nz kauri gum auction
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4 March 2015 • 5pm
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nz kauri gum & AMBER auction AUCKLAND WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH / 5pm VIEWING Fri 27 Feb 10am– 5pm Mon 2 Mar 10am – 5pm Tues 3 Mar 10am – 5pm Wed 4 Mar 10am– 4pm location
12 Akepiro St, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024 PO Box 68527, Newton, 1145 Ph (09) 630 9178 • Fax (09) 630 9173 dunbar.akl@xtra.co.nz • www.dunbarsloane.com
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This collection has been in the same family for at least four generations. It was started by James McLeod and an aunt, sometime in the late 1800s. James’ father, Isaac and Uncle John arrived in the sloop Sea Gull with their families in 1860 from Nova Scotia. They settled in Helensville. Helensville was named after John’s wife Helen. The brothers started a sawmill business and milled kauri timber from all around the Kaipara Harbour region and beyond. At one time John designed a flat-bottomed boat so that they could bring kauri over the treacherous Kaipara Bar. It was only natural that the family should take an interest in collecting a product that played such an important part in their lives and New Zealand’s history. The McLeods later turned their hands to farming and still have a strong presence in the Helensville district at this time. This sale is made up of the McLeod Collection plus other pieces, they are all to be sold at no reserve. Kauri Gum This is the fossilised resin of the Kauri Tree. The Maori found several uses for it. When burnt and powdered, tatooists dipped their chisel into the pigment creating the blue-black colouring in the lines of the Warrior’s decorated face.
In the course of time the value in the manufacture of varnish was discovered and in the 1840s it was being collected from the surface of the ground by Maori, who sold it to traders for £5–6 per ton. In 1856, 1440 tonne was exported. Unlike kauri timber a large amount of which was used in New Zealand, almost the whole output of gum sent overseas between 1850–1950, was valued at twenty five million pounds. As gum became scarcer with the passing of the years, old diggings were worked over a second time and sometimes a second layer or even a third would be found beneath the first, indicating that during unnumbered years a succession of forests had risen and fallen. The better quality of gum was generally found on the hillsides and moderately shallow ground. There it was usually harder and lighter varying in colour from white to amber and occasionally transparent. What were considered inferior sorts – brown, sugary and what was known as black jack – were generally found in swamp ground. 1
Three MEDIUM KAURI gum boulders OF NATURAL FORM Lengths 19–24cm. Combined weight 3.4kg. (3)
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Four small kauri gum boulders oF NATURAL FORM Lengths 16cm. Combined weight 1.6kg. (4)
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Five kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 7–10cm. Combined weight 500g. (5)
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Twenty-two kauri gum nuggets, Assorted formS Combined weight 300g. (22)
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One large kauri gum boulder Natural form. Length 32cm. Weight 1.7kg. Four MEDIUM kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 12–15cm. Combined weight 1.1kg. (4)
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Five SMALL kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 9–12cm. Combined weight 1.05kg. (5)
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Two kauri gum boulders Natural forms. Lengths 21–23cm. Combined weight 1.6kg. (2)
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A large kauri gum ball Dia. 10.5cm. Weight 600g.
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Twenty-two kauri gum nuggets, Assorted forms Combined weight 600g. (22)
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Three kauri boulders Natural form. Lengths 18–20cm. Combined weight 3kg. (3)
14 Six small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 10–13cm. Combined weight 1.05kg. (6) 15
FIVE medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 14–16cm. Combined weight 2.85kg. (5)
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A large kauri gum boulder Natural form. Length 47cm. Weight 4kg.
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One kauri gum ball Dia. 8.5cm. Weight 450g.
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One kauri gum ball Dia. 9cm. Weight 500g.
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Twenty-eight kauri gum nuggets, Assorted forms Combined weight 600g. (28)
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Three kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 15–28cm. Combined weight 1.7kg. (3)
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21 Seven small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 9–12cm. Combined weight 1.8kg. (7) Five medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 12–16cm. Combined weight 2.3kg. (5)
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Twelve kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 7–10cm. Combined weight 1kg. (12)
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A large kauri gum boulder Natural form. Length 32cm. Weight 4kg.
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Five medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 15–19cm. Combined weight 2.5kg. (5)
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Twenty-seven kauri gum nuggets, Assorted forms Combined weight 1 kg. (27)
28 Seven small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 14–20cm. Combined weight 2kg. (7) A very large kauri gum boulder Length 33cm. Weight 5.7kg.
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Three kauri gum boulders Lengths 14–17cm. Combined weight 2.3kg. (3)
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Two kauri gum balls Dia. 8cm. Combined weight 1.4kg. (2)
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A polished kauri gum boulder Carved with flower and leaf decoration to the top. Length 20cm. Weight 1kg.
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Three carved kauri gum objects Two in the form of coat-of-arms and one in the form of a lock. Lengths 5.5–10.5cm. Combined weight 350g. (3)
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Four small assorted carved kauri gum objects A duck, an egg on base (A/f), three eggs enclosed in a nest and one sundial(?) (A/f). Lengths 5.5–9cm. Combined weight 350g. (4) A large kauri gum boulder with relief carving of two human faces Length 20cm. Weight 1.5kg.
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Three small carved kauri gum objects Two in the form of books and one of a dinghy on base. Lengths 8–12cm. Combined weight 400g. A/f. (3)
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A very large kauri gum Natural form boulder Carved at one end into an eel-like creature with eyes and mouth. Length 55cm. Weight 6.45kg.
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An impressive large carved kauri gum sculpture in the shape of a lighthouse on a cliff top With additional carved pieces of stairs, etc. Height 36cm. Length 41cm. Weight 8.4kg. A/f.
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A large carved kauri gum sculpture in the shape of a lighthouse and cottage on a cliff face With stairs and additional boats. Height 40cm, Length 45cm. Weight 5.1kg. A/f.
41 Six assorted small kauri gum carved objects Possibly chess pieces. Heights 6–9cm. Combined weight 300g. A/f. (6) 42
Twenty-four small assorted carved kauri gum objects Including hearts (one with ‘To Alice’ carved to front), shoes, columns and other pieces. Heights 6–9cm. Lengths 1–5cm. Combined weight 200g. A/f. (24)
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A shaped kauri gum and sterling silver cigarette holder In a custom leather case Hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, Maker, J & HA. Length 4.5cm.
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A kauri gum ball encased in bark Together with a cut block of kauri wood with veins of gum. Ball Dia. 7cm. Wood block length 16.5cm. Plus assorted pieces of kauri bark. (11)
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A large PIECE of kauri wood With thick layer of gum to one side. Length 32cm.
46 Six assorted cut and shaped kauri gum pieces Lengths 6–14cm. Combined weight 1.2kg. (6) 47 Seven small kauri gum boulders Assorted forms. Lengths 10–13cm. Combined weight 1kg. (7)
32 a carved and painted kauri gum dual-headed bust of a Maori male and female Faces detailed with moko and wearing a flax cloak. Height 20cm. Weight 900g.
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48 Sixteen assorted kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 5–14cm. Combined weight 1kg. (16) 49
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A large kauri gum boulder Natural form. Length 36cm. Weight 3.15kg. Three kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 18–20cm. Combined weight 3kg. (3)
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Four polished kauri gum eggs Lengths 6cm. Combined weight 500g. (4)
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A kauri gum ball Dia. 8cm. Weight 200g.
53 Eight kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 9–15cm. Combined weight 1.5kg. (8) 54
Four medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 16–20cm. Combined weight 2.6kg. (4)
55 Eighteen kauri gum nuggets Natural form. Combined weight 1kg. (18) 56 Eight dark kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 8–10cm. Combined weight 1.4kg. (8) 57
Two kauri gum balls Dia. 8cm (each). Combined weight 600g. (2)
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Fifteen kauri gum nuggets Lengths 5–8cm. Combined weight 1kg. (15)
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A large kauri gum boulder Natural form. Length 40cm. Weight 5.6kg.
Ten small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 9–13cm. Combined weight 1.5kg.
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Twelve kauri gum pieces Assorted forms. Lengths 8–12cm. Combined weight 1.1kg. (12)
61 Six small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 10–13cm. Combined weight 1.9kg. (6) 62 Eight kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 8–15cm. Combined weight 1.2kg. (8) 63
Ten kauri gum nuggets Natural form. Combined weight 700g. (10)
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Five dark kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 7–12cm. Combined weight 1kg. (5)
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Twelve medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 11–18cm. Combined weight 2kg. (12)
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Three medium kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 13–15cm. Combined weight 1.9kg. (3)
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Twelve kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 7–10cm. Combined weight 1.25kg. (12)
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Five small kauri gum boulders Natural form. Lengths 11–15cm. Combined weight 1.75kg. (5)
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Ten kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 10–12cm. Combined weight 1.5kg. (10)
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Fourteen kauri gum pieces Natural form. Lengths 5–8cm. Combined weight 1.5kg. (14)
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A set of 72 small faceted kauri gum beads From a necklace, (some on original string, some loose). Dia.s ranging from 5–7.5mm. Weight 15.5g. A/f. Together with 17 small gum chips. Weight 55g. (18)
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A stunning amber necklace, bracelet and earrings set Amber necklace made of large oval beads ranging from diameters 1–2.5cm, Length 62cm. Together with a small oval beaded amber bracelet, Dia.1cm, Length 20cm. A pair of amber bead drop earrings, dia. 1cm. Combined weight 67g. (4)
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Twelve UNPOLISHED kauri gum pieces of various colours Ranging from dark brown to butterscotch. Lengths 6–12cm. Combined weight 85g. (12)
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Four medium unpolished pieces of kauri gum Lengths 13–18cm. Combined weight 1.7g. (4)
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Three large unpolished kauri gum rocks Lengths 17–19cm. Combined weight 2.1kg. (3)
NB: Images of all lots are available for view at our website: www.dunbarsloane.co.nz
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Auckland Office 12 Akepiro Street, Mt Eden, PO Box 68527, Auckland 1145, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 630 9178, Fax: +64 9 630 9173 dunbar.akl@xtra.co.nz www.dunbarsloane.com
KAURI GUM/AMBER AUCTION WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2015
Please bid on my behalf at the above sale for the following lots. These bids are to be executed as cheaply as permitted by other bids or reserves I agree to comply with the Conditions of Sale as printed in the Catalogue. Full Name Address Phone
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PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BIDS AND READ TERMS BELOW USING THE BIDDING SLIPS Please bid as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precedence. 'Buy' bids are not accepted. The limit you leave should be the amount to which you would bid if you were to attend the Sale. Each bidding slip should contain bids for one sale only. Alternative bids can be placed by using the word 'OR' between Lot Numbers. BUYERS PREMIUM Buyers are reminded that a buyer's premium of 16% on the hammer price plus GST on the premium shall be paid to Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd, all up 18.4%. SHIPPING & DELIVERY Please note that the cost of shipping and delivery is not included in the auction price.
buyers guide If you have not bought from Dunbar Sloane before, please read the following notes. They are set out in the order you are likely to come across them in the process of buying at auction. Staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. BEFORE THE AUCTION CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS The terms and conditions under which the buyer acts at a sale are detailed at the back of this catalogue. We recommend that you read and understand these conditions of business before registering to bid at an auction. This sale is subject to the conditions of business printed in this catalogue and to the reserves. Viewing All lots are available for inspection prior to the sale. Although staff will endeavour to answer your enquiries, and give advice, the final decision to bid is at your discretion and liability. Pre-Sale Estimates The estimated prices printed below the catalogue descriptions are in New Zealand dollars and are the approximate prices expected to be realised, excluding buyers premium. They are not definitive, they are prepared well in advance of the sale and they are subject to revision. Condition reports Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd will provide a verbal condition report if you would like an opinion on any particular lot prior to purchasing. All goods are sold “as is” and it is up to the buyer to satisfy themselves as to the condition of an item before the auction. THE AUCTION Registration To bid at the auction you will need to register for a bidding number at the front desk either during the viewing or prior to the auction. Buying at the Auction Please bid clearly and promptly using your bidding number. When you successfully purchase a lot the auctioneer will ask you for your number, and this will show on your invoice. Approximate Selling Rate Auctions are generally conducted at the rate of about 100 lots per hour. However, this can vary. Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend the auction, Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd can bid on your behalf according to your written instructions. This is a free service for intended buyers. Please complete clearly the form at the back of this catalogue and submit it to Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd at least 24 hours before the sale to ensure it is safely received. Lots will be purchased for you as cheaply as possible, subject to other bids in the room and to reserves. Telephone Bidding If you are unable to attend the auction, you can elect to bid by telephone (subject to availability). Telephone bidding must be arranged with Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd at least 24 hours prior to the sale and is strictly subject to a minimum lot estimate of $1000 or greater.
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Please note that the auctioneer determines the increments in bidding, not the telephone bidder. Buyers Premium The buyer shall pay to Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd a premium of 16% of the hammer price plus GST on the premium only – effectively adding 18.4% to the hammer price. AFTER THE AUCTION Payment Payment for purchase is due in New Zealand dollars within 48 hours from the date of sale by cash, cheque or eftpos. Alternatively payment can be made by telegraphic transfer direct to our bank: (Please add $25NZ to cover New Zealand bank charges, if paying from overseas.) ANZ Bank of New Zealand, The Terrace, Wellington Branch Credit 06 0501 0846856 00 Swift Code ANZBNZ22 Payee Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd Please include details of sale date and lot numbers with all payments. Collection of Purchases Property purchased can be collected as soon as full payment has been received. Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee. Items must be paid for straight away and a second account for courier/freight charges will follow approximately 6 days later when we have had time to confirm courier/NZ Post charges. National & International Packaging and Transportation We prefer the buyer to pack and arrange transport. Removal firms can make crates, wrap your goods and have them delivered to you. 1. Pack & Send, email: newmarket@packsend.co.nz. Quote lot number, correct auction house (Dunbar Sloane Auckland or Wellington) and date of the auction. 2. It is best to arrange your own freight insurance. It is cheaper with your household insurance company. 3. Couriers do not pack and require payment before they pick up the goods. If you want Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd to pack and pay for couriers we charge accordingly. This is to be paid before the goods leave our premises. We pack with care, however we take no responsibility for damage once your goods leave our premises. It is up to the buyer to arrange insurance to cover any damage or loss in transit. 4. New Zealand Post Office If you require us to send your items by post we will charge for packing, postage and incidentals. The goods need to be paid for immediately following the auction and we will then quote you for this service. We have to take your items to NZ Post by car, stand in queues and fill in a custom declaration. This all takes considerable time for which we charge NZ $50 over & above packing & freight.
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The highest Bidder is deemed to be the Buyer, and if during the Auction the Auctioneer considers that a dispute has arisen, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again for sale.
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The Auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion.
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a) The Seller shall be entitled to place a reserve on any Lot and the Auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the Seller for any Lot on which a reserve has been placed. b) Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd have the right to withdraw or divide any Lot or to combine any two or more Lots at their sole discretion.
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a) The Buyer shall forthwith upon the purchase give in his/her name and permanent address. b) The Buyer may be required to pay down forthwith the whole or any part of the Purchase Money, and if he/she fails to do so, the Lot may at the Auctioneers absolute discretion be put up again and resold. c) The Buyer shall pay to Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd a premium of 16% on the hammer price together with GST at the standard rate on the premium, and agrees that Dunbar Sloane (Auckland), when acting as agent for the Seller, may also receive commission from the Seller.
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a) Each Lot sold by the Seller thereof with all faults and defects therein and with all errors of description and is to be taken and paid for whether genuine and authentic or not and no compensation shall be paid for the same. b) Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd act as agents only and neither they nor the Seller are responsible for any faults or defects in any Lot or the correctness of any statement as the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness, provenance or condition of any Lot. c) All statements in the Catalogues, Advertisements or Brochures of forthcoming sales as to any of the matters specified in (b) above are statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon as statements of representations of fact, and intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to all of the matters specified in (b) above, as to the physical description of any Lot, and as to whether or not any Lot has been repaired. d) The Seller and Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd do not make or give, nor has any person in the employment of Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty. e) In any event neither the Seller nor Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd are responsible for any representation or warranty, or for any statement in the Catalogues, Advertisements or Brochures of forthcoming sales.
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Not withstanding any other terms of these conditions, if within 7 days after the sale Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd have received from the Buyer of any Lot notice in writing that in his view the Lot is deliberate forgery and within 9 days after such notification, the Buyer returns the same to Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd in the same condition as at the time of sale and satisfies Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd had considered in the light of the entry in the Catalogue the Lot is a deliberate forgery then the sale of the Lot will be rescinded and the purchase price of the same refunded.
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a) To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in settlement of Purchase, no Lot can be taken away during the times of sale, nor can any Lot be taken away unless it has been paid for in full. b) All Lots are to paid for and taken away at the Buyer's expense within TWO days from sale.
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On failure of a Buyer to take away and pay for any Lot in accordance with Condition 7, Dunbar Sloane (Auckland) Ltd reserves any other right or remedies. i) To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public sale, any money paid in part payment being forfeited, any deficiency attending such resale after deducting all costs incurred in connection with the Lot to be made good by the defaulting Buyer, and any surplus to be the Seller's or: ii) To store the Lot or cause it to be stored whether at their own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the Buyer, and to release the Lot only after payment in full of the purchase price together with interest there on of 5% above Bank minimum lending rate, the accrued cost of removal, storage and insurance (if any) and all other costs incurred in connection with the Lot. iii) If the Lot has been in store pursuant to (ii) for more than 6 months, to remove the Lot from store and to exercise the right set out in (i).
staff/location AUCKLAND Dunbar Michael Sloane Managing Director of Dunbar Sloane Auckland & Wellington, Auctioneer, Valuer • New Zealand Historical • Collectables • Fine Art • Antiques • Estate Jewellery
Dunbar russell Sloane Auctioneer, Valuer • Maori & Pacific Artefacts • Fine Art • Antiques • Silver • Collectables • Estate Jewellery
Gemma Sheils Office Manager, Catalogue Photography & Production
location 12 Akepiro Street, Mt Eden, PO Box 68527, Auckland 1145, New Zealand Phone: (09) 630 9178 Fax: (09) 630 9173 dunbar.akl@xtra.co.nz www.dunbarsloane.com
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