Mid-Century, Vintage, Fine Art & Furnishings

1. All Sales Final
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. All sales are final. No returns, exchanges, credits, or cancellations will be accepted except where required by law.

2. Condition
Bates Estates makes every reasonable effort to accurately describe and photograph each lot. Condition reports and descriptions are provided as a courtesy and represent our observations and opinions only. They are not intended to identify every scratch, stain, repair, restoration, replacement, flaw, or sign of age and use.

Bidders should carefully review all photographs, descriptions, measurements, and condition information before bidding. Photographs are considered part of the lot description.

3. Authenticity and Attribution
Artist, designer, manufacturer, period, origin, and attribution information is based upon available markings, labels, documentation, provenance, consignor information, and research. Unless specifically stated as guaranteed, bidders should independently satisfy themselves regarding attribution, authenticity, age, maker, and condition before bidding.

4. Bidding
All bids are binding. The highest accepted bidder becomes the purchaser at the close of the lot, subject to any applicable reserve. Bates Estates reserves the right to withdraw a lot, reject a bid where permitted, or correct material catalog errors prior to the sale.

5. Sales Tax
Applicable sales tax will be collected unless the buyer has a valid resale or tax-exemption certificate properly submitted and accepted before invoicing.

6. Acceptance of Terms
Placing a bid constitutes acknowledgment that the bidder has reviewed the lot information and agrees to all auction terms, payment requirements, pickup/shipping provisions, and LiveAuctioneers policies.