Lot 13: Alberto Gerardi (1889-1865)Lustre

Live bidding may start higher or lower

€0 - 150,000:33.0%

€150,001 - 1,000,000:27.0%

€1,000,001+:17.4%

LIVE BID
Internet Bidder will pay the same Premium as in the auctionroom.
Purchasers will not pay in addition an Internet fee at 3%, The Internet fee is including in the global Premium.
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.

The operator of voluntary sale is adherent to the Central Registry prevention of unpaid Auctioneers from which payment incidents are likely to registration. The rights of access, rectification and opposition for legitimate reasons are to be exercised by the obligor with the Symev 15, rue Freycinet 75016 Paris.


ESTIMATES
An estimate in euros of the likely sale price is published after each lot. This is provided for indication only. The hammer price may of course be above or below this estimate.

CONDITIONS OF SALE
The highest and final bidder is deemed to be the purchaser, and must provide his / her name and address. No lot will be transferred to the purchaser before it has been paid for in full. In the event of payment by cheque or bank transfer, property may be withheld until payment has been cleared. Any storage costs that may result are to be paid by the purchaser.
In addition to the amount of the winning bid, the following premium per lot is also due :

BUYER'S PREMIUM
30 % inc. tax, up to 150 000 € (25 % + VAT 20 %)
24 % inc. tax, from 150 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 20 %)
14.40 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 20 %)
For books :
26.37 % inc. tax, up to 150 000 € (25 % + VAT 5.5 %)
21.10 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 5.5 %)
12.66 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 5.5 %)

Wine
21.60% Including VAT (18% excluding VAT + VAT 20%)


Lots preceded by the symbol ƒ are subject to an additional premium of 7% + VAT (68.372 % inc. VAT) on the hammer price. Lots preceded by the symbol • are subject to an additional premium of 19.6 % + VAT (23.44 % inc. VAT) on the hammer price. In some instances these additional costs may be reimbursed. For further information, please call our accounts department on +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17.

In the event of a dispute at the fall of the hammer, i.e. if two or more bidders simultaneously make the same bid, either vocally or by sign, and claim title to the lot after the word « adjugé »has been pronounced, the said lot shall be immediately reoffered for sale, at the price of the final bid, and all those present may take part in the bidding.
Any changes to the conditions of sale or to the descriptions in the catalogue shall be announced verbally during the sale, and appended to the official sale record (procès-verbal).

PAYMENT
1 the sale shall be conducted in euros. All payments must be effected in the same currency.
2 payment is due immediately after the sale.
3 property may be paid for in the following ways :
- by credit card in the saleroom (VISA or MASTERCARD)
- by crossed cheque in euros, upon presentation of valid proof of identity
- by bank transfer in euros :
Swift code : BNPPARB Paris A CENTRALE FR
International bank account(IBAN) : 76 3 000 4008 2800 0105 9294 176
BIC (Bank identification Code) : BNPAFRPPPAC
PIASA SA DEPOT CLIENT : 16 boulevard des Italiens 75009 Paris
SVV ART L 321 6 CC
Bank code : 3 0004
Branch code : 00828
Account number : 00010592941
Key : 76
4 wherever payment is made by cheque from a foreign bank account, the purchase will not be delivered until Piasa receives the bank agreement.
5 in cash :
- up to € 3 000 (inc. premium) for French citizens or professionnal activities
- up to € 15 000 (inc. premium) for foreign non professionnal citizens upon presentation of valid proof of identity.
PIASA's Buyers' Accounts Department is open weekdays
9am - 6pm. (tel +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS ON STORAGE & COLLECTION OF PURCHASES
Potential purchasers are invited to examine and assess the condition of items they may wish to buy before the auction, notably during the pre-sale viewing.
PIASA is happy to provide condition reports for individual lots upon request. No claims will therefore be entertained after the fall of the hammer.

1
BULKY ITEMS (furniture, pictures & objects)
purchased at auction, and not collected from the saleroom by 10am the day after the sale, will be stored in Basement Level 3 at the Hôtel Drouot, and can be collected at the following times: Monday - Friday: 1pm - 5:30pm and Saturday: 8am -10 am
warehouse :
Storage - 5, boulevard Ney 75018 Paris (métro Porte de la Chapelle)
Horaires : De 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h du lundi au vendredi
Contact 01 40 34 88 84 ou 01 40 34 88 81

The bordereau (bidding slip), indicating proof of payment, must be presented when property is collected. Storage costs are due at the current rate.

2
SMALL ITEMS purchased at auction and not collected after the sale will be transported to the PIASA offices and kept free of charge for a fortnight.
Thereafter the purchaser will be charged storage costs at the rate of € 3 + tax, per day and per lot.

3
INSURANCE
At the fall of the hammer the title of property shall be transferred to the purchaser, who assumes immediate responsibility for insurance. Uncollected property will be stored at the buyer's risk and expense.
PIASA declines liability for lots placed in storage.

Auction House will help arrange shipment, at buyer's expense
Storage - 5, boulevard Ney 75018 Paris (métro Porte de la Chapelle)
Horaires : De 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h du lundi au vendredi
Contact 01 40 34 88 84 ou 01 40 34 88 81

The highest and final bidder is deemed to be the purchaser. No lot will be transferred to the purchaser before it has been paid for in full.

BIDDING ACTIVITY WILL EXTEND, 1 MINUTE, PER LOT, IF THERE IS BIDDING ACTIVITY IN THAT LOT IN THE LAST MINUTES.
ALL ITEMS SOLD "AS IS, WHERE IS" WITH NO WARRANTY. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY GOODS OFFERED IN THIS SALE. TAYLORPAIGETREASURES AGENTS & EMPLOYEES MAY ATTEMPT TO DESCRIBE THE MERCHANDISE IN ADVERTISING, ON THE INTERNET BUT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAYLORPAIGETREASURES OFFICERS AGENTS & EMPLOYEES BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING MADE OR IMPLIED ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TAYLORPAIGETREASURES OFFICERS, AGENTS & EMPLOYEES WILL NEITHER BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, NOR ERRORS, DELETIONS OR OMISSIONS. NO CREDIT OR ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY FORM OR AMOUNT. EACH LOT IS SOLD WITH ALL FAULT AND DEFECTS THEREIN. THE BUYER SHALL TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUME ALL RISK OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND OR ITEMS FROM THE TIME THE AUCTION COMPANY ACCEPTS THE FINAL BID FROM THE BUYER. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BID AND BUY. TAYLORPAIGETREASURES IS NOT AN EXPERT IN AFRICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN OR ASIAN ART. TAYLORPAIGETREASURES CONSULTED AN EXPERT IN AFRICAN ART FOR ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION. TAYLORPAIGETREASURES DEEMS THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE EXPERT TO BE FACTUAL, BUT WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THESE ITEMS. IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL BUYER TO RESEARCH PRIOR TO BIDDING AND PURCHASING. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS/IS WHERE IS WITH ALL FAULTS.

AFTER BUYER PLACES A BID, IT CANNOT BE RETRACTED. AFTER A BID IS MADE, SAID BID IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF TAYLORPAIGETREASURES MAY BE ACCEPTED AND CREATE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. BUYER SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES TAYLORPAIGETREASURES POLICY'S.

BUYER WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TAYLORPAIGETREASURES (AND OUR AFFILIATED AND SUBSIDIARIES, AND OUR AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES) HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM OR DEMAND, INCLUDING REASONABLE LEGAL FEES, MADE BY ANY THIRD PARTY DUE TO OR ARISING OUT OF YOUR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOUR IMPROPER USE OF TAYLORPAIGETREASURES SERVICES OR YOUR BREACH OF ANY LAW OR THE RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY.

IF BUYER FAILS TO PAY IN FULL, BUYER (A) AUTHORIZES OWNER AND/OR AUCTION COMPANY TO RESELL SUCH PROPERTY AT ANY TIME AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE, (B) AGREES TO INDEMNIFY OWNER AND/OR AUCTION COMPANY AGAINST ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE UPON SALE, TOGETHER WITH COST AND EXPENSES THEREOF, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES ALLOWED BY LAW, IF ANY AND (C) AGREES TO PAY AUCTION COMPANY INTEREST OF 1% PER MONTH ON UNPAID BALANCE. BUYER ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL PURCHASES MADE AND HOLDS THE COMPANY FREE FROM ANY LIABILITIES INCLUDING THEFT OF ITEMS. THE BIDDER IS BOUND BY THESE TERMS. SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE, THERE IS A $5.00 CHARGE PER BOX HANDLING FEE AND WILL TRY OUR BEST TO PACK AS MUCH IN A BOX AS POSSIBLE. BUYER SHALL PAY THIS AND SHIPPING COSTS.

TAYLORPAIGETREASURES AS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Michael Weaster State of Texas license number is 17474. Any concern or questions please contact TDLR: Mailing Address:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78711

Telephone: (512) 463-6599
Toll-Free (in Texas): (800) 803-9202
Fax: (512) 463-9468

LIVE BID
Internet Bidder will pay the same Premium as in the auctionroom.
Purchasers will not pay in addition an Internet fee at 3%, The Internet fee is including in the global Premium.
Please note that the 3% of Internet fee is included in our premium. There are no additional Internet charges.


BUYER'S PREMIUM
30 % inc. tax, up to 150 000 € (25 % + VAT 20 %)
24 % inc. tax, from 150 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 20 %)
14.40 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 20 %)
For books :
26.37 % inc. tax, up to 150 000 € (25 % + VAT 5.5 %)
21.10 % inc. tax, from 50 001 € to 1000 000 € (20 % + VAT 5.5 %)
12.66 % inc. tax, above 1000 001 € (12 % + VAT 5.5 %)


The operator of voluntary sale is adherent to the Central Registry prevention of unpaid Auctioneers from which payment incidents are likely to registration. The rights of access, rectification and opposition for legitimate reasons are to be exercised by the obligor with the Symev 15, rue Freycinet 75016 Paris.

Lots preceded by the symbol f are subject to an additional premium of 5.5% + VAT (6.578% inc. VAT) on the hammer price. Lots preceded by the symbol . are subject to an additional premium of 19.6% + VAT (23.44% inc. VAT) on the hammer price. In certain cases these additional costs may be reimbursed. For further information, please call our accounts department on +33 (0)1 53 34 10 17.

PIASA is happy to provide condition reports for individual lots upon request. No claims will therefore be entertained after the fall of the hammer.