Lot 3260: O/C Horse portrait by John Mc Leod, c. 1880

INVALUABLE TERMS PB15
The Terms & Conditions set forth pertain to you (The Buyer/Bidder) bidding at Auction, managed by Louis J. Dianni, LLC, Auctioneer, (LJD), AU-4180, AB-2954 beginning @ 11:00AM, EST each day at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33406 and simultaneously, live on multiple internet bidding portals. Louis J. Dianni & Louis J. Dianni, LLC & company is recognized in this contract as the auctioneer, the agent, the seller and LJD.
REGISTER TO BID - You may Register to Bid on our website, LouisJDianni.com if you are not planning on attending the auction in person and would like to either leave an absentee bid, OR reserve a telephone line for live bidding. Please note, we do not reserve phone lines for any items valued at less than $500.
IF you are planning on bidding on one of the live portals, than you need to register on their site, not ours. Our website is only for absentee or phone bids.
All property is sold by Louis J.Dianni, agent for the actual owner/consignor and is sold "As Is." No warranties or representations of any kind are made with respect to any property offered for sale. No warranty of title, warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property is made. In no event shall the agent, seller or consignor be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition of the property and no statement by anyone, statements in the catalog, in any advertisement, in the bill of sale or invoice, or elsewhere, should be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. All bidders acknowledge their right to have made full inspection of any and all properties prior to sale and agree to be charged with all matters such inspection may have disclosed or indicated. LJD retains all rights to copyright or other intellectual property contained in this auction.
BUYER'S PREMIUM -
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or Bank Wire: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by USA credit card: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by International card: 22.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by Cash, Check, Bank Wire:
*Bid Live @ Auction includes bids executed by phone or successful absentee bids that were submitted to our website, LouisJDianni.com.
SALES TAX - Buyers are required to pay Florida Sales Tax of 6.0% of the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than Florida. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.
PAYMENT METHODS - Cash, Bank Wire Transfer, Personal Check (allow 2 week clearance), Master Card or Visa Credit Cards. At the close of the sale of any item(s), title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who in turn, becomes the owner of the property. Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus Buyer Premium and applicable taxes. Payment must be made either on the day of the auction or within (7) seven business days from the close of the auction, by Monday, Feb. 23. Checks must clear before merchandise is released, they must be dated and bankable on the day of purchase and they will not be held for any period of time. A $30.00USD fee will be added for returned checks. Personal checks and any type of bank checks: allow 2 wks for clearance. Bank Wire Transfers: $25.00USD bank service charge applies per bank involved in transfer. Payment by either Visa or Master Card, on our secure website, is limited to a maximum of $5000.00USD per auction with balances over that amount to be paid in cash or bank wire transfer, no exceptions. If you are the successful bidder, and do not remit payment as specified, the amount owed will be charged to your credit card together with such charges set forth in these terms of sale.
Under no circumstances will any item be released or packaged for shipping, nor will a shipping quote be offered until full payment is received and cleared.
ABSENTEE BIDDING - You may leave an absentee bid with us to execute for you. Visit our web site, LouisJDianni.com and 'Register to Bid', leaving your absentee bid on the secure form. If you prefer, you can copy your completed form, print it and fax or scan to 888-371-4620 or email directly to Janet @ Ljdmarine01@gmail.com. We cannot accept absentee bids without a completed registration form from you. LJD assumes no liability for inability to execute your absentee bid.
PHONE BIDDING - We only reserve phone line for those items valued at $500 or above. A limited number of phone lines will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reserve no later than three days before the auction. We cannot guarantee a phone line, we can only do our best to accommodate you. If you are unsure of where you or your agent will be during the auction, we recommend leaving an Absentee Bid on our web site, LouisJDianni.com. We cannot accept phone bids without a completed registration form from you. LJD assumes no liability for inability to execute your phone bid.
CONDITION REPORTS - Detailed condition reports are not offered by the auctioneer Louis J. Dianni, or the Consignor. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine lots in person, through an agent and/or by visiting and viewing the many photos available on our website LouisJDianni.com on each item being offered for sale. Any condition report given, as a courtesy to a potential bidder, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All counts, weights and measurements are approximate. The Auctioneer shall bear no responsibility for any error or omission.

PREVIEW - Friday, Feb. 13, 3pm-7pm; and 9:00am to 11am EST on Sat., Feb. 14 & Sun., Feb 15 at the auction site. Also visit our web site for plentiful photos and details on each lot. In addition to our scheduled preview times at the auction, if scheduling makes it impossible for you to visit during normal preview hours, we will accommodate you for a private viewing, at our gallery in Sunrise, FL 33351, any day Mon-Fri. 10-4:00PM EST up and until the items are packed for transport to the auction site. Simply call ahead for an appointment and address.

PICK-UP SCHEDULE - - Pick up for any items paid for at the auction by Cash or Credit Card can be removed from the auction by the purchaser. Checks of any kind must clear. Off-site pickup is at LJD office & warehouse, both in Sunrise, FL approx. 30 miles north of Miami, 50 miles South of Palm Beach, 15 miles west of Ft. Lauderdale, FL & approx 100 East of Naples, FL. & situated within 5 miles of the Sawgrass Expressway. NOTE: LJD is closed TUES., Feb. 17 and Wed., Feb 18, reopening on Thurs., Feb. 19 at 11AM, EST for phone service only. Absolutely no pickups before Monday, Feb. 23. From Monday, Feb 23 through Friday September 5, pickups can be made Monday through Friday, 10-4:30pmEST. (Please note: full payment must be received within 7 days of emailed invoice, regardless of where you are picking up or having shipped) On March 1, 2015, stored items will incur storage and insurance charges, per Lot, at the rate of $5.00USD per item, per day.
PACKING, SHIPPING & INSURANCE - The Buyer is responsible for the shipment of all purchased property that has not been collected at the auction or the office in the time specified herein. As a convenience to the Buyer, we offer in-house packaging and shipping service via Fedex Ground for USA and U.S.P.S. for International shipments. You may choose an outside shipper, and you will need to make arrangements for your items to be picked up by that provider of services or another agent you authorize. LJD is not responsible for any damage or loss that occurs while your objects are in an outside shippers care. If loss or damage should occur during shipment, and you have chosen an outside shipper, or instructed us to not insure your shipment, it is incumbent upon you to file for recovery. All international customs, duties and other tariffs are the responsibility of the Buyer. Shipping & Insurance charges are a separate charge from your auction purchase charge and the credit card on file will be used for packing, shipping and insurance unless you have advised otherwise at the point of sale. NOTE: In-house packing incurs a MINIMUM HANDLING CHARGE of $25.00USD for each shipment packaged in-house, regardless of the Buyers choice to utilize his own carrier account or to have it picked up by his own agent after it has already been packaged. This is applicable to item(s) being shipped to any location. No return postage or shipping fees are paid by LJD.
FIREARMS NOTICE - Any pistols or rifles manufactured after December 31, 1898 (contemporary) will need to be transferred to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer in your area to complete the paperwork. You will need to make arrangements for the paperwork, background check and transfer to you and pay the FFL dealer yourself. You will also be expected to pay for the packing & shipment to the FFL holder from our warehouse. If a firearm is considered a contemporary piece the buyer to required to either be an FFL Dealer or choose an FFL Dealer in their home state to have this piece shipped to. Please choose an FFL dealer who does NOT require the sender (the auction house) to have an FFL. Please note: this auction house DOES NOT hold an FFL.
If you are acquiring the weapon in person at the auction or from our warehouse in Sunrise, FL after the sale, you MUST present and surrender an ORIGINAL FFL DEALER License in your name. No facsimiles. No exceptions.

BUYER DEFAULT - If any of the Terms of Sale are not fully complied with by the Buyer, the Buyer will be in default without the need of notice by the Auction House. The Buyer shall be liable to the Auction House and the Consignor for the total purchase price, including all premiums, charges, and expenses specified in the Terms of Sale. Interest shall accrue at the rate of 18% per annum commencing with the date of the auction. In addition to other remedies available to the Auction House by law, the Auction House may, at its option, a)cancel the sale of the lot(s) on which the buyer defaulted and any other lots sold to the defaulting Buyer at the same or any other Auction(s) and retain as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer, b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or private sale, or c) pursue any combination of a) and b) above. In the event of default, the Buyer will be responsible to the Auction House and the Consignor for any deficiency, any and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fee, collection fees and expenses, late charges and other damages. The Auction House may, at its discretion, apply any proceeds of the sale otherwise due to the Buyer or monies of the Buyer in the Auction House's possession to reduce or satisfy the Buyer's obligation.
AUCTIONEER'S DETERMINATION FINAL - A lot will be sold to the highest bidder as determined in the sole and exclusive judgment of the auctioneer and/or Louis J. Dianni. The auctioneer will also have the sole and exclusive power and authority to a) resolve any disputes between bidders, b) determine whether to pass or re-offer a lot for sale, c) reject or challenge any bid or advance in the bidding, d) exclude any bidder from the sale and e) otherwise regulate the bidders, the bidding and its increments.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY FROM SALE - LJD reserves the right to withdraw property from the sale for any reason and with no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. This includes before, during and after the auction.

RESCISSION OF PROPERTY - In the event that LJD receives notice of an adverse claim with respect to purchased property, he shall have the right (but not the obligation), in his sole and absolute discretion, to rescind the sale to the Buyer, upon written or email notice to the Buyer. Upon such notice, the Buyer will promptly return the purchased property to LJD in the same condition as when purchased. The purchase price will then be promptly refunded to the Buyer, including Buyer's premium and applicable taxes paid. Buyer will have no further recourse against Louis J. Dianni, the Auctioneer, the live bidding portals or the Consignor, nor shall they be liable for any damages of any nature suffered by the Buyer.

SEVERABILITY & WAIVER - If any provision or portion of these Terms & Conditions of Sale shall be deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision or portion shall be stricken and severed from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. Failure to enforce any of the provisions in the Terms & Conditions of Sale shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to enforce any other provisions of these Terms & Conditions of Sale.
NO ASSIGNMENT - Unless Louis J. Dianni consents in writing, buyers may not assign their rights or any other of their obligations related to an auction or other sale by Louis J. Dianni.
NO MODIFICATIONS - These Terms & Conditions of Sale may not be changed unless Louis J. Dianni and the Buyer have agreed to do so in a written agreement signed by both parties, or in an electronic agreement via email.
ENDANGERED SPECIES & CITES PERMITS (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) - The following is with regard to both inter-state and international transactions and transport. The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries may be subject to export and import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing animal material such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral or whalebone may require the granting of one or more export or import licenses or may be banned from import altogether by some countries. Lots that contain these aforementioned materials may also not be eligible for exportation if they are not over one hundred years of age. It is the buyer's responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or import licenses. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import license or denial of a license's issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of any sale.
Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import restrictions, inter-state transport requirements, and costs prior to bidding. There is no assurance that any necessary licenses can be obtained.

NOTE: Registration to Bid Constitutes Acceptance of These Terms & Conditions of Sale

We accept Visa and Master Card debit and credit cards for the purchase as well as the packaging and shipping of same to anywhere in the world. We do not accept any other credit cards or PayPal.

BUYER'S PREMIUM - See further details below this chart:
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or **Bank Wire: 21.5%
**Add $25.00USD bank wire transfer fee

The default Buyer's Premium will be 24.5% on your invoice. Adjustment to the percentage shall be made when the method of payment is determined, according to the list provided herein. Buyers are required to pay the Putnam County, NY sales tax of of 8.3/8 % on the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium, and the sales tax on the packaging of items to be shipped. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than New York. In the latter case, a Tangible Personal Property For Resale By A Non-Resident (of New York) Dealer will need to be signed by the Buyer, and adequate evidence of authority to do business in the Buyers home state is required by New York Law. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.

PAYMENT METHODS - Cash, Bank Wire Transfer, Personal Check (allow 2 week clearance), Master Card or Visa Credit Cards. At the close of the sale of any item(s), title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who in turn, becomes the owner of the property. Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus Buyer Premium and applicable taxes. Payment must be made either on the day of the auction or within (7) seven business days from invoice email date . Checks must clear before merchandise is released, they must be dated and bankable on the day of purchase and they will not be held for any period of time. A $30.00USD fee will be added for returned checks. Checks of any form, including bank checks: allow 2 wks for clearance. Bank Wire Transfers: $25.00USD bank service charge applies per bank involved in transfer. Payment by credit or debit card: Master Card or Visa, on our secure website LouisJDianni.com, is limited to a maximum of $5000.00USD per auction with balances over that amount to be paid in cash or bank wire transfer, absolutely no exceptions. Bidder agrees not to chargeback any charges incurred on their credit card used in conjunction with any Louis J. Dianni, LLC Auctions. If you are the successful bidder, and do not remit payment as specified, the amount owed will be charged to your credit card together with such charges set forth in these terms of sale.
Under no circumstances will any item be released or packaged for shipping, nor will a shipping quote be offered until full payment is received and cleared.
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or **Bank Wire: 21.5%
**Add $25.00USD bank wire transfer fee

Buyers are required to pay the Florida State Sales Tax of 6.0% of the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than Florida. Please present at check-in, or include on your on-line Registration your Resale Certificate details. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.

PACKING, SHIPPING & INSURANCE - Please see TERMS & CONDITIONS for detailed information on this topic.

1. We ship all over the world

2. We offer in-house packing, which incurs a MINIMUM HANDLING CHARGE of $25.00USD for each shipment packaged, and is per PACKAGE, not per LOT. This is applicable to item(s) being shipped to any location and is completely separate from the insurance charge.

3. We ship via FEDEX GROUND for USA and U.S.P.S. for International.

4. We will not use your personal or business carrier account to ship.

5. We will arrange private truck transport, to any where in the Continental U.S., if that is desired.

6. We will give an estimated shipping quote if you request it, however, your item(s) will need to be packaged in order to generate a quote, so you will automatically incur the per box packaging fee covered in #2 above.

7. We offer insurance and it is @ 1.5% of the total value of your purchases. If loss or damage occurs during shipment, the Buyer files for recovery.

8. If need be, we will use the credit card you have filed with Invaluable for the invoice total, packing, shipping and insurance unless you have advised otherwise at the point of sale. Please realize we do NOT receive your credit card details from Invaluable and CANNOT automatically pay your invoice or other expenses incurred from that card.

CONDITION REPORTS - Detailed condition reports are offered by the auctioneer, Louis J. Dianni, or the Consignor. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine lots in person, through an agent and/or by visiting and viewing the many photos available on LouisJDianni.com on each item being offered for sale. Any condition report given, as a courtesy to a potential bidder, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All counts, weights and measurements are approximate. We do our best to offer accurate, detailed information on the pieces The Auctioneer shall bear no responsibility for any error or omission.

Registering to Bid denotes understanding and acceptance of the TERMS & CONDITIONS offered herein, constituting a legal and binding contract between you and Louis J. Dianni, LLC.