Fine Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art

The lots listed in this catalog will be offered by E-pearl Art subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Sale. CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION - E-pearl Art has tried its best to catalog and describe correctly and accurately to the property to be sold. But E-pearl Art can not warrant the correctness of description, attribution, authenticity, or condition of said property. No statements shall be deemed as such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability, but are to be construed as our opinions only. It is bidders responsibility to personally examine the property to be sold prior to the auction and to bid based on your own judgment. All the items are sold AS-IS with all faults. All the sales are final with no exceptions. CONDITION OF PROPERTY - The property to be sold are often of considerable age (by being antique) and will exhibit wear, color fading (such as in textile), cracks (such as in ivory), and minor damages which may not be listed in descriptions and may not be considered as condition issue. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Bidders are encouraged to preview property to be sold prior to the auction. All items are sold AS-IS and without recourse, absolutely NO RETURN based on condition. COMMUNICATIONS - Pre-auction: All the questions and requests regarding to this sale must be communicated by email to epearl.art@gmail.com or in writing mail to us to avoid any confusion. No call, please. After-auction: Any complain or dispute for an item purchased in this sale must be communicated with E-pearl Art within three weeks after the sale date (by October 27, 2013). Otherwise, case is closed. No exceptions. AUCTION HOUSE RIGHTS - E-pearl Art reserves the right to withdraw any lot and reject any bid. RESERVE - Some lots are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve may not exceed the high estimate of the lot in most of cases. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve. ABSENTEE BID - This is an online auction only. However, auction house will accept absentee bids by email. A 10% down payment of the low estimate for the lot is required to secure the bid. Down payment must be paid by Paypal. If you do not win, your down payment will return to you in full. In email you must state that you have read and agree to E-pearl Art Terms and Conditions for 10/5/2013 sale. E-pearl Art will not be responsible for errors or failure to execute bids. BUYERS PREMIUM - 23% of the hammer price will be added to final purchase price for online bidding and 20% for absentee bid. The buyer agrees to pay E-pearl Art buyers premium and 7% Missouri sales tax in addition to hammer price. PAYMENT - Success bidder should pay for lots won within 10 business days from the date of the sale. We accept payment of cash, cashers check, money order, and wire transfer. We also accept Paypal under some conditions: There is no Paypal fee for first $800 of an invoice; After that a 3% convenient fee will be added to your invoice in addition to the 23% of buyers premium. We do not accept credit cards. However, you can pay by credit card through Paypal. Paypal allows you to pay us by credit card even you don't have a Paypal account. The purchaser agrees to pay E-Pearl Art handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee. PACKING AND SHIPPING - Buyer is responsible for all packing and shipping cost. A list of local shippers will be provided in your invoice. NON PAYMENT - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within 10 business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures: a) to impose a late charge of 2 percent (2%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price; b) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for legal fees and costs for us to collect the payment; c) to cancel the sale and resell the property publicly or privately without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, and our commission on both sales. FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES - A property must be picked up within 15 business days following the sale. E-pearl Art shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than 14 business days following the sale. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

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