Lot 57: Robert Hamblen oil on board marine scene, 12 by 16 inches, signed lower right, "Hamblen."

Blackwood March Auctioneers CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. An 18% buyer's premium (25% internet bidders) will be added to the hammer price of each lot.

2. All lots are sold AS-IS, and all sales are final. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots offered and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer nor the consignors are responsible for the accuracy of written, or verbal descriptions of property offered.
3. The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to arbitrate disputed bids.
4. The record of the sale kept by the auction house will be taken as final.
4A. All shipping and packing costs paid by the buyer. All out of US sales duties are paid by the buyer.

5. Some lots carry reserves, or minimum selling prices. This is a confidential figure set between the auctioneer and the consignor under which the lot will not be sold. The auction house will execute the reserves and the reserve will not exceed the low estimate. Reserved lots will be estimated and marked with an *.

6. Absentee bids will be executed as a convenience to customers. The auctioneer will not be held responsible for errors, or failure to execute bids.

7. Lots may be withdrawn at any time prior to the offering of each lot.

8. Payment is expected immediately after the auction. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold lots until your check has cleared. Potential buyers of expensive lots, especially those not from Massachusetts should expect lots held until their check clears. A charge of $25 will be added to checks that are dishonored for any reason.

9. All sales are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax unless the buyer has a valid resale certificate.

10. Buyers of expensive lots should expect merchandise bought to be held until their check clears. Lots bought above $2000, will be check or wire transfer only.

11. Lots not arranged to be shipped 7 days after payment will be charged $10 a day storage.
12. Those wishing to bid above $5000. should contact the auctioneer. Unknown bidders to us are limited to $5000 in bids without contact.

All packing, shipping and out of US duties to be paid by the buyer. We recommend ESP shipping, Gloucester Massachusetts, (978) 281-4641, or email easyshippack@gmail.com

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