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The James M. Cole Collection of American Indian Art

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  • A polychrome Panamint lidded basket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 98

    A polychrome Panamint lidded basket

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    $400 - $600
  • A California mortar and pestle
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 99

    A California mortar and pestle

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A large California granite mortar and pestle
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 100

    A large California granite mortar and pestle

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A California granite mortar and pestle
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 101

    A California granite mortar and pestle

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    $400 - $600
  • A granite mortar and pestle
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 102

    A granite mortar and pestle

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    $300 - $500
  • A polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket
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    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 103

    A polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket

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    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 104

    A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 105

    A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A California Mission basket
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 106

    A California Mission basket

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A large California Mission basket
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 107

    A large California Mission basket

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A large California Mission pictorial basket
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 108

    A large California Mission pictorial basket

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • John Steele (20th Century, American)
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 109

    John Steele (20th Century, American)

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    $500 - $700
  • A polychrome California Mission basket
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 110

    A polychrome California Mission basket

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A California Mission basket
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 111

    A California Mission basket

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 112

    A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 113

    A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 114

    A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A Navajo Regional rug
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 115

    A Navajo Regional rug

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Navajo Ganado rug
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 116

    A Navajo Ganado rug

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Navajo-style Regional rug
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 117

    A Navajo-style Regional rug

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A Navajo Two Grey Hills rug woven by Eve Bryant
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 118

    A Navajo Two Grey Hills rug woven by Eve Bryant

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    $600 - $800
  • A small California mortar and pestle
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 119

    A small California mortar and pestle

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    $200 - $400
  • A group of small stone mortars and pestles
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 120

    A group of small stone mortars and pestles

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    $400 - $600
  • A group of various stone implements
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 121

    A group of various stone implements

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    $200 - $300
  • A small stone paint pot and pestle
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 122

    A small stone paint pot and pestle

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    $100 - $200
  • A California Mission basket
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 123

    A California Mission basket

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A large California Mission basket
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 124

    A large California Mission basket

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A California Mission basket
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 125

    A California Mission basket

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    $700 - $900
  • A large polychrome California Mission basket
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 126

    A large polychrome California Mission basket

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    $700 - $900
  • A California Mission basket
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 127

    A California Mission basket

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    $700 - $900
  • A California Mission olla basket
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 128

    A California Mission olla basket

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    $700 - $900
  • A California Mission basket
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 129

    A California Mission basket

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    $500 - $700
  • A polychrome California Mission basket
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 130

    A polychrome California Mission basket

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    $400 - $600
  • A large carved green stone mano
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 131

    A large carved green stone mano

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    $400 - $600
  • A large granite mortar
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 132

    A large granite mortar

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    $300 - $500
  • A large carved stone metate
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 133

    A large carved stone metate

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    $500 - $700
  • A Mexican mano and metate set
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 134

    A Mexican mano and metate set

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    $100 - $200
  • Carlos White Eagle (b. 1950, Mescalero Apache / Dine)
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 135

    Carlos White Eagle (b. 1950, Mescalero Apache / Dine)

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    $800 - $1,200
  • An elaborate Zuni inlaid Shalako bolo tie
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 136

    An elaborate Zuni inlaid Shalako bolo tie

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    $500 - $700
  • An Abraham Begay inlaid sandcast sterling bolo tie
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 137

    An Abraham Begay inlaid sandcast sterling bolo tie

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    $600 - $800
  • An Abraham Begay inlaid sandcast sterling bolo tie
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 138

    An Abraham Begay inlaid sandcast sterling bolo tie

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    $600 - $800
  • An Abraham Begay Navajo silver and inlay bolo tie
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 139

    An Abraham Begay Navajo silver and inlay bolo tie

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    $600 - $800
  • A large Abraham Begay sterling and inlaid stone bolo tie
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 140

    A large Abraham Begay sterling and inlaid stone bolo ti...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • A Zuni inlaid stone bolo tie
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 141

    A Zuni inlaid stone bolo tie

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    $300 - $500
  • A Zuni inlaid Knifewing bolo tie
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 142

    A Zuni inlaid Knifewing bolo tie

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    $300 - $500
  • A California Mission polychrome basket
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 143

    A California Mission polychrome basket

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    $500 - $700
  • A California Mission basket
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 144

    A California Mission basket

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    $300 - $500
  • A polychrome California Mission basket
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 145

    A polychrome California Mission basket

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    $300 - $500

Auction Description

The James M. Cole Collection of American Indian Art by John Moran Auctioneers
John Moran Auctioneers is pleased to present the James M. Cole Collection, featuring more than 350 lots of Native American objects, art, and artifacts. The primary focus of the sale is Cole’s extensive collection of Native American baskets. With over 150 lots on offer, mainly from the Yokuts tribe and the California Mission, Washoe, Mono, and Pomo, but also from the Southwest and Northwest United States. As well as an important collection of California baskets, the auction will also include other American Indian objects including Western-style jewelry, numerous stone implements, ax heads and flints many from California, Plains Indian beadwork, Northwest Coast wood carvings, Inuit soapstone carvings, and Fine Art offerings including works by John Steele. As a fourth-generation Californian, James Cole (June 15, 1930- November 13, 2020) developed an early fascination for the state’s Native American history and material culture. He spent the better part of his life in deep study and focus on the history and peoples of the Central Valley and his collection is a testament to this. Read more
John Moran Auctioneers
Monrovia, CA 91016
United States

info@johnmoran.com

Phone:+16267931833

Buyer’s Premium *

Start Premium (%)
$0 30.00
$500,001 23.00
$1,000,001 20.00

*Step Down BP Calculation Applied

Bid Increments

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

Shipping Info

Shipping: Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran’s in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, may arrange to have certain purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third-party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran’s assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran’s. Nor does Moran’s assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran’s arranges for such third-party services, Moran’s may apply an administration charge of 15% of that service fee. Read more

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AUCTION HOUSE AS AGENT Except as otherwise stated, John Moran Auctioneers Moran’s) acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer. BEFORE THE AUCTION (a) Public Preview: All property is available for inspection by public preview during the day of auction. In many cases, particular lots can be examined in advance by private appointment. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally examine any property in which they are interested. (b) Buyer’s Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction. (c) Property Sold ‘As Is’: Neither Moran’s nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property, or to any errors or omissions in the catalogue or supplemental material apart from the Limited Warranty stated below. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran’s catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply than an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. AT THE AUCTION (a) Admission: The auction is open to the public, though Moran’s reserves the right to refuse admission or participation to anyone at any time. The auctioneer may be recorded (visually, aurally or otherwise) and all participants consent to such recording. (b) Buyer Registration: Prospective buyers must register with Moran’s before bidding. Moran’s may require identification, financial references, or a deposit in advance of buyer eligibility. Registered bidders accept personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium plus all applicable charges, unless Moran’s agrees in advance that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Moran’s. In such case, Moran’s will look to the third party for payment. Bidsquare bidders approved to bid solely based on their bidding history on the platform may be subject to a per auction bid limit. Please contact Moran to have the limit increased or removed altogether. (c) Bidding Guidelines: Bidding, whether in person, by agent, absentee bid, telephone, or internet, constitutes a bidder’s acceptance of these conditions. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer retains the absolute right to reject any bid, to withdraw, pass or divide any lots, to combine multiple lots, to advance the bidding at his or her absolute discretion and (in the case of error or dispute, whether during or after the sale) to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, cancel the sale or to re-offer and sell the lot in question. Under no circumstances are the consignors’ or agents acting on their behalf, permitted to bid on their consignment. In the event of any dispute after the auction Moran’s sale record shall be conclusive. (d) Absentee, Telephone and Internet Bidding: Moran’s offers absentee, telephone and internet bidding as a convenience to clients and does not accept liability for errors or failures to execute such bids. Absentee and telephone bids must be recognized by Moran’s prior to auction day. When identical absentee bids are submitted that become the highest bids at the auction, the bid first received by Moran’s shall be accepted as the winning bid. Telephone bidders are encouraged to leave minimum bids in case of technical failure. (e) Reserves: Unless indicated otherwise, lots may be offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. The reserve for any lot shall not exceed its published estimate. Moran’s shall act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer, who may open bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on the seller’s behalf. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve amount, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Lots without reserves are typically opened for bidding at 50% of their low estimate. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his discretion or deem the lot unsold if a bid is not recognized. AFTER THE AUCTION (a) Payment and Title Transfer: The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus Buyer’s Premium, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyer’s Premium is calculated as follows: 25% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 18% on any amount between $500,001 – $1,000,000, and 15% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer. Successful bidders using Live Auctioneers and Bidsquare platforms will be charged a Buyer’s Premium of: 30% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 23% on any amount between $500,001 – $1,000,000, and 20% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer. Credit card payments will be subject to an additional 3.5% acceptance fee. This fee is not more than the cost of accepting these cards. Buyers outside the United States must submit payment via wire transfer. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment for buyers outside the United States. Buyers are strongly encouraged to provide full payment at the auction. Payment must be received by Moran’s within five business days immediately following the auction. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Moran’s have been paid in full. (b) Collection: Buyers are strongly encouraged to collect purchased items from the sale site at the time of the auction. Packing material and labor are provided free of charge at the sale site during the auction. Packing and handling of purchased lot is undertaken by Moran’s solely as a convenience to customers. Moran’s is not liable for damage to property, regardless of cause, in connection with this courtesy service (c) Storage: Following the auction, uncollected lots shall be relocated to and stored in Moran’s warehouse. Moran’s shall retain possession of all purchases until full payment has been received from the buyer. Lots remaining uncollected after the fifth business day following the sale, regardless of payment status, are subject to a per-lot daily storage charge of $10.00. In addition to other remedies available by law, Moran’s reserves the right to impose upon delinquent buyers a separate 1% monthly charge (of the purchase price, or the maximum permitted by law) commencing on the sixth business day after the sale date. (d) Shipping: Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran’s in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, can arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third-party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran’s assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran’s. Nor does Moran’s assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran’s arranges for such third-party services, Moran’s may apply an administration charge of 15% of that service fee. (e) All Sales Final: Notwithstanding other terms mentioned herein, refunds shall be given at Moran’s sole discretion. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity must be made within 10 days of the auction and accompanied by a supporting written statement from a recognized authority (defined as a person who has authored, edited, or substantially contributed to a monograph on the artist, a person who has curated, organized or substantially contributed to a solo exhibition on the artist, a person who has represented the artist’s estate or someone who represented or worked closely with the artist while they were alive and, in any of the above instances physically handled works of the period, medium and subject matter in question during the course of their duties) stating that the object sold is incorrect or not the work of the artist. Dealers, appraisers and representatives of other auction firms do not qualify as authenticators of individual artists unless they have had such specific involvement with that artist’s work, as specified above, in addition to their daily duties. Refunded lots must be returned to Moran’s in the same condition as when sold. Moran’s does not grant extensions to refund considerations based upon authenticity due to shipping delays. There are no exceptions to this refund policy. LIABILITY AND LIMITED WARRANTY (a) Liability: The buyer expressly agrees that (i) neither Moran’s nor the seller shall be liable, in whole or in part, for any special, indirect, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits and (ii) the buyer’s damages, if any, are limited exclusively to the original purchase price paid for the lot. (b) Limited Warranty: All property is sold as is. Neither Moran’s nor the consignor or our associates make any representation, express or implied warranty (including merchantability and fitness) or guarantee in condition, age, size, provenance, medium, signature, inscription, exhibition history, importance, rarity, country of origin, genuineness, historical relevance, monetary or other value, framing or lack thereof, mounting, conservation, coloring, palette, inscription, edition, style, label or other descriptor. No statement in the catalogue, brochures, website, bill of sale or invoice, any supplementary material, or statements by any Moran’s employee shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. (c) Descriptions: No warranty, whether express or implied, is made with respect to any description contained in this auction or any second opinion. Any description of the items or second opinion is for the courtesy of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots in person, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the transaction or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging and are not grounds for the return of any lot. (d) Estimates: All estimates provided are carefully considered opinions of Moran’s specialists, and are merely suggested guidelines for interested buyers. Buyers must be aware that all property sold is subject to fluctuating values depending on the subjective interests of collectors and a wide variety of other uncontrollable factors. The lots auctioned may sell at prices above, within, or below estimate. (e) Notices, Demands and Refunds: Any demands for refunds, problems with the lot(s) sold or notices of any kind concerning the auction shall be in writing and addressed to John Moran Auctioneers, Inc, 145 East Walnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. ADDITIONAL MATTERS (a) Copyright: The copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Moran’s for this auction is and shall remain at all times the property of Moran’s. Moran’s and the seller make no representation or warranty that the buyer will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to a purchased lot. (b) Buyer’s Breach of Conditions: If a buyer fails to comply with any of these conditions, Moran’s may, in addition to asserting all remedies available by law, including the right to hold that buyer liable for the purchase price, (i) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately upon notice to the buyer, or (iii) take such other action as we deem necessary or appropriate. If Moran’s resells the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency between the original sale price and any subsequent mitigation sale, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney’s fees, commissions, incidental damages and all other charges due hereunder. In the event that such buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any property, Moran’s shall apply the payment received to such property that Moran’s in our sole discretion, deems appropriate. Moran’s shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the State of California. (c) Severability: Should any of these conditions be deemed unenforceable, invalid or illegal in any court having jurisdiction, that part shall be discounted and shall have no effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein, which shall remain valid to the fullest extent permitted by law. (d) Jurisdiction: The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these conditions and the conduct of the auction shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of California. By bidding, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of California or, if applicable, the federal courts sitting in this state. Further, the buyer agrees that the venue for any action arising out of the failure to abide by these conditions, or any conduct related to or arising out of the auction, shall be the Los Angeles Superior Court, Northeast Branch located at 600 Olive Street, Burbank, California.