Lot 170: Aubrey Eden Stapleton 'Emu Creek Hotel'

Condition Reports
These can usually be provided prior to the commencement of the sale. Any questions regarding condition must be resolved to the buyer's satisfaction before leaving a bid. Condition reports close 24 hours prior to auction.
Condition reports should be considered opinion only and the purchaser should satisfy themselves as to whether or not in their own judgement, the lot accords with the description or indeed their expectations.
Overseas buyers must not bid on large bulky or fragile items unless they intend to use a courier or a service like Pack and Send., which can be expensive for heavy large items.
Digital Photographs
We can email digital images of any lot prior to the sale. This is a complimentary service. This only available up until 24 hours before auction start time.
Bidding
Before bidding prospective buyers are required to register. You will be asked to provide your name, address and telephone number, and will then be given a bidding number. This numbered bidding system ensures client confidentiality and the information will be used for accounting purposes only. Proof of identity will be required, i.e. Drivers licence, upon registering.
By Absentee Bid
If you are unable to attend the Sale, you can leave a bid in your absence. Absentee bidding forms are available and should be submitted in person, by email or fax prior to the auction (we will try to place bids on the auctioneer's sale sheets after the start of the auction but cannot guarantee the execution of bids).
We always try to buy the lot for as little as possible subject to competition from other bidders. If there are two identical bids, the first one received by Lugosi Auctioneers will take precedence.
In some instances depending on the amount and/or quantity of the commission bid(s) and whether or not you are a regular customer, we may ask for credit or debit card details to guarantee your bid(s). We will not process the card unless you fail to pay for the items after seven days from the date of the Sale. As an absentee bidder should you be successful we will contact you after the auction has ended.
Please note that if you are successful in your bid, the lot(s) must be paid for within forty eight hours of conclusion of the auction. Unless alternative arrangements have been made with us, storage charges will be levied until payment takes place. The onus is therefore as much on the bidder as the auctioneer to check on the status of their bids and to complete the transaction.
By Telephone
Telephone bidding is available during auctions for those who cannot attend but who want to bid 'live' at the sale. Please contact us as early as possible if you would like to arrange a line, which are reserved on a 'first come, first served' basis. We will telephone you approximately several lots prior to the relevant lot to ensure a good connection (especially mobiles/international). We recommend a back up telephone number and a cover bid in case we cannot reach you by telephone. Telephone bidding is usually reserved for higher value lots and at Lugosi Auctioneer's discretion.

Internet Bidders
Internet bidders will be charged 22% Buyers Premium inclusive of the 5% Invaluable fee when bidding on Invaluable/AuctionZip Live!. A valid credit card will be required to register for live bidding. This is offered as a service and any loss or missed bids due to the failure of the internet connection will not be entertained, a covering bid is always advisable. Payment is required within forty eight hours if successful.
Buyer's Premium
All lots are subject to a Buyer's Premium of 20% + GST (22.0% inclusive).There will be an additiona; 5% surcharge for all successful Invaluable/AuctionZip Live! bidders
Methods of Payment
We accept the following methods of payment:
Bank Transfer, MASTERCARD, VISA (Overseas Bidders can only pay up to $300 on a credit card if not present)
There is a 1.5% surcharge for credit cards.
Collection of Lots
Goods will not be released until the purchaser's account has been paid in full. Due to Covid-19 collection by appointment from the auction gallery is available, using social distancing

Any goods not paid for within the stipulated time after the auction will be charged a storage charge of $5.00 per lot per day unless alternative arrangements have been made. This applies to all buyers, whether they bid in person, by commission or by telephone or internet bidders.
Packing and Shipping
Covid-19 means we cannot allow any person/s in the auction gallery.
Until further notice there will be no pick up available only Australia Post shipping at the bidders cost.The buyer is responsible for any and all costs.
A small P & H charge will be made for time and materials. Please ask for an estimate for postage and packing prior to bidding, as once a lot is purchased the cost is the sole responsibility of the buyer no matter the cost. Internet bidders must pay all delivery/postal charges before goods will be despatched.
The Auctioneer in this case Lugosi Auctioneers retains the right to refuse admission to any person/s to any auction.
Lugosi Auctioneers also retains the right to in the case of a dispute, or missed bid/s reoffer the lot even after the hammer has fallen.

Any description, catalogue entry either verbal or written by Lugosi Auctioneers or staff is a statement of opinion only and will not void the sale of the lot/s. Prospective Buyer's must inspect or satisfy themselves as to the authenticity of a lot before bidding.

Items must be paid for within forty eight hours of conclusion of the auction.
We will ship all small items a packing and handling fee of $10 per box will be charged, we do not post glass or paintings. Closed Sunday 14th June.
Pick up only by appointment call 0407 960 491.
Due to Covid-19 there will be three options: post only which will be via Australia Post sign for trackable or pick up using social distancing strictly by appointment once payment has been made using contactless methods ie card or bank transfer, no one is allowed to enter the auction gallery under any circumstance.
Pick up will be in the foyer area outside the gallery.
Large, heavy or very fragile items will have to be picked up by Pack and Send Willoughby, we can only post non fragile small items

We accept the following methods of payment:
Bank Transfer, Visa or Mastercard
There is a 1.5% surcharge for credit cards. Cash not accepted due to Covid-19
We do not accept over $500 for credit cards if not present
Overseas buyers must pay by bank transfer & any associated bank fee for doing so

All lots are subject to a Buyer's Premium of 25% . This includes the 5% surcharge for all successful Invaluable/AuctionZip Live! bidders <br> <br>