Wooton Desks, Lalique, Porsche - Carmel IN
online only auction | 1 day sale | 10 days away
Location
Carmel, IN 46033 Dates
Sale Starts
Sat
May 2
10amSale Ends
Sat
May 2
Terms & Conditions
Burgess Auctions LLC ? Auction #45769
Terms & Conditions
Designer Fashion & Jewelry Estate Auction ? Single Owner Chicago Collection
In Conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services
Auction Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
10:00 AM Eastern
Buyer's Premium
15%
Buyer's Premium
A 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of all lots. The buyer's premium is included in the final invoice total.
Payment
Payment in full is due within two business days of auction close by end of business Wednesday, May 5, 2026. Accepted payment methods:
Cash a 3% discount is applied to the total invoice when payment is made in cash
Local check made payable to Burgess Auctions LLC
Major credit cards ? Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Bank wire transfer, cash, or certified funds required on all invoices totaling $1,500 or more. Out-of-state buyers with invoices totaling $1,500 or more will receive wiring instructions directly from Burgess Auctions LLC following auction close.
Titled Vehicles must be paid in Certified Funds: Cash, Cashiers check, Bank Wire.
Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to cancel the sale and re-offer any lot if payment is not received within the required timeframe. Winning bidders who fail to pay may be reported to the bidding platform and barred from future auctions.
Pickup
Local bidders must collect their purchases during the following scheduled pickup windows:
Sunday May 3, 11-2,
Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00-1PM
Location: 13500 Six Points Rd Carmel, Indiana 46033
Items not collected by the close of the final pickup window on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 PM will be subject to a storage fee of $25.00 per lot per day. Burgess Auctions LLC assumes no liability for items not collected within 30 days of auction close.
Shipping
Shipping is available on all lots in this auction. Burgess Auctions LLC ships in-house using multiple carriers selected based on the size, weight, and declared value of each shipment.
Shipping Arrangements
Buyers who require shipping must notify Burgess Auctions LLC no later than five business days following auction close ? by end of business Friday, May 8, 2026. Contact our shipping department to initiate a quote: 765-445-7814 ? shipping.burgessauctionsllc@gmail.com
Shipping Quotes
All shipments are quoted individually based on destination, package dimensions, weight, and declared value. Quotes will be provided within two business days of your shipping request. Shipping costs, including packaging materials and insurance, will be added to your invoice and must be paid prior to dispatch.
Insurance
All shipments are fully insured at declared value at no additional cost to the buyer. Insurance is included automatically in every shipping quote. In the event of loss or damage in transit, buyers must notify Burgess Auctions LLC immediately upon receipt and retain all original packaging materials for carrier claims.
Domestic & International Shipping
Burgess Auctions LLC ships domestically within the United States and internationally. International buyers are responsible for all customs duties, import taxes, tariffs, and applicable fees assessed by their country of destination. Burgess Auctions LLC is not responsible for delays caused by customs processing. International shipping quotes reflect carrier rates and insurance only ? customs and import costs are not included.
Carrier Selection
Carrier is selected at Burgess Auctions LLC's discretion based on the nature and value of the shipment. High-value jewelry and watch lots will be shipped via carriers offering signature confirmation and declared value coverage appropriate to the item.
Shipping Timeline
Items will be packed and dispatched within five business days of payment confirmation and shipping arrangement completion. Buyers will receive tracking information via email upon dispatch.
Unclaimed Items
Any winning bidder who neither arranges pickup nor initiates a shipping request by end of business Friday, May 2, 2026 will be contacted by Burgess Auctions LLC. Items remaining unclaimed after 30 days of auction close may be considered abandoned and may be resold at Burgess Auctions LLC's discretion, with no refund or credit issued to the original buyer.
Condition & Descriptions
All items are sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Descriptions are believed to be accurate and have been prepared in good faith in conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services. However, all measurements, weights, stone counts, and condition statements are approximate.
Condition statements provided in lot descriptions reflect the opinion of Burgess Auctions LLC staff and are not a guarantee of condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that an item is free from defects. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect items in person during the preview on Friday, April 24 from 1:00?5:00 PM.
Preview
In-person preview is available Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1:00?5:00 PM at 45 W. Carey Street, Knightstown, Indiana 46148. Online catalog preview is available at bids.burgessauctions.com/auctions/45769. Bidders are strongly encouraged to preview items prior to bidding.
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted for any reason. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges and accepts these terms in full.
Bidder Registration
Registration to bid constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions. Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to refuse registration or cancel bids at its sole discretion.
Disputes
In the event of a dispute between bidders, Burgess Auctions LLC's determination shall be final. Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to withdraw any lot before the fall of the hammer.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana. Any disputes arising from this auction shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Henry County, Indiana.
Burgess Auctions LLC
Indiana Auctioneer License AU19600029 ? Zack Burgess, CAI
45 W. Carey Street ? Knightstown, Indiana 46148
765-445-7814 ? zack@burgessauctions.com ? burgessauctions.com
Shipping: shipping.burgessauctionsllc@gmail.com
In conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services
"Trusted Auctions, Timeless Results."
Terms & Conditions
Designer Fashion & Jewelry Estate Auction ? Single Owner Chicago Collection
In Conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services
Auction Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
10:00 AM Eastern
Buyer's Premium
15%
Buyer's Premium
A 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price of all lots. The buyer's premium is included in the final invoice total.
Payment
Payment in full is due within two business days of auction close by end of business Wednesday, May 5, 2026. Accepted payment methods:
Cash a 3% discount is applied to the total invoice when payment is made in cash
Local check made payable to Burgess Auctions LLC
Major credit cards ? Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Bank wire transfer, cash, or certified funds required on all invoices totaling $1,500 or more. Out-of-state buyers with invoices totaling $1,500 or more will receive wiring instructions directly from Burgess Auctions LLC following auction close.
Titled Vehicles must be paid in Certified Funds: Cash, Cashiers check, Bank Wire.
Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to cancel the sale and re-offer any lot if payment is not received within the required timeframe. Winning bidders who fail to pay may be reported to the bidding platform and barred from future auctions.
Pickup
Local bidders must collect their purchases during the following scheduled pickup windows:
Sunday May 3, 11-2,
Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00-1PM
Location: 13500 Six Points Rd Carmel, Indiana 46033
Items not collected by the close of the final pickup window on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 PM will be subject to a storage fee of $25.00 per lot per day. Burgess Auctions LLC assumes no liability for items not collected within 30 days of auction close.
Shipping
Shipping is available on all lots in this auction. Burgess Auctions LLC ships in-house using multiple carriers selected based on the size, weight, and declared value of each shipment.
Shipping Arrangements
Buyers who require shipping must notify Burgess Auctions LLC no later than five business days following auction close ? by end of business Friday, May 8, 2026. Contact our shipping department to initiate a quote: 765-445-7814 ? shipping.burgessauctionsllc@gmail.com
Shipping Quotes
All shipments are quoted individually based on destination, package dimensions, weight, and declared value. Quotes will be provided within two business days of your shipping request. Shipping costs, including packaging materials and insurance, will be added to your invoice and must be paid prior to dispatch.
Insurance
All shipments are fully insured at declared value at no additional cost to the buyer. Insurance is included automatically in every shipping quote. In the event of loss or damage in transit, buyers must notify Burgess Auctions LLC immediately upon receipt and retain all original packaging materials for carrier claims.
Domestic & International Shipping
Burgess Auctions LLC ships domestically within the United States and internationally. International buyers are responsible for all customs duties, import taxes, tariffs, and applicable fees assessed by their country of destination. Burgess Auctions LLC is not responsible for delays caused by customs processing. International shipping quotes reflect carrier rates and insurance only ? customs and import costs are not included.
Carrier Selection
Carrier is selected at Burgess Auctions LLC's discretion based on the nature and value of the shipment. High-value jewelry and watch lots will be shipped via carriers offering signature confirmation and declared value coverage appropriate to the item.
Shipping Timeline
Items will be packed and dispatched within five business days of payment confirmation and shipping arrangement completion. Buyers will receive tracking information via email upon dispatch.
Unclaimed Items
Any winning bidder who neither arranges pickup nor initiates a shipping request by end of business Friday, May 2, 2026 will be contacted by Burgess Auctions LLC. Items remaining unclaimed after 30 days of auction close may be considered abandoned and may be resold at Burgess Auctions LLC's discretion, with no refund or credit issued to the original buyer.
Condition & Descriptions
All items are sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Descriptions are believed to be accurate and have been prepared in good faith in conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services. However, all measurements, weights, stone counts, and condition statements are approximate.
Condition statements provided in lot descriptions reflect the opinion of Burgess Auctions LLC staff and are not a guarantee of condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that an item is free from defects. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect items in person during the preview on Friday, April 24 from 1:00?5:00 PM.
Preview
In-person preview is available Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1:00?5:00 PM at 45 W. Carey Street, Knightstown, Indiana 46148. Online catalog preview is available at bids.burgessauctions.com/auctions/45769. Bidders are strongly encouraged to preview items prior to bidding.
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted for any reason. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges and accepts these terms in full.
Bidder Registration
Registration to bid constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions. Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to refuse registration or cancel bids at its sole discretion.
Disputes
In the event of a dispute between bidders, Burgess Auctions LLC's determination shall be final. Burgess Auctions LLC reserves the right to withdraw any lot before the fall of the hammer.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana. Any disputes arising from this auction shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Henry County, Indiana.
Burgess Auctions LLC
Indiana Auctioneer License AU19600029 ? Zack Burgess, CAI
45 W. Carey Street ? Knightstown, Indiana 46148
765-445-7814 ? zack@burgessauctions.com ? burgessauctions.com
Shipping: shipping.burgessauctionsllc@gmail.com
In conjunction with Robert J. Brown Appraisal Services
"Trusted Auctions, Timeless Results."
Burgess Auctions LLC
Description & Details
Burgess Auctions in conjunction with Robert J Brown Appraisal Service presents The Estate of Molly Donikian, a 263-lot collection from Carmel, Indiana representing a lifetime of discerning acquisitions. Museum-quality American furniture, European decorative arts, luxury vehicles, and fine collectibles. Wooton Patent Desks ? Four desks including an Extra Grade Cabinet Secretary (c. 1874?1884), the finest model Wooton produced. Two rotary desks with hand-tooled leather and one Standard Grade desk. Lalique, Baccarat & St. Louis Crystal ? R. Lalique "Ormeaux" 12" plate, Baccarat Remy Martin bottle, Baccarat 13" decanter, St. Louis art glass. French Copper Cookware ? Extensive collection including rare French copper duck press, professional-grade pots and kettles. Handel Birds of Paradise Light Fixture ? Hanging fixture with bronze tassel. Dunlavy SC-VI Reference Speakers ? Matched pair with documentation. John Dunlavy's masterwork in time-aligned loudspeaker design. Luxury Vehicles ? 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet (49,275 mi), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, 1988 Harley-Davidson 85th Anniversary Springer (452 miles). Russian Icons, Louis Icart Prints, Persian Rugs, Philately, Writing Instruments. Burgess Auctions LLC is a licensed Indiana auction company (AU19600029) serving Marion, Hancock, Hamilton, Madison, and Henry counties since 1996. Principal Auctioneer Zack Burgess, CAI, AMM. Preview: Friday, May 1 from 1:00?6:00 PM Auction: Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM Location: 13500 Six Points Road, Carmel, Indiana 46032 Questions: 765-445-7814 | zack@burgessauctions.com All items sold as-is, where-is. 15% buyer's premium. See full terms at burgessauctions.com.
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