Lot 20: W. Herbert Dunton, (1878-1936 Taos, NM), Mexican Vaqueros roping Brown Bears, Oil on canvas laid to board, 34" H x 50.5" W

Name: W. Herbert Dunton, (1878-1936 Taos, NM), Mexican Vaqueros roping Brown Bears, Oil on canvas laid to board, 34" H x 50.5" W
Brand: John Moran Auctioneers
SKU: 1db44f3974
Price: 150000 USD

Est: $300,000 USD - $500,000 USDSold:

John Moran AuctioneersMonrovia, CA, USMay 17, 2020

Item Overview

Description

W. Herbert Dunton
(1878-1936 Taos, NM)
Mexican Vaqueros roping Brown Bears
Oil on canvas laid to board
Signed and inscribed lower right: W. Herbert Dunton, Hacienda San Jose de Babicora, Mexico
34" H x 50.5" W

Literature: Charles Scribner's Sons New York, "Scribner's Magazine", Volume L1 January-June, 1912, p. 179, fig. 173A, illustrated.

Notes: Taos founder William Herbert "Buck" Dunton's early masterwork featuring Mexican vaquero brothers on horseback in the midst of roping two Mexican grizzly bears (now an extinct species), showcases the artist's lifelong parallel interests in animals and hunting, and his skill and talent at capturing Western action in painting.

Foremost Dunton scholar Michael R. Grauer writes in a March 2019 letter about the artist's early interest in the painting's subject, "Dunton began hunting and fishing with his grandfather while still a youngster in the Maine woods, often carrying a sketchpad along with his rod or rifle. He practiced amateur taxidermy and skinned animals whose pelts he hung on the wall of his "den". He wrote and illustrated hunting articles for The Amateur Sportsman, American Rifleman, and National Sportsman magazines, and three unpublished stories on hunting and wildlife…During his first trip west in 1896, he hunted for nearly two yeas supplying meat for ranches" (Grauer, p. 1). That 1896 trip to Montana occurred when Dunton was just 18 years old, and Dunton continued to make a number of trips West between 1896 and 1911, including a first visit to northern Mexico in 1909 and the Chihuahua, Mexico trip in 1910 to Phoebe Apperson Hearst's Babicora Ranch during which the present work was executed.

According to Grauer, the execution and style of the vaquero painting shows clear influences of important Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell. Grauer notes, "Remington depicted Mexican vaqueros as early as 1890. Russell painted a number of scenes of cowboys roping grizzly bears. Moreover, Russell and his close friend painter Philip R. Goodwin often created 'predicament paintings' in which the outcome remains uncertain for the scene depicted. Their mutual friend Dunton also shared their delight in 'predicament paintings'" as seen in the present work (Grauer, p. 1).

Dunton explored the subject of vaqueros a number of times in addition to the present painting, even before actually visiting Mexico, and his vaquero subjects appeared on the covers of The Cavalier magazine in March 1909, The Popular Magazine in March 1911, and Collier's Magazine in May 1911 (Grauer, 2). In a 1916 New York Herald article by Gustav Kobbe titled "Down by the Rio Grande - Types of Vaqueros, Peons, Indians, and Sheep Herders as Seen and Painted by American Artists in Mexico," Dunton is quoted describing vaqueros as "marvelously proficient as ropers and riders" (as quoted in J. Schimmel, The Art and Life of W. Herbert Dunton, 1878-1936, University of Texas Press, 1984, p. 23). The present painting was illustrated in color in the February 1912 issue of Scribner's Magazine in F. Warner Robinson's article The New Cattle Country, p. 181, and was captioned, "Fernando roped one of the bears and his brother caught another" (Schimmel, p. 195).

Set in high desert country in the Northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, the hazy and muted, painterly background focuses the viewer's attention fully on the central action. Two vaquero brothers demonstrate their significant roping skill as each work to lasso two grizzly bears. The background rider's arm is raised in mid-swing about to rope one grizzly, while the central foreground rider has just successfully heeled his grizzly.

The figures' dress and the horse tack and blanket are historically accurate. "[The foreground figure's] saddle shows typical Northern Mexico tapaderos and the same vaquero sports Chihuahua spurs, with their distinctive thick heel band and large, multi-toothed rowel. Both vaqueros wear fairly typical sombreros and the foremost vaquero wears Mexican-style shotgun chaperreras" (Grauer, p. 2). Additionally, the positions and gestures of the foreground figure and his mount emphasize the artist's keen awareness of how a mounted figure might actually heel a bear. "[T]he vaquero on the bay horse has dallied his reata around his saddle horn, thus allowing him to 'play' the rope and now allow him and his horse to be pulled down by the grizzly" (Grauer, p. 2). The forward leaning figure and his rearing horse work in tandem to pull the bear off balance onto his back.

This exceptionally rare museum-quality painting, with its ambitious size and forceful subject, has remained in the family of Texas General Homer I. Lewis for many years. It was, by repute, likely purchased directly from the estate of Phoebe Apperson Hearst.

Dimensions

34" H x 50.5" W

Artist or Maker

William Herbert Dunton

Medium

Oil on canvas laid to board

Condition Report

Visual: The canvas is laid to board as stated. The board is bowed out from the center. Craquelure scattered throughout. Minor surface dirt and grime. The canvas is bubbling from the board upper right, upper left, left center and lower left. Small spots of loss to the impasto lower left. Several flat spots to the impasto scattered throughout the lower portion of the painting. A small puncture to the canvas with paint loss lower center. A 12.75" scattered scratch right center. A small speck of paint loss in the center. A scattered 1.5" line of paint loss due to rubbing upper center. Frame abrasion along the four edges. The tacking edges were removed.
Blacklight: A 3" x 2.75" area of touch-up in the left bear's head and neck, with scattered touch-up throughout it's body.
Frame: 39.25" H x 56.25" W x 2" D

Literature

Charles Scribner's Sons New York, "Scribner's Magazine", Volume L1 January-June, 1912, p. 179, fig. 173A, illustrated.

Notes

Taos founder William Herbert "Buck" Dunton's early masterwork featuring Mexican vaquero brothers on horseback in the midst of roping two Mexican grizzly bears (now an extinct species), showcases the artist's lifelong parallel interests in animals and hunting, and his skill and talent at capturing Western action in painting.

Foremost Dunton scholar Michael R. Grauer writes in a March 2019 letter about the artist's early interest in the painting's subject, "Dunton began hunting and fishing with his grandfather while still a youngster in the Maine woods, often carrying a sketchpad along with his rod or rifle. He practiced amateur taxidermy and skinned animals whose pelts he hung on the wall of his "den". He wrote and illustrated hunting articles for The Amateur Sportsman, American Rifleman, and National Sportsman magazines, and three unpublished stories on hunting and wildlife…During his first trip west in 1896, he hunted for nearly two yeas supplying meat for ranches" (Grauer, p. 1). That 1896 trip to Montana occurred when Dunton was just 18 years old, and Dunton continued to make a number of trips West between 1896 and 1911, including a first visit to northern Mexico in 1909 and the Chihuahua, Mexico trip in 1910 to Phoebe Apperson Hearst's Babicora Ranch during which the present work was executed.

According to Grauer, the execution and style of the vaquero painting shows clear influences of important Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell. Grauer notes, "Remington depicted Mexican vaqueros as early as 1890. Russell painted a number of scenes of cowboys roping grizzly bears. Moreover, Russell and his close friend painter Philip R. Goodwin often created 'predicament paintings' in which the outcome remains uncertain for the scene depicted. Their mutual friend Dunton also shared their delight in 'predicament paintings'" as seen in the present work (Grauer, p. 1).

Dunton explored the subject of vaqueros a number of times in addition to the present painting, even before actually visiting Mexico, and his vaquero subjects appeared on the covers of The Cavalier magazine in March 1909, The Popular Magazine in March 1911, and Collier's Magazine in May 1911 (Grauer, 2). In a 1916 New York Herald article by Gustav Kobbe titled "Down by the Rio Grande - Types of Vaqueros, Peons, Indians, and Sheep Herders as Seen and Painted by American Artists in Mexico," Dunton is quoted describing vaqueros as "marvelously proficient as ropers and riders" (as quoted in J. Schimmel, The Art and Life of W. Herbert Dunton, 1878-1936, University of Texas Press, 1984, p. 23). The present painting was illustrated in color in the February 1912 issue of Scribner's Magazine in F. Warner Robinson's article The New Cattle Country, p. 181, and was captioned, "Fernando roped one of the bears and his brother caught another" (Schimmel, p. 195).

Set in high desert country in the Northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, the hazy and muted, painterly background focuses the viewer's attention fully on the central action. Two vaquero brothers demonstrate their significant roping skill as each work to lasso two grizzly bears. The background rider's arm is raised in mid-swing about to rope one grizzly, while the central foreground rider has just successfully heeled his grizzly.

The figures' dress and the horse tack and blanket are historically accurate. "[The foreground figure's] saddle shows typical Northern Mexico tapaderos and the same vaquero sports Chihuahua spurs, with their distinctive thick heel band and large, multi-toothed rowel. Both vaqueros wear fairly typical sombreros and the foremost vaquero wears Mexican-style shotgun chaperreras" (Grauer, p. 2). Additionally, the positions and gestures of the foreground figure and his mount emphasize the artist's keen awareness of how a mounted figure might actually heel a bear. "[T]he vaquero on the bay horse has dallied his reata around his saddle horn, thus allowing him to 'play' the rope and now allow him and his horse to be pulled down by the grizzly" (Grauer, p. 2). The forward leaning figure and his rearing horse work in tandem to pull the bear off balance onto his back.

This exceptionally rare museum-quality painting, with its ambitious size and forceful subject, has remained in the family of Texas General Homer I. Lewis for many years. It was, by repute, likely purchased directly from the estate of Phoebe Apperson Hearst.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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

Shipping

Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran's in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, can arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third-party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran's assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran's. Nor does Moran's assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran's arranges for such third-party services, Moran's may apply an administration charge of 15% of that service fee.

Auction Details

California & American Fine Art

John Moran Auctioneers

May 17, 2020, 02:00 PM PST

145 East Walnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA, 91016, US

Explore This Auction

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

$0 - 500,000:25.0%

$500,001 - 1,000,000:18.0%

$1,000,001+:15.0%

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	$2,500
$50,000	$99,999	$5,000
$100,000	$199,999	$10,000
$200,000	$499,999	$25,000
$500,000+		$50,000

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Terms and Conditions for John Moran Auctioneers
Conditions of Sale

AUCTION HOUSE AS AGENT
Except as otherwise stated, John Moran Auctioneers Moran's) acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer.

BEFORE THE AUCTION
(a) Public Preview: All property is available for inspection by public preview during the day of auction. In many cases, particular lots can be examined in advance by private appointment. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to personally examine any property in which they are interested.
(b) Buyer's Responsibility: Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
(c) Property Sold 'As Is': Neither Moran's nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property, or to any errors or omissions in the catalogue or supplemental material apart from the Limited Warranty stated below. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply than an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others.

AT THE AUCTION
(a) Admission: The auction is open to the public, though Moran's reserves the right to refuse admission or participation to anyone at any time. The auctioneer may be recorded (visually, aurally or otherwise) and all participants consent to such recording.
(b) Buyer Registration: Prospective buyers must register with Moran's before bidding. Moran's may require identification and financial references in advance of buyer eligibility. Registered bidders accept personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium plus all applicable charges, unless Moran's agrees in advance that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Moran's. In such case, Moran's will look to the third party for payment.
(c) Bidding Guidelines: Bidding, whether in person, by agent, absentee bid, telephone, or internet, constitutes a bidder's acceptance of these conditions. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer retains the absolute right to reject any bid, to withdraw, pass or divide any lots, to combine multiple lots, to advance the bidding at his or her absolute discretion and (in the case of error or dispute, whether during or after the sale) to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, cancel the sale or to re-offer and sell the lot in question. Under no circumstances are the consignors' or agents acting on their behalf, permitted to bid on their consignment. In the event of any dispute after the auction Moran's sale record shall be conclusive.
(d) Absentee, Telephone and Internet Bidding: Moran's offers absentee, telephone and internet bidding as a convenience to clients and does not accept liability for errors or failures to execute such bids. Absentee and telephone bids must be recognized by Moran's prior to auction day. When identical absentee bids are submitted that become the highest bids at the auction, the bid first received by Moran's shall be accepted as the winning bid. Telephone bidders are encouraged to leave minimum bids in case of technical failure.
(e) Reserves: Unless indicated otherwise, lots may be offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. The reserve for any lot shall not exceed its published estimate. Moran's shall act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer, who may open bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on the seller's behalf. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve amount, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Lots without reserves are typically opened for bidding at 50% of their low estimate. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backward at his discretion or deem the lot unsold if a bid is not recognized.

AFTER THE AUCTION
(a) Payment and Title Transfer: The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus Buyer's Premium, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyer's Premium is calculated as follows: 25% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 18% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 15% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer. Successful bidders using Live Auctioneers platform will be charged a Buyer's Premium of: 28% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 21% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 18% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer.

Credit card payments will be subject to an additional 3.5% buyer's premium. Buyers outside the United States must submit payment via wire transfer. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment for buyers outside the United States. Buyers are strongly encouraged to provide full payment at the auction. Payment must be received by Moran's within five business days immediately following the auction. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Moran's have been paid in full.

(b) Collection: Buyers are strongly encouraged to collect purchased items from the sale site at the time of the auction. Packing material and labor are provided free of charge at the sale site during the auction. Packing and handling of purchased lot is undertaken by Moran's solely as a convenience to customers. Moran's is not liable for damage to property, regardless of cause, in connection with this courtesy service
(c) Storage: Following the auction, uncollected lots shall be relocated to and stored in Moran's warehouse. Moran's shall retain possession of all purchases until full payment has been received from the buyer. Lots remaining uncollected after the fifth business day following the sale, regardless of payment status, are subject to a per-lot daily storage charge of $10.00. In addition to other remedies available by law, Moran's reserves the right to impose upon delinquent buyers a separate 1% monthly charge (of the purchase price, or the maximum permitted by law) commencing on the sixth business day after the sale date.
(d) Shipping: Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping estimates and deliveries. Moran's in our discretion and as a courtesy to buyers, can arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded by a third-party shipper at the request, expense and risk of the buyer. Moran's assumes no responsibility for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by other packers or carriers, even if recommended by Moran's. Nor does Moran's assume any responsibility for any damage to picture frames or to the glass therein. In circumstances where Moran's arranges for such third-party services, Moran's may apply an administration charge of 15% of that service fee.
(e) All Sales Final: Notwithstanding other terms mentioned herein, refunds shall be given at Moran's sole discretion. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity must be made within 10 days of the auction and accompanied by a supporting written statement from a recognized authority (defined as a person who has authored, edited, or substantially contributed to a monograph on the artist, a person who has curated, organized or substantially contributed to a solo exhibition on the artist, a person who has represented the artist's estate or someone who represented or worked closely with the artist while they were alive and, in any of the above instances physically handled works of the period, medium and subject matter in question during the course of their duties) stating that the object sold is incorrect or not the work of the artist. Dealers, appraisers and representatives of other auction firms do not qualify as authenticators of individual artists unless they have had such specific involvement with that artist's work, as specified above, in addition to their daily duties. Refunded lots must be returned to Moran's in the same condition as when sold. Moran's does not grant extensions to refund considerations based upon authenticity due to shipping delays. There are no exceptions to this refund policy.

LIABILITY AND LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Liability: The buyer expressly agrees that (i) neither Moran's nor the seller shall be liable, in whole or in part, for any special, indirect or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits and (ii) the buyer's damages, if any, are limited exclusively to the original purchase price paid for the lot.
(b) Limited Warranty: All property is sold as-is. Neither Moran's nor the consignor or our associates make any representation, express or implied warranty (including merchantability and fitness) or guarantee in condition, age, size, provenance, medium, signature, inscription, exhibition history, importance, rarity, country of origin, genuineness, historical relevance, monetary or other value, framing or lack thereof, mounting, conservation, coloring, palette, inscription, edition, style, label or other descriptor. No statement in the catalogue, brochures, website, bill of sale or invoice, any supplementary material, or statements by any Moran's employee shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.
(c) Descriptions: No warranty, whether express or implied, is made with respect to any description contained in this auction or any second opinion. Any description of the items or second opinion is for the courtesy of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots in person, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the transaction or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging and are not grounds for the return of any lot.
(d) Estimates: All estimates provided are carefully considered opinions of Moran's specialists, and are merely suggested guidelines for interested buyers. Buyers must be aware that all property sold is subject to fluctuating values depending on the subjective interests of collectors and a wide variety of other uncontrollable factors. The lots auctioned may sell at prices above, within, or below estimate.
(e) Regulated Species: Lots with a symbol in the printed or digital catalog, or noted within the condition report of a lot, may contain regulated plant or animal materials and could be subject to certain import or export restrictions. It is the buyer's responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and obtain any required import or export permits / licenses. The inability to obtain any such document(s) is not grounds for requesting a refund nor does it negate the buyer from making full payment for their purchase.
(f) Notices, Demands and Refunds: Any demands for refunds, problems with the lot(s) sold or notices of any kind concerning the auction shall be in writing and addressed to John Moran Auctioneers, Inc, 145 East Walnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016.

ADDITIONAL MATTERS
(a) Copyright: The copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Moran's for this auction is and shall remain at all times the property of Moran's. Moran's and the seller make no representation or warranty that the buyer will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to a purchased lot.
(b) Buyer's Breach of Conditions: If a buyer fails to comply with any of these conditions, Moran's may, in addition to asserting all remedies available by law, including the right to hold that buyer liable for the purchase price, (i) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately upon notice to the buyer, or (iii) take such other action as we deem necessary or appropriate. If Moran's resells the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency between the original sale price and any subsequent mitigation sale, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney's fees, commissions, incidental damages and all other charges due hereunder. In the event that such buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any property, Moran's shall apply the payment received to such property that Moran's in our sole discretion, deems appropriate. Moran's shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the State of California.
(c) Severability: Should any of these conditions be deemed unenforceable, invalid or illegal in any court having jurisdiction, that part shall be discounted and shall have no effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein, which shall remain valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(d) Jurisdiction: The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these conditions and the conduct of the auction shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of California. By bidding, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of California or, if applicable, the federal courts sitting in this state. Further, the buyer agrees that the venue for any action arising out of the failure to abide by these conditions, or any conduct related to or arising out of the auction, shall be the Los Angeles Superior Court, North East Branch located at 600 Olive Street, Burbank, California.

CREDIT CARDS, CONTINUED

Buyers outside the United States must submit payment via wire transfer. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment for buyers outside the United States.

TAXES

Applicable state sales tax applies unless a valid resale license is provided.

CONTRACT

Except as otherwise stated, John Moran Auctioneers (Moran's) acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer.

SALE CONDITIONS

Payment and Title Transfer: The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus Buyer's Premium, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyer's Premium is calculated as follows: 25% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 18% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 15% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer. Successful bidders using Live Auctioneers platform will be charged a Buyer's Premium of: 30% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 23% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 20% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer.

Credit card payments will be subject to an additional 3.5% acceptance fee. This fee is not more than the cost of accepting these cards. Buyers outside the United States must submit payment via wire transfer. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment for buyers outside the United States. Buyers are strongly encouraged to provide full payment at the auction. Payment must be received by Moran's within five business days immediately following the auction. The buyer shall not acquire title or take possession of the lot until all amounts (including the hammer price, premium and applicable taxes) due to Moran's have been paid in full.

SHIPPING

BUYERS PREMIUM

The buyer agrees to pay the sum of the hammer price plus Buyer's Premium, plus any applicable sales tax. Buyer's Premium is calculated as follows: 25% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 18% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 15% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer. Successful bidders using Live Auctioneers platform will be charged a Buyer's Premium of: 30% on the first $500,000 of the hammer price, plus 23% on any amount between $500,001 - $1,000,000, and 20% on any amount above $1,000,000 when paying by cash, check or wire transfer.

CONDITION

Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.

All property is sold as is. Neither Moran's nor the consignor or our associates make any representation, express or implied warranty (including merchantability and fitness) or guarantee in condition, age, size, provenance, medium, signature, inscription, exhibition history, importance, rarity, country of origin, genuineness, historical relevance, monetary or other value, framing or lack thereof, mounting, conservation, coloring, palette, inscription, edition, style, label or other descriptor. No statement in the catalogue, brochures, website, bill of sale or invoice, any supplementary material, or statements by any Moran's employee shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.