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Gemstones
Historically many gemstones have been subjected to a variety
of treatments to enhance their appearance. Sapphires and
rubies are routinely heat treated to improve their colour and
clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently treated with oils
or resin for the same purpose. Other treatments such as
staining, irradiation or coating may have been used on other
gemstones. These treatments may be permanent, whilst
others may need special care or re-treatment over the years
to retain their appearance. Bidders should be aware that
Estimates assume that gemstones may have been subjected
[VZ\JO[YLH[TLU[Z(U\TILYVMSHIVYH[VYPLZPZZ\LJLY[PÄJH[LZ • “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably
that give more detailed Descriptions of gemstones. However
[OLYLTH`UV[ILJVUZLUZ\ZIL[^LLUKPќLYLU[SHIVYH[VYPLZVU • “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a
the degrees, or types of treatment for any particular gemstone.
In the event that Bonhams has been given or has obtained
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disclosed in the Catalogue. Although, as a matter of policy,
BonhamsLUKLH]V\YZ[VWYV]PKLJLY[PÄJH[LZMYVTYLJVNUPZLK
laboratories for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain
JLY[PÄJH[LZMVYLHJOLot0U[OLL]LU[[OH[UVJLY[PÄJH[LPZ • “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by a
published in the Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the
gemstones may have been treated. Neither Bonhams nor
the SellerHJJLW[ZHU`SPHIPSP[`MVYJVU[YHKPJ[PVUZVYKPќLYPUN • “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the
JLY[PÄJH[LZVI[HPULKI`Buyers on any Lots subsequent to
the Sale.
Estimated Weights
If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the Description
in capital letters, the stone(s) has been unmounted and
weighed by Bonhams. If the weight of the stone(s) is stated
to be approximate and does not appear in capital letters, the
stone(s) has been assessed by us within its/their settings,
and the stated weight is a statement of our opinion only. This
information is given as a guide and Bidders should satisfy
themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy.
Signatures
1. A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky
When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’
opinion the piece is by that maker.
2. A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky
Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but
may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may
have been altered.
3. A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky
Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but
using stones or designs supplied by the client.
20. PHOTOGRAPHS
Explanation of Catalogue Terms
• “Bill Brandt”: in our opinion a work by the artist.
• “Attributed to Bill Brandt”: in our opinion probably a work by
the artist, but less certainty to authorship is expressed than [OH[[OL=L[LYHU*HY*S\IVM.YLH[)YP[HPU\ZPUN[OLZLY]PJLZVM 6) ¶6WVY[VIV[[SLK
in the preceding category.
• “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in
our opinion the signature and/or title and/or date and/or
inscription are in the artist’s hand.
• “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed in
another hand”: in our opinion the signature and/or title and/
or date and/or inscription have been added by
another hand.
• The date given is that of the image (negative). Where no
further date is given, this indicates that the photographic
print is vintage (the term “vintage” may also be included in
the Lot Description). A vintage photograph is one which
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 It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for
Description.
‹ <USLZZV[OLY^PZLZWLJPÄLKKPTLUZPVUZNP]LUHYL[OVZLVM department for details.
the piece of paper on which the image is printed, including
any margins. Some photographs may appear in the
Catalogue without margins illustrated.
• All photographs are sold unframed unless stated in the Lot
Description.
21. PICTURES It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the case
of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually have been
Explanation of Catalogue Terms opened and levels and appearance noted in the Catalogue
The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following where necessary. You should make proper allowance for
meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to variations in ullage levels and conditions of corks, capsules
Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale: and labels.
• “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist.
Corks and Ullages
When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork
asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether and the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are
preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion only normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy,
the work is by the artist named; (SZHJL.LYTHUHUK*VNUHJZOHWLKIV[[SLZ^OLUNYLH[LY
than 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase with
a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is age; generally acceptable levels are as follows:
expressed than in the preceding category;
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work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which [V`LHYZVSK¶[VWZOV\SKLY[ZVY\W[VJT
may or may not have been executed under the artist’s 6]LY`LHYZVSK¶OPNOZOV\SKLYOZVY\W[VJT
direction;
• “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by It should be noted that ullages may change between
a hand closely associated with a named artist but not publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may
necessarily his pupil; fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept
responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of
painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or nearly publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility
contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil; for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or after
this point.
style of the artist and of a later date;
• “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a known Options to buy parcels
work of the artist; A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same wine,
• “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these Lots has
signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand the option to accept some or all of the remaining Lots in the
of the artist; parcel at the same price, although such options will be at the
• “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders are, therefore,
opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have HK]PZLK[VIPKVU[OLÄYZ[Lot in a parcel.
been added by another hand.
Wines in Bond
22. PORCELAIN AND GLASS Wines lying in Bond are marked ǻ and VAT is payable by the
purchaser, at the standard rate, on the Hammer Price, unless
Damage and Restoration the wines are to remain under Bond. Buyers requiring their
For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as wine to remain in Bond must notify Bonhams at the time of
WYHJ[PJHISLYLJVYKLKHSSZPNUPÄJHU[KLMLJ[ZJYHJRZHUK the Sale. The Buyer is then himself responsible for all duty,
restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot clearance VAT and other charges that may be payable thereon.
ILKLÄUP[P]LHUKPUWYV]PKPUNCondition Reports, we cannot All such Lots must be transferred or collected within two
Guarantee that there are no other defects present which have weeks of the Sale.
not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves by
inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the BuyersV\[ZPKL[OL<2T\Z[ILH^HYL[OH[HU`MVY^HYKPUN
Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of the agent appointed to export their purchases must have a
KPѝJ\S[`PUKL[LYTPUPUN^OL[OLYHUP[LTVMNSHZZOHZILLU TV]LTLU[JLY[PÄJH[LMVYLots to be released under Bond.
repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to visible
chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing, severe Bottling Details and Case Terms
or otherwise. The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following
meanings:
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Veteran Car Company Ltd, does from time to time, review cars <2 ¶<UP[LK2PUNKVTIV[[SLK
already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence owc¶original wooden case
becomes available, the review can result in an alteration of iwc ¶individual wooden case
date. Whilst the Club and Veteran Car Company Ltd make oc ¶original carton
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intending purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the
date of the car.
24. WINE
Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may
not be available for immediate collection.
Examining the wines
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more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the
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