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Lot 482: Portrait of Nancy Mills Simons Mercer

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDPassed
Wooten & Wooten AuctioneersCamden, SC, USJuly 26, 2014

Item Overview

Description

attributed to George Cooke (America, 1793-1849) oil on canvas, circa 1825. Captain Abraham Simons died in 1824, leaving his widow Nancy with a considerable fortune. She married Reverend Jesse Mercer in 1827, and they used Simons’ wealth to found Mercer University in Macon, GA. She died in 1839 at 70 years old and is buried in Washington, GA. unsigned. with a period frame from a Macon, GA purveyor. H20 ½” W17” Note: The consignor purchased this painting from dealer David Griffiths of Forestport, New York. Griffiths acquired it from Carlsen Gallery, in Freehold, NY. The gallery traced the painting to the estate of former Florida governor Claude Kirk, and through Kirk, to an estate in Madison, Georgia.

Artist or Maker

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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

Shipping

All items must be picked up within five days of the auction or will be subject to storage fees. We do not ship items at Wooten & Wooten. We can provide you with a list of shippers; however, this does not qualify as an endorsement by Wooten & Wooten. Successful bidders must provide Wooten & Wooten with written authorization in order for any lot to be released to a shipper and may do so by e-mailing info@wootenandwooten.com. Pick-ups are by appointment only and may be arranged by calling or e-mailing the gallery. We are not responsible for any damage done to property after the hammer; this includes, but is not limited to, items left beyond the five days or any damage or loss by your shipping agent.

Auction Details

Summer Estates and Collections

by
Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
July 26, 2014, 10:00 AM EST

1036 Broad St., Camden, SC, 29020, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

23.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$10
$100$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$2,999$100
$3,000$4,999$200
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000+$10,000

Terms & Condition of Sale

GUARANTEES
All items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. Neither Wooten & Wooten nor the consignors makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property sold. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding and we recommend that prospective bidders, or their agent, inspect all items in which they have an interest and satisfy themselves as to the origin and condition of the item. Wooten & Wooten does not give refunds. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

CATALOGUE
Written and oral descriptions are the opinions of Wooten & Wooten staff and consultants and are in no way a guarantee of any kind to the accuracy of the catalogue description or condition reports provided. Please note that color calibrations can differ by computer, and all measurements are approximate.

CONDITION REPORTS
Complementary condition reports are executed on an as-requested basis and may be obtained by contacting our offices. Condition reports submitted less than 24 hours prior to the sale may not be completed. The absence of a condition report does not reflect the state of the object. It is our goal to provide our clients with a fair and accurate assessment, please keep mind that we are not professional conservators or restorers.

BIDDING
We offer live bidding in-house, as well as absentee bidding, telephone bidding and Internet bidding. Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable and is subject to an additional 3% charge added to our 20% buyers premium. All new bidders will be required to pre-register with Wooten & Wooten, and returning bidders will be asked to sign and complete a new bid form with each sale. No lot will be sold for less than half of the low estimate. Wooten & Wooten staff, consultants, family and friends reserve the right to bid competitively at all auctions.

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer and will assume full risk and responsibility for the property, including prompt payment and pick- up. The auctioneer has the sole right to re-open a lot and/or settle disputed bids, and the record kept by Wooten & Wooten will be seen as final. Wooten & Wooten reserves the right to reject any bid. All absentee bids are executed by Wooten & Wooten staff, and/or via LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable, as a convenience and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.

PAYMENT
Payment is due for in-house bidders on the day of sale and within five days for all other bidders. Failure to remit payment within this timeline may result in the cancellation of the sale. Payment may be made in the form of cash, check, wire transfer, cashiers check, Visa or Mastercard. Personal checks from first time buyers must be accompanied by a letter of introduction from their banking institution. All invoices over $5,000 must be paid in cash, wire transfer or cashier's check. Your bid is your agreement to pay hammer price, as well as a 20% buyer's premium and 7% South Carolina sales tax. Successful bidders paying by credit or debit card will be subject to an additional 3% surcharge. Successful internet bidders shall pay an additional 3% fee. Invoices must be paid in full in order for any lot to leave the gallery.

SHIPPING
All items must be picked up within five days of the auction or will be subject to storage fees. We do not ship items at Wooten & Wooten. We can provide you with a list of shippers; however, this does not qualify as an endorsement by Wooten & Wooten. Successful bidders must provide Wooten & Wooten with written authorization in order for any lot to be released to a shipper and may do so by e-mailing info@wootenandwooten.com. Pick-ups are by appointment only and may be arranged by calling or e-mailing the gallery. We are not responsible for any damage done to property after the hammer; this includes, but is not limited to, items left beyond the five days or any damage or loss by your shipping agent.

FOR EMPHASIS
20% Buyer's Premium added to the hammer price
7% South Carolina Sales Tax added
3% credit or debit fee added
3% fee for items purchased through LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable

BID INCREMENTS
$0-99 $10
$100- 499 $25
$500- 999 $50
$1,000- 2,999 $100
$3,000-4,999 $200
$5,000-9,999 $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 - up Auctioneer's Discretion.

IN SUMMATION
Your bid will signify that you have inspected the items as fully as you desire, or that you have elected not to inspect them, and that you agree fully with all of terms of service hereby set forth by Wooten and Wooten Auctioneers & Appraisers.

Please call our offices at 866-570-0144 with any questions.

Jeremy J. Wooten SCAL 3947
Proprietor

Condition Reports

CONDITION REPORTS
Complementary condition reports are executed on an as-requested basis and may be obtained by contacting our offices. Condition reports submitted less than 24 hours prior to the sale may not be completed. The absence of a condition report does not reflect the state of the object. It is our goal to provide our clients with a fair and accurate assessment, please keep mind that we are not professional conservators or restorers.

Shipping

All items must be picked up within five days of the auction or will be subject to storage fees. We do not ship items at Wooten & Wooten. We can provide you with a list of shippers; however, this does not qualify as an endorsement by Wooten & Wooten. Successful bidders must provide Wooten & Wooten with written authorization in order for any lot to be released to a shipper and may do so by e-mailing info@wootenandwooten.com. Pick-ups are by appointment only and may be arranged by calling or e-mailing the gallery. We are not responsible for any damage done to property after the hammer; this includes, but is not limited to, items left beyond the five days or any damage or loss by your shipping agent.