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Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 2)

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A special three-day, single-owner auction celebrating the life and legacy of Iris Apfel — style icon, tastemaker, and fashion-world firecracker.
Millea Bros. Ltd. info@milleabros.com

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  • Art Nouveau ormolu mounted glass jar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2289

    Art Nouveau ormolu mounted glass jar

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $150
  • (2) Balinese gilt metal and jeweled kris handles
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2290

    (2) Balinese gilt metal and jeweled kris handles

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $75
  • Ancient Egyptian style Ba-Bird and Sokar figures
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2291

    Ancient Egyptian style Ba-Bird and Sokar figures

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Continental jeweled silver Turk form wax seal
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2292

    Continental jeweled silver Turk form wax seal

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • (5) Partial bolts of Chinese embroidered silk
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2293

    (5) Partial bolts of Chinese embroidered silk

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (6) Partial bolts of lace, incl. Chinoiserie
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2294

    (6) Partial bolts of lace, incl. Chinoiserie

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • (6) Partial bolts of velvet fabric, incl. Art Deco
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2295

    (6) Partial bolts of velvet fabric, incl. Art Deco

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $100
  • (11) Partial bolts of floral print cotton fabric
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2296

    (11) Partial bolts of floral print cotton fabric

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • (9) Partial bolts, remnants of leather and suede
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 2297

    (9) Partial bolts, remnants of leather and suede

    Est.
    $250 - $350
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $125
  • (7) Partial bolts of damask fabric
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2298

    (7) Partial bolts of damask fabric

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $100
  • (10) Bolts of silk fabric, incl. Bees
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2299

    (10) Bolts of silk fabric, incl. Bees

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $100
  • (10) Partial bolts cotton prints, incl. birds
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2300

    (10) Partial bolts cotton prints, incl. birds

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • (10) Bold and unique partial bolts of fabric
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2301

    (10) Bold and unique partial bolts of fabric

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $150
  • Tapisserie d' Halluin, vintage jacquard tapestry
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2302

    Tapisserie d' Halluin, vintage jacquard tapestry

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • (5) Partial bolts of fabric, incl. Fadini-Borghi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2303

    (5) Partial bolts of fabric, incl. Fadini-Borghi

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Fabbriziani & Calandra, (7) partial fabric bolts
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2304

    Fabbriziani & Calandra, (7) partial fabric bolts

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $200
  • (8) Partial bolts of solid satin fabric
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2305

    (8) Partial bolts of solid satin fabric

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $100
  • (8) Partial bolts of assorted silk stripe fabric
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2306

    (8) Partial bolts of assorted silk stripe fabric

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • (10) Partial bolts neutral fabric, incl moire silk
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2307

    (10) Partial bolts neutral fabric, incl moire silk

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • (6) Partial fabric bolts, incl. Ikat and Venetian
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2308

    (6) Partial fabric bolts, incl. Ikat and Venetian

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • Antique Chinese embroidered silk altar cloth
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2309

    Antique Chinese embroidered silk altar cloth

    Est.
    $600 - $800
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    $300
  • Vintage Point Genre Gobelin jacquard tapestry
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2310

    Vintage Point Genre Gobelin jacquard tapestry

    Est.
    $150 - $250
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    $75
  • Group fine vintage textile trims and finishes
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 2311

    Group fine vintage textile trims and finishes

    Est.
    $100 - $150
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    $50
  • Group fine vintage textile trims and finishes
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2312

    Group fine vintage textile trims and finishes

    Est.
    $100 - $150
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    0 Bids
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    $50
  • Native American double-sided ledger drawing
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 2313

    Native American double-sided ledger drawing

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $250
  • Native American School, ceramic sculpture, 1986
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2314

    Native American School, ceramic sculpture, 1986

    Est.
    $200 - $300
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    $100
  • (2) Pairs Victorian opaline glass drapery tiebacks
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 2315

    (2) Pairs Victorian opaline glass drapery tiebacks

    Est.
    $250 - $350
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    $125
  • Set (4) Victorian grape cluster drapery tiebacks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2316

    Set (4) Victorian grape cluster drapery tiebacks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • Louis XV style silk and velvet wrapped cartonnier
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2317

    Louis XV style silk and velvet wrapped cartonnier

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $200
  • (4) Continental porcelain dog figures & jars
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2318

    (4) Continental porcelain dog figures & jars

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Antique Italian giltwood book stand
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2319

    Antique Italian giltwood book stand

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • (139) Chinese Export mother-of-pearl game chips
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2320

    (139) Chinese Export mother-of-pearl game chips

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • (19) Piece antique Asian porcelain collection
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2321

    (19) Piece antique Asian porcelain collection

    Est.
    $200 - $300
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    $100
  • (6) Continental polychrome painted wood carvings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2322

    (6) Continental polychrome painted wood carvings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • Group (7) Continental carved giltwood figures
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 2323

    Group (7) Continental carved giltwood figures

    Est.
    $250 - $350
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    $125
  • Francois Linke (attrib), large gilt bronze cupid
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2324

    Francois Linke (attrib), large gilt bronze cupid

    Est.
    $600 - $800
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    0 Bids
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    $300
  • Group (10) vintage Italian picture frames
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2325

    Group (10) vintage Italian picture frames

    Est.
    $200 - $300
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    $100
  • (3) Pairs antique Italian picture frames
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2326

    (3) Pairs antique Italian picture frames

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • Antique French pig and harp musical automaton
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2327

    Antique French pig and harp musical automaton

    Est.
    $600 - $800
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    $300
  • Edward Farmer (style) Chinese bronze lamp
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 2328

    Edward Farmer (style) Chinese bronze lamp

    Est.
    $500 - $700
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    $250
  • Continental Orientalist ceramics group
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 2329

    Continental Orientalist ceramics group

    Est.
    $250 - $350
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    $125
  • Venetian carved and trompe l'oeil painted stool
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2330

    Venetian carved and trompe l'oeil painted stool

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $150
  • (2) Large Italian painted giltwood table lamps
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2331

    (2) Large Italian painted giltwood table lamps

    Est.
    $200 - $300
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    0 Bids
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    $100
  • Jeanne Lanvin vintage knit dress
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2332

    Jeanne Lanvin vintage knit dress

    Est.
    $200 - $300
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    $100
  • Silver gray curly lamb long coat, snakeskin pants
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 2333

    Silver gray curly lamb long coat, snakeskin pants

    Est.
    $300 - $400
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    0 Bids
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    $150
  • James Galanos evening wear, Costume Institute
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2334

    James Galanos evening wear, Costume Institute

    Est.
    $400 - $600
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    $200
  • Selection of silver & gold evening wear separates
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2335

    Selection of silver & gold evening wear separates

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $100
  • Group of Evening wear coats, incl. Ferre
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 2336

    Group of Evening wear coats, incl. Ferre

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150

Auction Description

Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 2) by Millea Bros. Ltd.

As the final trove from her personal collection, the sale includes the remaining contents of her two New York City apartments, her Palm Beach residence, and several personal storage units. Apfel’s legacy comes vividly to life in this concluding chapter of her remarkable collection.

On offer is a dazzling mix of vintage and contemporary fashion, costume jewelry, couture, and accessories, alongside an eclectic array of furnishings, artwork, and decorative objects. Highlights include Iris’s collections of Native American clothing, accessories, and Kachina dolls; Chinese textiles ranging from rank badges to robes and fans (many exhibited at the Newark Museum’s Dragon Threads, 1992); French and Continental furniture and decorative arts; Venetian hand-painted furniture and porcelains; Haitian art; Northwest Coast masks and textiles; and bolts of sumptuous Old World Weavers fabrics and trims. Also featured are textiles, area rugs, and pillows, together with portraits, memorabilia, and even Iris-branded merchandise. Many of the fashion pieces were famously exhibited in Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005–06.

The auction is a vibrant, Apfelicious homage to Iris’s signature “more is more” aesthetic. From statement jewelry to mod chairs, feathered frocks to leopard-print throws, every item reflects her joyful disregard for convention and her lifelong passion for mixing high and low, old and new, wild and refined.

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Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

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PAYMENT: All payments are due immediately following the auction. For our online-only "ABC" sales we accept credit card payment at no additional charge (on invoices under $5,000) . On this invoice you will find a payment button to pay with your preferred card – easy and painless. If you prefer to pay by check, it should be mailed to our office at 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Purchases paid for using personal checks will be held until payment has cleared the bank (typically 5-7 business days). Alternatively, if your invoice total is $500 or more you may pay by wire transfer — our wiring instructions are as follows: DOMESTIC WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — Note: Invoice or Ref #. FOREIGN WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — SWIFT (BIC) Address: NRTHUS33XXX — Note: Invoice or Ref #.

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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 $5,000; 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.