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Lot 79: George Bucher Handcrafted Playable 5 String Twine Banjo

Est: $0 USD - $0 USDSold:
Hassinger & Courtney AuctioneeringFreeburg, PA, USMay 06, 2016

Item Overview

Description

George Bucher Handcrafted Playable 5 String Twine Banjo. Square Painted Head and Cherry Pegs. 39.5". Original work by George R. Bucher, 1931-2015, Artist, Sculptor, Entertainer, Educator. Bucher attended the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. From 1961- 1965 he served as Associate Professor of Art at Sioux Falls College in South Dakota. From 1965-1984 he was the first full-time art professor at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove PA. He exhibited his artwork all along the East Coast and in 1966 was only the second person (Andrew Wythe being the 1st) to have his art work exhibited at the State Museum in Pennsylvania. In 1960 at a dinner honoring Hubert Humphrey, Bucher presented Humphrey with a twine sculpture of the head of a donkey, symbolizing the Democratic Party. Also of note, in 1970 Bucher spent 10 weeks making a 12 foot ball of twine for Speery Rand Corporation, New Holland, PA. He exhibited his work at many outdoor art shows and frequently won awards. He was also an active banjo player. Believing that no one should retire from what they love to do, he continued to produce art until the end of his life. This auction features 96 lots of Bucher's sculptures, sketches, & paintings.

Artist or Maker

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Other, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa

Shipping

Internet bidders will receive an emailed invoice for the product within 1 day of the auction. Payment cannot be accepted before the sending of these invoices. Hassinger & Courtney can arrange shipping for your items and invoices for shipping (if needed) will be sent within 10 days of the end of the auction. Buyer will pay actual packing & shipping costs. The auctioneer assumes no liability on shipped goods. Pick-up is available by appointment. 7. Payment for the product is due within 4 days of receiving the invoice and shall be made with Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Purchases paid by check may be subject to the check clearing before the items are shipped. Credit cards placed on file may be charged if payment is not received within 4 days of the invoice.

Auction Details

Terms

Buyer's Premium

15.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$5
$100$199$10
$200$499$25
$500$1,499$50
$1,500$4,999$100
$5,000$9,999$250
$10,000$19,999$500
$20,000$49,999$1,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000+$10,000

Conditions of Sale

1. The Seller(s), Cataloger, & Auctioneers, believe these descriptions to be fair & accurate but they are our opinion and the buyer is relying on their own inspection and not any representation made by the seller or seller's agent. 2. All lots are sold AS-IS with any and all faults. It is the responsibility of the buyer to personally inspect or obtain a condition report to determine condition. Condition reports are given as a courtesy to clients & are only an opinion. The title to the merchandise transfers at knock-down. 3. In case of a disputed bid, the Auctioneer will, at his discretion, determine the buyer, or re-open the lot for bidding. If multiple absentee bids are placed for the same amount, the earlier bid takes priority. The record of sale kept by the clerk at the auction house and the auctioneers will be final in all disputes. 4. All questions & condition report requests on items must be received within 24 hours of the start of the auction. 5. All purchases will be paid prior to shipping. 6. Internet bidders will receive an emailed invoice for the product within 1 day of the auction. Payment cannot be accepted before the sending of these invoices. Hassinger & Courtney can arrange shipping for your items and invoices for shipping (if needed) will be sent within 10 days of the end of the auction. Buyer will pay actual packing & shipping costs. The auctioneer assumes no liability on shipped goods. Pick-up is available by appointment. 7. Payment for the product is due within 4 days of receiving the invoice and shall be made with Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Purchases paid by check may be subject to the check clearing before the items are shipped. Credit cards placed on file may be charged if payment is not received within 4 days of the invoice. 8. A Buyer's Premium of 10% will be added to the purchase price of each item purchased. 9. Hassinger & Courtney Auctioneers will not be held responsible for the non-execution of bids. 10. All items are available for inspection at the set preview times & photographs of all items are available for your examination prior to bidding. Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire to or that you have chosen not to examine them. 11. All sizes listed are approximate. 12. Acceptance of the bidders registration form, or bidding on an item indicates your acceptance of these terms.

Shipping Terms

Internet bidders will receive an emailed invoice for the product within 1 day of the auction. Payment cannot be accepted before the sending of these invoices. Hassinger & Courtney can arrange shipping for your items and invoices for shipping (if needed) will be sent within 10 days of the end of the auction. Buyer will pay actual packing & shipping costs. The auctioneer assumes no liability on shipped goods. Pick-up is available by appointment. 7. Payment for the product is due within 4 days of receiving the invoice and shall be made with Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Purchases paid by check may be subject to the check clearing before the items are shipped. Credit cards placed on file may be charged if payment is not received within 4 days of the invoice.