Lot 339: European ivory figure of mother and a child After Andrea Carlo Lucchesi (18

Conditions of Sale:

All property in the sale is offered according to the following terms and conditions .

1. All property is sold "as is", "where is", with any and all faults. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Empire Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, restorations or the effects of aging.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, EXCHANGES, OR REFUSALS. There are no warranties or representations of merchant-ability, of fitness, nor of any kind, express or implied. Your bid will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire, or that you have chosen not to examine the item. Property is open to the public for thorough inspection during exhibition hours, and is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition, etc. Empire Auctions is not responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs.

2. Empire Auctions is not liable for malfunctions, errors or omissions (hardware, software, electronic, human or otherwise) whether or not due to Antiques Supermarket? fault or negligence, resulting in the inaccurate transmittal of bids, the failure to execute bids or any other irregularity.

3. Before any purchases are allowed to be removed, full payment must be made in cash check or credit card before the sale. Empire Auctions reserves the right to hold purchases where payment is made by check until notified by the bank that the check cleared.

4. A bid shall be conclusive proof that the person has made themselves acquainted with these conditions of sale and has agreed to be bound by them.

5. The buyer shall be the highest bidder. Should a tie or dispute arise between two bidders, the auctioneer may, at his discretion, reopen the bidding between the two high bidders until the property is sold.

6. The price recorded by the auctioneer and/or auction clerk takes priority and will be official.

7. Bid increments may be changed at any time at the auctioneer's discretion. In some cases, these increments may not reflect those pre-programmed into the online bidding system. The auctioneer's decisions are final.

8. Before any purchases are allowed to be removed, full payment must be made in cash check or credit card before the sale. Empire Auctions reserves the right to hold purchases where payment is made by check until notified by the bank that the check cleared.

9. Upon the fall of the hammer or when the Auctioneer says, "SOLD," title on the property shall pass to the highest bidder, who thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility. All lots shall be removed from the premises by the purchaser at his own risk and expense within 10 days, and if not removed, there will be a 5$ surcharge per day per item.

10. A maximum of 20% buyer's premium will be added to the sale of each lot. (15% commission +17%vat on the commission only + 3% credit card charge).

11. Purchaser is responsible for all costs of shipping. EmpireAuctions will offer shipping and packing, items will be qouted with EMS shipping for shipments up to 20kilos. For over 20 kilos either DHL, TNT FEDEX or other courier will be used. For crating additional charges apply. Packing and handing charge of 20$ will be charged for shipping of medium boxes or more.

12. Empire Auctions will not be liable for any issues that may arise when exporting items such as customs/ duties or restricted goods. We will not be liable for seizures, confiscations and etc. the highest bidder must assume all risks prior to bidding. And have all necessary licenses to import certain items based on the origin country.

13. Empire Auctions and/or the Auctioneer, reserves the right to pass or withdraw any lot before or during the sale.

14. All weights and measurements are approximations.

15. Empire Auctions is not responsible for any variations in appearance of online photographs.

A 17% VAT will be added to the 15% premium Total premium with VAT: 17.55%
an additional 3% will be added if paid with credit card

Please note that payments by credit card are subject to an additional 3% fee.
all payments must be made within one week after the conclusion of the sale.

Buyer pays for shipping and handling