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Lot 9: WALTER MEIGS OIL MIXED MEDIA LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Est: $400 USD - $800 USDSold:
Rare-EraTarpon Springs, FL, USMay 15, 2016

Item Overview

Description

WALTER MEIGS (1918-1988, America), 'Illuminated Horizon', Oil and textured substrate on canvas, 1976. Signed, titled and dated on verso. Framed: 17.5”h x 19”W; Canvas: 16.5"h x 18.18"w. Includes gallery card from opening in 1981 at the Foster Harmon Galleries of American Art. Meigs has work in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. 1969.47.30. BIOGRAPHY: Studied at Syracuse University, The State University of Iowa and the Ecole de Beaux Arts at Fontainebleau. He headed the Art Department at the University of Connecticut and in 1960 was featured in a series of exhibitions with Lee Nordness in New York, “Distinguished Exhibitions of American Art” and was included in “ART: USA” an international traveling exhibition of American art and crafts assembled and sponsored by Johnson Wax Company. Through the 1960s and 1970s he lived between Greece, the Bahamas, Spain and the Canary Islands exhibiting through Foster Harmon Galleries of American Art. PROVENANCE: Frederic C. 'Fritz' Wallace (1904 – 2014, Germany, America) was born in Munich, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1938 and served with the Army for three years in the ‘European Theater of Operations’ (ETO). He traveled extensively throughout the globe, collecting with an extremely educated focus and uncommon eye. Truly devoted to research for his collection, Mr. Wallace ensured that he purchased the rarest of interested items in only the best of condition. A fortunate Realtor and Developer, he lived in Sarasota, where he was a patron of the arts and served for many years on the Board of Directors at the historic Asolo Repertory Theatre. Refs. 1. E. M. Wallace Auctions & Appraisals is honored to represent select pieces on behalf of Premium Estate Liquidators (PEL). PEL, is a LLC of the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota. An all-volunteer operation boasting 40 plus volunteers, housed within a 4,200 square foot showroom facility in Sarasota, Florida. Sale proceeds generated at PEL support the Youth at Risk in Sarasota County. The gracious work of the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota has helped house over 215 at-risk youth, mentored 849 students with a focus on college advancement, assured 1,003 homeless children remained in school, and provided literary instruction to parents in 448 low-income families. For more information about the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota, Inc. contact:

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Excellent, estate condition.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Packing, shipping and insurance of purchased lots will be handled through: Tarpon Springs Zip n Ship, 114 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; Phone: (727)937-1469; Email: zipnship.patel@gmail.com.

After payment to E. M. Wallace Auctions lots will be delivered to this location and the shipper will contact the buyer in regards to options and rates; alternatively, bidders may pick up directly from this secure location by arrangement with the Auction House. Should lots be purchased and needed in haste, the purchaser will need to communicate that need with Zip N Ship as expedited service charges may apply. For faster processing, the buyer can contact a shipping company of their choosing. The buyer will not hold E. M. W. Auctions liable for any damage or loss after merchandise has been released from our possession. We will not be liable for any tariffs, VAT, GST or other taxes or charges levied by the receiving countries for property shipped internationally. Nor will E. M. W. Auctions be liable for providing insurance; that is the responsibility of the buyer. We will not ship ivory internationally.

Auction Details

BRAGGING RIGHTS, THE RARE THAT CAN'T COMPARE

by
Rare-Era
May 15, 2016, 02:00 PM EST

Funk & Wallace, Inc. Pick-Up and Shipping: 114 E. Tarpon Ave. Ste#1, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

28.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$10
$100$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$2,999$100
$3,000$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$750
$20,000$49,999$1,000
$50,000$99,999$1,500
$100,000+$1,750

April 4th, 2016 Auction Terms

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PAYMENT
Payment must be paid in full before property is released. After the auction bidders will receive an invoice via email detailing winning lots and charges at which time payment is due. Payment accepted includes: Check, Cash, Visa, Amex, Disc, MasterCard and Paypal. The invoice will have a live link to PayPal. Checks will need to clear before EMWAA will release the property. In cases of non-payment, the Auctioneer's right to void the sale does not relieve the bidder from their obligation to pay both seller's and buyer's premium and any damages incurred from loss of sale. Paid items left beyond 45 days become gallery property and will be sold.

BUYER'S PREMIUM
A 23% Buyer's premium will be in affect, in addition to the hammer or purchase price. All bidders will be subject to a 7% Florida State sales tax unless they have a have a valid Florida State Resale Certificate on file with E. M. Wallace Auctions prior to bidding.

SHIPPING
Pick-up, Packing, shipping and insurance of purchased lots is conducted by P.C. Patel owner of the Tarpon Springs Zip n Ship located at: 114 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; (727) 937-1469; zipnship.patel@gmail.com. After payment to E. M. Wallace Auctions lots will be delivered to this location and the shipper will contact the buyer in regards to options and rates, alternatively, bidders may pick up directly from this secure location. Zip N Ship can accommodate USPS, FedEx and UPS. Should lots be purchased and needed in haste, the purchaser will need to communicate that need with Zip N Ship as expedited service charges may apply. For faster processing, the buyer can contact a shipping company of their choosing. The buyer will not hold E. M. W. Auctions liable for any damage or loss after merchandise has been released from our possession. We will not be liable for any tariffs, VAT, GST or other taxes or charges levied by the receiving countries for property shipped internationally. Nor will E. M. W. Auctions be liable for providing insurance; that is the responsibility of the buyer. We will not ship ivory internationally.

We will not be liable for any tariffs, VAT, GST or other taxes or charges levied by the receiving countries for property shipped internationally. Nor will E. M. W. Auctions be liable for providing insurance; that is the responsibility of the buyer. We will not ship ivory internationally.

CONDITION
The vast majority of property offered at E. M. Wallace Auctions come directly from estates and private collections, and may show signs of use and age. The absence of condition remarks in the description does not mean the item is in perfect condition; nor is it meant to deceive. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or requests for additional photographs. You may request a condition report prior to bidding. This service is provided for guidance to the buyer and is without legal obligation. All lots are sold "as is" and without guarantee. We do not accept returns.

RESERVES
Lots may be subject to a reserve (the confidential minimum price below which the property will not be sold) and we may implement such a reserve by bidding behalf of the consignor. If the consignor is indebted to or has a monetary guarantee from us, we may have interest in the offered lots and the proceeds there-from other than our commissions, and may bid through a representative or agent to protect such interest.

ITEM CONDITIONS

The vast majority of property offered at E. M. Wallace Auctions comes directly from estates and private collections, and may show signs of use and age. The absence of condition remarks in the description does not mean the item is in perfect condition; nor is it meant to deceive. This service is provided for guidance to the buyer and is without legal obligation. All items are sold as is and without guarantee, we do not accept returns.
We encourage you to contact us via email or by phone with any questions or requests for additional photographs. While we strive for excellence and accuracy in our descriptions, mistakes can occur and it is the responsibility of the bidder to verify the accuracy of our descriptions as all items are auctioned off as final sale and returns are not allowed. Thus we encourage our bidders to request condition reports, extra photos and dialogue to make an informed decision before bidding. All lots are sold "as is", we do not accept returns for any reason.

PAYMENT

Invoices must be paid in full before property is released. Payment accepted includes: Check, Cash, Visa, Amex, Disc, MasterCard and Paypal. The invoice will have a live link to PayPal. Checks will need to clear before EMWAA will release the property. Please note that bidders may be charged automatically 4 days after an invoice has been sent. In cases of non-payment, the Auctioneer's right to void the sale does not relieve the bidder from their obligation to pay both seller's and buyer's premium and any damages incurred from loss of sale.
Paid items left beyond 45 days become gallery property and will be sold.

Florida State Sales Tax

All bidders with a Florida address on file will be subject to a 7% Florida State sales tax; dealers are exempt from this if they have a valid Florida State Resale Certificate on file with E. M. Wallace Auctions prior to bidding.

SHIPPING

Packing, shipping and insurance of purchased lots will be handled through: Tarpon Springs Zip n Ship, 114 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; Phone: (727)937-1469; Email: zipnship.patel@gmail.com.

After payment to E. M. Wallace Auctions lots will be delivered to this location and the shipper will contact the buyer in regards to options and rates; alternatively, bidders may pick up directly from this secure location by arrangement with the Auction House. Should lots be purchased and needed in haste, the purchaser will need to communicate that need with Zip N Ship as expedited service charges may apply. For faster processing, the buyer can contact a shipping company of their choosing. The buyer will not hold E. M. W. Auctions liable for any damage or loss after merchandise has been released from our possession. We will not be liable for any tariffs, VAT, GST or other taxes or charges levied by the receiving countries for property shipped internationally. Nor will E. M. W. Auctions be liable for providing insurance; that is the responsibility of the buyer. We will not ship ivory internationally.