Lot 427: A BERLIN FIGURE OF A BACCHANTE FEEDING A GOAT, CIRCA 1775modelled by Wilhelm Christian Meyer (1726-1786), the scantily clad nymph seated on a tree stump, a vine draped across her lap from which she proffers the goat a bunch of grapes, mound base with

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

All lots are offered subject to Matthew Barton Ltd's Condition's of Business and to reserves. The Conditions of Business for Buyers, are published at the end of the printed catalogue.

A Buyer's Premium of 24% is applicable to all lots in this sale. The Buyer's Premium is subject to VAT at the standard rate (currently 20%). Unless otherwise indicated lots are offered for sale under the auctioneer's margin scheme and VAT on the Buyer's Premium is payable by all buyers.

Estimates are published as a guide only and are subject to review. The actual hammer price of a lot may well be higher or lower than the range of figures given and there are no fixed "starting prices". Reserves are confidential but will never be higher than the low estimate figure at the time of sale.

Matthew Barton Ltd will be pleased to execute bids on behalf of those clients unable to attend the sale in person, subject to our Conditions of Business. Bids must be signed and submitted in writing in good time and lots will always be purchased as cheaply as possible (depending on any other bids received, reserves and competition in the saleroom). To bid by telephone please contact us at least 24 hours before the sale. These services are offered free of charge.

Cataloguing Practice
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND THAT ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Weights may only be accurate to within 5 grams. Weights shown as '(*oz)' are in Troy Ounces and usually rounded down to the full ounce.
~ Lots marked with the symbol '~ ' have been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding import and export. The information is made available for the convenience of bidders and the absence of the symbol is not a warranty that there are no restrictions regarding import or export of the Lot.

It is common practice for many gemstones to be treated by a variety of methods to enhance their appearance and the international jewellery trade has generally accepted these methods. Although heat enhancement of colour is usually permanent, in some cases this could affect the durability of a gemstone. Oiled gemstones may need re-oiling after a certain period. If no gemmological report is published in the catalogue, prospective buyers should be aware that the gemstones or pearls could have been enhanced by some method.

Condition: not normally recorded and all lots sold as viewed. Obvious faults may be recorded in italics at the end of a description for ceramics. Condition reports can be requested prior to sale. Whilst we are pleased to provide a general report of condition, we are not professional conservators or restorers and any statement made by Matthew Barton Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves in person wherever possible as to the condition of a lot,or ask an agent to inspect it for them.

Payment
Payment is due in sterling at the conclusion of the sale and before purchases can be released. Please note that we require seven days to clear sterling cheques unless special arrangements have been made in advance of the sale. We are pleased to accept UK debit cards; we can no longer take payment from credit cards and international debit cards. Cash payments above £6,000 and "card holder not present" payments above £2,000 will not be accepted without prior arrangement.

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Storage
On receipt of cleared funds, lots can be collected from the Saleroom during the auction or immediately after its completion. Thereafter, all purchased lots will be stored at Matthew Barton Ltd's premises for a period of one month prior to transfer to third party for storage. A transfer fee of £10 per lot plus all incurred transfer and storage costs due to the third party will be payable prior to release. Please note that collection is BY APPOINTMENT on +44 (0) 20 7806 5545.

Matthew Barton Ltd can supply quotations for shipping of purchases, including transit insurance and VAT refund administration fees, and will assist in the application for any export licenses which may be required. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements. Please note that it is not possible to post or ship ivory of any kind (including marine ivory) to the United States of America.

Export and Permits: it is the purchaser's sole responsibility to identify and obtain any necessary export, import, endangered species or other permit for any lot. Matthew Barton Ltd makes no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is or is not subject to export or import restrictions or any embargoes.

Buyers outside the European Union will normally be eligible to obtain a refund in respect of VAT, upon satisfactory documentary evidence of exportation. Further information on this matter is available on request.

~ Lots marked with the symbol '~ ' have been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding import and export. The information is made available for the convenience of bidders and the absence of the symbol is not a warranty that there are no restrictions regarding import or export of the Lot.

‡ † Lots marked with the symbol '‡' have been imported from outside the European Union (EU) to be sold at auction under Temporary Import Rules. When released to buyers within the EU, including the UK, the buyer will become the importer and must pay VAT at the rate of 5% on the hammer price and 20% on the Buyer's premium. Lots marked with the symbol '†' are subject to normal VAT rules and the standard VAT will be charged on both the hammer price and the buyer's premium. Buyers outside the EU will normally be eligible to obtain a refund in respect of VAT, upon satisfactory documentary evidence of exportation. Further information on this matter is available on request.