Lot 19: Lin Zexu Qing Dynasty Calligraphy in Couplet 清 林则徐 (1785 - 1850) 五言对联

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As stated in our Condition of Sale, prompt payment in full, within seven days of the sale, is required. Payments must be in the form of a check, money order, wire transfer, Visa and Mastercard. For personal or company checks, please allow 7 days for the check to clear before items are released. We DO NOT accept PayPay. Our mailing address: Gianguan Auctions NY 39 West 56th St. New York, NY 10019 Bank wire transfer info: Chase 1370 Ave of the Americas New York NY 10019 Route#:02100021 Swift Code: CHASUS33 and credit to Acct.#321873132, Gianguan Auctions NY. For bank wire, please include an additional $25.00 (on top of your invoiced total amount) to cover service fees for wire transfer charged by banks. For transfers, please notify us by e mail of the date of wire transfer, auction date and lot #. Payment is required in 7 days.
Gianguan Auctions NY can pack and ship Invaluable purchases. Buyers can also choose preferred shipper. Buyers please inform us with the arrangements you have made by email to maryann@gianguanauctions.com or by phone at 212 867-7288.
As soon as payment has cleared, Gianguan Auction NY will then notify your chosen shipper to ship your purchase(s). The shipper will then contact you directly with the shipping fees. Payment must be received in full before we will release item(s) to shippers.