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  • European Colonial brass mounted hardwood chest
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 3242

    European Colonial brass mounted hardwood chest

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    $100 - $150
  • Stephen Durkee, etching, c. 1963
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3243

    Stephen Durkee, etching, c. 1963

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    $100 - $150
  • Group (4) antique snuff and patch boxes
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3244

    Group (4) antique snuff and patch boxes

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    $100 - $150
  • Chinese Daoist painting, gouache on textile
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3245

    Chinese Daoist painting, gouache on textile

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    $300 - $500
  • Japanese bronze Buddha
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3246

    Japanese bronze Buddha

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    $100 - $150
  • Charlie Chaplin, self portrait sketch & autograph
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3247

    Charlie Chaplin, self portrait sketch & autograph

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    $150 - $250
  • Italian tole peinte trompe l'oeil side table
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3248

    Italian tole peinte trompe l'oeil side table

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    $200 - $300
  • Joseph Kosuth, lithograph, 1995
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3249

    Joseph Kosuth, lithograph, 1995

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    $100 - $150
  • The Works of the Brontes, (11) vols., 1901-1902
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3250

    The Works of the Brontes, (11) vols., 1901-1902

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    $100 - $150
  • The Plays of Shakespeare, (7) vols., 1819
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3251

    The Plays of Shakespeare, (7) vols., 1819

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    $100 - $150
  • Hawthorne, Twice-Told Tales I & II, 1845
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3252

    Hawthorne, Twice-Told Tales I & II, 1845

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    $100 - $150
  • Mary Webb & Hermine David, Sarn, #4 of 40, 1948
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3253

    Mary Webb & Hermine David, Sarn, #4 of 40, 1948

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    $100 - $150
  • Hand-written Hebrew Shiviti on vellum, Kabbalah
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3254

    Hand-written Hebrew Shiviti on vellum, Kabbalah

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    $100 - $150
  • Willa Cather collection, (11) vols., 1913-1940
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3255

    Willa Cather collection, (11) vols., 1913-1940

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    $100 - $150
  • (20) Vols, Textile Arts: Weaving & Weavers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3256

    (20) Vols, Textile Arts: Weaving & Weavers

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    $300 - $500
  • (18) Vols. Textile Arts: Weaving & Weavers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3257

    (18) Vols. Textile Arts: Weaving & Weavers

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    $300 - $500
  • (7) Vols., Fine Art Photography, some signed
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3258

    (7) Vols., Fine Art Photography, some signed

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    $200 - $300
  • The Works of Charles Dickens, (14) Vols. 1892-1893
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3259

    The Works of Charles Dickens, (14) Vols. 1892-1893

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    $150 - $250
  • Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Lullabies prints
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3260

    Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Lullabies prints

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    $200 - $300
  • The Works of Washington Irving, (12) vols., 1884
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3261

    The Works of Washington Irving, (12) vols., 1884

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    $100 - $150
  • The French Romanticists, (10) vols., 1899-1901
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3262

    The French Romanticists, (10) vols., 1899-1901

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    $100 - $150
  • Maurice Sendak, signed Night Kitchen print
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3263

    Maurice Sendak, signed Night Kitchen print

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    $300 - $500
  • Jane Austen, (12) vols., illustrated, c. 1890s
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3264

    Jane Austen, (12) vols., illustrated, c. 1890s

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    $200 - $300
  • Pictorial Shakspere, (6) vols., c. 1840
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3265

    Pictorial Shakspere, (6) vols., c. 1840

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    $200 - $300
  • Nicolay & Hay, Complete Works of Lincoln, 1894
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3266

    Nicolay & Hay, Complete Works of Lincoln, 1894

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    $100 - $150
  • Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Little Bear prints
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3267

    Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Little Bear prints

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    $200 - $300
  • Albertus Seba, Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3268

    Albertus Seba, Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

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    $150 - $250
  • Once Upon an Island: Stephen Scott Young
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3269

    Once Upon an Island: Stephen Scott Young

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    $100 - $150
  • (4) Vols., Pablo Picasso
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3270

    (4) Vols., Pablo Picasso

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    $100 - $150
  • Yaacov Agam, signed book with drawing
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3271

    Yaacov Agam, signed book with drawing

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    $100 - $150
  • Maurice Sendak, (2) framed posters and a print
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3272

    Maurice Sendak, (2) framed posters and a print

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    $100 - $150
  • Henri Matisse, Jazz, 1983 1st ed reprint
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3273

    Henri Matisse, Jazz, 1983 1st ed reprint

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    $100 - $150
  • (5) Jewelry vols. incl. Elizabeth Taylor, Cartier
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3274

    (5) Jewelry vols. incl. Elizabeth Taylor, Cartier

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    $200 - $300
  • (5) Vols. Architecture & Garden Design
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3275

    (5) Vols. Architecture & Garden Design

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    $100 - $150
  • (6) Vols. Interior Design and Decorating
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3276

    (6) Vols. Interior Design and Decorating

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    $150 - $250
  • Maurice Sendak, signed Mr. Rabbit print
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3277

    Maurice Sendak, signed Mr. Rabbit print

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    $200 - $300
  • (5) Vols., Photography and Fashion
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3278

    (5) Vols., Photography and Fashion

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    $100 - $150
  • (7) Vols. Fashion incl. Versace, Dior, Vogue
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3279

    (7) Vols. Fashion incl. Versace, Dior, Vogue

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    $200 - $300
  • Tom Wesselmann, inscribed and signed book
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3280

    Tom Wesselmann, inscribed and signed book

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    $100 - $150
  • (6) Vols. Art, incl. Works of Morandi & Poussin
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3281

    (6) Vols. Art, incl. Works of Morandi & Poussin

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    $150 - $250
  • Maurice Sendak, oversize Wild Things poster
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3282

    Maurice Sendak, oversize Wild Things poster

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    $100 - $150
  • (4) Vols, Modern Sculpture
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3283

    (4) Vols, Modern Sculpture

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    $100 - $150
  • The Wrightsman Collection, Vols. III, IV and V
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 3284

    The Wrightsman Collection, Vols. III, IV and V

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    $60 - $80
  • (7) Vols Contemporary Art & Artists
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3285

    (7) Vols Contemporary Art & Artists

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    $150 - $250
  • (6) Vols. Memoir & Non-fiction, some signed
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3286

    (6) Vols. Memoir & Non-fiction, some signed

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    $100 - $150
  • (3) Vols., Chinese Export Porcelain
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3287

    (3) Vols., Chinese Export Porcelain

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    $100 - $150
  • Maurice Sendak, signed Zlateh the Goat print
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3288

    Maurice Sendak, signed Zlateh the Goat print

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    $200 - $300
  • Works of Byron and Browning, (21) Vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3289

    Works of Byron and Browning, (21) Vols.

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    $100 - $150

Auction Description

ABC: Estate Finds & Books, Day 3 of 3 by Millea Bros. Ltd.

This 3-day sale offers a wide selection of furniture, Art Deco and modern design, Asian art, decorative objects, artworks and books sourced from notable New York City and New Jersey estates. Showcasing a broad selection, the offerings include European glassware, majolica, porcelain, and dinnerware from a distinguished estate in Litchfield, Connecticut, as well as Folk Art, and Native American and African Tribal baskets, pottery, and objects from the esteemed collection of Paul J. Smith, a renowned NYC Arts Administrator, Curator, and Artist. The third day highlights include Asian arts from China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, African arts and artifacts, an extensive collection of Murano glass and ceramic tableware and decorative objects. Additionally, over 100 lots of books, maps, and ephemera are featured, with titles from The Limited Editions Club, leatherbound literary sets, works by the Brontes, Shakespeare, Willa Cather, and titles on Art and Artists, including catalogues raisonné.

PREVIEW
Plan your conquest in advance! Limited previews will be held by appointment only. Give us a call or email to schedule a time slot with one of our staff. Our online catalog contains condition reports for each lot along with multiple images. If you require any further details our staff will be happy to answer condition questions and fulfill photo requests.

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Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

Buyer’s Premium

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$500 $50
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$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

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We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: https://www.milleabros.com/faq/#shipping PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton) at his/her risk and expense. Winning bidders must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchases is by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. Items not picked up within this timeframe may be subject to storage fees. After (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned property. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: milleabros.com/faq/#shipping.. We are happy to facilitate arrangements and help in any way we can.

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Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $250 ................$10 $251 - $750 ..............$25 $751 - $1,500 ............$50 $1,501 - $5,000 ........$100 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$250 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$500 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$1,000 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$2,500 $150,001 - and up ....$5,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyer must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchase(s) from the auction site are by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. After that period, each lot not removed from our premises will be subject to a one-time $25 handling fee and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot per day, regardless of lot size or value. After sixty (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned and title of ownership will pass to Millea Bros. Ltd. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.