Important Art Auction

U. S. Poly International Auction Gallery is an independent company registered in the United States. It has no affiliation with Beijing Poly International Auction or Poly Auction Hong Kong.

AI detection is provided for informational purposes only. Buyer relies solely on his/her own expertise and judgment regarding authenticity and condition when bidding on any lot.

ATTENTION: For payment, if you have a card on file with LiveAuctioneers, it may be automatically charged 72 hours after you receive your invoice.

Bidding Policy

All properties are sold as is, and all sales are final. Though all description, commentary and AI detection are believed to be correct, neither the auctioneer nor the consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind with respect to merchandise. Buyer shall not rely on the auctioneer, employees, the catalog description, AI detection or advertisements in any part, and must rely only on his/her own inspection and opinions of all items: we offer photos for potential buyers to review and make their own conclusions about the piece. No employee is authorized to make any warranties, expressed or implied, on behalf of U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery. NO GUARANTEE OF PROVENANCE: U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery is not responsible for the research and provenance of each item. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery is not responsible for authenticity, genuineness of, estimated selling price of, or defect in any lot, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made, or sale set aside on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles as all goods being exposed for public exhibition are sold "as is" and without recourse. NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR JADE: U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery does not guarantee the authenticity of the color or age of any jade. All jade will be sold as it, without any warranties. All sales are final in jade purchase, no returns will be accepted. Judgment of such qualities is at the sole discretion of the buyer. NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE PAINTINGS: U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery does not guarantee any of the lot number descriptions concerning Chinese paintings including authentication, originator, and the date of execution. NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE STAMPS, COINS, AND/OR PAPER CURRENCY: U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery does not guarantee any of the lot numbers description, illustrations, and conditions are provided as reference. All items sold as, no returns.

The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with his/her satisfaction prior to bidding. In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition of lots, as there are no returns based on condition. ALL LOTS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO RETURN, NO REFUND, NO WARRANTIES. The printed conditions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation. Any condition statement and AI detection is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not treated as a statement of fact. All sales to highest bidder are final with No Discount, Refund, Exchange, or Return, and must be paid in a timely matter.

Any condition statement and AI detection is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery assumes no liability or responsibility for any error or omission. We do not carry out in-depth research of the sort carried out by professional historians and scholars, and any statements or AI detection made by us orally or in writing about any lot concerning attribution to an artist, provenance, period, materials, origin, history, or dates represent only an opinion and are not to be relied on as a statement of fact. Such opinions serve for informational purposes only and do not constitute historic or academic scholarship on the works and do not aim to substitute or contradict any such scholarship. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery assumes no responsibility for verification of any labels on the lot which comes originally from consignors. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery assumes no responsibility for verification of any provenance provided by consignors. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery assumes no responsibility for verification of any receipt or any document accompany the lot provided by consignors. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

We may include a brief note on condition within the catalog description. This does not constitute a complete condition report, U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery does not warrant any lot to be merchantable or to be suited for any purchase and they do not assume any risk, liability or responsibility for any persons as to authenticity, genuineness, culture, source, origin, attribution, period, purpose or measurements of any lot. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery assumes no liability or responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, and material. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding.

All payment must be made within one week after the sale.

Terms and Conditions of Sale

All property offered and sold through U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.


BEFORE THE SALE

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. All lots are sold AS-IS and without recourse, and neither U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalog or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. 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. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalog, or in supplements to the catalog, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, AI detection, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog.

AT THE SALE

Refusal of Admission - U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and reject any bid.

Registration before Bidding - A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references.

Bidding as Principal - When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to U.S. Poly International auction Gallery and that U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery will only look to the principal for payment.

Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.

Reserves - Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the estimate range of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at quarter to half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to re-offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determine by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery a buyer's premium and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. The buyer premium is 28% of the hammer price for internet bidders.
Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; visa or master; wire transfer ($20 processing fee for international wire transfer) unless other arrangements are made with U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

Collecting Purchases - Once U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven (7) days from the date of the sale.

Packing and Shipping ? You can choose our own shipping department or LiveShipping.
If you would like to using our own shipping department, you can simply choosing Buyer-Arranged Shipping at checkout by using the Pay Now button on your invoice. Our auction house shipping quote will be stated in the message on your invoice and will also email you a PayPal invoice for it; the shipping quote does not include any insurance. We will ship your purchased items via USPS to your shipping address in your invoice. Tracking information will be sent to your email address after receiving your payment.
LiveShipping-LiveAuctioneers and their shipping partners are working with us to offer shipping within the United States, all US Territories, Canada, and select European countries for purchases in this auction. The LiveAuctioneers shipping fee includes item pickup, packing, shipping, delivery, and insurance based on the shipping address provided. For all questions related to shipping via LiveAuctioneers, please contact LiveShipping at 929.314.5566 or packaging@liveauctioneers.com.
International Bidders: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING ALL CUSTOMS/IMPORT/EXPORT REGULATIONS. WE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS AFFECTING THE DELIVERY OF YOUR ITEMS. Shipping quote may be included in your invoice; the shipping quote does not include any insurance. If there is no shipping quote, our shipping department will contact you for the international shipping quote (the shipping quote does not include any insurance) once we receive your payment for your winning lots.
No property will be released until payment in full is made on the items. Packing, shipping and insurance (including reimbursement for damage or loss) of purchased lots is the responsibility of the purchaser. We can provide packing and shipping services at the buyer's expense. Items will be shipped via USPS. Please note, items that are large and/or heavy and/or need special packaging or shipping requirements, may have additional shipping costs. If we cannot pack/ship your purchases, we can help arrange packing/shipping through a third-party carrier. We are not responsible for any delays on the part of this third party, should there be any. We will offer recommendations of suitable third-party carriers. We recommend shipping all items insured. Insurance claims should be taken up with the third-party carrier. Should any damage or loss occur to items transported by a third party, we can assist the purchaser in filling reimbursement, of course, only covers the actual cost of the items shipped. Within approximately one week after the auction, we will advise purchasers of recommended shipping methods or possible third-party carriers. (Note: on occasion, quotes from some of the third-party carriers may take longer to get.) International Bidders: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING ALL CUSTOMS/IMPORT/EXPORT REGULATIONS. WE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS AFFECTING THE DELIVERY OF YOUR ITEMS.

Failure to Collect Purchases - If property is not picked up within seven (7) days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, International Auction Gallery, Inc. reserves the right to charge 5% per lot per day. U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. 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.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports and AI detection- U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in California. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of U.S. Poly International Auction Gallery.