $400 - $600
  • A Perthshire Paperweights Green Overlay Millefiori Bottle and Stopper Height 7 1/4 inches.
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 308

    A Perthshire Paperweights Green Overlay Millefiori Bott...

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    $500 - $700
  • A Collection of Five Studio or Production Glass Vases Height of tallest 7 3/8 inches.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 309

    A Collection of Five Studio or Production Glass Vases H...

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    $300 - $500
  • A White Overlay Glass Vase Height 6 3/4 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 310

    A White Overlay Glass Vase Height 6 3/4 inches.

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    $80 - $120
  • Three Glass Decorative Articles Width of first 13 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 311

    Three Glass Decorative Articles Width of first 13 inche...

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    $80 - $120
  • Divine Glassworks, (20th century), Spicy Spiral
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 312

    Divine Glassworks, (20th century), Spicy Spiral

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    $200 - $400
  • A Group of Three Glass Vases Height of tallest 11 1/2 inches.
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 313

    A Group of Three Glass Vases Height of tallest 11 1/2 i...

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    $400 - $600
  • * Five Glass Articles Height of tallest 10 1/2 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 314

    * Five Glass Articles Height of tallest 10 1/2 inches.

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    $80 - $120
  • * A Group of Five Crystal World Models Height of tallest 10 7/8 inches.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 315

    * A Group of Five Crystal World Models Height of talles...

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    $300 - $500
  • * Five Colored Glass Vases Height of tallest 9 inches.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 316

    * Five Colored Glass Vases Height of tallest 9 inches.

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    $150 - $250
  • * Three Glass Slippers Length of pair 7 1/4 inches.
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    $30 - $50
    Lot 317

    * Three Glass Slippers Length of pair 7 1/4 inches.

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    $30 - $50
  • * A Group of Seven Glass Decorative Articles Height of tallest 6 1/2 inches.
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    $80 - $120
    Lot 318

    * A Group of Seven Glass Decorative Articles Height of ...

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    $80 - $120
  • * A Stained Glass Plaque Height 7 x width 4 inches.
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 319

    * A Stained Glass Plaque Height 7 x width 4 inches.

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    $40 - $60
  • * A Collection of Glass Articles Height of tallest 9 inches.
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 320

    * A Collection of Glass Articles Height of tallest 9 in...

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    $60 - $80
  • * A Collection of Glass Articles Height of tallest 11 inches.
    Estimate
    $50 - $70
    Lot 321

    * A Collection of Glass Articles Height of tallest 11 i...

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    $50 - $70
  • * A Collection of Glass Articles Width of widest 12 1/2 inches.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 322

    * A Collection of Glass Articles Width of widest 12 1/2...

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    $100 - $200
  • * A Collection of Cut Glass Articles Diameter of widest 3 1/2 inches.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 323

    * A Collection of Cut Glass Articles Diameter of widest...

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    $150 - $250
  • * An Art Nouveau Walnut Fauteuil Height 41 inches.
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 324

    * An Art Nouveau Walnut Fauteuil Height 41 inches.

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • * An Enameled Cameo Glass Landscape Vase, Lamartine, Height 3 5/8 inches.
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 325

    * An Enameled Cameo Glass Landscape Vase, Lamartine, He...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • * A Goldscheider Porcelain Figure Height overall 31 1/4 inches.
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 326

    * A Goldscheider Porcelain Figure Height overall 31 1/4...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • A Zsolnay Iridescent-Glazed Earthenware Tray Width 18 inches.
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 328

    A Zsolnay Iridescent-Glazed Earthenware Tray Width 18 i...

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • An Austrian Earthenware Figural Lamp Height 31 1/8 inches.
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 329

    An Austrian Earthenware Figural Lamp Height 31 1/8 inch...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • * A French Art Nouveau Ceramic Plaque Height 12 7/8 x 9 3/8 inches.
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 330

    * A French Art Nouveau Ceramic Plaque Height 12 7/8 x 9...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • * An Art Deco Copper and Brass Lidded Box Height 5 inches.
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 331

    * An Art Deco Copper and Brass Lidded Box Height 5 inch...

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    $600 - $800
  • A Wiener Werkstatte Silver and Enamel Box Width 5 3/4 inches.
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 332

    A Wiener Werkstatte Silver and Enamel Box Width 5 3/4 i...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • * A Royal Dux Porcelain Figural Vessel Height 11 inches.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 333

    * A Royal Dux Porcelain Figural Vessel Height 11 inches...

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    $300 - $500
  • * A Continental Amber Bead Figural Lamp Height 15 1/2 inches.
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 334

    * A Continental Amber Bead Figural Lamp Height 15 1/2 i...

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    $500 - $700
  • * A Leaded Ruby-in-Zoisite Table Lamp Diameter of shade 13 inches, height overall 24 inches.
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 335

    * A Leaded Ruby-in-Zoisite Table Lamp Diameter of shade...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • * A Leaded Peridot-in-Matrix Table Lamp Height overall 21 1/4 x width of shade 13 1/2 inches.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 336

    * A Leaded Peridot-in-Matrix Table Lamp Height overall ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • * A Tiffany Studios Jeweled Gilt Bronze Figural Inkwell Length 10 1/8 inches.
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 337

    * A Tiffany Studios Jeweled Gilt Bronze Figural Inkwell...

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    $7,000 - $9,000

Auction Description

Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection by Hindman

A COLLECTOR'S LEGACY: DECORATIVE ARTS FROM THE GERARD L. CAFESJIAN COLLECTION

Gerard L. Cafesjian had a passion for the arts that consumed his life for more than six decades. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1925 to Armenian immigrant parents, he served in the U.S. Navy and later studied under the benefits of the G.I. Bill, graduating from St. John’s University School of Law.

In 1952 he began a long career with West Publishing Company, the world’s largest publisher of legal information. As Vice President of Marketing and Sales and eventually as a member of the Board of Directors, he initiated a nationally recognized annual art exhibition called Art and the Law, for which he received the prestigious Business in the Arts Award. Upon his retirement he founded the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Cafesjian Center for the Arts in Yerevan, Armenia.

Gerard met Cleo Thomas while she was a nursing student at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. The two married on July 4, 1947, and throughout their marriage she was his staunchest supporter. Cleo passed away on March 7, 2013 and Gerard followed almost exactly six months later, on September 15, 2013.

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is honored to have already handled Gerard Cafesjian’s collections of fine jewelry and lapidary arts, and turns the same attention to his decorative arts. It is an intriguing collection that at first appears a disparate assortment of objects from all periods, but upon thoughtful review reveals a universal theme. Each item in the collection is imbued with Cafesjian’s enjoyment of color, form and whimsy, and points to an appreciation for avant-garde design from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century.

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Conditions of Sale

LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. AS AGENT

The lots listed in this catalogue will be offered by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

BEFORE THE SALE

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request, on lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. All lots are sold “AS IS” and without recourse and neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalogue.

AT THE SALE

Refusal of AdmissionLeslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.

Registration before Bidding

A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references.

Bidding as Principal

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Absentee Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us at least 24 hours prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid.

Telephone Bids

On lots with a low estimate of $300 and above and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding. These telephone bids may be recorded at the discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

Online Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the Internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.

Reserves

Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

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Successful Bid

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer’s Premium

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Payment

The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier’s check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

Tax Exempt Notice

Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law.

Collecting Purchases

Once Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven (7) business days from the date of the sale.

Packing and Shipping

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Non Payment

If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law:

a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price

b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law

c.) to cancel the sale

d.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser’s obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have confirmed their authenticity.

e.) to offset against any amount owed

f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer

g.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate

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If property is not picked up within seven (7) business days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to charge $5 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a public warehouse for storage at the purchaser’s expense. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) business days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, completeness, authorship, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Items under $1,000 are collated upon request.

Purchased Lots

If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications

The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion

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