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  • Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Rattle Vessel
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1001

    Pre-Columbian Polychrome Pottery Rattle Vessel

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    $300 - $400
  • Zapotec Seated Urn Figure
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1002

    Zapotec Seated Urn Figure

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    $500 - $700
  • Large Zapotec Seated Urn Figure
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 1003

    Large Zapotec Seated Urn Figure

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    $700 - $900
  • Pre-Columbian Figurative Flute
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1004

    Pre-Columbian Figurative Flute

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    $600 - $800
  • Large Veracruz Seated Figure
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1005

    Large Veracruz Seated Figure

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    $500 - $700
  • Two Veracruz Head Fragments
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1006

    Two Veracruz Head Fragments

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    $500 - $700
  • Pre-Columbian Terra-cotta Head Fragment
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1007

    Pre-Columbian Terra-cotta Head Fragment

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    $300 - $500
  • Two Metal Ear Ornaments
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1008

    Two Metal Ear Ornaments

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    $500 - $700
  • Large Nazca Stirrup Spout Vessel
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1009

    Large Nazca Stirrup Spout Vessel

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    $400 - $600
  • Mezcala Stone Figure
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1010

    Mezcala Stone Figure

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Pre-Columbian Maternity Figure
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1011

    Pre-Columbian Maternity Figure

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    $500 - $700
  • Large Jalisco Female Figure
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    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 1012

    Large Jalisco Female Figure

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    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Pre-Columbian Head Fragment
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1013

    Pre-Columbian Head Fragment

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    $500 - $700
  • Olmec Greenstone Plaque in Silver Mount
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1014

    Olmec Greenstone Plaque in Silver Mount

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    $500 - $700
  • Olmec Baby with Elongated Head
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    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 1015

    Olmec Baby with Elongated Head

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Mochica Figural Blackware Vessel
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1016

    Mochica Figural Blackware Vessel

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    $300 - $400
  • Two Blackware Pre-Columbian Vessels
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1017

    Two Blackware Pre-Columbian Vessels

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Pre-Columbian Blackware Spout Vessel
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1018

    Pre-Columbian Blackware Spout Vessel

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    $400 - $600
  • Collection of Pre-Columbian Gold Jewelry
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1019

    Collection of Pre-Columbian Gold Jewelry

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    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1020

    Pair of Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Mayan Jade Pendant
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1021

    Mayan Jade Pendant

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Five Nazca Textile Fragments
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1022

    Five Nazca Textile Fragments

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    $200 - $300
  • Four Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1023

    Four Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments

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    $300 - $400
  • Three Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1024

    Three Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments

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    $300 - $400
  • Three Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1025

    Three Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments

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    $300 - $500
  • Seven Chancay Textile Strips
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1026

    Seven Chancay Textile Strips

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Painted Chancay Textile Fragments
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 1027

    Three Painted Chancay Textile Fragments

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    $400 - $500
  • Collection of Framed Pre-Columbian Textiles
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1028

    Collection of Framed Pre-Columbian Textiles

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    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1029

    Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Taino Pottery Bowl
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1030

    Taino Pottery Bowl

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    $400 - $600
  • Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Pounder
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 1031

    Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Pounder

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Two Indonesian Brass Heads
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 1032

    Two Indonesian Brass Heads

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    $500 - $700
  • Batak Toba Mask
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 1033

    Batak Toba Mask

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    $400 - $500
  • Pair of Large Batak Silver Ear Ornaments, Padung-Padung
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 1034

    Pair of Large Batak Silver Ear Ornaments, Padung-Padung...

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    $700 - $900
  • Two Batak Singa Architectural Elements
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1035

    Two Batak Singa Architectural Elements

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Eight Sumatran Silver and Gold Wash Bracelets
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1036

    Eight Sumatran Silver and Gold Wash Bracelets

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Sixteen Brass Dayak Earrings
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1037

    Sixteen Brass Dayak Earrings

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    $600 - $800
  • Dayak Hardwood Spinning Top
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1038

    Dayak Hardwood Spinning Top

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    $600 - $800
  • Kenyah-Kayan Dayak Hardwood Post Figure, Hampatong
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1039

    Kenyah-Kayan Dayak Hardwood Post Figure, Hampatong

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Indonesian Ancestor Figure
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1040

    Indonesian Ancestor Figure

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    $300 - $400
  • Flores Ancestor Figure
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    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1041

    Flores Ancestor Figure

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    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Timor Mask
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1042

    Timor Mask

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    $200 - $300
  • Ten Silver Bracelets from Timor-Leste
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 1043

    Ten Silver Bracelets from Timor-Leste

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    $700 - $900
  • Two Timor Hair Combs
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 1044

    Two Timor Hair Combs

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    $400 - $600
  • Three Combs and Two Hair Ornaments from Indonesia
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1045

    Three Combs and Two Hair Ornaments from Indonesia

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    $300 - $500
  • Ten Timor Silver Rings and Earrings
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 1046

    Ten Timor Silver Rings and Earrings

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    $600 - $800
  • Topeng Theatre Face Mask
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1047

    Topeng Theatre Face Mask

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    $300 - $400
  • Topeng Theatre Face Mask
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 1048

    Topeng Theatre Face Mask

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    $300 - $400

Auction Description

Tribal Art by Bonhams Skinner
Previews open December 9, 10, & 13. Book a preview appointment.

This December, the American Indian & Tribal Art sales are twofold: an online sale on view in our Marlborough gallery and a live sale at the Boston Gallery with preview times available by appointment. Both sales will feature a wide range of cultural artifacts from around the world. The Pre-Columbian section features pottery from the great cultures of Mexico and a collection of textiles from South America. There are a wide variety of Oceanic works, the highlight being a rare Easter Island Moai Kavakava originally from the Rockefeller collection in New York City. African sculpture includes powerful Songye Kifwebe masks, Baule sculpture, and a group of Nigerian artifacts, including Ibeji figures and Mumuye sculpture. Also featured are three contemporary Congo paintings from a Boston collection. American Indian lots feature a strong collection of Plains beadwork, including pictorial pipe bags and clothing, moccasins, knife sheaths, tomahawks, and clubs. There is a large section of Southwestern pottery from various private collections, Navajo textiles, and a very early Mexican saltillo serape. We are pleased to offer items from the now-closed Thunderbird Museum in New Jersey, the highlights being a collection of Californian baskets from the early 1900s. Contact Us General Inquiries 508.970.3211 support@skinnerinc.com Department Specialists 508.970.3254 americanindian@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

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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