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  • Blue and White Plate
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1098

    Blue and White Plate

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Blue and White Planter
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1099

    Large Blue and White Planter

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Three Export Blue and White Dishes
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1100

    Three Export Blue and White Dishes

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1101

    Blue and White Bowl

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White and Iron Red Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1102

    Blue and White and Iron Red Bowl

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    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Blue and White Wall Pocket Vases
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1103

    Pair of Blue and White Wall Pocket Vases

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Export Eight-lobed Plate
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1104

    Blue and White Export Eight-lobed Plate

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    $150 - $250
  • Blue and White "Double Gourd" Bottle
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1105

    Blue and White "Double Gourd" Bottle

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    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Blue and White Bowls
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1106

    Pair of Blue and White Bowls

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1107

    Blue and White Bowl

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White "Double Happiness" Jar
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1108

    Blue and White "Double Happiness" Jar

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    $150 - $250
  • Two Blue and White Ewers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1109

    Two Blue and White Ewers

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    $300 - $500
  • Two Blue and White Swatow Bowls
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1110

    Two Blue and White Swatow Bowls

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    $200 - $400
  • Blue and White Jar
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1111

    Blue and White Jar

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    $200 - $400
  • Two Blue and White Swatow Water Jars
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1112

    Two Blue and White Swatow Water Jars

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    $400 - $600
  • Blue and White Jardiniere
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1113

    Blue and White Jardiniere

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    $500 - $700
  • Blue and White Openwork Paperweight
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1114

    Blue and White Openwork Paperweight

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    $400 - $600
  • Blue and White Vase
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1115

    Blue and White Vase

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    $300 - $500
  • Small Blue and White Brush Pot
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1116

    Small Blue and White Brush Pot

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Moon Flask Vase
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1117

    Blue and White Moon Flask Vase

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    $400 - $600
  • Blue and White Porcelain Jar
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1118

    Blue and White Porcelain Jar

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Hawthorn Vase
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1119

    Blue and White Hawthorn Vase

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    $400 - $600
  • Blue and White Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1120

    Blue and White Bowl

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Bottle Vase
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1121

    Blue and White Bottle Vase

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Export Blue and White Items
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1122

    Two Export Blue and White Items

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    $300 - $500
  • Six Mostly Coral Carvings
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1123

    Six Mostly Coral Carvings

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    $400 - $600
  • Fourteen Assorted Mostly Green Jadeite Accessories and Carvings
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1124

    Fourteen Assorted Mostly Green Jadeite Accessories and ...

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    $600 - $800
  • Seven Jadeite Plaques
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    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 1125

    Seven Jadeite Plaques

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    $600 - $1,200
  • Jadeite Brush Washer
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1126

    Jadeite Brush Washer

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    $500 - $700
  • Three Jade/Jadeite Carvings
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1127

    Three Jade/Jadeite Carvings

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    $400 - $600
  • Carved Jadeite Bangle
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1128

    Carved Jadeite Bangle

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    $200 - $400
  • Seven Carved Jadeite Pendants
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1129

    Seven Carved Jadeite Pendants

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    $200 - $400
  • Two Carved Jade/Jadeite Ornaments
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1130

    Two Carved Jade/Jadeite Ornaments

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    $200 - $400
  • Six Mostly Jadeite Accessories
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1131

    Six Mostly Jadeite Accessories

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    $300 - $500
  • Six Mostly Mottled Green Jadeite Pendants
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1132

    Six Mostly Mottled Green Jadeite Pendants

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Carved Jadeite and Agate Pendants
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1133

    Two Carved Jadeite and Agate Pendants

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    $300 - $500
  • Six Carved Mostly Jadeite Items
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    $150 - $350
    Lot 1134

    Six Carved Mostly Jadeite Items

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    $150 - $350
  • Jadeite Figure of Buddha
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1135

    Jadeite Figure of Buddha

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    $300 - $500
  • Four Jade Archer's Rings
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1136

    Four Jade Archer's Rings

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    $400 - $600
  • Pale Celadon Jade Bi
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1137

    Pale Celadon Jade Bi

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    $200 - $400
  • Five Jade and Hardstone Carvings and Seals
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1138

    Five Jade and Hardstone Carvings and Seals

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    $300 - $500
  • Eight Jade and Hardstone Pendants
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1139

    Eight Jade and Hardstone Pendants

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    $400 - $600
  • Three Jade Pendants
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1140

    Three Jade Pendants

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    $300 - $500
  • Two Jade Animal Carvings
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1141

    Two Jade Animal Carvings

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    $400 - $600
  • Three Jade and Amber Seals
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1142

    Three Jade and Amber Seals

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    $300 - $500
  • Jade Libation Cup
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1143

    Jade Libation Cup

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    $500 - $700
  • Three Jade Carvings
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1144

    Three Jade Carvings

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    $600 - $800
  • Jade Carving of Rams and a Pendant
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1145

    Jade Carving of Rams and a Pendant

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    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Asian Art by Bonhams Skinner
Previews open March 18, 21 & 22 in Marlborough.

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Nothing says spring quite like the abundant pastel florals of Chinese famille rose porcelain; highlights include a large vase and exquisite pairs of bowls. Fresh spring greens of Chinese celadon, spinach jade, and jadeite come to auction from private collections. Also represented are examples of archaic pottery, stone, glass, and metalware from ancient cultures across Asia and the Middle East. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian decorative ceramics, paintings, and carvings round out our diverse and dynamic auction. Contact Us General Inquiries 508.970.3211 support@skinnerinc.com Department Specialists 508.970.3263 asian@skinnerinc.com
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

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Terms & Conditions

Please visit https://www.skinnerinc.com/connect/conditions-of-sale/ for the Conditions of Sale. 

A. Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. 3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc. reserves the right to charge a minimum storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the seven (7) days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases. 6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots. 9. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Maine are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc., below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event, and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. C. Firearms 1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law. 2. Federal Firearms License purchases only. 3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf 4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid. We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3283. 5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction. 6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid. CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale