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Lot 256: THOM WHEELER, (American, born 1946), Mixed Media Art Box, 1977, Wood, metal, and inlaid stone, H 3½ x W 6½ x D 3½ inches.

Est: $200 USD - $300 USDSold:
Morton Auctioneers & AppraisersHouston, TX, USOctober 23, 2014

Item Overview

Description

THOM WHEELER
(American, born 1946)
Mixed Media Art Box, 1977
Wood, metal, and inlaid stone
Signed and dated to interior
H 3 1/2 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 1/2 inches.

Provenance: Property from the Estate of John and Ann Hamilton, Houston, Texas

Artist or Maker

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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

Shipping

SHIPPING: It is the responsibility of the buyer to remove purchased property at his or her expense after the auction. We do not make shipping arrangements. As a courtesy, upon the buyer's request, we will provide the name(s) and telephone number(s) of packing and shipping service(s) provider(s) in our area. MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS is not liable for any loss, damage, omission, or delay by any packing, shipping, or transport, company or individual.

SHIPPING CHARGES: Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY: Following the auction, buyers are required to remove all purchased property from the premises. MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS assumes no liability for any damage or loss, consequential or otherwise, to any property that has not been removed. All property must be removed by NO LATER THAN 5PM Central Standard Time as of ONE WEEK following the date of the auction, unless alternate arrangement has been made with, and approved by, MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS.

Auction Details

Fine and Decorative Arts

by
Morton Auctioneers & Appraisers
October 23, 2014, 04:00 PM CST

4901 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX, 77027, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$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$49,999$2,000
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000$199,999$10,000
$200,000+$25,000

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Payment

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Premium

BUYER'S PREMIUM: In house buyer's premium is 20% of the final bid price. For all others, buyer's premium is 22% of final bid price.

Taxes

SALES TAX: Buyers are required to pay any and all applicable state and local sales taxes. Tax exempt individuals, businesses, and organizations must present a valid tax exemption certificate at the time of purchase.

Shipping

SHIPPING: It is the responsibility of the buyer to remove purchased property at his or her expense after the auction. We do not make shipping arrangements. As a courtesy, upon the buyer's request, we will provide the name(s) and telephone number(s) of packing and shipping service(s) provider(s) in our area. MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS is not liable for any loss, damage, omission, or delay by any packing, shipping, or transport, company or individual.

SHIPPING CHARGES: Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY: Following the auction, buyers are required to remove all purchased property from the premises. MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS assumes no liability for any damage or loss, consequential or otherwise, to any property that has not been removed. All property must be removed by NO LATER THAN 5PM Central Standard Time as of ONE WEEK following the date of the auction, unless alternate arrangement has been made with, and approved by, MORTON AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS.

CONDITION

All lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any and all lots sold by Morton Auctioneers. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Morton Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Measurements provided are a general estimate. We do not provide any CITES papers unless specified. 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.