Winter Antiques & Estate Online Only Auction

Sale begins to close on Sunday 2/1 at 4pm EST.

Conditions of Sale

There will be a 15% Buyers Premium added to all winning bids on invoice. All bids submitted can and may be regarded as the purchase price per lot, if such bid is the highest received.

Accepted forms of payment include cash, approved check, credit card, PayPal, and Venmo. Payment by credit card or electronic payment (PayPal or Venmo) will necessitate a 3% charge to bidders' invoice total. Payment by cash or approved check will not require additional invoice charge.

Accordingly, your bid constitutes a legally binding agreement to purchase the lot in accordance with your bid, and as accepted by auctioneer. At time of bid close, item becomes the full responsibility of Bidder, and Bidder assumes title to lot items, including all risk of loss or damage to items.

By bidding, you agree to assume personal responsibility to pay the purchase price bid plus Buyer's Premium, in addition to any obligations, costs, or expenses related to item handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export fees, or other financial or liability responsibilities. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NY State residents will be automatically charged 8% sales tax upon invoice, unless a valid tax-exempt number is filed with in advance of auction close.

Shipping / Local Pick-Up

Shipping is available on most lots. Please inquire for shipping quotes and / or availability. There is a $15 (per lot) charge for materials / handling fees of items shipped. This handling fee will be adjusted down for multiple lot shipping to match labor / supply fees for items shipped. Actual postage costs will also be added to invoice total. We do not profit from the shipping process but provide this service as a courtesy to our buyers, at cost.

Shipping insurance recommended for all lots but REQUIRED for packages valued at $200 or more. Buyers may opt out of shipping insurance (for shipments valued under $200) at their own risk. Signature confirmation will be required for high-valued shipments / precious metal shipments.

If you wish to work with an alternate local (Ithaca, NY) shipping service, please contact us and share your preferences. If you have specific shipping questions / are interested in receiving a shipping quote in advance of bidding, please contact us up to 24 hours prior to sale.

LOCAL PICK UP is available on Wednesday 2/4 & Friday 2/6, from 12pm-4pm or BY APPOINTMENT. Please contact in advance to arrange a pick-up appointment outside of scheduled pick-up times.

Items not picked up or without adequate shipping arrangements made within ten (10) days of sale, will be considered abandoned and re-sold. Non-paying bidders will be prohibited from future sales with Grace Auction & Estate Gallery, and appropriate feedback will be shared through the auction platform.

Auction Preview

Preview for all lots included in sale is available online at www.hibid.com. In-person preview is also offered, on Friday 1/23 & Friday 1/30, from 12pm-4pm or BY APPOINTMENT up to twenty-four (24) hours previous to start of sale. Video conference previews available as well, by appointment. Questions and requests for additional photos are welcomed, up to twenty-four (24) hours prior to sale start.

Condition Statement

It is the buyer's responsibility to be knowledgeable about the condition of lot properties, before bidding. We offer in-person preview (at stated / scheduled times or by appointment), as well as video conference preview, and online preview at www.liveauctioneers.com. As a courtesy, Grace Auction & Estate Gallery makes condition reports available through each lot listing and offers multiple photos of each lot. All lots are sold "AS-IS" and "WHERE-IS." No statements regarding condition, value, identification, quality of a lot, whether made in writing within this catalogue or elsewhere, orally, or at any other time, shall be construed as an express or implied warranty, assumption of liability, representation, or guarantee. Agreeing to bid is an agreement to WAIVE any such warranties or guarantees. With that said, we endeavor to be as accurate as possible in property description, and enjoy creating a satisfactory experience for our clients, both buyers and sellers. Questions or requests for more detailed condition reports are welcomed in advance of auction close, along with requests for additional photos / videos, up to twenty-four (24) hours previous to sale start.

Internet Bidding

We accept no responsibility or liability for any failure or delay of online bidding platforms, or any errors contained in bids placed via online bidding platforms. We also accept no responsibility for failures of hardware, software, internet services that may arise during the process of online bidding. Your arrangements with online bidding platforms are outside of Grace Auction & Estate Gallery's liability or responsibility. We encourage you to be familiar with the terms and conditions (and privacy policy) of online bidding platforms.