Terrific Art and Antique Sale

Terrific Art and Antique Sale! Pre-View on Tuesday, February 18th from 10-6PM. Be sure to look at both lots for all items pictured! FURNISHINGS Beautifully inlaid bowfront buffet with sunburst, bow & vines; Wonderful curio cabinet with glass shelves; Super fancy chest of drawers with lots of gold detailing; Small Bay State oak icebox; Marble top double door cabinet with floral inlay & metal escutcheons; Marble top late Victorian dresser with mirror and candlestands; Country corner cabinet; Hoosier with white enamel worktop with red edging & tambour door; Buffet with reed detailing & ebonized side columns; Dark Mid-century Modern wall unit with drop door, glass front cabinet, book cubbies & sliding doors in credenza base; Iconic MCM bed with attached nightstands; MCM dresser; Low table; MCM secretary; MCM desk top for table; Glass top dining table with chairs; Roll top desk; Leather & metal chairs; Tea cart; Tile top table; Floor basket; Storage ottoman; Stairstep cabinet/display stand; Mule ear rocking chair; Writing desk; Clore mule ear chair sets; Metal & marble floor lamp; Great pie safe; Wonderful jelly cupboard; Comb-back chair with writing top; Washstand with towel bar; Dining room table with 6 chairs; Oak rocking chair with woven seat; Victorian dresser with marble top, mirror & drop pulls; Tall chest of drawers with inset brass pulls; Matching small chest; Drop side table; Mirror surface cabinet; High back bed; Another nice bed; Jewelry armoire; Golden oak dresser & mirror; Small oak washstand with candle stands; Nesting tables; Unusual stepped display piece with storage drawers and wire doors to wine storage racks;  Wire fronted china display cabinet; Chicken coop; Step-back china cabinet with decorated lower section; Buffet with back display shelf; Dark display cabinet with diamond embellishments; Marble top cabinet; Dining table having floral painted corners with feather carving shield back chairs; Lingerie chest; Grandmother’s chair; Rattan rocker; Floor lamp with table; Old blanket box; Heavily decorated seats with table; Dome top trunks; Bed with semi-circular headboard; Oriental style hanging display cabinet; Table with checkerboard insert; Grandfather clock; Unusual parlor loveseat & chair pair with curved, carved, cushion-less backs; Porch rocker pair; Fireplace screen with applied foliage; Fireplace fender; Nail keg with canes; Flat top trunk; Victorian side table; Large spinning wheel; Small spinning wheel; Leather recliners; Woven seat chair set; Fine Oriental rugs; Pair of crystal lamps; Small parlor lamp; Fireplace set; Lamp with duck decoy base; Oak side table; Swinging butter churn; Rocking footstool; Lots of small tables; Cedar plank table; End tables; Small chests; Weather station; Display side tables; Another nice pair of crystal lamps; Blanket box on legs; Hall table; Pierced white ceramic table lamp; Outdoor furniture (Spring is coming!) and much, much more! HIGH-END ART & SILVER No Reserves on Any Piece!  Many with appraisals and COA! “Chuck’s Valentine” by Alexandra Nechita; Salvador Dali print; L. Dorit paintings with paperwork “Engagement Ring”, “The Harpist”; “Unison” 3D plaque of ballet dancers, signed bill mack; Rina Sutzkever damsel art; Kelly 48/195 art of warship; L. Dorit paintings of single Musician and Musician pair; St. George & the Dragon by M. Martinez; Lady with fantastic mask print with same signature; Art Deco serigraph AP 1/60; Energetic dancers art; “Let’s Dance” by Carrie Garber, signed & numbered; Dali gold patina bas relief of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments; Nechita bronzes; Erte bronzes; Signed Aldo Luonos prints; Ethereal ballerina; LeKinff signed print of couple with Siamese cat; Geisha; Signed & numbered 20/168 print on canvas; Painting of man studying painting; Impressionist “Sunset Seawall”; Signed print of ladies at café; Set of framed porcelain plates of Japanese scenes (Immortal Poetess, Immortal Warrior, Spring, Summer, Winter, Autumn & more); Limited edition bronze sculptures; Dorit musician sculptures; “Coral Dolphins” Limited edition 92/100 bronze sculpture; Marble tabletop sculptures; Lladro figurines: Test of Strength, Oriental Moon, Hina Dolls-Empress, Lots more! Original oils on canvas; Giclee prints on canvas; Originals on silk; Many, many more fine artworks! All paperwork furnished by consignor. Sterling & silver-plate! Sterling flatware set; Baby rattle; Bowl; Dresser sets; More flatware; Tea & coffee service on tray; Silver rim bowl; Silver overlay; Candlesticks; Candleholder with finger ring & more! CHINA & GLASS Herend Birds dishes; Huge set of Wild Strawberry by Wedgwood; Reticulated urn centerpiece with flowers & cherubs; Wonderful play tea set with dozens of pieces in case; Fine dinnerware sets-numerous sets; Collectible teacups & saucers; hand-painted porcelains; More Herend porcelains; Covered tureens; Lenox fish plates set with gold rims; Trinket boxes; Lots of great figurines; Ginger jars; Heinrich & Co. Selb Bavaria china; Large vases; Wedgwood pitcher; Servers with gold accents; Large platter with cobalt & gold rim; Painted porcelain & brass mantelpiece urns; Gravy boat; Miniature teacups; Oriental plates; Delft vase; Hatpin holder; Large hand-painted planter; Oriental figurines; Royal Doulton dishes; Hull House & Garden brown drip edge dishes; S&P shakers; Spittoons; Cuspidors; Mustache cups; Shaving cups; Cheese keepers; Transferware; Wall pocket; Crumb catcher; Large Blue & white bowl; Egg cups; Canisters; Teapots; Blue & white pitchers; Rose Medallion; Tea leaf ironstone; Reamer; Japanese lusterware; Steins; Hummels; Egg; Fine crystal bowl; Red cut to clear ice bucket & tumblers with stag & forest designs; Etched fine crystal vases; Red cut to clear set (tumblers, cups, bowls & more); Perfume bottles; Red vase with gold overlay; Crystal pitcher; Candy jars; Bud vases; Oil lamps; Pink Depression pitcher; Crystal candlesticks; Carnival glass bowl; Blue pitcher; Parlor lamps; Mary Gregory decorated cruets; Opalescent hobnail toothpick; Green depression lidded candy; Glass animals; Paperweights; Salts; Ruby glass vase; Decanters; Stemware; Opal glass animals; Waterford clock; Pyrex casseroles; Glass buffalo; Cake stand; Cruets; Iris & herringbone bowl; Pickle caster; Yellow Depression reamer & Much more! MORE Tremendous Clock Collection! Mantel clocks; Kitchen clocks; Reverse painted clocks; Brass clocks; Wall clocks; Ceramic clock; Carriage clocks; Calendar clock; Tables full of great clocks! Great brass! Fireplace set with fender, starter & urns; Coffee pitcher with copper accents; Leaf dish; Small mortar & pestle; Small spittoon; Bell; Candlesticks; Wall sconces; Trivets; Candelabras; Bookends; Fire starter pot; Fireplace match holder; Easels; Snuffers; Key; Crocks & Stoneware! Crocks with cobalt decorations; Marked crock; Salt glaze jug; Pitcher; Pickling crocks; Mixing bowl with Albany glaze interior; Stoneware jug; Bottle; Spongeware butter crock; Bean cooker; Blue & white pitcher; Small salt glaze crock; Old mounted electric meter; Bottle capper; Corn sheller; Swinging churn; Sword; Daggers; Russian Lacquerware; Nice pair of porcelain & brass mantelpiece urns; Cloisonne; Binoculars; Wooden shoe; Basket of seashells; Small stone vase; Cow bells; Mounted rooster; King Syrup bottle; Wrapped wine jugs; Small milk can; Blue canning jars; Small slaw cutter; Cinnabar snuff bottle; Shuttle; Oil lamps; Oil lamp holders; Wooden rolling pins; Springerle pin; Old bottles; Corning ware casseroles; Crazy quilts; Dresden plate quilt; Patchwork quilt; More hand-made quilts; Washboard; Hand drill; Sewing basket; Old baskets; Cast Iron & more! Frying pan set; Corn stick pans; Sad irons; Old keys; Muffin pan; Fold molds; Tongs; Bundt mold; Kettle; Coffee grinder; Brass torch; Candlestick mold; Fish fryer; Old wooden planes; Carving set; Tea kettles; Waffle maker; Footed griddle; Graniteware coffee urn; Wooden salt box; Stone fruit; Madison County Homes book; Old flour sifters; Old toasters; Syrup pitchers; Mayo mixers; Fighting cock wall plaque; Measure pitcher set; Old kitchenware; Red edge enamel pan; Ricer; French fry cutter; Shaker; Egg slicer; Soap saver; Egg beaters; Campbell’s soup kids; Tea kettles; Glass hand churn;   Steiff animals with tags; Old Fisher-Price toys; Old dolls; Blue Willow play tea set; Children’s tea sets in boxes; Japanese doll in glass case; International dolls; Japanese nodding dolls; Collectible Barbies in boxes; Disney Princess dolls; Old toy tractor; Lots of small wooden carvings including gnomes, hedgehogs & more; Nativity set; Cast iron bathtub; Yard kettles; Outdoor furniture; Concrete garden bench; Horsehead hitching posts; Wrought iron set;  MUCH, MUCH MORE!      PETE'S AUCTION SERVICE Pete Elliott, VAAR #2845 Madison VA 22727 (540) 738-2256 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM Terms: Cash/Check/Credit Card 3% Food Available, Not Responsible for Accidents   Announcements on sale day take precedence We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone Auction to be held at WJ Carpenter (Gray) Buildings on northbound side of Rt. 29 between Brightwood and Madison.

PLEASE NOTE AUCTION CANCELLED FOR FEBRUARY 19th AND MOVED TO Wednesday, March 5th @ 9:30 am

Preview Tuesday 10-6

FURNISHINGS

Beautifully inlaid bowfront buffet with sunburst, bow & vines; Wonderful curio cabinet with glass shelves; Super fancy chest of drawers with lots of gold detailing; Small Bay State oak icebox; Marble top double door cabinet with floral inlay & metal escutcheons; Marble top late Victorian dresser with mirror and candlestands; Country corner cabinet; Hoosier with white enamel worktop with red edging & tambour door; Buffet with reed detailing & ebonized side columns;

Dark Mid-century Modern wall unit with drop door, glass front cabinet, book cubbies & sliding doors in credenza base; Iconic MCM bed with attached nightstands; MCM dresser; Low table; MCM secretary; MCM desk top for table; Glass top dining table with chairs; Roll top desk; Leather & metal chairs; Tea cart; Tile top table; Floor basket; Storage ottoman; Stairstep cabinet/display stand; Mule ear rocking chair; Writing desk; Clore mule ear chair sets; Metal & marble floor lamp;

Great pie safe; Wonderful jelly cupboard; Comb-back chair with writing top; Washstand with towel bar; Dining room table with 6 chairs; Oak rocking chair with woven seat; Victorian dresser with marble top, mirror & drop pulls; Tall chest of drawers with inset brass pulls; Matching small chest; Drop side table; Mirror surface cabinet; High back bed; Another nice bed; Jewelry armoire; Golden oak dresser & mirror; Small oak washstand with candle stands; Nesting tables;

Unusual stepped display piece with storage drawers and wire doors to wine storage racks;  Wire fronted china display cabinet; Chicken coop; Step-back china cabinet with decorated lower section; Buffet with back display shelf; Dark display cabinet with diamond embellishments; Marble top cabinet; Dining table having floral painted corners with feather carving shield back chairs; Lingerie chest; Grandmother’s chair; Rattan rocker; Floor lamp with table; Old blanket box; Heavily decorated seats with table;

Dome top trunks; Bed with semi-circular headboard; Oriental style hanging display cabinet; Table with checkerboard insert; Grandfather clock; Unusual parlor loveseat & chair pair with curved, carved, cushion-less backs; Porch rocker pair; Fireplace screen with applied foliage; Fireplace fender; Nail keg with canes; Flat top trunk; Victorian side table; Large spinning wheel; Small spinning wheel; Leather recliners; Woven seat chair set;

Fine Oriental rugs; Pair of crystal lamps; Small parlor lamp; Fireplace set; Lamp with duck decoy base; Oak side table; Swinging butter churn; Rocking footstool; Lots of small tables; Cedar plank table; End tables; Small chests; Weather station; Display side tables; Another nice pair of crystal lamps; Blanket box on legs; Hall table; Pierced white ceramic table lamp; Outdoor furniture (Spring is coming!) and much, much more!

HIGH-END ART & SILVER

No Reserves on Any Piece!  Many with appraisals and COA! “Chuck’s Valentine” by Alexandra Nechita; Salvador Dali print; L. Dorit paintings with paperwork “Engagement Ring”, “The Harpist”; “Unison” 3D plaque of ballet dancers, signed bill mack; Rina Sutzkever damsel art; Kelly 48/195 art of warship; L. Dorit paintings of single Musician and Musician pair; St. George & the Dragon by M. Martinez; Lady with fantastic mask print with same signature; Art Deco serigraph AP 1/60; Energetic dancers art; “Let’s Dance” by Carrie Garber, signed & numbered; Dali gold patina bas relief of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments; Nechita bronzes; Erte bronzes;

Signed Aldo Luonos prints; Ethereal ballerina; LeKinff signed print of couple with Siamese cat; Geisha; Signed & numbered 20/168 print on canvas; Painting of man studying painting; Impressionist “Sunset Seawall”; Signed print of ladies at café; Set of framed porcelain plates of Japanese scenes (Immortal Poetess, Immortal Warrior, Spring, Summer, Winter, Autumn & more); Limited edition bronze sculptures; Dorit musician sculptures; “Coral Dolphins” Limited edition 92/100 bronze sculpture; Marble tabletop sculptures; Lladro figurines: Test of Strength, Oriental Moon, Hina Dolls-Empress, Lots more! Original oils on canvas; Giclee prints on canvas; Originals on silk; Many, many more fine artworks! All paperwork furnished by consignor.

Sterling & silver-plate! Sterling flatware set; Baby rattle; Bowl; Dresser sets; More flatware; Tea & coffee service on tray; Silver rim bowl; Silver overlay; Candlesticks; Candleholder with finger ring & more!

CHINA & GLASS

Herend Birds dishes; Huge set of Wild Strawberry by Wedgwood; Reticulated urn centerpiece with flowers & cherubs; Wonderful play tea set with dozens of pieces in case; Fine dinnerware sets-numerous sets; Collectible teacups & saucers; hand-painted porcelains; More Herend porcelains; Covered tureens; Lenox fish plates set with gold rims; Trinket boxes; Lots of great figurines; Ginger jars; Heinrich & Co. Selb Bavaria china; Large vases; Wedgwood pitcher; Servers with gold accents; Large platter with cobalt & gold rim; Painted porcelain & brass mantelpiece urns; Gravy boat; Miniature teacups; Oriental plates; Delft vase; Hatpin holder; Large hand-painted planter; Oriental figurines;

Royal Doulton dishes; Hull House & Garden brown drip edge dishes; S&P shakers; Spittoons; Cuspidors; Mustache cups; Shaving cups; Cheese keepers; Transferware; Wall pocket; Crumb catcher; Large Blue & white bowl; Egg cups; Canisters; Teapots; Blue & white pitchers; Rose Medallion; Tea leaf ironstone; Reamer; Japanese lusterware; Steins; Hummels; Egg;

Fine crystal bowl; Red cut to clear ice bucket & tumblers with stag & forest designs; Etched fine crystal vases; Red cut to clear set (tumblers, cups, bowls & more); Perfume bottles; Red vase with gold overlay; Crystal pitcher; Candy jars; Bud vases; Oil lamps; Pink Depression pitcher; Crystal candlesticks; Carnival glass bowl; Blue pitcher; Parlor lamps; Mary Gregory decorated cruets; Opalescent hobnail toothpick; Green depression lidded candy; Glass animals; Paperweights; Salts; Ruby glass vase; Decanters; Stemware; Opal glass animals; Waterford clock; Pyrex casseroles; Glass buffalo; Cake stand; Cruets; Iris & herringbone bowl; Pickle caster; Yellow Depression reamer & Much more!

MORE

Tremendous Clock Collection! Mantel clocks; Kitchen clocks; Reverse painted clocks; Brass clocks; Wall clocks; Ceramic clock; Carriage clocks; Calendar clock; Tables full of great clocks! Great brass! Fireplace set with fender, starter & urns; Coffee pitcher with copper accents; Leaf dish; Small mortar & pestle; Small spittoon; Bell; Candlesticks; Wall sconces; Trivets; Candelabras; Bookends; Fire starter pot; Fireplace match holder; Easels; Snuffers; Key; Crocks & Stoneware! Crocks with cobalt decorations; Marked crock; Salt glaze jug; Pitcher; Pickling crocks; Mixing bowl with Albany glaze interior; Stoneware jug; Bottle; Spongeware butter crock; Bean cooker; Blue & white pitcher; Small salt glaze crock;

Old mounted electric meter; Bottle capper; Corn sheller; Swinging churn; Sword; Daggers; Russian Lacquerware; Nice pair of porcelain & brass mantelpiece urns; Cloisonne; Binoculars; Wooden shoe; Basket of seashells; Small stone vase; Cow bells; Mounted rooster; King Syrup bottle; Wrapped wine jugs; Small milk can; Blue canning jars; Small slaw cutter; Cinnabar snuff bottle; Shuttle; Oil lamps; Oil lamp holders; Wooden rolling pins; Springerle pin; Old bottles; Corning ware casseroles; Crazy quilts; Dresden plate quilt; Patchwork quilt; More hand-made quilts; Washboard; Hand drill; Sewing basket; Old baskets;

Cast Iron & more! Frying pan set; Corn stick pans; Sad irons; Old keys; Muffin pan; Fold molds; Tongs; Bundt mold; Kettle; Coffee grinder; Brass torch; Candlestick mold; Fish fryer; Old wooden planes; Carving set; Tea kettles; Waffle maker; Footed griddle; Graniteware coffee urn; Wooden salt box; Stone fruit; Madison County Homes book; Old flour sifters; Old toasters; Syrup pitchers; Mayo mixers; Fighting cock wall plaque; Measure pitcher set; Old kitchenware; Red edge enamel pan; Ricer; French fry cutter; Shaker; Egg slicer; Soap saver; Egg beaters; Campbell’s soup kids; Tea kettles; Glass hand churn;

 

Steiff animals with tags; Old Fisher-Price toys; Old dolls; Blue Willow play tea set; Children’s tea sets in boxes; Japanese doll in glass case; International dolls; Japanese nodding dolls; Collectible Barbies in boxes; Disney Princess dolls; Old toy tractor; Lots of small wooden carvings including gnomes, hedgehogs & more; Nativity set; Cast iron bathtub; Yard kettles; Outdoor furniture; Concrete garden bench; Horsehead hitching posts; Wrought iron set; 

MUCH, MUCH MORE! 

 

  PETE'S AUCTION SERVICE

Pete Elliott, VAAR #2845 Madison VA 22727 (540) 738-2256

10% BUYER'S PREMIUM

Terms: Cash/Check/Credit Card 3%

Food Available, Not Responsible for Accidents   Announcements on sale day take precedence

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone

Auction to be held at WJ Carpenter (Gray) Buildings on northbound side of Rt. 29 between Brightwood and Madison.

Pete's Auction Service Terms & Conditions

 

1. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE. The following conditions of sale make up the entire terms and conditions on which items listed in Pete’s Auction Service, on the internet website and addendum sheets will be offered for sale or sold by Pete’s Auction Service. All bidders who participate by bidding in this auction agree to the terms and conditions of sale and agree to be bound by the same. Any notices, posted or oral, during the sale, are also part of our terms and conditions of sale agreement. Acceptance of a bidder card or a bidder number constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions of sale. The purchaser's rights and Pete’s Auction Service respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by Commonwealth of Virginia law. By bidding at Pete’s Auction Service auction, whether in person or by agent, sealed bid, telephone bid, via the internet or other means, the purchaser or bidder agrees that the contract created by these terms and conditions of sale is made and performed in the County of Madison, Commonwealth of Virginia and further agrees that should any dispute arise from this contract the jurisdiction for contractual disputes is Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia. THE AUCTIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS OF THE PURCHASER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PURCHASER BIDDING ON THE WRONG LOT.

 

2. BUYER'S PREMIUM, SALES TAX AND TRANSACTION FEE: All bid prices "hammer prices" ("hammer prices" means the price at which a lot is knocked down to the purchaser ) for online bids will be subject to a buyer's premium of 15% payable by the purchaser.  This is not an aggregate percentage on the total items bid, rather a per item percentage rate. The premium is added to the purchaser's successful bid and the two together equal the total purchase price. Some items are exempt from Virginia Sales Tax and others may be subject to Virginia Sales Tax. The tax is computed on the total purchase price (hereinafter the total purchase price and applicable sales tax will be referred to as the "Total Amount Due"). To establish a tax free sale, a copy of a valid reseller's permit or other instrument or information must be provided to Pete’s Auction Service satisfaction establishing a sales tax exemption. Any purchaser claiming an exemption yet unable to provide proof at the time of payment, will be required to pay the tax to Pete’s Auction Service and seek a refund from the State of Virginia. Pete’s Auction Service has been authorized by the consignor to retain as part of Pete’s Auction Service remuneration, the buyer's premium payable by the purchaser.

 

3. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Online Auction sales are Mastercard, Visa or Discover. Live Auction sales are Cash, Good Check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover. A convenience fee of 3% will apply for purchases made with a credit card for live or online auctions.

 

CHARGE BACK PROHIBITED: You agree that you will accept all charges placed on the credit card associated with your account and you agree that you will not charge back any amount that the Auctioneer charges to your credit card. You agree that this provision applies equally to amounts charged in connection with any items you have won and any costs or fees.

 

4. TERMS OF PAYMENT. At the announcement of "SOLD", the highest bidder will have purchased the offered lot. All sales are final at the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer or at the announcement of "SOLD". The purchase is subject to all the terms and conditions set forth herein. The purchaser assumes full responsibility thereof and if requested will sign a confirmation of the purchase. Online bidding the item/items are sold to the highest bidder when the item closes. The purchaser further agrees to pay the Total Amount Due. The total amount due will be charged to the credit card that is used during registration.

 

5. WITHDRAWAL. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to withdraw any property from the auction prior to sale.

 

6. PROTESTS, DISPUTES AND THE AUCTIONEER. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder, acknowledged by the Auctioneer, will be the purchaser. The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion as to the disposition of any dispute including the re-offer and resale of any article in dispute. Pete’s Auction Service records will be deemed conclusive in all respect in the event there is any dispute after the sale. Any legal disputes must be filed in the Madison County Virginia court jurisdiction. Should Pete's Auction service prevail in any such court proceeding, the claimant is liable for all attorney and court fees incurred by Pete's Auction Service.

 

7. FAILURE TO DELIVER PURCHASER`S PROPERTY. If Pete’s Auction Service is prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason from delivering any property to the purchaser, Pete’s Auction Service liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefore by the purchaser and shall in no event include any incidental or consequential damages.

 

8. GUARANTEE. All property offered for sale is as, is where as. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AND NO EXCHANGES. Pete’s Auction Service does not guarantee or make warranties on any lot sold. Descriptions in the catalog are an opinion. They are written as an aid to potential bidders. Pete’s Auction Service acknowledges that there may be errors in what is written. Pete’s Auction Service strongly recommends that you personally view any item you bid on or have an acknowledge expert view the item. Pete’s Auction Service will have no obligation, i.e., no refunds or returns will be accepted, if the above conditions are not met. Items offered for sale as described in the catalog or any bill of sale, advertisement, addendum sheet or elsewhere as to authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition or physical conditions are qualified statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. No employee of Pete’s Auction Service or any person purporting to act on behalf of Pete’s Auction Service is authorized to make on Pete’s Auction Service or the consignor's behalf, any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any lot or item for sale.

 

9. BINDING EFFECT, MODIFICATIONS AND SEVERABILITY. The terms and conditions of sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and inure to the benefit of Pete’s Auction Service successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind Pete’s Auction Service unless specifically stated in writing and signed by Pete’s Auction Service. If any part of these terms and conditions of sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the invalid portion shall be stricken and the reset of the terms and conditions of sale shall remain valid and enforceable.

 

10. BIDS OF CONSIGNORS. Consignors, other than Pete’s Auction Service, are not allowed to bid on their own merchandise nor have any agent bid on their behalf. If the Auctioneer recognizes such bidding or is advised of same, the Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any or all items consigned by the offending consignor.

 

11. SHIPPING. If Pete’s Auction Service is asked to ship the purchased lots, there will be a separate charge for such shipping. Shipping charges will be based upon what it costs Pete’s Auction Service to ship the purchased lots to the purchaser. If packing and handling of purchased lots is done by Pete’s Auction Service, it is done entirely at the risk of the purchaser. All items must have shipping insurance; this insurance is mandatory. Pete’s Auction Service will not charge any labor charges for shipping. Pete’s Auction Service is not liable for any acts of omissions in packaging or shipping. Purchased lots handled by outside carriers or packers, including those Pete’s Auction Service may have recommended, may carry their own insurance and any claims for losses or damages should be addressed directly with the outside carriers or packers. Pete’s Auction Service will arrange for packaging and shipping at Pete’s Auction Service earliest possible convenience. Pete’s Auction Service will attempt to ship as soon as possible; however, shipping can take up to two weeks after full payment is received. In the case of crating or any exceptional packaging, the purchaser will be charged Pete’s Auction Service cost from outside agents. Purchaser pays shipping, packing material and insurance charges. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to purchase the outside shipper's insurance, to be self-insured or a combination of both. The shipping of any purchased items outside of the United States is hereby classified as "foreign export". All foreign export is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

 

12. DISPUTES UNDER THIS CONTRACT. Purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them resulting from the purchaser participating in the auction or any resulting transaction, with the exception of the failure of the purchaser to make full payment of the purchaser's obligations to Pete’s Auction Service. In the event the purchaser fails to make full payment to Pete’s Auction Service, Pete’s Auction Service may, but is not required to, proceed directly to court. Furthermore, the purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree that should mediation be necessary, mediation fees, if any, will be borne equally by the parties. Purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service are required under the terms and conditions of sale to enter into mediation before arbitration or any court action. Should a party commence legal action other than mediation without giving written notice to the other party, the party so commencing the legal action will not be entitled to recover attorney's fees even if they would otherwise be allowed in the action. All mediation, arbitration and court proceedings, whether in state or federal court shall be filed and conducted solely within Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia and not in any other jurisdiction. Should mediation not settle the dispute between the parties, the purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree that any dispute or claim, in law or equity, resulting from the participation in the auction or any resulting transaction shall be settled in neutral binding arbitration utilizing the standards of American Arbitration Association and must be initiated and carried out in Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia. Any bidder or purchaser agrees that the election of restricting any and all claims to Arbitration is a voluntary decision and is evidenced by the bidder or purchaser's participation in the auction. The purchaser specifically agrees to the following: I have read the terms and conditions of sale and by my participation in this sale I agree all disputes arising out of my participation will be first submitted to Mediation and if Mediation is not successful in resolving the dispute, I then submit to neutral bidding Arbitration with Pete’s Auction Service and any other entity under this contract. No lawsuit shall be filed until a person has in good faith completed all Mediation and Arbitration proceedings as required hereunder.

 

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS". NEITHER PETE’S AUCTION SERVICE NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE PURCHASER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST`S MORAL RIGHTS OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL PETE’S AUCTION SERVICE AUCTION COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.