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Lot 13: ORSHI DROZDIK HUMAN BRAIN SCULPTURE C. 1988

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,500 USDPassed
Westport AuctionNorwalk, CT, USMay 12, 2020

Item Overview

Description

"My Father's Brain", 1988, by feminist artist Orshi Drozdik, born 1946 in Hungary, but currently based in New York City. Featuring a human brain cut along the sagittal plane, plastic, and stainless steel. With a gallery label still attached. Very fascinating and truly unique piece. Dimensions: H 30 in. x W 44 in. x D 2.5 in. Condition: Minor scratching, slightly bent so it does not sit flush to wall.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

OUR AUCTIONS WILL CONTINUE ONLINE ONLY THROUGH MAY, YOU CAN STILL BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL PURCHASES WILL BE STORED WITH NO FEE UNTIL BUYERS ARE ABLE TO ARRANGE SHIPPING OR PICK UP AFTER GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR AUCTIONS AND HOPE THAT THIS WILL PROVIDE SOME DISTRACTION WHILE EVERYONE IS STUCK AT HOME. WE ARE OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP AND UPS STORE PICKUP FOR THIS SALE WEDNESDAY 5-13 THROUGH FRIDAY 5-22 9AM-5PM All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery. 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. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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

Shipping

WE WILL OFFER CURBSIDE PICKUP AND SHIPPING WITH LOCAL UPS STORES AS WELL AS OFFER TRI STATE DELIVERY OPTIONS, CONTACT US FOR INFO. IF NEEDED WE WILL HOLD ITEMS UNTIL STAY AT HOME RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS LONG AS YOU ARE PAID IN FULL
Items must be picked up or shipped from our Norwalk Gallery: 250 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851 in the time frame of: Monday April 27th through Friday May 8th 9am-5pm weekdays only . WE DO NOT PACK YOUR ITEMS, WE WILL REFER YOU TO LOCAL PACKAGING EXPERTS THAT CAN PICK THE ITEM UP FROM US ON YOUR BEHALF CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF SHIPPERS. Or you can find a shipper and have them pick the item up at that location. Westport Auction does not handle any shipping. Buyer must contact the shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping. We recommend The Ups store 2490 Black Rock TPK Fairfield, CT 06824 203-374-3354 store0185@theupsstore.com For larger items: USHIP or plyconvanlines all items not being picked up in Norwalk, CT can be shipped by companies from our suggested list of shippers. Westport Auction does not handle any shipping. Buyer must contact the shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping.

Auction Details

ESTATES, MID-CENTURY, ANTIQUES, FINE-ART

by
Westport Auction
May 12, 2020, 11:00 AM EST

250 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

30.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$199$10
$200$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$99,999$2,500
$100,000$199,999$5,000
$200,000+$10,000

Terms for bidding

WE WILL OFFER CURBSIDE PICKUP AND SHIPPING WITH LOCAL UPS STORES AS WELL AS OFFER TRI STATE DELIVERY OPTIONS, CONTACT US FOR INFO. IF NEEDED WE WILL HOLD ITEMS UNTIL STAY AT HOME RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS LONG AS YOU PAY FOR THE PURCHASE
IMPORTANT INFO: The live bidding for this auction takes place in our Norwalk, CT gallery and online, All the items in this sale are located at the Norwalk Gallery for preview and for pickup. Previews for the auction are ONLINE ONLY Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday May 13th through Friday May 22nd 9am-5pm weekdays only. BY APPOINTMENT We are not open at either Gallery on the weekends, unless there is an auction. All property offered and sold through Westport Auction shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions below. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1. All items are sold as-is. All sales are final. No returns. No exceptions 2. A 23% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot sold to the floor and phone bidders with a discount of (3%) for cash or good check (28% for all online bidders) with a discount of (3%) for cash or good check. Online bidders will have a 28% buyers premium with a discount of (3%) for cash or good check. 3. All purchases (including buyer's premium) are subject to a Connecticut State sales tax of 6.35% unless (1) the buyer is an out of state resident and lots are being shipped out of Connecticut or (2) the purchaser has a valid tax resale certificate (an actual resale certificate must be presented and on file with Westport Auction) 4. All items are sold as-is, where-is. We do our best to describe the items; our descriptions are no way to be interpreted as a guarantee of any kind as to authenticity, age, condition and materials. Shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser. Purchase is not contingent upon shipping costs. You must be aware of the shipping costs before you bid on an item. 5. All items are sold to the highest bidder by the auctioneer. The auctioneer has the right to not accept any bid! Bidding may be reopened at the auctioneer's discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any item and to reoffer the item at another time 6. USA and International buyers should be aware that certain countries or States do not allow the importation of items containing materials made from endangered species. This includes, but not limited to, ivory coral and tortoise shell. It is the buyers responsibility to check with relevant import and customs regulations prior to bidding. 7. All items purchased from Westport Auction must be paid in full within 10 days after the auction date. If the invoice is not paid within 10 days after the auction, Westport Auction will consider the sale void. All items purchased from Westport Auction must be removed within 10 days after the auction date. Items left after 10 days will incur a $10/day storage fee per item. 12. Shipping: all items not being picked up at Westport Auction's WESTPORT gallery can be shipped by companies from our suggested list of shippers. Westport Auction does not handle any shipping. Buyer must contact the shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping. Buyers will have 10 days after the auction date to contact Westport Auction if there is a discrepancy on the items. Westport Auction will not be responsible for any items after 5 days from the auction date. Payments accepted; -Cash (in house only) - Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, & Discover) (subject to 3 percent convenience fee) - Money order, certified check, approved personal or business check with proper identification. We reserve the right to hold item(s) until checks are clear.

payment accepted

Payments accepted;
-Cash (in house only)
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa)
- Money order, certified check, approved personal or business check with proper identification.
-Wire Transfer

Shipping Terms

WE WILL OFFER CURBSIDE PICKUP AND SHIPPING WITH LOCAL UPS STORES AS WELL AS OFFER TRI STATE DELIVERY OPTIONS, CONTACT US FOR INFO. IF NEEDED WE WILL HOLD ITEMS UNTIL STAY AT HOME RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AS LONG AS YOU ARE PAID IN FULL
Items must be picked up or shipped from our Norwalk Gallery: 250 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851 in the time frame of: Monday April 27th through Friday May 8th 9am-5pm weekdays only . WE DO NOT PACK YOUR ITEMS, WE WILL REFER YOU TO LOCAL PACKAGING EXPERTS THAT CAN PICK THE ITEM UP FROM US ON YOUR BEHALF CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF SHIPPERS. Or you can find a shipper and have them pick the item up at that location. Westport Auction does not handle any shipping. Buyer must contact the shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping. We recommend The Ups store 2490 Black Rock TPK Fairfield, CT 06824 203-374-3354 store0185@theupsstore.com For larger items: USHIP or plyconvanlines all items not being picked up in Norwalk, CT can be shipped by companies from our suggested list of shippers. Westport Auction does not handle any shipping. Buyer must contact the shipping company directly after the auction to arrange shipment and payment for shipping.

Buyers premium

28% buyers premium for online bidders paying by credit card
with a discount to 25% buyers premium for online bidders paying by cash or check, refer to our terms.