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18. FURNITURE • Unless otherwise specified, dimensions given are those of 24. WINE
the piece of paper on which the image is printed, including
Upholstered Furniture any margins. Some photographs may appear in the Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may
Whilst we take every care in cataloguing furniture which has Catalogue without margins illustrated. not be available for immediate collection.
been upholstered we offer no Guarantee as to the originality • All photographs are sold unframed unless stated in the Lot
of the wood covered by fabric or upholstery. Description. Examining the wines
It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for
19. JEWELLERY 21. PICTURES larger parcels (as defined below). This is generally limited to
more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the
Explanation of Catalogue Terms
Gemstones The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following department for details.
Historically many gemstones have been subjected to a variety meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to
of treatments to enhance their appearance. Sapphires and Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale: 0It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the
rubies are routinely heat treated to improve their colour and • “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist. case of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually
clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently treated with oils When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of have been opened and levels and appearance noted in
or resin for the same purpose. Other treatments such as asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether the Catalogue where necessary. You should make proper
staining, irradiation or coating may have been used on other preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion allowance for variations in ullage levels and conditions of corks,
gemstones. These treatments may be permanent, whilst the work is by the artist named; capsules and labels.
others may need special care or re-treatment over the years • “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably
to retain their appearance. Bidders should be aware that a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is Corks and Ullages
Estimates assume that gemstones may have been subjected expressed than in the preceding category; Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork
to such treatments. A number of laboratories issue certificates • “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a and the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are
that give more detailed Descriptions of gemstones. However work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which only normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy,
there may not be consensus between different laboratories on may or may not have been executed under the artist’s Alsace, German and Cognac shaped bottles when greater
the degrees, or types of treatment for any particular gemstone. direction; than 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase with
In the event that Bonhams has been given or has obtained • “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by age; generally acceptable levels are as follows:
certificates for any Lot in the Sale these certificates will be a hand closely associated with a named artist but not Under 15 years old – into neck or less than 4cm
disclosed in the Catalogue. Although, as a matter of policy, necessarily his pupil; 15 to 30 years old – top shoulder (ts) or up to 5cm
Bonhams endeavours to provide certificates from recognised • “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by a Over 30 years old – high shoulder (hs) or up to 6cm
laboratories for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or nearly
certificates for each Lot. In the event that no certificate is contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil; It should be noted that ullages may change between
published in the Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the • “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may
gemstones may have been treated. Neither Bonhams nor style of the artist and of a later date; fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept
the Seller accepts any liability for contradictions or differing • “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a known responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of
certificates obtained by Buyers on any Lots subsequent to work of the artist; publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility
the Sale.
• “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or after
signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand this point.
Estimated Weights of the artist;
If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the Description • “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our
in capital letters, the stone(s) has been unmounted and opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have Options to buy parcels
A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same wine,
weighed by Bonhams. If the weight of the stone(s) is stated been added by another hand. bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these Lots has
to be approximate and does not appear in capital letters, the the option to accept some or all of the remaining Lots in the
stone(s) has been assessed by us within its/their settings, 22. PORCELAIN AND GLASS parcel at the same price, although such options will be at the
and the stated weight is a statement of our opinion only. This Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders are, therefore,
information is given as a guide and Bidders should satisfy advised to bid on the first Lot in a parcel.
themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy. Damage and Restoration
For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as
practicable, recorded all significant defects, cracks and Wines in Bond
Signatures restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot Wines lying in Bond are marked Δ. All Lots sold under Bond,
1. A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky be definitive, and in providing Condition Reports, we cannot and which the Buyer wishes to remain under Bond, will be
When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’ Guarantee that there are no other defects present which have invoiced without VAT or Duty on the Hammer Price. If the
opinion the piece is by that maker.
not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves by Buyer wishes to take the Lot as Duty paid, UK Excise Duty and
inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the VAT will be added to the Hammer Price on the invoice.
2. A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of the
Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but difficulty in determining whether an item of glass has been Buyers must notify Bonhams at the time of the sale whether
may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to visible they wish to take their wines under Bond or Duty paid. If a
have been altered.
chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing, severe Lot is taken under Bond, the Buyer will be responsible for all
or otherwise. VAT, Duty, clearance and other charges that may be payable
3. A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky thereon.
Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but 23. VEHICLES
using stones or designs supplied by the client.
Buyers outside the UK must be aware that any forwarding
The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain agent appointed to export their purchases must have a
20. PHOTOGRAPHS
movement certificate for Lots to be released under Bond.
Explanation of Catalogue Terms Dating Plates and Certificates
• “Bill Brandt”: in our opinion a work by the artist. When mention is made of a Veteran Car Club Dating Plate or Bottling Details and Case Terms
• “Attributed to Bill Brandt”: in our opinion probably a work by Dating Certificate in this Catalogue, it should be borne in mind The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following
the artist, but less certainty to authorship is expressed than that the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain using the services of meanings:
in the preceding category. Veteran Car Company Ltd, does from time to time, review cars CB – Château bottled
• “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence DB – Domaine bottled
our opinion the signature and/or title and/or date and/or becomes available, the review can result in an alteration of EstB – Estate bottled
inscription are in the artist’s hand. date. Whilst the Club and Veteran Car Company Ltd make BB – Bordeaux bottled
• “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed in every effort to ensure accuracy, the date shown on the Dating BE – Belgian bottled
another hand”: in our opinion the signature and/or title and/ Plate or Dating Certificate cannot be guaranteed as correct and FB – French bottled
or date and/or inscription have been added by intending purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the GB – German bottled
another hand. date of the car. OB – Oporto bottled
• The date given is that of the image (negative). Where no UK – United Kingdom bottled
further date is given, this indicates that the photographic owc – original wooden case
print is vintage (the term “vintage” may also be included in iwc – individual wooden case
the Lot Description). A vintage photograph is one which oc – original carton
was made within approximately 5-10 years of the negative.
Where a second, later date appears, this refers to the date
of printing. Where the exact printing date is not known, but
understood to be later, “printed later” will appear in the Lot
Description.
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