Lot 186: Five unframed late 19th/early 20th C. Japanese woodblock prints: first after a painted screen attributed to Mitsuoki Tosa (Japanese,...

1. ALL PERSONS BIDDING AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE.

2. All sales are subject to a 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Purchases are subject to Connecticut State sales tax except for individuals with a valid resale certificate on file with Winter Associates, Inc.

3. For clients who cannot attend the sale in person, Winter Associates, Inc. if so instructed will execute written "absentee bids" on their behalf. This absentee bidding service is provided with the understanding that Winter Associates, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any errors or failure to accurately execute bids. A cash deposit may be required and will be applied to all purchases made at this sale and not to any particular lot.

4. Absentee bids are executed in competition with other absentee bids and with the audience, on an alternate basis. Due to the uncertainties of bidding patterns a lot may sell to the audience for the same amount authorized by an absentee bidder, or to an absentee bid for the same amount if it was received in advance.

5. Phone absentee bids are accepted only on items with a low estimate equal to or greater than $500 and are subject to phone line availability. A completed and signed absentee bid form must be received and acknowledged by Winter Associates, Inc. prior to confirmation of any phone line reservation for bidding. This absentee bidding service is provided with the understanding that Winter Associates, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any errors or failure to accurately execute bids.

6. PAYMENT ON ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE SALE. Invoices are issued upon receipt of payment. Winter Associates, Inc. must have received cleared funds to release property. Shipment is arranged as a courtesy and at buyer's expense. Shipping may take 2-4 weeks after payment is received.

7. ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP AND PAID FOR WITHIN 72 HOURS OF SALE. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN THIS TIME WILL BE SUBJECT TO A STORAGE FEE OF $5.00 PER DAY PER LOT. Winter Associates, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its property for more than 3 business days after the date of sale.

8. MERCHANDISE WILL BE RELEASED ONLY AFTER BONAFIDE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Successful bidders may pay for purchases with cash, MC/Visa, Discover, certified or traveler's checks. Personal or business checks will only be accepted from parties with established credit. Winter Associates, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by check for 10 business days from deposit date of check. Check payment made in person is subject to approval by our check clearing service. The purchaser agrees to pay Winter Associates, Inc. $25.00 for any returned check.

9. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS: all merchandise is available for inspection and should be inspected before bidding. Condition reports are not included in catalog descriptions. Although condition is sometimes noted for an item in our catalog, it has not been noted on every item, and the catalog should not be construed as a full condition report. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer nor the consignor, is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. All weights and measurements are approximate.

10. Winter Associates, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the correct description, genuineness, authenticity of, or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

11. Winter Associates, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time. The auctioneers may reject an opening bid, or if having acknowledged an opening bid they decide that any advance is insufficient, they may reject that advance and withdraw the lot.

12. Post auction bids may be submitted on unsold items. They may or may not be accepted at the discretion of the auctioneer and with the permission of the consignor.

13. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS.

14. These conditions may be waived or modified at the sole discretion of Winter Associates, Inc.

MERCHANDISE WILL BE RELEASED ONLY AFTER BONAFIDE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Successful bidders may pay for purchases with cash, MC/Visa, Discover, certified or traveler's checks. Personal or business checks will only be accepted from parties with established credit. Winter Associates, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by check for 10 business days from deposit date of check. Check payment made in person is subject to approval by our check clearing service. The purchaser agrees to pay Winter Associates, Inc. $25.00 for any returned check.

Shipment is arranged as a courtesy and at buyer's expense. Most shipping is provided by the Farmington UPS Store. For questions, please contact them at 860-676-0660. Shipping may take 2-4 weeks after payment is received.

All sales are subject to a 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

Purchases are subject to Connecticut State sales tax except for individuals with a valid resale certificate on file with Winter Associates, Inc.

All goods are sold "as is" and all sales are final. Complete condition reports are not necessarily included in the following descriptions. Condition is sometimes included for an item in our catalog, however, it should not be construed as a full condition report or that condition has been noted on every item. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer nor the consignor, is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. All weights and measurements are approximate.