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HUGH TOWNLEY, Abstract Wood Sculpture
Hugh Townley

Lot 207: HUGH TOWNLEY, Abstract Wood Sculpture

Est: $1,000 USD - $2,000 USDPassed
Blackwell Auctions LLCClearwater, FL, USOctober 12, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Abstract wood carved sculpture by Hugh Townley (American, 1923-2008) consisting of a group of geometric shapes. Initial signed under the base. Circa 1970s. Townley's sculptures are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and many others. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage. Measures 7 1/8" tall x 5" wide.

Artist or Maker

Hugh Townley

Condition Report

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Payment & Shipping

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Auction Details

October 12th Exceptional Estates Auction

by
Blackwell Auctions LLC
October 12, 2019, 12:00 PM EST

5251 110th Ave. N Suite 118, Clearwater, FL, 33760, US

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Buyer's Premium

20.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$10
$100$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$2,499$100
$2,500$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$14,999$1,000
$15,000$49,999$2,500
$50,000+$5,000

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Shipping Information

*For some items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. Your invoice will include a shipping fee if we're able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping.

* Some items are noted which must be shipped via 3rd party, freight or cargo services -- you can contact them directly to make shipping arrangements or for quotes.
Resources for 3rd party/freight/cargo delivery:
o UPS store 5980: store5980@theupsstore.com phone: (727)391-6094
o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985
o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International)
o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International)
o CADOGAN TATE DESIGNER SERVICES miami@cadogantate.com (305)833-3700 (U.S. & International)
o EXPERT MESSENGER sales@expertmessengers.com (866)343-8863 (within Florida)
o We've had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/

*Purchases left at the gallery 60 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given.
* We are in full compliance with laws regarding the sale of firearms. Firearms manufactured prior to 1899 do not require shipment to an FFL. Firearms that do require shipment to an FFL are noted in our catalogs and will only be shipped to an FFL. Local transactions are completed through an FFL with whom we have made arrangements, and non-local buyers can provide us with the FFL information of their choosing.

Tax Information

* The Florida Department of Revenue does not accept out of state resale certificates. If the buyer takes delivery of the item in Florida, either in person or via mail, and does not have a valid FL resale certificate, applicable sales tax of 7% must be collected. Out of state dealers may also present an affidavit that items are intended for resale and can then be exempt from sales tax. If you have a valid FLORIDA tax-exempt resale certificate,please email a copy of it to info@blackwellauctions.com to have the sales tax removed.
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