Lot 299: Framed oil on canvas, signed by Gustave de Jonghe (1828-1893), Family Joys, 19.75"x25.25"; PROV: purchased at the Dorotheum ca. 1970 by current owner

Contemporary Gun Purchasers: must pay a registration fee to the FFL handling the transaction. Gun Purchasers must comply with all Federal and State gun registration laws. Firearms subject to registration will be processed by Cooter's Classic Firearms, 410-838-8890. Fees are as follows: long guns - $30 and $20 each additional; hand guns - $40 and $30 each additional. All guns will be shipped by the FFL. Caveat Emptor. All merchandise is sold "as is, where is." Descriptions are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ascertain the condition and authenticity of an item before bidding. If there is any question, buyer must ask auctioneer within 48hrs prior to auction. Once an item is sold, The winning bidder becomes the owner of the item immediately at the close of the bid. Auctioneer will not give refunds.

A credit card is required for placing an internet bid. There is a 20% buyer's commission plus a 5% AuctionZip LIVE! fee for all internet bidding. Payment is due immediately. Payment methods include cash, money order, cashier's check or check with bank letter of credit or approved by auctioneer, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover or wire transfer. Payment must be received within 4 days after the sale.

Reserve Price: Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. Auctioneer will act to protect the reserve by bidding. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller and may continue to bid on behalf of the Seller up to the amount of the reserve.

Absentee Bids: Please remember this is a live auction. Just because you have left an absentee bid for a certain amount does not mean you will ultimately win the item if it is sold at that amount. Our auctioneer takes bids from all parties including live floor bidders, phone, and on-line bidders. We try to ensure that all bids are represented equally.

The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the buyer. Auctioneer's decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher.

Your bid is a contract. Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding

There is a 20% buyer's commission plus a 5% AuctionZip LIVE! fee for all internet bidding.

Payment is due immediately. Payment methods include cash, money order, cashier's check or check with bank letter of credit or approved by auctioneer, Visa, MasterCard or wire transfer(wire fees at the buyer's expense). Payment must be received within 3 days after the sale. If not, your credit card on file will be charged.

Maryland sales tax in the amount of 6% will be charged on all purchases unless the item is shipped out of the state or you submit in advance a valid resale tax certificate to the auctioneer.

All merchandise is sold "as is, where is." Descriptions are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ascertain the condition and authenticity of an item before bidding. If there is any question, buyer must ask auctioneer within 48hrs prior to auction. Once an item is sold, The winning bidder becomes the owner of the item immediately at the close of the bid. Auctioneer will not give refunds. Gun Purchasers must comply with all Federal and State gun registration laws. Firearms subject to registration will be processed by Cooter's Classic Firearms, 410-838-8890. Fees are as follows: long guns - $30 and $20 each additional; hand guns - $40 and $30 each additional. All guns will be shipped by the FFL.

Buyers pay all shipping, insurance and packaging supply costs. We do not have a shipping and handling department. Arranging shipping with a third party is the buyer's responsibility. If a successful buyer does not notify the Auctioneer of a preferred shipper by 9:00am EST Monday, than the item will be delivered to Harford Pack & Ship 410-893-7678, the closest shipping company near our facility. PLEASE NOTE! Shipping furniture is expensive! Please do not bid on large items unless you are willing to pay the transport costs.