COLLECTIBLE COINS, PENS, MEDALS & STAMPS
Thursday, December 3, 2020 DOYLE.COM COLLECTIBLE COINS, PENS, MEDALS & STAMPS
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COINS 1-23 World Coins 1-9 United States Coins 10-16 Coin Groups 17-23
MEDALS 24-30 Churchill 24 Danish medals 25 United States medals 26-28 Medal groups 29,30
LUXURY WRITING INSTRUMENTS 31-63 Eversharp 31 Michel Perchin 32-34 Cartier 35,36 Dunhill 37 ST Dupont 38-42 Faber-Castell 43 MontBlanc 44-52 Parker 53 Waterman 54 Pen groups 55 Luxury Lighters 56-62 Vintage Tiffany Clock 63
POSTAGE STAMPS 64-71 Australia 64 New Zealand 65 United States 66-68 Stamp Groups 69-71
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1 8 Ancient Byzantine Coin Group Canada 1979 $50 Gold Maple Leafs Interesting group of fourteen ancient bronze Lot of five .999 pure Maple Leafs, Brilliant coins comprising Byzantine Justin II, Maurice Uncirculated. Tiberius (3), Heraclius, Romanus I (2), John I, BU Basil II and Constantine VIII, Romanus III, C Michael IV, Nicephorus III, Isaac II Angelus, $7,000-8,000 Alexius III, typical circulated condition, Fine.
F C 9 $200-400 Russian Coin Group Nice selection of twenty-five coins comprising 5 Rouble gold (3) 1840, 1876 & 1889, 1 Rouble 2 silver 1913, 2kt 1761, 1798, 5K 1729, 1770, Asian Boat Money 1831, Catherine The Great Bronze medal 40 Group of seventeen pieces in sizes from 2 ½ to 5 mm, a gold metal piece with jewelry loop inches, some copper and silver, condition is attached, ex. Stafford lot 4185, Gordunov wire mixed, Good to Fine. money piece; Siberia 2K 1775 & 5K 1768; G/F assortment of three silver and seven bronze, a C late 1970 Lenin commemorative, Latvia 1931 5L $200-300 Good to Very Fine. G/VF 3 C Austria 1915 4 Ducat Re-Strike $1,200-1,500 Attractive example, very faint surface marks, Almost Uncirculated. 10 AU United States Silver and Copper Coins in • Folder $700-900 Selection of One Cent thru Half Dollars in folders, includes Large Cents heavily circulated or cleaned (42), Lincoln's with 1910-S, 1913-S, 1915-S, about $100 in 90% silver comprised of 4 War Nickels, Buffaloes, Quarters and Halves, a Canada 1979 $50 Gold Maple Leafs Type Set book with Three Cent silver, Poor to Lot of five .999 pure Maple Leafs, Brilliant Circulated. Uncirculated. P/CIRC BU • C $1,000-1,300 $7,000-8,000
11 United States Proof and Mint Issues Modern group of approximately one hundred 5 ninety-five items comprising Mint sets 1966/1999 Canada 1979 $50 Gold Maple Leafs (20), Eike Blues (15), Eike Brown (2), SMS (6), Lot of four .999 pure Maple Leafs, Brilliant 1957/1964 PC (11), Proof sets 1968/2003 (107) Uncirculated. including six Silver sets. Proof Silver Eagles BU 1986/93 (11), Prestige 1992 and 1994, C Commemorative Proofs two-piece (10), Single $6,000-7,000 dollar (9), Single half (3), Fine to Very Fine. F/VF • $800-1,200 6 Canada 1979 $50 Gold Maple Leafs 12 Lot of four .999 pure Maple Leafs, Brilliant United States and Canadian Coin Group Uncirculated Interesting assortment of One Cent thru One BU Dollars, including Indian Heads cents 1860/1900 C (100), Three Cents (52), V nickels (50), $6,000-7,000 Buffaloes (82), Half Dimes (20), Halves (24), Morgan and Peace dollars (6 of each), WWII medals (4), some miscellaneous US and Canadian tokens and a heavily circulated large 7 $1 Silver bill, all common and no special Mints, Canada 1979 $50 Gold Maple Leafs also a group of twelve watches and some Lot of four .999 pure Maple Leafs, Brilliant inexpensive jewelry, mixed Good to Fine. Uncirculated. G/F BU • C $500-700 $6,000-7,000
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13 19 United States Coin Group British Commonwealth Coin Group Mixed lot highlighted by eighteen circulated Lot of forty-nine copper and silver coins, Morgan and six Peace dollars, about $8 in 90% including Great Britain copper from the 1770's silver, 1961, 62 & 63 Proof sets, few inexpensive Commonwealth issues to mid-1900, and a type coins such as a 1909 VDB Wheatie, a small couple of later pieces as Australia 2000 $5 and selection of about thirty common foreign coins, a India 1973 commemorative, along with a few $50 Confederate note, four Fractionals, a tokens, Good to Uncirculated. Canadian and Italian note, Good to Very Fine. G/UNC G/VF C C $400-600 $400-600 20 14 World Coin, Medal and Postage Stamp Group United States Coin Group Selection of foreign coins including Great Britain Lot of silver dollars Morgan (17), Peace (8), 1st Decimal sets (5), Churchill rounds (8), Eisenhower Brown (4), Blue (3), 1975 Proof set Jubilee Crown (3), approximately one pound of (5), Mint set (5), Half dollars 90% (11 pcs), 40% pocket change and one Austrian 1 Ducat gold, (31 pcs) and three one ounce silver ingots, Cull nine Israeli medals, stamps comprise four to Proof. albums of mint and used common world issues C/Pf and a few slightly better mint US items such as C Estate of Miriam S. Poser 832-834, 1035 LH, about 200 FDC's, some mint $400-600 sheets 3 cent to 29 cent values, five small books of modern Israel plate blocks and some odd kilo ware, generally Fine to Very Fine. 15 F/VF United States Half Dollars and Pan-Pac Medal C Estate of Miriam S. Poser Useful lot of nine coins comprising 1854 Seated $300-500 with Arrows, Standing Liberty (3), Franklin (1), four commemoratives BTW, Monroe, Oregon Trail, Stone Mountain, along with a large 21 Panama-Pacific medal, Fine to Almost Assortment of Coins, Medals and Tokens Uncirculated. Interesting group of approximately seventeen F/AU coins with Germany 1838 to 1929 (14), France C 1852 5 Franc, Spanish 1783, Panama 20 $300-400 Bolivar, three medals, seven tokens and a group of about sixty pocket change coins, Good to Uncirculated. 16 G/UNC United States Dollar Coin Group C Useful assortment of Dollars comprising 1878 $300-400 Trade (1) VG, Morgan (10) with 1893 VF, 1890 AU with nice toning, Peace (2), Silver Eagles (6), Eisenhower (4), Good to Uncirculated. 22 G/UNC British Coin Group C Pristine selection of Mint coins comprising Great $300-500 Britain 1950 Proof set of nine coins in presentation box showing nice luster on some, 1951 Festival Crown, 1953 Crown; Ireland 17 1942/1949 Set of eight coins, Half Crown to Group of Three Coins Farthing in display case; ten German Inflationary Comprising a 1912 English Sovereign, a United notes in Poor condition, coins are Excellent to States 1899-S $10 Liberty and one 1963 Greek Proof. silver commemorative, Very Fine to Almost EX/Pf Uncirculated. C VF/AU $200-300 C $1,000-1,200 23 United States and Foreign Coin and Stamp 18 Group World Foreign Coin Group Small yet useful group including Wheaties with Lot of approximately thirty-three coins from an AU 1909 VDB, a few circulated Barber Dimes Europe, Asia and South America, mostly late and Quarters, Mercury Dimes and a smattering 18th to mid-19th century, Good to Uncirculated. of mid-19th century foreign, also a chocolate box G/UNC of late 18th to mid-19th century foreign stamps, C Good to Very Fine. $400-600 G/VF • $200-300
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24 29 Churchill 1965 Commemorative Medals Medals and Fob A small yet interesting group of Collection of four commemorative medals, seven items highlighted by a United States 1876 comprising two 22kt gold pieces, sized 57 mm Philadelphia International Exhibition Bronze 89 dwt numbered 491/500 and 38 mm 30 dwt award medal, 76 mm in diameter and 9.9 mm numbered 692/1000, two silver pieces 57 mm 52 thick, in presentation case, also five US dwt and 38mm 18 dwt, all in presentation case Marksman pieces, one in brass marked Tiffany & with booklet, Uncirculated. Co., one Canadian piece boxed with ribbon, UNC lastly a small engraved seal in the form of a C Estate of Miriam S. Poser Sphinx, all are circa late 1800's, Fine to Very $6,000-8,000 Fine. F/VF C Property of a Private New Jersey Collection 25 $100-200 Danish Medal Group Selection of twenty-two pieces comprising thirteen bronze, silver or gilt Royalty medals and 30 eight Hans Christian Anderson large bronze Group of Sterling Silver Medals commemorative medals in presentation case, Lot of sterling silver items, comprising Franklin and one loose piece, Proof to Uncirculated. Mint forty-two piece small Flags of the Nation VF series, approximately 137dwt and Greatest C Estate of Miriam S. Poser Masterpiece series eighteen 24kt electro plated $300-500 on sterling silver medals, approximately 43 dwt, Uncirculated. UNC 26 C The Society of Medalists Medal Collection $500-800 Stunning collection of forty-five bronze, silver and silver plated medals issued between 1930 and 1952, numbers 1 through 45, plus an 31 additional five pieces commemorating Twain, Eversharp Skyline 14 Karat Pen and Pencil Hamburg-America Line, The City of Detroit, Set American Museum of Immigration and Edison, Highly collectible Eversharp Skyline Fountain all presented in Society's Medal case with some pen and Mechanical Pencil set in 14kt gold. papers and newsletters. Original guarantee, price ticket of $125.00 and EX instruction sheet in leatherette case. Nib is C Property of a Private New Jersey Collection marked 14kt with visulated section, the bladder $900-1,100 is still malleable and both show light use, lever filler. A futuristic looking pen with a large rounded cap fitting over a severely tapered 27 barrel. Produced to compete with the Parker 51 it Sons of the Revolution Pendant never quite achieved the popularity of its Antique medal produced by Bailey, Banks & contemporaries. An appealing set that will surely Biddle, Phila., marked on eagle atop oval double appeal to today's collectors of Fine Writing sided piece, approximately 1 3/4" tall Instruments.
EXnrMIB VF C C Collection of a California Family $2,000-3,000 $200-400
32 28 Michel Perchin Limited Edition Rollerball Pen United States Medal Group Black lacquered cap and barrel with gold rib and Selection of thirteen Inaugural silver or bronze clip marked 924, cap bears red lacquered top, medals comprising Johnson (silver 1, white numbered 073/888, Mint in presentation box with metal 1, bronze 3), Ford (silver 1, 24kt over silver papers. 1), Nixon (silver 1, bronze 2, with Agnew bronze MIB 1), Eisenhower (silver 1, bronze 2ND term with C Nixon 1), plus seventeen small bicentennial $1,000-1,500 bronzes, two-piece JFK memorial and four Franklin Mint 24kt gold pieces, Fine to Very Fine. F/VF 33 C Estate of Miriam S. Poser Michel Perchin Limited Edition Fountain Pen $600-800 Monogrammed blue enamel over platinum- plated sterling silver guilloché, medium two-tone 18kt gold nib, numbered 0440/1000 Mint in Box with papers. MIB C $1,000-1,500
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34 39 Michel Perchin Fabergé Inspired Fountain S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Writing Pen Instrument Green and Gold Ribbed Limited Edition 500 Abstraction(s) Limited edition Rollerball in black Fountain Pen, inspired by Fabergé's Imperial Chinese lacquer over Palladium cap and barrel, Russian Easter eggs, emerald green enamel numbered 0223/2000, Mint in Box with papers. over guilloched vermeil, 22kt plated ribs, MIB Colombian cabochon emerald atop cap, medium C two-tone 18kt gold nib, appears very lightly $500-700 inked, presented in blue leather wrapped Fabergé box with papers, marked 344/500. 40 S.T.Dupont Luxury Pens Nr.MIB Two luxury Fountain pens with 18kt two-tone C $900-1,200 gold nibs, an Olympio Lacque Vertigo and an Olympio Poudre d'Or, each is Mint in Box with papers. 35 MIB Cartier: Two Limited Edition Writing C Instruments $300-500 Two writing instruments comprising Art Deco silver barrel with blue lacquer notes, 18kt white gold nib, numbered 487/1847; and a Gold Plated 41 S.T.Dupont Luxury Fountain Pen Roller Ball with cabochon at base, numbered Fountain pen with red Chinese lacquer barrel 205/1847, both Mint in Box with papers and certificates. and gold-plated cap, Mint in Box with papers. MIB MIB C C $300-500 $300-400
36 Cartier: Three Fine Writing Instruments 42 Three instruments comprising Diablo with ribbed S.T.Dupont Ladies Luxury Writing silver casing, blue cabochon at top; Diablo Instruments Chevron black lacquer barrel and silver cap, with Two items comprising Ladies Black Lacquer with blue cabochon at top and Billie Gordon with red gold-plated trim, 18kt gold nib and Billie Lady enameled clip, each Mint in Box with papers and Shantung with Chinese "Ambre" lacquer, each is certificated. Mint in Box with papers. MIB MIB C C $300-400 $300-400
37 43 Dunhill: Three Sidecar Writing Instruments Faber-Castell Luxury Writing Instruments Three Sidecar design writing instruments Graf von Faber-Castell "Intuition" Rollerball and comprising Tortoiseshell lacquer Fountain Pen, Mechanical Pencil set in black with platinum trim, 18kt white gold nib, Tortoiseshell Roller ball and Mint in Box with protective sleeves. a Black lacquer Rollerball with gold colored trim, MIB all Mint in Box with papers. C MIB $250-350 C $400-500 44 38 Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Doué S.T.Dupont Napoleon Fountain Pen and Fountain Pen Lighter Limited Edition Set Luxury Fountain pen with 18kt two-tone nib, Fountain pen with black lacquer barrel and gold- deep-set Montblanc resin with sterling silver cap plated cap, 18kt two-tone gold nib, lighter in overlaid with 23.5kt gold-plated band and clip, gold-plate marked 0014/1500 both engraved with bearing the 925 hallmark and the Montblanc Napoleonic motifs, Mint in Box with papers. master stamp, crowned with a distinctive MIB diamond-cut pinstripe, Mint in Box with paper. C MIB $600-800 C $300-500
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45 51 Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire 75th Montblanc Special Edition Fountain Pen Anniversary Limited Edition Rollerball Herbert von Karajan Donation Pen, black resin Luxury Rollerball numbered 0728/1924, a cap with platinum-plated clip and barrel inlaid sterling silver barrel highlighted with a diamond- with ivory-colored ring in the shape of a cut pinstripe finish, overlaid with 23.5kt gold- keyboard, 18kt two-tone 1810 nib, Mint in Box plated two-tone band and clip, bearing the 925 with papers and scarf. hallmark and the Montblanc master stamp, cap MIB is mounted with star cabochon, Mint in Box with C papers. $300-500 MIB C 52 $300-500 Montblanc Luxury Writing Instruments Group of three luxury Rollerball pens, Ramses II 46 created in lapis lazuli and 22kt gold leaf, Boheme Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Rollerball Paso Doble in red enamel with red gem set clip, Luxury Rollerball, sterling silver body and cap Solitaire Doué in gold and burgundy resin, near etched with inlaid pinstripe finish, overlaid with Mint with boxes. gold vermeil, near Mint in Box. NrMIB NrMIB C C $400-600 $300-400
53 Parker: Two Fine Writing Instruments 47 Two instruments comprising Duofold Amber Montblanc Writer Series Fountain Pen Check fountain pen with 18kt nib and Special Miguel De Cervantes 2005 Limited Edition Edition Duofold Chocolate Pinstripe roller ball, fountain pen, numbered 05035/17000, iridescent both Mint in Box. tiger eye brown and gold resin, overlaid with gold VF metal bands and clip, Mint in Box with booklet. C MIB $200-300 C $300-500 54 Waterman: Luxury Fountain Pen 48 Le Man 100 Black lacquer with gold-plated trim, Montblanc Writer Series Fountain Pen two-tone 18kt nib, Mint in Box with papers. William Faulkner Limited Edition Fountain Pen, MIB Mint sealed in box with papers. Listed as C platinum-plated and marbled resin, 18k two-tone $300-500 nib. MIB C $300-500 55 Four Luxury Writing Instruments 49 Group of four items comprising S.T.Dupont Montblanc Writer Series Fountain Pen Limited Edition Polo Club Rollerball in blue and Oscar Wilde 1994 Limited Edition fountain pen red enamel, Monteverde Impressa Rollerball pen with vermeil clip and fittings over pearl and black in gun metal with red trim, Montegrappa Piccola resin, 18kt 4810 gold nib, Mint in Box with Rollerball in beige marbleized resin with papers. platinum-plated trim, Omas Tassili Rollerball pen MIB depicting Prehistoric Paintings on brass colored C cap, each Mint in Box with papers. $300-500 MIB C $400-600 50 Montblanc Writer Series Rollerball Virginia Wolf 2006 Limited Edition Rollerball 56 numbered 10079/18000, guilloched black resin, S.T.Dupont Luxury Lighters gold band and end cap, small red cabochon. Lot of four Dupont gold plated lighters, Mint in Box with papers. rectangular in shape from 2 to 2 1/2 inches, each MIB with different body designs, lightly used, Very C Fine. $300-400 VF C $300-400
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57 63 S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Pocket Lighter Tiffany & Co. Vintage Brass Desk Clock Opus X Fuente Pocket Limited edition pocket Vintage brass desk clock with brushed finish, lighter in red lacquer and Finit.Or, showing the black Roman numeral hour markers on white elaborate X and F in crest with signature at top, face, Mint in Box with papers. Mint in Box with papers. MIB MIB C C $200-300 $500-700
58 64 S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Luxury Lighter Australia Postage Stamp Collection 1913 to Hong Kong Limited edition pocket lighter in black 2005 and red Chinese lacquer over gold-plated body, An extensive and highly desirable collection in numbered 1770/1997, Mint in Box with papers. three Lighthouse Hingeless albums and two MIB stock books, being nearly complete for the dates C with strength in the early issues including $500-700 Kangaroo's and George V Portraits, highlights include 1913 First Issue to the 2 Pound with Scott 15 having very lightly toned gum, other values are O.G., 1914 to 1936 Geo V 1/2 p to 59 1sh4p issues complete O.G. some are Never S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Pocket Lighter Hinged, shades and perforation varieties Picasso "Faune" Limited edition pocket lighter including ACSC-73A/SG 49 Carmine Pink (Drury handcrafted using black Chinese lacquer, 23kt certificate) NH, 1915 to 1936 Roo's to 2 Pound, gold plating with the engraved lines filled with Sc 44, 56, 57, 59, 102, 128, 129 are Used, other clear lacquer, bearing the Picasso copyright on values unused to original gum, mixed hinging, the base above the edition number 3511/6000, thereafter issues are complete with 5/-Bridge Mint in Box with papers. Used and from about 1949 to the end the vast
MIB majority are Never Hinged. There are also a few C back of the Book or Territorial issues, Good to $500-700 Very Fine. Also included in a copy of Ray Chapman's Collection of Australian 60 Commonwealth Stamps. Scott catalogue is in S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Luxury Lighter excess of $35,000, examination is highly Afrika Limited edition pocket lighter, recommended to see the strength of this designed with triangular onyx motif over gold- collection. plated body with complimentary etchings, G/VF numbered 0184/2000, Mint in Box with papers. C MIB $8,000-12,000 C $500-700 65 New Zealand Postage Stamp Collection 1858 61 to 2005 S.T.Dupont Limited Edition Luxury Lighter Strong collection with many useful items housed Sky and Fire Limited edition pocket lighter in five Lighthouse Hingeless albums and one bearing sixteen pave-set sapphires in a simple stock book, commencing with a few Chalon geometric design on silver body, numbered Heads including Scott 27 no gum, 31-33, 35-37, 0019/1000, Mint in Box with papers. 48, 49 part o.g., Small Heads 51-56, 59,60, 61- MIB 67, 67A-69, Pictorials 70-83, 84-88, 86C-120, C 126-28 O.G., Edward V11 and George V $500-700 including Admiral issues are well represented with shades and perforations, Commemoratives 122-25, 131d, 130e-37e, 165-70, 179-81, 62 virtually complete from 1935 to 2005 with the Luxury Lighters majority being Never Hinged, Semi-Postals with Group of five luxury lighters comprising Cartier B3 &4 N.H., Air Post and a few Postal Fiscals gold plated (2) with one marked Swiss made, AR 42, 44, 74, some Official and Insurance Dunhill gold plated (1), silver with gold inlaid issues, modern issues include booklets, souvenir metal (1) and Tiffany & Co. silver metal (1), three sheets and panes and Ross Dependency sets. with boxes, barely Used. Scott catalogue is in excess of $17,500 but VF condition factors should be considered, overall a C clean and desirable collection, Good to Very $300-400 Fine. G/VF C $6,000-8,000
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66 71 United States Postage Stamps Worldwide Postal History of the Early 20th Small group of mainly modern US postage, Century Three Cents to Thirty-Seven Cents singles, Plate Interesting group of approximately one hundred Blocks and Sheets, also a group of and fifty covers of the mid-20th century, with approximately fifty early flight covers, mostly commercial, personal, Clipper and Zeppelin mail Canadian, Fine to Very Fine. items with a nice variety of markings and F/VF stamps, some pieces show rough opening but • overall clean and very useful lot. $200-300 F/VF C $200-300 67 United States Gutter Pairs and Blocks Mint collection of gutter blocks, commencing with the 1935 Special Printings in vertical and horizontal pairs, arrow and cross gutter blocks, no gum as issued, then from 1994 to about 2005 many combinations of modern commemorative issues, Mint Never Hinged. VF C $400-600
68 United States Hunting Permits A near complete collection of Duck stamps, RW 1, 2, 7, 10 are unused no gum, RW 3-6, 8, 9, 11- 32 o.g. hinged, RW 33-71 mint NH, several Die Cut Self-Adhesives, also a selection of related Postal cards and First Day of Sale Ceremony cards, some of which are signed by the artists, Good to Very Fine. G/VF C $1,000-2,000
69 United States and Worldwide Postage Stamp Collection Useful assortment of mainly early material through the mid 1900's with an useful International album, including Great Britain Used 1 Penny Black and 1891 One Pound, United States 1847 5 Cent, 1869's to 30 cent, Mint nos. 524, 571-573, C18, Netherlands First Issues, and other interesting minors, a 1930 plane wreck cover and other tidbits, mixed Good to Very Fine. G/VF C $850-1,100
70 Postage Stamp Group Useful selection of modern issues including Canada sheetlets face value approximately C$320, Palestine 1994 to 2001 complete plus some souvenir sheets and sheetlets, Channel Islands booklets, US panels, pages, FDC's and modern hi-value used, Good to Mint New. G/VF C $400-600
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GLOSSARY
The following examples define some of the terms SIGNED NICOLAES MAES QUALITY AND CONDITION used in this catalogue. The reader is reminded In our best judgment, the signature, monogram, An attempt has been made to give relevant that all of the terms and descriptions used in this initials or other similar indicia of authorship is a information concerning the quality of the impression, catalogue as to authorship, period, culture, source recognized signature of the artist and appears in the size of the margins and the condition of the or origin for any property are made and used as one of the six areas of the painting designated prints when possible. These descriptions are qualified qualified statements and opinions only, and are as follows: statements or opinions only, and are made subject subject to the Conditions of Sale and the (u.l.) Upper left to the Conditions of Sale and Terms of Guarantee. Terms of Guarantee. (l.l.) Lower left (u.r.) Upper right The print sleeves are the property of Doyle New York In connection with the attribution of authorship, (l.r.) Lower right and are not included in the sale. as described in paragraph 2 of the Terms of (u.c.) Upper center Guarantee, the following terms are used in this (l.c.) Lower center MEASUREMENTS catalogue, and are defined as follows: As with any description in this catalogue, BEARS SIGNATURE, NICOLAES MAES measurements are qualified statements or opinions FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS In our best judgment, the signature, monogram, and are subject to the Conditions of Sale and initials or other similar indicia of authorship is not Terms of Guarantee. Doyle New York shall not be REGENCY ROSEWOOD SOFA TABLE that of the artist and may have been added at a liable for any mistakes in measurements. First quarter of the 19th century. This heading with later date. Measurements have been made to the best of our the date included means that the piece is, in our ability, and are given in inches to the nearest best judgment, of the period indicated with no DATED 1/4 inch and millimeters, height before width. major alterations or restorations. In our best judgment, the date indicated on the work Unless otherwise indicated, etchings and engravings is the date the work was executed. are measured by the dimensions of the plate REGENCY ROSEWOOD SOFA TABLE marks.Woodcuts, lithographs and silkscreens are This heading without inclusion of a date indicates DATED (FOR BRONZES) measured by the dimensions of the images. that in our best judgment, the piece, while basically In our best judgment, the date indicated when the of the period, has been substantially altered or original model was executed. Since the exact date All pictures are framed unless otherwise noted in this restored and in some cases it may also indicate of the casting of a bronze sculpture is often unknown catalogue. that the piece has been constructed from old parts. and illustrations in reference books may not specify which particular cast is discussed or illustrated, REGENCY STYLE SOFA TABLE it should be pointed out that dates of execution The inclusion of the word “style” in the heading and entries listed under Literature in the individual indicates that, in our opinion, the piece is an catalogue entries do not necessarily refer to the intentional copy or reproduction of an earlier work castings included in the sale. or style of works. PRINTS PAINTINGS NAME OF THE ARTIST NICOLAES MAES Subject to the Conditions of Sale and Terms of In our best judgment the work is by the named Guarantee set forth in this catalogue, and except artist. This is our highest category of authenticity in where stated as being “after” or “attributed to” the present catalogue. an artist, each lot is by the artist appearing at the head of the lot, except in the case of lots containing ATTRIBUTED TO NICOLAES MAES works by more than one artist. In our best judgment, while the work is of the period of the named artist, and on the basis of TITLE style can be ascribed to him, we cannot state with If there is a generally accepted title for the print, certainty that it is by him. that title is given in upper case at the beginning of the lot description. If the work has no title or the SCHOOL OF NICOLAES MAES title is unknown to us, a descriptive title is given in In our best judgment, the work is of the period of brackets. the named artist, by a pupil or close follower of the artist, but is not by the artist. REFERENCES Information from the standard catalogues of the CIRCLE OF NICOLAES MAES artists’ works is cited when possible following the title. In our best judgment, the work is of the period of the named artist and closely related to his style. MEDIUM The mediums are described as fully as possible, MANNER OF NICOLAES MAES OR AFTER although secondary techniques may not be listed. NICOLAES MAES OR FOLLOWER OF NICOLAES MAES DATE In our best judgment, although the work is in the The date given is that of the original plate, block, style of or a copy of a work by the named artist, stone or screen. It is not necessarily the date at it is of a later period. which the impression offered for sale was printed.
EDITION Information regarding the size of the edition is given when possible.
SIGNATURE Only manuscript signatures of the artists are indicated. Signatures “in the plate” are not mentioned since they are considered part of the image. CONDITIONS OF SALE
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The total purchase price to be paid by purchaser is has been repaired or restored. the amount of the successful bid price plus a Doyle New York on occasion makes loans or premium of 20% on the first $300,000 of the hammer Except as otherwise expressly and specifically provided advances funds to consignors. price of each lot, 15% on the portion of the hammer in the Terms of Guarantee, neither Doyle New York price from $300,001 through $3,000,000, and 12.5% on nor its consignor makes any express or implied warranty The auctioneer may implement the reserve by opening that portion of the hammer price exceeding or representation of any kind or nature with respect bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the $3,000,000. Payment of each lot shall be made as follows: to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of seller. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids the catalogue or other description of the physical placed on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may A cash deposit of not less than 25% of the purchase price condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, further bid on behalf of the seller, up to the amount (unless the whole purchase price is required at the sole material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, of the reserve, by placing successive or consecutive discretion of Doyle New York) will be paid on the day culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical bids for a lot or by placing bids in response to other of the auction. Deposits shall apply to all purchases significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference bidders. Unless otherwise noted in the catalogue or made at this sale and not to any one particular lot. to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is by an announcement at the auction, Doyle New York in perfect condition or completely free from wear and acts as agent on behalf of the seller and does not Prior to the sale, the buyer must provide us with his or her tear, imperfections or the effects of aging; nor does permit the seller to bid on his or her own property. name and permanent address and, if so requested, a reference to particular defects imply the absence of details of the bank from which payment will be made. others. References in the catalogue entry or the condition 5. ESTIMATES report to damage or restoration are for guidance Each lot in the catalogue is given a low and high The balance of the purchase price, if any, will be paid not only and should be evaluated by personal inspection estimate representing that range which, in the later than 5 pm one (1) day following the day of the by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. opinion of Doyle New York, represents a fair and auction. Such payment shall be made in U.S. dollars probable auction value. When possible, the estimate by certified or cashier check drawn on a U.S. bank unless The Terms of Guarantee are controlling, and no is based on previous auction records of comparable other arrangements are made with Doyle New York. statement, whether written or oral, and whether property, condition, rarity, quality and provenances. The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until we have made in this catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of The estimates are often determined several months received all amounts due to us from the buyer in good sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the before a sale and are therefore subject to change cleared funds even in circumstances where we have released remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be upon further research of the property, or to reflect the lot to the buyer. Doyle New York reserves the deemed to create any warranty, representation market conditions or currency fluctuations. right to hold merchandise purchased by personal or assumption of liability. All statements by Doyle Estimates are subject to revision. Actual prices realized check until the check has cleared the bank. New York in the catalogue entry for the property or for items can fall below or above this range. The purchaser agrees to pay Doyle New York a handling in the condition report, or made orally or in writing An estimate of the selling price should not be relied charge of $35 for any check dishonored by the drawee. elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to on as a statement that this is the price at which the be relied on as statements of fact. Except as stated item will sell or its value for any other purpose. At some auctions there may be a video or digital screen. in the Terms of Guarantee, neither Doyle New York nor Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium. Errors may occur in its operation and in the quality the seller is responsible in any way for errors or omis- Where “Estimate on Request” appears, please contact of the image, and Doyle New York does not accept sions in the catalogue or any supplemental material. the Specialist Department for further information. liability for such errors. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the 6. BIDDING Any objects offered at this auction which contain materials matters referred to in the catalogue entry. Doyle New York reserves the right, at our complete from a species that is endangered or protected, including, discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or but not limited to, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell, Doyle New York and its consignor make no warranty participation in any auction and to reject any bid, as may require a license or certificate prior to exportation or representation, express or implied, that the well as the right to refuse to acknowledge any bidder. from the United States or an individual state and purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer additional certificates or licenses for importation rights to any lot sold. Doyle New York expressly will be the purchaser. The auctioneer has the right into another state or country. Some materials may reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots at his absolute and sole discretion to advance the not be exported, imported into other states or countries sold in this catalogue. bidding in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw or resold. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be or divide any lot, and to combine any two or aware of applicable laws and regulations and to The copyright in all images, illustrations and written more lots. In the event of error or dispute between obtain any required export or import licenses or material produced by or for Doyle New York relating bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to certificates and any other required documentation. to a lot, including the contents of this catalogue, is, the validity of any bid, whether during or after the and shall remain at all times, the property of sale, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine Further, the purchaser shall be responsible for on-time Doyle New York and shall not be used by the buyer, the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to payment of the full purchase price of the lot, even if nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. cancel the sale, or to reoffer and resell the lot in the obtaining of any such license is denied or delayed. dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Doyle assumes no liability for failing to identify 3. WITHDRAWAL Doyle New York sale record shall be conclusive. materials from endangered or protected species or Doyle New York reserves the right to withdraw for incorrectly identifying such materials. any lot at any time prior to the commencement of bidding for such lot and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. CONDITIONS OF SALE CONTINUED
8. REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO DOYLE NEW YORK f) Where several amounts are owed by the buyer 10. DOYLE NEW YORK EMPLOYEES In addition to the other remedies available to us by to us, in respect of different transactions, to apply Employees of Doyle New York are not prohibited law, we reserve the right to impose a late charge any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in from bidding on property. In the course of their of 1 1/2% per month of the total purchase price if respect of any particular transaction, whether or employment it is possible that they may have payment is not made in accordance with the conditions not the buyer so directs; access to information not available to the public. set forth herein. All property must be removed from our premises by the purchaser at their expense not g) To reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the buyer or to require a deposit later than (2) business days following its sale and, 11. WAIVER OF CONDITIONS if it is not removed, Doyle New York reserves the right from the buyer before accepting any bids; Any and all of these conditions may be waived or to charge a minimum storage fee of $5 per lot per day h) To take such other actions as we deem necessary modified in the sole discretion of Doyle New York. or to deliver the property to a public warehouse for or appropriate; or The Conditions of Sale, Terms of Guarantee, the storage at the purchaser’s expense, to be released glossary, if any, and all other contents of this only after payment in full of all removal, storage, i) To effect any combination thereof. catalogue are subject to amendment by us by oral handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, announcements made during the sale. together with payment of all other amounts due to us. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted and assigned to us a continuing Salesroom notices amend the catalogue description Doyle New York shall have no liability for any security interest of first priority in, and we may retain of a lot after our catalogue has gone to press. damage to property left on its premises for more as collateral security for such purchaser’s obligations They are posted in the viewing galleries and than (2) days following the sale. to us, any property or money of or owing to such salesroom or are announced by the auctioneer. purchaser in our possession. We shall have all of the Please take note of them. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied rights accorded a secured party under the New with by the purchaser, in addition to other remedies York Uniform Commercial Code with respect to such 12. All measurements and weight are approximate. available to us and the consignor by law, including property and we may apply against such Doyle New York is not responsible for damage of without limitation the right to hold the purchaser obligations all monies held or received by us for the glass covering paintings, drawings, other works or liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, account of, or due from us, to such purchaser. At our frames and lamp shades regardless of cause. charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, option, payment will not be deemed to have we shall be entitled in our absolute discretion been made in full until we have collected funds to exercise one or more of the following rights 13. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found represented by checks, or in the case of bank or or remedies: by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, cashier’s checks, we have confirmed their authenticity. the balance of the conditions shall continue to be In the event the purchaser fails to pay any or all of a) To charge interest at such rate as we shall valid to the fullest extent permitted by law. the total purchaser price for any lot and Doyle reasonably select; New York nonetheless elects to pay the consignor 14. The rights and obligations of the parties with any portion of the sale proceeds, the purchaser b) To hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total respect to these Conditions of Sale and Terms acknowledges that Doyle New York shall have all amount due and to commence legal proceedings for of Guarantee, as well as the purchaser’s and our of the rights of the consignor to pursue the purchaser its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs respective rights and obligations hereunder, the for any amounts paid to the consignor, whether at to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; conduct of the auction and any matters connected law, in equity, or under these Conditions of Sale. with any of the foregoing, shall be governed and c) Cancel the sale of that, or any other lot or lots sold interpreted by the laws of the State of New York. to the defaulting purchaser at the same or any other 9. LIMITED LIABILITY By bidding at auction, whether present in person auction, retaining as liquidated damages If for any cause a purchased lot cannot be delivered or by agent, by written bid, telephone or other all payments made by the purchaser; in as good condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen or mis-delivered or lost means, the buyer shall be deemed to have submitted, d) Resell the property whether at private sale or prior to delivery, Doyle New York shall not be for the benefit of Doyle New York, to the exclusive public auction without reserve, and the purchaser liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the jurisdiction of the federal or state courts located in will be liable for any deficiency, cost, including purchaser. We are not responsible for the acts or the state and county of New York and waives any handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, objection to the jurisdiction and venue of any such commission on both sales at our regular rate, all whether or not recommended by us. Packing and court. other charges due hereunder and incidental damages; handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser and Doyle New York will have no e) To set off the outstanding amount remaining liability for any loss or damage to such items. unpaid by the buyer against any amounts which we may owe the buyer in any other transactions;
INFORMATION ON SALES AND USE TAX RELATED TO PURCHASES AT AUCTION
To better assist our clients, we have prepared the the state or country in which the purchaser resides or sales tax in effect in the state where the property is following information on Sales and Use Tax related to does business. delivered. property purchased at auction. WHERE DOYLE NEW YORK IS NOT WHERE DOYLE NEW YORKCOLLECTS SALES TAX REQUIRED TO COLLECT SALES TAX WHY DOYLE NEW YORK COLLECTS SALES TAX Doyle New York is currently registered to collect Doyle New York is not required to collect sales tax Virtually all State Sales Tax Laws require a sales tax in the following states: New York and the on property delivered to states other than those corporation to register with the State’s Tax District of Columbia. listed above. If the property is delivered to a state Authorities and collect and remit sales tax if the where Doyle New York is not required to collect corporation maintains a presence within the state, For any property collected or received by the sales tax, it is the responsibility of the purchaser such as offices. In the states that impose sales tax, purchaser in New York City, such property is to self-assess any sales or use tax and remit it to Tax Laws require an auction house, with a presence subject to sales tax at the existing New York State and taxing authorities in that state. in the state, to register as a sales tax collector, and City rate of 8.875%. remit sales taxcollected to the state. New York sales Doyle New York is not required to collect sales tax tax is charged on the hammer price, buyer’s premium If the property is delivered into any of the states in for property delivered to the purchaser outside of the and any other applicable charges on any property which Doyle New York is registered, Doyle New York United States. picked up or delivered in New York, regardless of is required by law to collect and remit the appropriate INFORMATION ON SALES AND USE TAX RELATED TO PURCHASES AT AUCTION (CONTINUED)
Property collected from Doyle New York premises RESTORATION AND OTHER SERVICES dealer may purchase without incurring a tax by common carriers on behalf of the purchaser for liability, and Doyle New York is not required delivery to the purchaser at his address outside Regardless of where the property is subsequently to collect sales tax from such re-seller. The art of New York is not subject to New York Sales Tax. If transported, if any framing or restoration services dealer, when re-selling the property, may be it is delivered by the common carrier to any of the are performed in New York, it is considered to required to charge sales tax to its client, or states where Doyle New York is required to col- be a delivery of the property to the purchaser in the client may be required to self-assess sales or lect sales tax, applicable tax will be added to the use tax upon acquiring the property. purchase price. New York, and Doyle New York will be required to collect the 8.875% New York sales tax. If a not-for-profit or charitable organization is selling WHERE DOYLE NEW YORK IS NOT LOCAL TAX ADVISORS property through Doyle New York, it may be sold REQUIRED TO COLLECT SALES TAX as a tax exempted purchase. The not-for-profit As sales tax laws vary from state to state, seller must be registered with the New York Doyle New York is not required to collect sales Doyle New York recommends that clients with Department of Taxation and Finance as an exempt tax on property delivered to states other than questions regarding the application of sales or organization and the property must be picked up those listed above. If the property is delivered to use taxes to property purchased at auction or delivered in New York. However, a compensating a state where Doyle New York is not required to seek tax advice form their local tax advisors. use tax is due from the buyer if any such lot is shipped collect sales tax, it is the responsibility of the to any of the states where Doyle New York maintains purchaser to self-assess any sales or use tax and CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS offices. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ascertain remit it to taxing authorities in that state. and pay all taxes due. Buyers claiming exemption Most states that impose sales taxes allow for from sales tax must have the appropriate Doyle New York is not required to collect specified exemptions to the tax. For example, documentation on file with Doyle New York prior sales tax for property delivered to the purchaser a registered re-seller such as a registered art to the release of the property. outside of the United States.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Doyle New York warrants the authenticity of at its option, to have the purchaser obtain at the ii. any catalogue description where it was specifically authorship of each lot contained in this catalogue purchaser’s expense the opinion of two recognized mentioned that there is a conflict of specialist solely and expressly subject to the terms and experts (approved by Doyle New York) in the field opinion on the authorship of a lot; or conditions set forth below. relating to the item in question, before Doyle New York determines whether to rescind a sale under the iii. authorship which on the date of sale was in 1. DEFINITION OF AUTHORSHIP above warranty. Upon request, Doyle New York accordance with the then generally accepted opinion “Authorship” is defined as the artist, artisan, workshop, will provide the purchaser with the names of of scholars and specialists, despite the subsequent designer, school, period, culture, or source of origin, acceptable experts. discovery of new information, whether historical or as applicable and indicated in the description of physical, concerning the artist or craftsman, his the lot. The warranted information appears in bold 3. NON-ASSIGNABILITY students, school, workshop or followers; or print immediately following the individual lot number; The benefits of this warranty are not assignable and no other language in the catalogue is warranted, shall be applicable only to the original purchaser iv. the identification of periods or dates of execution including any supplemental material which appears of record (i.e., the registered bidder) and not to any which may be proven inaccurate by means of below the bold print headings. Doyle New York subsequent owners (including, without limitation, scientific processes not generally accepted for use is not responsible for any errors or omissions in donees, heirs, successors, beneficiaries or assigns) until after publication of the catalogue, or which any material, which appears below the bold print who have, or may acquire, an interest in any were unreasonably expensive or impractical to use headings. The description of authorship in this purchased property. The original buyer must have at the time of publication of the catalogue. catalogue may be amended by a supplement to the remained the owner of the lot without disposing catalogue, or by notices or announcements at the of any interest in it to any third party. The term counterfeit is defined as a modern fake or time and place of the auction sale. forgery, made less than fifty years ago, and made with 4. SOLE REMEDY the intent to deceive. The authenticity of signatures, This catalogue may contain one or more glossaries The purchaser agrees that in the case of a breach of monograms, initials or other similar indications of explaining the terminology used in the catalogue. warranty under these Terms of Guarantee, he shall authorship is expressly excluded as a controlling All terminology used in this catalogue, including have no remedy other than rescission of the sale and factor in determining whether a work is a counterfeit the contents of the glossaries, are merely qualified the refund of the original purchase price paid. under the meaning of this Terms of Warranty. statements or opinions and are not intended or The original purchase price paid is defined as the made as warranted statements or representations amount of the successful bid price, plus the buyer’s 6. LIMITED WARRANTY under these Terms of Guarantee. Doyle New York premium. No rescission and refund will be made As stated in paragraph 2 of the Conditions of Sale, makes no warranties whatsoever, express or implied, unless the item is returned to Doyle New York at neither Doyle New York nor its consignor makes any with respect to any material in the catalogue, 175 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128, in the express or implied representations or warranties except as set forth in bold print headings following same condition as at the time of sale. The remedy whatsoever concerning any property in the catalogue, individual lot numbers in this catalogue and subject of rescission and refund is exclusive and the including without limitation, any warranty of to the exclusions set forth below. purchaser waives any other remedy which may be merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, otherwise available in law or equity. Doyle New except as specifically and expressly provided in 2. COVERAGE UNDER THE GUARANTEE York shall not be liable for any special, consequential these Terms of Guarantee. Subject to the exclusions set forth below in or incidental damages incurred or claimed including, paragraphs 5 and 6, Doyle New York warrants the without limitation, loss of profits or for interest. LOCAL TAX ADVISORS authorship (as that term is defined above) of each lot in this catalogue for a period of five years from 5. EXCLUSIONS As sales tax laws vary from state to state, Doyle the date of the sale of the lot. This warranty does not apply to: New York recommends that clients with questions regarding the application of sales or use taxes to The guarantee is made only to the original purchaser i. authorship of any paintings, drawings or sculpture property purchased at auction seek tax advice of record at the auction, and only the registered created prior to 1870, unless the lot is determined form their local tax advisors. bidder for the lot at the auction will be considered to be a counterfeit which has a value at the date of as the original purchaser. The buyer must give the claim for rescission which is materially less written notice of claim within five years from the than the purchase price paid for the lot; or date of the auction. Doyle New York may require, BUYING AT DOYLE
Since 1963, Doyle New York has built a worldwide BIDDING AT AUCTION ABSENTEE BIDDING reputation for expertise, integrity and service. In our For buyers unable to participate live in the salesroom New York salesrooms, we hold approximately forty Auctions are open to the public without any admission or on the telephone, Doyle offers the option of Ab- auctions annually featuring fine art, jewelry, furniture, fee or obligation to bid. Pre-auction viewings are sentee Bids. Absentee Bids work exactly as if decorative arts, books, prints, couture and a variety open to the public free of charge. Doyle New York’s the bidder were in the salesroom bidding up to a of other categories. Our global audience of buyers specialists are available to give advice and condition predetermined price limit, except that the price and sellers know the quality of our sales and reports at viewings or by appointment. The auctioneer limit is given confidentially to Doyle ahead of time. appreciate our standard of service. If you are new introduces the objects for sale - known as “lots” - Absentee Bid Forms are available on our Web site, to the auction process, please take a moment to in numerical order as listed in the catalogue. in our printed catalogues, and through our Client review the following information. The auctioneer accepts bids from those present in Services Department. Return the completed Absentee the salesroom, from telephone bidders, from Internet Bid Form to Doyle New York either by mail or by The following will help in understanding the auction bidders or by absentee written bids left with Doyle fax. When the lot that you are interested in comes buying process. All bidders should read the New York in advance of the auction. up for sale, a Doyle New York representative will Conditions of Sale and Terms of Guarantee in execute the bid on your behalf, making every effort this catalogue, as well as the Glossary or any other LIVE BIDDING to purchase the item for as little as possible and notices. By bidding at auction, bidders are bound The most exciting way to participate at auction is the never exceeding your limit. The auctioneer may by the Conditions of Sale and Terms of Guarantee, traditional method of bidding live in the salesroom execute absentee bids directly from the rostrum, as amended by oral announcements or posted with an auction paddle. Buyers who would like to bid identifying these as “absentee bids,” “book bids,” notices, which together form the sale contract may register for a paddle on the day of the sale upon or “order bids.” This service is free and confidential. between the successful bidder (purchaser), entering the salesroom at least 30 minutes before For detailed instructions and information, please see Doyle New York and the seller (consignor) of the lot. the sale. The paddle is numbered so as to identify you the Doyle New York Absentee Bid Form at the to the auctioneer. To register, you will need a form back of this catalogue or on our Web site. In the of identification such as a driver’s license or credit event that identical bids are submitted, the earliest will BEFORE YOU BID card. If you are a first-time bidder, you will also be take precedence. asked for your address, phone number and signature Doyle New York produces both printed and Internet and a bank reference in order to create your account. INTERNET ABSENTEE BIDS auction catalogues that contain descriptions of To avoid any delay in the release of purchases, Buyers may also conveniently leave bids on our the property being offered and the presale please pre-arrange check or credit approval through Web site through our Internet catalogues. These bids estimates and are available prior to the sale date. Doyle New York’s Credit Department at 212-427-4141 are executed at the auction in the same fashion as Our free Internet catalogues, available at Doyle.com, ext. 205. If you are bidding for someone else, you will an Absentee Bid. also provide illustrations, direct communication need to provide a letter from that person authorizing with our specialists, and the ability to leave online you to bid on that person’s behalf. Issuance of a bid LIVE ONLINE BIDDING absentee bids and track lots. The catalogues will paddle is in Doyle New York’s sole discretion. BidLive! with a click of your mouse. Bidders from help familiarize you with property being offered at around the world now can experience the excitement the designated auction. Once the first bid has been placed, the auctioneer of bidding live at Doyle on their computers. asks for higher bids, in increments determined by In addition, Doyle.com offers a free Internet the auctioneer. To place your bid, simply raise your MAC USERS: Please use Firefox browser (download). Personal Shopper that allows collectors to enter paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges you. BidLive!, powered by Invaluable, does not support keywords of objects they are seeking. As each iPhone or iPad at this time. Internet auction catalogue is posted online, the As a courtesy to bidders, a currency board may be collector is notified by email of any matches. operated. It displays the lot number and current bid Doyle New York does not guarantee that live Internet in both U.S. dollars and foreign currency. Exchange bidding will be uninterrupted or without error, or that A prospective buyer must complete and sign a rates are approximations based on recent exchange Internet bids will be received. registration form and provide identification before rate information and should not be relied upon as bidding. We may require the production of bank or a precise invoice amount. Doyle New York assumes other financial references. no responsibility for any error or omission in foreign or United States currency amounts shown. PROVENANCE In certain circumstances, Doyle New York may TELEPHONE BIDDING print in the catalogue the history of ownership Clients unable to attend the sale may still participate of a work of art if such information contributes live by bidding on the telephone with a trained staff to scholarship or is otherwise well known and member on the auction floor. The Telephone Bid Forms assists in distinguishing the work of art. However, the are available on our Web site, in our printed catalogue, identity of the seller or previous owners may not be and through our Client Services Department. Please disclosed for a variety of reasons. For example, contact the Bid Department prior to the sale to make such information may be excluded to accommodate arrangements or to answer any questions you may a seller’s request for confidentiality or because the have. Telephone bids are accepted only at Doyle identity of prior owners is unknown given the age of New York’s discretion and at the caller’s risk. Calls the work of art. may also be recorded at Doyle New York’s discretion. By bidding on the telephone, prospective buyers SPECIALIST’S ADVICE consent thereto. Telephone bids cannot be accepted Prospective bidders may be interested in for lot estimated below $1,000. Arrangements must specific information not included in the catalogue be confirmed with the Bid Department at least description of a lot. For additional information 24 hours prior to the auction at 212-427-4141 ext. 242. please contact either a Doyle New York specialist or Arrangements to bid in languages other than Doyle New York’s Client Services Department. You English must be made well in advance of the sale may also request a condition report from the special- date. Doyle New York offers all absentee and ist in charge. telephone bidding services as a convenience to our clients but will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids.
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SUCCESSFUL BIDS To pay for a purchase by check, please see our at the purchaser’s risk and subject to storage charges cashier and fill out a Check Acceptance Account at the purchaser’s expense. As transferred property Successful absentee bidders will be notified after form. Until approved, you will not be permitted will no longer be in Doyle New York’s custody or the sale. Absentee bidders will receive a list of sale to remove purchases before the check has cleared. care, Doyle New York will not be able to assist you results if they enclose a stamped self-addressed To avoid delivery delays, prospective buyers are en- with pick-up or shipping arrangements. To avoid envelope with their Absentee Bid Form. Printed lists couraged to supply bank or other suitable references storage charges, please arrange for the removal of of auction prices are available immediately after before the auction. Check acceptance privileges are your purchases as soon as possible. the sale on our Web site and at our galleries. While reviewed from time to time by Doyle New York and invoices are sent out by mail after the auction, we may be granted or withdrawn at our sole discretion. do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the Checks should be made payable to Doyle New York. Please Note: Transfer to a Storage facility of result of your bids. Buyers are requested to contact Note that checks drawn on foreign banks may be ac- uncollected purchases past the 31-day grace period us by telephone or in person as soon as possible cepted with the approval of the Credit Department, will constitute delivery of the property to the buyer after the sale to obtain details of the outcome may not be accepted for values under $500, and in New York State. As a result, buyer will be liable to of their bids to avoid incurring unnecessary that there is a $100 minimum collection charge on pay New York State Sales Tax if not tax-exempt. storage charges. checks drawn on foreign banks located outside the U.S. Certified checks, banker’s drafts and cashier’s The charges are payable to an outside Storage checks are accepted at Doyle New York’s discretion Company and therefore cannot be waived by Doyle AFTER THE AUCTION provided they are issued by a reputable financial New York. We encourage all buyers to institution governed by anti-money laundering laws. collect purchased property within two business days If your bid is successful, you can go directly to Instruments not meeting these requirements will following the sale. Purchaser Accounting to make payment be treatedas “cash equivalents” and subject to the arrangements. Otherwise, your invoice will be mailed constraints noted above. In order to collect property from Yorkville Van and to you. The final price is determined by adding the Storage, buyers must present a copy of a paid buyer’s premium to the hammer price on a per-lot Please direct inquiries regarding wire transfer invoice bearing a Yorkville warehouse release stamp. basis. Sales tax, where applicable, will be charged or ACH credit to Steven L. Kuzio, 212.427.4141 This warehouse release stamp can only be obtained on the entire amount. Payment is due in full ext. 202, [email protected] from the cashier at Doyle New York’s main reception immediately after the sale. However, under certain desk located at 175 East 87th St in Manhattan. circumstances, and generally with the seller’s BUYER’S PREMIUM agreement, Doyle New York may offer buyers it The invoice will include the successful hammer price SHIPPING deems creditworthy the option of an extended of the item and the buyer’s premium. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. payment plan. Credit terms should be arranged prior Doyle New York charges a premium to the buyer on Upon request, our Client Services Department will to the sale. Please contact the Credit Department for the final bid price of each lot sold at the following provide a list of shippers who deliver to destinations information on credit rates: 20% on the first $300,000 of the hammer price within the United States and overseas. Kindly disregard arrangements for a particular lot. of each lot, 15% on the portion of the hammer price the sales tax if an I.C.C. licensed shipper will ship from $300,001 through $3,000,000, and 12.5% on your purchases anywhere outside the state of New METHODS OF PAYMENT that portion of the hammer price exceeding York or the District of Columbia. Accepted forms of payment include bank wire $3,000,000. Applicable sales tax will also be added transfers, cash (in US currency up to $5,000), to the final total. New York Sales tax is charged on ENDANGERED SPECIES traveler’s check (in US currency up to $5,000), money the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any other Certain property sold at auction, for example, orders (in US currency up to $5,000), or personal applicable charges on any property picked up or items made of or incorporating plant or animal check made payable in US dollars drawn on a US delivered in New York State, regardless of the state materials such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, bank, unless other arrangements are made with or country in which the purchaser resides or does tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, etc., irrespective of Purchaser Accounts. It is Doyle New York’s policy business. Please refer to “Information on Sales and age or value, may require a license or certificate to request any new clients or purchasers preferring Use Tax Related to Purchases at Auction” in the back prior to exportation and additional licenses or to make a cash payment to provide: verification of of the catalogue. All sales are final and subject to the certificates upon importation to another country. identity (by providing some form of government Conditions of Sale. Doyle New York suggests that buyers check on issued identification containing a photograph, their government wildlife import requirements such as a passport, identity card, or driver’s license), PICK-UPS prior to placing a bid. Although licenses can be confirmation of permanent address and Once your payment has been cleared, property obtained to export some types of endangered identification of the source of the funds. Invoices may be released. Unless otherwise agreed by Doyle species, other types may not be exported at all, and greater than $5,000 require payment by certified New York, auction purchases should be paid for other types may not be resold in the United States. check, bank check or wire transfer. Credit cards are and picked up at Doyle New York within 48 hours not accepted for payment of auction purchases. of the auction. Items left beyond the 48 hours may be subject to a storage fee (see below). Please note that the hours for removal of property are Monday through Friday from 8:15am until 4:45pm, except on auction days during which only purchases made that day may be picked up. As a courtesy to purchasers who come to Doyle New York to pick up property, Doyle New York will assist in the packing of lots, although Doyle New York may, in the case of fragile articles, choose not to pack or otherwise handle a purchase. Doyle New York will not be responsible or liable for damage to glass covering paintings, draw- ings or other works, or damage to frames, regardless of cause.
STORAGE FEES Pursuant to section 8 of our Conditions of Sale, we request that successful buyers collect their property within two business days following the sale. Should the property (except jewelry, coins, stamps or as announced by the auctioneer) remain on our premises for more than 31 days following a sale it will be transferred to an independent warehouse on the buyer’s behalf
VI SELLING AT DOYLE
At Doyle New York, we commit our expertise, REGIONAL APPRAISAL DAYS PAYMENT TO CONSIGNORS experience, market knowledge and global Doyle New York’s Regional Representatives host Payment to consignors is mailed five weeks after outreach to every sale. The numerous auction free appraisal days on a regular basis throughout the date of the sale, together with a final settlement records set in our salesrooms are testimony to the Connecticut, the metropolitan Washington, DC statement. The amount of payment is the hammer advantages of selling property at Doyle. To make the area, as well as in other areas throughout the price of each lot successfully sold, less the auction process as easy and convenient as possible, United States. These popular events provide ease commission and any other fees. our team of dedicated professionals will guide you and convenience for collectors outside of New York through the entire appraisal and auction procedure. who wish to sell their property at Doyle. At these As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive events, we accept property for upcoming auctions ESTATE AND auction services to collectors, institutions and estates, in our New York salesrooms through both APPRAISAL SERVICES Doyle New York offers several options to those seeking consignment and outright purchase. to sell their property: consignment of the objects For forty years, Doyle New York’s Appraisal and to auction at Doyle, outright sale of the objects to Auction Services Department has worked with Doyle, a combination of both, or referrals to SELLING YOUR PROPERTY museums, corporate collections, banks and law other organizations. firms, trust and estate professionals, heirs, and CONSIGNING TO AUCTION private clients across the nation providing our In consigning property to auction, the seller retains comprehensive appraisal and auction services. OBTAINING AN APPRAISAL ownership until the successful sale of the item at Our thorough, well-researched fair market appraisals auction. When property is consigned to Doyle for have earned Doyle a solid reputation for The first step in selling property at auction is to auction, we devote the expertise of our specialists professionalism, integrity and service throughout the obtain a free informal appraisal of the item. The and professional staff to achieving outstanding United States. appraisal includes an estimated value, which is the prices at auction. specialist’s best judgement as to what the object Doyle New York offers a full range of expert will sell for at auction. The figure is based upon the THE CONSIGNMENT CONTRACT appraisal services, specializing in providing timely specialist’s expertise and knowledge of what similar When you consign property to Doyle New York formal appraisals for estate tax and probate items are fetching in the current auction market. you will receive two copies of our Consignment purposes. Our expert team of specialists and our Agreement, the legal document delineating the professional staff bring years of experience to each There are various ways to obtain appraisals. terms of sale. One copy should be initialed, signed appraisal. Full color digital photographs may be Information and appointments to view property and returned; the other kept for your records. included in the appraisal in order to make each in your home or in the gallery can be arranged Once the property is received in our gallery, you will object easily identifiable. Depending on the through our Scheduling Department, an appropriate be sent a Contract Schedule listing the property, the location, we are happy to provide, at no charge, Specialist Department, or a Doyle New York planned sale dates, the estimated price ranges, a preliminary walk-through examination to Regional Representative. Once your property has and the reserves will be listed, along with the determine approximate costs and special needs. been evaluated, Doyle New York representatives can agreed upon seller’s commission and other Appraisal fees are based on the scope of the then help you determine how to proceed with related fees. property with travel expenses additional. the auction process. They will provide information regarding sellers’ commission rates and other RESERVE PRICE Doyle New York will prepare a customized proposal charges, auction timetable, shipping and any other Before an item is offered at auction, the consignor tailored to the specific property under consideration further services you may require. and Doyle New York may agree on a reserve price, for auction, including a commission and fee a confidential minimum selling price. Unless a structure developed to maximize returns to consignors. SUBMITTING PHOTOGRAPHS specific reserve is arranged, a discretionary reserve We may also make an outright purchase offer on We welcome photographs of property to evaluate is fixed at fifty percent of the low estimate. If the individual items or entire estates. As part of our for possible auction if the property is not portable, consignor designates a reserve on a lot, and it focus on comprehensive estate liquidation, or if you are not able to visit our galleries. If you remains unsold, there will be a buy-in fee charged we offer our unique “Broomclean Service” – our own have a large collection, a representative selection on the reserve price. trucks and crew will transport the fine property to of photographs is acceptable. Please bring in the Doyle, remove remaining items, and leave the photographs or email photos of your objects to OUTRIGHT SALE TO DOYLE premises “broomclean.” the Scheduling Department. You may also mail Outright purchase of property by Doyle allows the photographs to the Scheduling Department, or seller the advantage and convenience of immediate call them at 212-427-4141, ext. 260, to discuss payment. Many sellers prefer this method of sale INFORMATION your property and perhaps arrange an appointment rather than consigning their property to auction with a specialist. Please be sure to include the and awaiting payment after the successful sale of For more information please call 212-427-4141, dimensions, artist’s signature or maker’s mark, the items. For further information please contact our ext 260, or email [email protected]. For estate and medium, physical condition, and any other relevant Scheduling Department. appraisal services, please contact our Appraisal and information. Our specialists will provide a free Auction Services Department at 212-427-4141, preliminary auction estimate subject to a final ext. 227. estimate upon first hand inspection. AFTER THE AUCTION
RESULTS OF SALE You may track realized prices of your consigned property in real time and view all sales results online at Doyle.com. A preliminary settlement statement itemizing the hammer prices, commissions and fees is mailed to the consignor after the auction. You may also call us at 212-427-2730 for prices realized.