1 Terms and Conditions of Sale
Please be advised that all persons wishing to bid at this auction should read, and be familiar with, the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to bidding.

2 Buyer’s premium
A buyer’s premium of 20% (23% for online bidding) of the final bid price up to and including $1,000,000, plus 15% of the final bid price over $1,000,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer to Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC as part of the purchase price.

3 Pre-registration
Although you may register at the time of sale, we strongly encourage pre-registration to save you time at check-in. Pre-registration form.

4 Absentee and telephone bidding
If you plan to place absentee bids or to bid by telephone, please make sure that we receive your Absentee/Telephone Bid form at least 24 hours before the start of the sale. It is possible that any bids received after this time may not be accepted. You will receive an email confirmation of your absentee bid(s) within 24 hours of receipt. If you do not receive confirmation, please call our office at 617.536.0030.

5 Sales tax
All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% unless:
1) the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption or resale number and registers that number with Copley before a sale. Dealers registered in Massachusetts should fill out the Massachusetts ST-4 Sales Tax Resale Certificate Form and submit with a copy of your resale certificate.  

2) the purchaser is an out-of-state vendor who submits an Out-Of-State Resale Form along with a copy of the out-of-state certificate and a business card or letterhead. 

or 3) has purchases shipped out-of-state by an interstate carrier and submits an Out-Of-State Delivery and Authorized Shipping Release Form. Please note that purchasers may be subject to and responsible for the payment of use tax in their state.

For auctions held in South Carolina, all purchases picked up at the auction will be subject to the South Carolina state and local tax of 9% unless the purchaser possesses a South Carolina sales tax exemption or resale number and registers with Copley before the sale. Registered dealers in South Carolina should fill out the South Carolina DOR Resale Certificate ST 8A Form.

6 Inspection of items offered at this auction
All items are sold “as is” and should be inspected either personally or by agent before a bid is placed. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by personal inspection as to the condition of each lot. Although condition reports may be given on request, such reports are statements of opinion only. Regardless of whether or not a condition report is given, all property is sold “as is.” The absence of a condition report does not imply that the property is in good condition. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse condition requests.

7 Dimensions
Please be aware that all flat art dimensions are approximate and are rounded to the nearest quarter inch. Flat art is measured by height followed by width. Three-dimensional works are measured by height, width, and depth.

8 Additional images
Please visit the online catalog for additional images.

9 Stands
Please be aware that stands are not included with items purchased.

10 Condition description of wear or gunning wear Wear or gunning wear may include all types of wear and damage that can be inflicted, and may be expected, from hunting, handling, use, or time. This may include, but is not limited to, paint wear, flaking, dings, scratches, checks, cracks, craquelure, age lines, dents, chips, rubs, blunts, broken eyes, shot scars, seam separations, raised grain, rust, filler loss, sap, discoloration, and altered rigging, stick holes, and eyes. The condition of the undersides may not be listed. Clear coats, such as varnish, shellac, and oil, may not be listed. Repairs and restorations may include new material. Paint listed as “working” or “old” is likely not original. Repairs and construction features that are original to the work, including but not limited to putty, bungs, plugs, patches, and stabilization, may not be mentioned. Replaced and repaired bills may include touch-up near insertion point and extend through back of head, if applicable. Radiographs, or X-Ray images, may be available by request for select lots. Please submit additional condition report requests at least ten days prior to the sale date.

11 Condition description of “As found”
The “as found” designation denotes that condition issues are not listed. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine condition. The item is sold with any faults and imperfections that may exist.

12 Auction results Unofficial auction results will be available online approximately one week after the auction.

13 Pick up and shipping
Buyers wishing to pick up items at the sale must do so on the day of the sale. Buyers wishing to pick up items after the auction at our office in Massachusetts may do so only by appointment starting five days after the sale. If you would like your items shipped, please complete and return the Authorized Shipping Release form

14 Auction day contact information
617.536.0030, info@copleyart.com

Auctioneer:
Peter J. Coccoluto
MA #2428
SC #4547, SC AF #4040