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Where Sotheby’s is Not Required Loss and Liability Unless otherwise Important Notice for Ceramics GLOSSARY FOR CHINESE FURNITURE
to Collect Sales Tax Sotheby’s is not agreed by Sotheby’s, all sold property must The catalogue descriptions do not include With respect to Asian hardwoods, 22 terms
required to collect sales tax on property be removed from any of our premises a general indication of repair and damage, ‘Huanghuali’, ‘Huali’ ‘Hongmu’ ‘Zitan’ and
delivered to states other than those listed (including the SLP Warehouse) by the buyer and this absence of any comment should others appearing within single quotes
above. If the property is delivered to a at their expense no later than 30 calendar not be interpreted as a guarantee of in bold or capital letters in the heading
state where Sotheby’s is not required to days following its sale. Buyers are reminded the condition of the lot. All lots are sold are descriptive identifications based on
collect sales tax, it is the responsibility of that Sotheby’s liability for loss or damage to “AS IS” as set forth in paragraph 1 of appearance, and are not intended to
the purchaser to self-assess any sales or sold property shall cease no later than 30 the Conditions of Sale and prospective denote a specific species.
use tax and remit it to taxing authorities in calendar days after the date of the auction. purchasers are advised that all lots should Notwithstanding the above, if within five
that state. be viewed personally. Condition reports are years of the sale of any lot, the buyer gives
Collection & Shipping Where applicable, available at sothebys.com. Any addditional
Sotheby’s is not required to collect sales written notice to Sotheby’s that the lot sold
tax for property delivered to the purchaser the SLP Warehouse requires 24 hours enquiries may be directed to the Ceramics is a forgery and if within three months after
advanced notice for collection of property.
Department at +1 212 606 7332.
outside of the United States. giving such notice, the buyer returns the
Please arrange this through our Post lot in the same Condition as it was at the
Sale Services team at +1 212 606 7444 or
Restoration and Other Services time of sale to the premises of Sotheby’s
Regardless of where the property is USPostSaleServices@sothebys.com. GLOSSARY OF TERMS and demonstrates to the satisfaction of
subsequently transported, if any framing or For in-person collections at our offsite Sotheby’s that the lot sold is a forgery,
restoration services are performed on the location, please alert Post Sale Services The following are examples of the termi- Sotheby’s is authorized to and will rescind
property in New York, it is considered to be of your proposed collection date, ensure nology used in this catalogue. Please note the sale and refund the purchase price
a delivery of the property to the purchaser that all outstanding invoices have been that all statements made in this catalogue received by it. For this purpose a ‘forgery’
in New York, and Sotheby’s will be required paid for, and that you or your agent have are made subject to the provisions of the is defined as a work created with intent
to collect the 8.875% New York sales tax. the appropriate photo identification upon Conditions of Sale and Terms of Guarantee to deceive.
arrival. printed in this catalogue:
Certain Exemptions Most states that If you are using your own shipper to
impose sales taxes allow for specified collect property, please provide a letter of GLOSSARY FOR CHINESE CERAMICS Photography:
exemptions to the tax. For example, a authorization and instruct your shipper to AND WORKS OF ART Peter Kutscher
registered re-seller such as a registered art email their bill of lading to billsoflading Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty
dealer may purchase without incurring a @sothebys.com and ensure the correct This heading, with date or period included, Elliot Perez
tax liability, and Sotheby’s is not required collection location is specified. means that the piece is, in our opinion, David Schlegel
to collect sales tax from such re-seller. The of the date or period indicated with no Paul Shima
art dealer, when re-selling the property, Sotheby’s can arrange for delivery of your major alterations or replacements unless Bonnie Morrison
may be required to charge sales tax to its property through one of our contracted otherwise in dicated in the cataloguing. Jeff Schnorr
client, or the client may be required to self- vendors or can coordinate pick up at our
assess sales or use tax upon acquiring the offsite location with you or your shipper di- With respect to ceramics and sculpture,
property. if, in our opinion, the piece was made at
rectly. Please contact Post Sale Services at a specific kiln or location, the name of
+1 212 606 7444 or USPostSaleServices
Local Tax Advisors As sales tax laws vary @sothebys.com to start your collection the kiln or location will appear in bold or
from state to state, Sotheby’s recommends process. capital letters, i.e., DING OVOID VASE,
that clients with questions regarding the SONG DYNASTY. However, if the heading
application of sales or use taxes to property Important Notice Regarding Packing appears as follows, ‘DING’ OVOID VASE,
purchased at auction seek tax advice from As a courtesy to purchasers who come to SONG DYNASTY, this indicates that, in
their local tax advisors. our opinion, the piece is of the Ding type
Sotheby’s to pick up property, Sotheby’s or location, and although of the date
will assist in packing framed paintings. specified, not necessarily made at the Ding
Sotheby’s is unable to remove canvases kiln or location.
IMPORTANT NOTICES off stretchers or to roll works on paper.
Purchasers are advised to contact an Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Style
Property Collection All property that independent painting restorer to pack This inclusion of the word “style” indicates
is sold, has bought in, or is to be returned works in this manner. that, in our opinion, either the piece (i)
to the consignor will remain at 1334 York while basically of the period indicated,
Avenue for collection. Exceptions to this Notice Regarding Endangered Species has undergone significant restoration
policy may include property considered to ◉ Property containing certain endangered or alteration, or (ii) was made as an
be oversized and monumental works of art. species will require a CITES license upon intentional reproduction of an earlier style.
Invoices and statements will indicate your export from the U.S. and may require an Where a ceramic or work of art bears a
property’s location. Refer to our Property additional license upon import into another signature or seal of an artist or studio, if the
Collection information at www.sothebys. country. There is no guarantee that such heading appears as follows:
com/pickup. licenses will be granted. In the case of
denial of any license or of delay in obtaining By Ma Shaoxuan This work is, in our best
Property Payment All property must be such licenses, the purchaser remains judgment, by the named artist.
paid in full before collection or release from responsible for making on-time payment Attributed to Ma Shaoxuan In our
any Sotheby’s location. Payment must be for the total purchase price. opinion, probably a work by the artist but
made through Sotheby’s New York Post Sale less certainty as to authorship is expressed
Services by way of our acceptable forms Important Notice for Furniture than in the preceding category.
of payment methods mentioned on your As virtually all property in this sale has
invoice. To arrange for payment, please been subject to use over a considerable Signed Ma Shaoxuan The piece bears
contact Post Sale Services at +1 212 606 period of time, no mention of age cracks, the signature or seal of the artist or studio
7444 or USPostSaleServices@sothebys. scratches, chips or other minor damages, but with no firm attribution as to the hand.
com. Payment will not be accepted at the imperfections or restorations will be made
offsite facility. Dealers and resale clients in the individual catalogue entries. Anyone
should fill out the appropriate forms where having specific inquiries concerning
applicable or contact Post Sale Services any particular lot in this sale, should call
with any questions. +1 212 606 7130.

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