Lot 183: ROGER ETIENNE ORIGINAL BIG -EYED CHILD PORTRAIT

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All items will be sold in order of Lot Number. No Lot Number may be transferred to another Buyer

Bidders are solely responsible for their winning items once the Auctioneer declares them "sold" . If the occasion arises, the Auctioneer may use his/her discretion and "pass" on an item if he/she feels an item has not received an adequate bid. We, as the Agent for the consignors, must also protect their interests. Consignors are not allowed to bid on their own property.

Midnight Sun Antique Auction Company reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time before the Sale or to reject a bid from any source from any bidders at any time.

All purchases are to be paid for at the end of the Sale. We accept Visa / Mastercard / Discover/Amex, Paypal. Successful bidders can pay invoice online received after auction. Online bidders will pay 20% Buyer's premium in addition to hammer price as stipulated in the online terms and total payment. Items are packed & shipped once shipping fees are fully paid. If we do not received payment within 4 days, we will attempt to charge card on file or contact you. Late payments will be accepted at the descretion of the Auction House.

Online bidder shipping fees will be included on invoice unless winning item(s) oversize, multiple or shipped International. In this case, shipping will be paid separately and notified of total amount. Third Party Buyers will be responsible for payment of total invoice.

All items are shipped from California, USA. Midnight Sun Antique Auction Company will provide free inhouse handling for most items although outside handling maybe required for oversize, fragile or heavy items ( bidder can arrange own shipping & payment). Bidders will be responsible for total cost of shipping, pack matl (any handling) & Insurance charged on total purchase (unless contacted after auction for pick up arrangements). Contact Auction House after 24 hours with special shipping requests or to arrange pick up. Any shipping to different address from billing may need extra verification processes.

All shipping costs will be at a competitive rate & shipped either Priority USPS or UPS (International except Canada will be shipped USPS insured if available) determined by Auction House.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS before bidding, please be aware for of your country's Customs requirements or limitations. International Winning bidders will be responsible for full payment irregardless of any shipping limitations, Customs holds or fees incurred. Contact auction house with any inquiries.

All purchased items will be held for collection for 7 days & thereafter storage fees will be charged. Midnight Sun Antique Auction Company will attempt to ship item(s) no more than 10 business days after payment unless other arrangements made. We endeavor to give your items the utmost protection during the delivery process. Midnight Sun Auction Company will not be held responsible for any items damaged or lost in transit

For U.S. California resident bidders only. We are required by law to collect California Sales Tax which will be added to the total invoice (as of 2015 is 9.0 %) unless items are being purchased from out of the State of California. Resale exemption forms must be completed or Seller's permit and number must be submitted while registering or emailed for California residents requesting Sales Tax exemption.