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Lot 8: (BRADY STUDIO) Portrait of Maximilian I during his short-lived reign as Emperor of Mexico.

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDPassed
Swann Auction GalleriesNew York, NY, USApril 20, 2017

Item Overview

Description

(BRADY STUDIO)
Portrait of Maximilian I during his short-lived reign as Emperor of Mexico. Carte-de-visite-sized albumen print, the image measuring 3 1/2x2 1/4 inches (8.9x5.7 cm.), the blue period mount slightly larger, with the notation Emperor of Mexico and a date, in pencil, on a white paper label below the photograph on mount recto. 1864-67

Artist or Maker

Notes

Maximilian''s rule was characterized by financial disaster, political weakness, and betrayal. His execution reflected the refusal of the Mexcian people to accept a foreign prince. The portrait is attributed to Matthew Burgess, Mathew Brady''s assistant.

Payment & Shipping

Accepted forms of payment: Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer

Shipping

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Auction Details

IMAGES & OBJECTS: PHOTOGRAPHS & PHOTOBOOKS

by
Swann Auction Galleries
April 20, 2017, 01:30 PM EST

104 East 25th Street, New York, NY, 10010, US

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

$0 - 100,000:30.0%
$100,001 - 1,000,000:25.0%
$1,000,001+:17.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$149$10
$150$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$5,999$200
$6,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000$199,999$10,000
$200,000$499,999$20,000
$500,000+$50,000

Terms and Conditions

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Shipping Information

Upon request, Swann will facilitate the shipping of purchases to out-of-town buyers at an additional charge for packing, shipping and insurance, but will not be responsible for any loss, damage or delay resulting from the packing, handling and shipping thereof. Unless specific instructions are received, Swann is the sole judge of the method to be used for shipment. Packing and shipping costs will be noted on the invoice mailed to successful bidders after the sale, and are based on the actual costs involved. Be advised that a full commercial invoice must accompany any purchase shipped outside the US.

Buyer's Premium

Buyer's Premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including $100,000; 20% of the portion of the hammer price above $100,000 up to and including $1,000,000; and 12% of the portion of the hammer price above $1,000,000.

Taxes on your purchase

SALES TAX. All items purchased are subject to payment of the New York City and State sales tax of 8.875% on the total purchase price (final bid plus the Buyer's Premium as defined in paragraph 7 of the Conditions of Sale) unless the purchaser presents proof of exemption therefrom. An exempt purchaser must provide a properly completed New York State Resale Certificate (Form ST-120) evidencing possession of a valid New York State Resale or, for non-New York State businesses, the equivalent resale authorization from another locale. Purchases will not be released unless all sales tax requirements are satisfied. Purchases shipped outside of New York State are not subject to sales tax.

Taxes on your purchase

SALES TAX. All items purchased are subject to payment of the New York City and State sales tax of 8.875% on the total purchase price (final bid plus the Buyer's Premium as defined in paragraph 7 of the Conditions of Sale) unless the purchaser presents proof of exemption therefrom. An exempt purchaser must provide a properly completed New York State Resale Certificate (Form ST-120) evidencing possession of a valid New York State Resale or, for non-New York State businesses, the equivalent resale authorization from another locale. Purchases will not be released unless all sales tax requirements are satisfied. Purchases shipped outside of New York State are not subject to sales tax.

Condition Statement

Available upon request.