The Collection of Mort and Millie Goldsholl - Treadway Gallery

TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check with positive I.D. Auctioneer determines the highest bidder and resolves any disputes. All purchases are subject tostate tax unless buyer has proof of exemption or merchandise will be shipped out of state, other than Ohio, no exceptions. Buyers premium is 22%,for phone, absentee and floor bidders, directly through the Gallery, if bidding via internet buyers premium is 25%. Forms of payment accepted; Check, MoneyOrder, Bank Wire, Amex, Visa or MasterCard, please note; there is an additional 2.5% added to your premium if paying by credit card. If you are a resident ofIllinois or Ohio, OR are picking up your purchase at our gallery, you must pay sales tax unless you have a valid tax ID number.Jurisdiction: Buyer agrees that the state and federal courts in Hamilton County, Ohio or Cook County, Illinois shall have exclusive jurisdiction over allmatters arising out of the Buyer’s purchase of items from Treadway/Toomey Galleries, and that service of process in any such proceeding shall be effective ifmailed to Buyer at the Buyer’s address supplied to Treadway/Toomey Galleries.Late Payments/Default Rates and Fees: If any payment is not paid when due or within 10 days thereafter, or if Buyer defaults in its dealings with Treadway/Toomey Galleries or breaches Buyer’s obligations, Buyer agrees to pay to Treadway/Toomey Galleries all damages and attorneys fees and expenses, togetherwith interest at the highest rate allowed by law or 21 percent per annum. Treadway/Toomey Galleries may impose, and purchaser agrees to pay a monthlystorage charge of 1.5 percent of the purchase price as well as a monthly interest charge of 1.5 percent for any lot or item not paid for or removed by purchaserwithin 10 days of the sale. Treadway/Toomey Galleries shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises after the date of sale. In addition,Treadway/Toomey Galleries may charge such damages, costs and expenses to any credit card that Buyer has identified to Treadway/Toomey Galleries andBuyer hereby authorizes Treadway/Toomey Galleries to do so.Delivery to any location other than auction site carries a transportation charge.••• Please read our guarantee carefully •••OUR GUARANTEE: We guarantee the authenticity of every item that we sell for 30 days after the auction, except those lots listed as: “in thestyle of”, “attributed to”, “the school of”, “in the manner of”, or “after”. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in the catalog, or in written or oralcondition reports. All measurements are approximate. We make every effort to accurately describe our merchandise, but in the event that errors occur, we cannotbe held responsible. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to be well-informed before bidding. We sell clocks, lamps, and all electrical items only for their decorativevalue. They are not represented to be in working order, but they may be. Bidding in our auctions indicates that you accept these terms and any announced theday of the sale. Shipping costs are non refundable.Ceramics offered in this sale are free of repairs, chips or cracks post production unless noted in the description of each lot. Our term “mint” refers to the objectbeing in the same condition that it was in when originally produced. Sizes are approximate. Crazing, surface scratches, firing lines, bubbles, glaze crawls, stiltmarks, firing flaws and base flakes will be noted if we feel that they are objectionable. Many of these flaws may have occurred when made. Most ceramics canbe crazed, we generally will not mention it. Many producers have ground the bottom of their vases causing minute chips or flakes. Unless we feel that they areobjectionable, they will not be mentioned. Grueby and other makers of carved pots or those with high relief will often have flakes on edges of the leaves or pointsin high relief, we will only mention anything we feel objectionable and will still consider these pieces to be mint. Clewell is copper-clad and patinated; this patinaoccasionally has small flakes, we mention any we feel is significant. Some framed tiles or plaques may have chips which are hidden by their frames. We will notbe responsible for their disclosure unless we feel it is significant. Some pieces will be dirty or stained, this will usually not be mentioned. In any case, if you areparticular about minor flaws, you should examine pieces in person or have our staff answer any questions. Please ask questions before you buy.Furniture has its original hardware and wood unless otherwise noted. Finishes and marks are carefully described. Some original finishes have minor restorationsuch as added color or a recoating. We will describe to the best of our ability, but it is the buyers responsibility to obtain an in depth description. The wood is oak,unless otherwise stated, and the dimensions are approximate. The furniture is old and over the years has acquired a few dents, drink rings, separations, burns,chips and assorted flaws. We will only mention those that we feel are objectionable. When we describe a piece of furniture as being in “excellent condition”, itgenerally implies that the finish is original and the structure is in fine shape. A piece that has been totally or partially refinished and is in good structural shapewill generally be described as being in “very good condition”. A piece that needs to be refinished or that has a less than stable structural state (i.e. needs gluing,redoweling, etc.) may be generally described as being in “good condition”. The majority of this furniture is ready to be put in the home.Carpets, Rugs and textiles will be described on their overall condition. A piece that is without holes or major wear, but needing minor side or end repair willbe described as in excellent condition. Pieces containing reweaves, re-piling or other professional repairs will be described as in very good condition. Pieceswith wear or flaws and possibly needing repair will be described as in good condition. Certain pieces are rare in any condition and may be described as goodcondition regardless of appearance.Lamps will be described based on patina and condition of glass. Leaded lamps may have cracked segments, most will. Some parts may have been replacedthrough the years, and we will mention it if we feel objectionable. Shades with mica may contain minor flaking or burn spots that will be mentioned if we feelobjectionable.Metalwork will be described based on patina and the condition of the object. Dents, scratches, wear and assorted flaws will be mentioned if we feel that theyare objectionable. A piece with original patina, free of major dents or scratches usually will be described as in “excellent condition”.Art Glass will sometimes contain air bubbles, surface scratches, lines in the making and chips to the pontil. We will mention anything that we feel to be objectionable.Some glass may be ground at the factory causing minor chips or flakes. We will mention anything we feel to be excessive. Discoloration on the interior isusually present when originally produced and will not be noted unless we feel it is excessive.Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Bronzes. We guarantee objects to be an authentic work by the artist listed. Any and all information listed in the catalog that isnot printed in bold type is given to the best of our knowledge, is merely our opinion, and is not guaranteed to be correct or authentic. We make every effort toinsure that all artwork is authentic and is represented accurately. If the authenticity of a purchased object is contested, it must be made known to us within 30days of the sale. 1) A written letter from a noted authority presented to us, declaring the object to be executed by someone other than the artist listed. 2) Thisauthority has no vested interest in the artist's work or the estate of the artist. 3) The object is returned to us in the same condition in which it was purchased. Thepurchase price will be refunded only; there will be no compensation for damages, loss of profit, professional fees, transportation or any other costs.If you have any questions regarding the condition, we would be happy to provide an opinion of the condition, but all works are sold as viewed. If a work is inobvious need of repair, or has obvious imperfections, we will attempt to note it in the description. If a painting is excessively dirty, we will attempt to note it in thedescription; however, we do not feel that the normal darkening of varnish over years is problematic, and it will not be noted in the description. If you would likefor us to give our opinion regarding whether or not a work needs to be cleaned, please contact us. We believe it is important for you to know the condition ofa work before you bid on it. We strongly recommend that you personally inspect potential purchases before the sale, or have your representative inspect it onyour behalf. If this is not possible, we urge you to call us for a detailed verbal or written condition report. This report is not a professional conservator's evaluation,but is given to the best of our opinion.202 www.treadwaygallery.com