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Notices to all Buyers

Comments in the catalog descriptions about PHYSICAL CONDITION OF LOTS IN SNUFF BOTTLE STOPPER DISCLAIMER
condition are general in nature and are subject to THIS AUCTION Please note that snuff bottle stoppers are not
the “as is” clause in our Conditions of Sale printed PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO REFERENCE included in any snuff bottle lots or in the estimate of
in this catalog. Condition reports are available upon IN THIS CATALOG TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION purchase price of such a lot hereunder, regardless
request from the Department and are strongly OF ANY LOT. INTENDING BIDDERS MUST of whether the snuff bottle lot is illustrated with
recommended for all buyers who cannot view the SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION one or more stoppers. While Bonhams makes
property in person. OF ANY LOTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ‘LIMITATION reasonable efforts to ensure that a stopper
OF LIABILITY’ IN THE ‘CONDITIONS OF SALE.’ illustrated or exhibited with a snuff bottle lot
REGULATED SPECIES MATERIALS accompanies the lot upon collection or release, it
AND CITES PERMITS As a courtesy to intending bidders, Bonhams will accepts no liability for not doing so or for damage
The export of a lot from the United States or provide a written indication of the physical condition or for loss to stoppers during storage or shipment.
import into certain countries may be subject to of lots in this sale if a request is received up to 24 In addition, if a snuff bottle lot is exhibited or
export or import regulations, licensure and/or hours before the auction starts. Such report is also purchased by a buyer outside the United States,
other restrictions; in particular, lots containing plant available for download from Bonhams website. Bonhams may remove any stopper accompanying
or animal materials such as tortoiseshell, coral, a lot that contains restricted materials.
whalebone or certain types of woods, irrespective NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR
of age or value, may require the granting of one or CHINESE PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY
more export or import licenses or certificates, or Current scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings
may be banned from import altogether by some and calligraphy does not permit unqualified
countries. Moreover, the ability to obtain an export statements as to Authorship or date of execution.
license or certificate does not insure the ability to The limited right of rescission contained in the
obtain an import license or certificate in another Conditions of Sale does not apply to Chinese
country. Lots that contain such regulated species paintings and Chinese calligraphy. Nonetheless,
materials may also not be eligible for exportation or if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such
for re-importation into the United States if they are lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to
not at least 100 years of age. In addition, resales of Bonhams that the lot is a forgery and if within
lots containing certain regulated species materials fourteen days after giving such notice, the original
may be subject to restrictions in some jurisdictions. purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition
as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our
Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Bonhams will
number contain one or more such regulated plant rescind the sale and refund the purchase price
or animal materials. It is the buyer’s responsibility received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a
to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain work created with intent to deceive.
any relevant export or import licenses. Please note
that this process is governed by local authorities NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY
and may take considerable time. Regardless of FOR JAPANESE AND KOREAN PAINTINGS
any delay in the obtaining of an export or import AND CALLIGRAPHY
license or certificate or denial of a license’s or Current scholarship in the field of Japanese and
certificate’s issuance, purchased lots shall be paid Korean paintings and calligraphy does not permit
for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and unqualified statements as to Authorship or date of
any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis execution. The limited right of rescission contained
for cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers in the Conditions of Sale does not apply to
are advised to obtain information from the relevant Japanese and Korean paintings, nor to Japanese
regulatory authorities regarding export and import and Korean calligraphy. Nonetheless, if within
restrictions, requirements, and costs prior twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot, the
to bidding. original purchaser gives written notice to Bonhams
that the lot is a forgery and if within fourteen days
Prospective buyers should also check with their after giving such notice, the original purchaser
local (e.g. state) regulatory authorities regarding any returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the
local restrictions and/or permit requirements that time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction
may apply with respect to purchases of regulated that the lot is a forgery, Bonhams will rescind the
species materials. sale and refund the purchase price received. For
this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created
Upon request, Bonhams can refer the purchaser with intent to deceive.
to a third party agent to assist the purchaser in
attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or
certificates. However, there is no assurance that any
necessary licenses or certificates can be obtained.
Please contact the Specialist Department for a
suggested list of shipping agents prior to placing a
bid if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject
to export/import license or certificate requirements
or related restrictions.

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