October 2, 2024

Wednesday, October 2 @ 9:30 am Preview Tuesday 10-6PM Top of the Line Furnishings from McLean, VA estates & more! FURNISHINGS Excellent group of High-end Furniture! Beautiful buffet with china display top both with lots of gilded accents; Ornate marble top table; Bowfront china cabinet; Small washstand with cradle mirror; Half round cabinet with inlaid marble top; Incredible curio cabinet pair-fit only for the finest items; Regal armchairs with black & gold frames by Baker; Fine Hekman desk with medallion inlay; Marble top sideboard with 2 open shelves & gilding; China cabinet with great detailing; Matching blind door cabinet; Wood framed loveseat with gold accents & lots of pillows; Breakfront china cabinet with chinoiserie design; Greek temple inspired open bookcase; Wonderful farm table look dining table with 6 chairs; Dresser with glove boxes, carved pulls & small cradle mirror; Grandfather clock with really nice floral inlay; Executive leather office chair; Triangular gold accented side table pair; Stickley; Leather seating group with nail head trim, tufting & bun feet (Sofa, loveseat, chair & ottoman pair); Pair of side tables with floral inlay tops; Sofa table with diamond inlay top; Hoosier with enamel worktop; Broken arch highboy with scallop carving; Hall table with display shelf; Chest of drawers with recessed pulls by National; Another fine 1 drawer table with fluted legs; Corner cabinet with arched window glass; Display stand with a touch of class; Step-back buffet with fine painted details; Large banded edge dining table with chairs by Bernhardt; Oak hanging display cabinet; Oak washstand; Golden oak tall dresser; Corner chair pair; Floor lamp; Coat rack; Upholstered chair pair; Karges commode pair (look up this manufacturer); Chinoiserie design on black cabinet with marble top; Ornate Grandfather clock; Oak bowfront china cabinet; Victorian marble top side table; Banded edge accent table set; Round marble top table; Extra fine sideboard pie safe with pierced tins; Nice pair of upholstered chairs; Large footstool; Accent armchair with gilding; Burl veneer top end table; Small side table with green marble top & brass railing; Leather side chair pair; Marble top coffee table; Sunburst inlay top table; Heritage Furniture banded edge drop-leaf end table; Pair of woven seat dining armchairs; Fancy shaped display table; Early American 2 drawer end tables; Multiple gorgeous faux arrangements! Orchid in vase, Accent floral displays & more! Globe in copper holder; Patio high-top table & chairs; Marvelous round Oriental rug; More fine Oriental rugs & carpets; Large gold framed wall mirror; Opulent chinoiserie mirror with lots of details; Oval wall mirror with floral garlands & basket frame; Lots of old clocks; Wall clocks; Mantel clocks; More clocks; Brass lamp pair with brass shades; Mirrored candlestand; Large metal & glass arrangement holder; Ceramic table lamps; Sconce and much, much more! ART & SILVER Glass lady head; Modern statue of man & woman; Small statues; Still life with apples, grapes, books & wine jug; Companion still-life with pear, grapes & apples & wine jug; Fine Old Country landscape; Stormy seashore; Winter snowy woods roadway; Another still-life with candle & fruits (signed); Floral arrangement; Madonna & child; Fine landscape with cottage & much more! Golden flatware sets; Handmade gs spoon sets in boxes; Sterling & silver-plate! Candlesticks; Flatware in cases; Silver rim bowls; Crumb catcher; Egg-shaped box; Compact & more CHINA & GLASS Large sets of fine dinnerware; Italian Brunelli lattice edge floral & fruit plates; Royal Worcester Evesham set with lots of accessory pieces; Gold rimmed dinnerware; Ceramic reamers of all kinds! Fruits; Clown tops, Reamers with saucer bottoms; Shell chip & dip and serving pieces; Rose medallion plate; Urn pair; Middle Eastern motif lidded jar; Large vases; Gold shakers; Fine ceramic plates; Tureen with artist signed decoration; Black & gold floral edge set; Flow blue; Pitchers; Slops jar with lid; Chamber pot with lid; Steins; Greek design ashtray; Washbowl & pitcher set; S&P shakers; Ginger jars; Vases; Marmalade jar; Trinket boxes; Sugar & creamers; Cheese keeper; Yellow Fiesta pitcher; MCM Hall & Harker china with unusual accessory pieces; Hall Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf pitcher; Refrigerator pitchers; Pfaltzgraff; Corfrac Art Verrier crystal bowl; Gold rimmed & eagle stemware sets; Cobalt with enameling stemware; Waterford crystal in boxes; Waterford Santa; Waterford clocks; More Waterford; Crystal candlesticks; Fine goblets with blue bowls; Large crystal bowls; Colored glass reamers; Depression reamers; Fine art glass vase; Crystal gravy boats; Cake plate; Opalescent hobnail perfume bottles; Fostoria American; Candy jars; Tumblers; Pitchers; Bowls; Candelabra; Hens on Nests; Compotes; Carnival bowl; Blue glass bear; Carnival compote; Depression divided plate; Glass swans; Decanter; Marmalade jar; Pickle dish; Relish server; Glass canisters; Glass animals; Yellow Pyrex mixing bowls; White glass mixing bowls and more! MORE Nice clock collection! Regulator wall clocks; Round wall clock with secondhand dial; Reverse painted clock; Clocks with original paperwork; Lyre etched window clock; Metal cased clock; Small clocks; Big clocks; Banjo clock with clipper ship scene; More clocks! Reamer collection! Dozens of reamers in glass & ceramic; Clown heads; Cottage teapot; Lusterware; Depression glass; Cobalt glass; Small reamers; Huge reamers; Reamers with collection saucers (not collection cups underneath); Fruit shaped; Delft; Duck; Ruby glass; Old unusual mechanical reamer with glass head; Metal reamer; Vaseline glass & more!  Old tricycle; Old red pull wagon; Cast iron horse-drawn wagon; Old marionette; Toy locomotive; Still & action banks; Jars of marbles; Floral needlepoint pictures; Fruit wall mount string holders; Decoys; RR lanterns; Old fishing creels; Horn powder holders on leather straps; Violin in case; Brass eagle door knocker; Ducks doorstop; Wall weather station; Weights; Stein; Brass lamp; Old typewriter; Brass eagle wall plaque; Peanut paperweight; Mirror tray with brass edge; Octagonal wooden box; Military epaulets & buttons in display; Deputy Sheriff badge; Military patches; Old bottles; Glass ashtray; Lord Calvert duck decanter; Oil lamps; Powder flasks; Old binoculars; Pocketknives; Canteen; Old cowbell; Cast iron grave marker stakes; CS buckle & belt; Old spikes; Sleigh bell straps; Metal fishing tackle box; Fishing net, reels & accessories; Old case with contents; Porch swing; Old double-sided drink cooler; Cast iron muffin molds; Coffee grinder; Wooden pounder; Food chopper; Old mixing bowl; Stoneware preserving jar; Cast iron room humidifier; Large cast iron frypan; Copper mugs; Salad fork sets; Crumb catchers; Champagne bucket; Pyrex measures; Brass candleholders; Serving tray; Baskets; Bulldog doorstop; Hand chopper; Old jar opener; Old hinges; Brass shoe flower holders; Wooden salt box with drawer; Egg scale; Old eggbeater; Old scales; Old glass canisters; Old advertising jars; More old kitchen items; Old tabletop churn; Taylor Oven thermometer in box; Coke trays; Hand reamers; Old cocktail shakers;   Old advertising boxes; Monticello Dairy butter; Nux-ie & Gold-tint cooking fat boxes; Southern Sun; Ajax Blued Swedish Steel razor blades; Spee-D Home razor blades; Orange juicer; Drip coffee jar; National Ice Co. Ice pick; George Washington tobacco can; Ghirardelli’s Hot Chocolate tin; Large Sweet Cuba round tobacco can; Carnation malted milk;  & MUCH, MUCH MORE!   Pete Elliott, VAAR #2845 Madison VA 22727 (540) 738-2256 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM Terms: Cash/Check/Credit Card 3% Food Available, Not Responsible for Accidents   Announcements on sale day take precedence We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone Auction to be held at WJ Carpenter (Gray) Buildings on northbound side of Rt. 29 between Brightwood and Madison.  

Wednesday, October 2 @ 9:30 am

Preview Tuesday 10-6PM

Top of the Line Furnishings from McLean, VA estates & more!

FURNISHINGS

Excellent group of High-end Furniture! Beautiful buffet with china display top both with lots of gilded accents; Ornate marble top table; Bowfront china cabinet; Small washstand with cradle mirror; Half round cabinet with inlaid marble top; Incredible curio cabinet pair-fit only for the finest items; Regal armchairs with black & gold frames by Baker; Fine Hekman desk with medallion inlay; Marble top sideboard with 2 open shelves & gilding; China cabinet with great detailing; Matching blind door cabinet; Wood framed loveseat with gold accents & lots of pillows; Breakfront china cabinet with chinoiserie design; Greek temple inspired open bookcase; Wonderful farm table look dining table with 6 chairs; Dresser with glove boxes, carved pulls & small cradle mirror; Grandfather clock with really nice floral inlay; Executive leather office chair; Triangular gold accented side table pair; Stickley;

Leather seating group with nail head trim, tufting & bun feet (Sofa, loveseat, chair & ottoman pair); Pair of side tables with floral inlay tops; Sofa table with diamond inlay top; Hoosier with enamel worktop; Broken arch highboy with scallop carving; Hall table with display shelf; Chest of drawers with recessed pulls by National; Another fine 1 drawer table with fluted legs; Corner cabinet with arched window glass; Display stand with a touch of class; Step-back buffet with fine painted details; Large banded edge dining table with chairs by Bernhardt; Oak hanging display cabinet; Oak washstand; Golden oak tall dresser; Corner chair pair; Floor lamp; Coat rack; Upholstered chair pair;

Karges commode pair (look up this manufacturer); Chinoiserie design on black cabinet with marble top; Ornate Grandfather clock; Oak bowfront china cabinet; Victorian marble top side table; Banded edge accent table set; Round marble top table; Extra fine sideboard pie safe with pierced tins; Nice pair of upholstered chairs; Large footstool; Accent armchair with gilding; Burl veneer top end table; Small side table with green marble top & brass railing; Leather side chair pair; Marble top coffee table; Sunburst inlay top table; Heritage Furniture banded edge drop-leaf end table; Pair of woven seat dining armchairs; Fancy shaped display table; Early American 2 drawer end tables;

Multiple gorgeous faux arrangements! Orchid in vase, Accent floral displays & more! Globe in copper holder; Patio high-top table & chairs; Marvelous round Oriental rug; More fine Oriental rugs & carpets; Large gold framed wall mirror; Opulent chinoiserie mirror with lots of details; Oval wall mirror with floral garlands & basket frame; Lots of old clocks; Wall clocks; Mantel clocks; More clocks; Brass lamp pair with brass shades; Mirrored candlestand; Large metal & glass arrangement holder; Ceramic table lamps; Sconce and much, much more!

ART & SILVER

Glass lady head; Modern statue of man & woman; Small statues; Still life with apples, grapes, books & wine jug; Companion still-life with pear, grapes & apples & wine jug; Fine Old Country landscape; Stormy seashore; Winter snowy woods roadway; Another still-life with candle & fruits (signed); Floral arrangement; Madonna & child; Fine landscape with cottage & much more! Golden flatware sets; Handmade gs spoon sets in boxes; Sterling & silver-plate! Candlesticks; Flatware in cases; Silver rim bowls; Crumb catcher; Egg-shaped box; Compact & more

CHINA & GLASS

Large sets of fine dinnerware; Italian Brunelli lattice edge floral & fruit plates; Royal Worcester Evesham set with lots of accessory pieces; Gold rimmed dinnerware; Ceramic reamers of all kinds! Fruits; Clown tops, Reamers with saucer bottoms; Shell chip & dip and serving pieces; Rose medallion plate; Urn pair; Middle Eastern motif lidded jar; Large vases; Gold shakers; Fine ceramic plates; Tureen with artist signed decoration; Black & gold floral edge set; Flow blue; Pitchers;

Slops jar with lid; Chamber pot with lid; Steins; Greek design ashtray; Washbowl & pitcher set; S&P shakers; Ginger jars; Vases; Marmalade jar; Trinket boxes; Sugar & creamers; Cheese keeper; Yellow Fiesta pitcher; MCM Hall & Harker china with unusual accessory pieces; Hall Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf pitcher; Refrigerator pitchers; Pfaltzgraff;

Corfrac Art Verrier crystal bowl; Gold rimmed & eagle stemware sets; Cobalt with enameling stemware; Waterford crystal in boxes; Waterford Santa; Waterford clocks; More Waterford; Crystal candlesticks; Fine goblets with blue bowls; Large crystal bowls; Colored glass reamers; Depression reamers; Fine art glass vase; Crystal gravy boats; Cake plate; Opalescent hobnail perfume bottles; Fostoria American; Candy jars; Tumblers; Pitchers; Bowls; Candelabra; Hens on Nests; Compotes; Carnival bowl; Blue glass bear; Carnival compote; Depression divided plate; Glass swans; Decanter; Marmalade jar; Pickle dish; Relish server; Glass canisters; Glass animals; Yellow Pyrex mixing bowls; White glass mixing bowls and more!

MORE

Nice clock collection! Regulator wall clocks; Round wall clock with secondhand dial; Reverse painted clock; Clocks with original paperwork; Lyre etched window clock; Metal cased clock; Small clocks; Big clocks; Banjo clock with clipper ship scene; More clocks!

Reamer collection! Dozens of reamers in glass & ceramic; Clown heads; Cottage teapot; Lusterware; Depression glass; Cobalt glass; Small reamers; Huge reamers; Reamers with collection saucers (not collection cups underneath); Fruit shaped; Delft; Duck; Ruby glass; Old unusual mechanical reamer with glass head; Metal reamer; Vaseline glass & more! 

Old tricycle; Old red pull wagon; Cast iron horse-drawn wagon; Old marionette; Toy locomotive; Still & action banks; Jars of marbles; Floral needlepoint pictures; Fruit wall mount string holders;

Decoys; RR lanterns; Old fishing creels; Horn powder holders on leather straps; Violin in case; Brass eagle door knocker; Ducks doorstop; Wall weather station; Weights; Stein; Brass lamp; Old typewriter; Brass eagle wall plaque; Peanut paperweight; Mirror tray with brass edge; Octagonal wooden box; Military epaulets & buttons in display; Deputy Sheriff badge; Military patches;

Old bottles; Glass ashtray; Lord Calvert duck decanter; Oil lamps; Powder flasks; Old binoculars; Pocketknives; Canteen; Old cowbell; Cast iron grave marker stakes; CS buckle & belt; Old spikes; Sleigh bell straps; Metal fishing tackle box; Fishing net, reels & accessories; Old case with contents; Porch swing; Old double-sided drink cooler;

Cast iron muffin molds; Coffee grinder; Wooden pounder; Food chopper; Old mixing bowl; Stoneware preserving jar; Cast iron room humidifier; Large cast iron frypan; Copper mugs; Salad fork sets; Crumb catchers; Champagne bucket; Pyrex measures; Brass candleholders; Serving tray; Baskets; Bulldog doorstop; Hand chopper; Old jar opener; Old hinges; Brass shoe flower holders; Wooden salt box with drawer; Egg scale; Old eggbeater; Old scales; Old glass canisters; Old advertising jars; More old kitchen items; Old tabletop churn; Taylor Oven thermometer in box; Coke trays; Hand reamers; Old cocktail shakers;

 

Old advertising boxes; Monticello Dairy butter; Nux-ie & Gold-tint cooking fat boxes; Southern Sun; Ajax Blued Swedish Steel razor blades; Spee-D Home razor blades; Orange juicer; Drip coffee jar; National Ice Co. Ice pick; George Washington tobacco can; Ghirardelli’s Hot Chocolate tin; Large Sweet Cuba round tobacco can; Carnation malted milk; 

& MUCH, MUCH MORE!

 

Pete Elliott, VAAR #2845 Madison VA 22727 (540) 738-2256

10% BUYER'S PREMIUM

Terms: Cash/Check/Credit Card 3%

Food Available, Not Responsible for Accidents   Announcements on sale day take precedence

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone

Auction to be held at WJ Carpenter (Gray) Buildings on northbound side of Rt. 29 between Brightwood and Madison.

Pete's Auction Service Terms & Conditions

 

1. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE. The following conditions of sale make up the entire terms and conditions on which items listed in Pete’s Auction Service, on the internet website and addendum sheets will be offered for sale or sold by Pete’s Auction Service. All bidders who participate by bidding in this auction agree to the terms and conditions of sale and agree to be bound by the same. Any notices, posted or oral, during the sale, are also part of our terms and conditions of sale agreement. Acceptance of a bidder card or a bidder number constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions of sale. The purchaser's rights and Pete’s Auction Service respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by Commonwealth of Virginia law. By bidding at Pete’s Auction Service auction, whether in person or by agent, sealed bid, telephone bid, via the internet or other means, the purchaser or bidder agrees that the contract created by these terms and conditions of sale is made and performed in the County of Madison, Commonwealth of Virginia and further agrees that should any dispute arise from this contract the jurisdiction for contractual disputes is Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia. THE AUCTIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS OF THE PURCHASER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PURCHASER BIDDING ON THE WRONG LOT.

 

2. BUYER'S PREMIUM, SALES TAX AND TRANSACTION FEE: All bid prices "hammer prices" ("hammer prices" means the price at which a lot is knocked down to the purchaser ) for online bids will be subject to a buyer's premium of 15% payable by the purchaser.  This is not an aggregate percentage on the total items bid, rather a per item percentage rate. The premium is added to the purchaser's successful bid and the two together equal the total purchase price. Some items are exempt from Virginia Sales Tax and others may be subject to Virginia Sales Tax. The tax is computed on the total purchase price (hereinafter the total purchase price and applicable sales tax will be referred to as the "Total Amount Due"). To establish a tax free sale, a copy of a valid reseller's permit or other instrument or information must be provided to Pete’s Auction Service satisfaction establishing a sales tax exemption. Any purchaser claiming an exemption yet unable to provide proof at the time of payment, will be required to pay the tax to Pete’s Auction Service and seek a refund from the State of Virginia. Pete’s Auction Service has been authorized by the consignor to retain as part of Pete’s Auction Service remuneration, the buyer's premium payable by the purchaser.

 

3. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Online Auction sales are Mastercard, Visa or Discover. Live Auction sales are Cash, Good Check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover. A convenience fee of 3% will apply for purchases made with a credit card for live or online auctions.

 

CHARGE BACK PROHIBITED: You agree that you will accept all charges placed on the credit card associated with your account and you agree that you will not charge back any amount that the Auctioneer charges to your credit card. You agree that this provision applies equally to amounts charged in connection with any items you have won and any costs or fees.

 

4. TERMS OF PAYMENT. At the announcement of "SOLD", the highest bidder will have purchased the offered lot. All sales are final at the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer or at the announcement of "SOLD". The purchase is subject to all the terms and conditions set forth herein. The purchaser assumes full responsibility thereof and if requested will sign a confirmation of the purchase. Online bidding the item/items are sold to the highest bidder when the item closes. The purchaser further agrees to pay the Total Amount Due. The total amount due will be charged to the credit card that is used during registration.

 

5. WITHDRAWAL. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to withdraw any property from the auction prior to sale.

 

6. PROTESTS, DISPUTES AND THE AUCTIONEER. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder, acknowledged by the Auctioneer, will be the purchaser. The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion as to the disposition of any dispute including the re-offer and resale of any article in dispute. Pete’s Auction Service records will be deemed conclusive in all respect in the event there is any dispute after the sale. Any legal disputes must be filed in the Madison County Virginia court jurisdiction. Should Pete's Auction service prevail in any such court proceeding, the claimant is liable for all attorney and court fees incurred by Pete's Auction Service.

 

7. FAILURE TO DELIVER PURCHASER`S PROPERTY. If Pete’s Auction Service is prevented by fire, theft, or any other reason from delivering any property to the purchaser, Pete’s Auction Service liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefore by the purchaser and shall in no event include any incidental or consequential damages.

 

8. GUARANTEE. All property offered for sale is as, is where as. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AND NO EXCHANGES. Pete’s Auction Service does not guarantee or make warranties on any lot sold. Descriptions in the catalog are an opinion. They are written as an aid to potential bidders. Pete’s Auction Service acknowledges that there may be errors in what is written. Pete’s Auction Service strongly recommends that you personally view any item you bid on or have an acknowledge expert view the item. Pete’s Auction Service will have no obligation, i.e., no refunds or returns will be accepted, if the above conditions are not met. Items offered for sale as described in the catalog or any bill of sale, advertisement, addendum sheet or elsewhere as to authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition or physical conditions are qualified statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. No employee of Pete’s Auction Service or any person purporting to act on behalf of Pete’s Auction Service is authorized to make on Pete’s Auction Service or the consignor's behalf, any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any lot or item for sale.

 

9. BINDING EFFECT, MODIFICATIONS AND SEVERABILITY. The terms and conditions of sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and inure to the benefit of Pete’s Auction Service successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind Pete’s Auction Service unless specifically stated in writing and signed by Pete’s Auction Service. If any part of these terms and conditions of sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the invalid portion shall be stricken and the reset of the terms and conditions of sale shall remain valid and enforceable.

 

10. BIDS OF CONSIGNORS. Consignors, other than Pete’s Auction Service, are not allowed to bid on their own merchandise nor have any agent bid on their behalf. If the Auctioneer recognizes such bidding or is advised of same, the Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any or all items consigned by the offending consignor.

 

11. SHIPPING. If Pete’s Auction Service is asked to ship the purchased lots, there will be a separate charge for such shipping. Shipping charges will be based upon what it costs Pete’s Auction Service to ship the purchased lots to the purchaser. If packing and handling of purchased lots is done by Pete’s Auction Service, it is done entirely at the risk of the purchaser. All items must have shipping insurance; this insurance is mandatory. Pete’s Auction Service will not charge any labor charges for shipping. Pete’s Auction Service is not liable for any acts of omissions in packaging or shipping. Purchased lots handled by outside carriers or packers, including those Pete’s Auction Service may have recommended, may carry their own insurance and any claims for losses or damages should be addressed directly with the outside carriers or packers. Pete’s Auction Service will arrange for packaging and shipping at Pete’s Auction Service earliest possible convenience. Pete’s Auction Service will attempt to ship as soon as possible; however, shipping can take up to two weeks after full payment is received. In the case of crating or any exceptional packaging, the purchaser will be charged Pete’s Auction Service cost from outside agents. Purchaser pays shipping, packing material and insurance charges. Pete’s Auction Service reserves the right to purchase the outside shipper's insurance, to be self-insured or a combination of both. The shipping of any purchased items outside of the United States is hereby classified as "foreign export". All foreign export is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

 

12. DISPUTES UNDER THIS CONTRACT. Purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them resulting from the purchaser participating in the auction or any resulting transaction, with the exception of the failure of the purchaser to make full payment of the purchaser's obligations to Pete’s Auction Service. In the event the purchaser fails to make full payment to Pete’s Auction Service, Pete’s Auction Service may, but is not required to, proceed directly to court. Furthermore, the purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree that should mediation be necessary, mediation fees, if any, will be borne equally by the parties. Purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service are required under the terms and conditions of sale to enter into mediation before arbitration or any court action. Should a party commence legal action other than mediation without giving written notice to the other party, the party so commencing the legal action will not be entitled to recover attorney's fees even if they would otherwise be allowed in the action. All mediation, arbitration and court proceedings, whether in state or federal court shall be filed and conducted solely within Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia and not in any other jurisdiction. Should mediation not settle the dispute between the parties, the purchaser and Pete’s Auction Service agree that any dispute or claim, in law or equity, resulting from the participation in the auction or any resulting transaction shall be settled in neutral binding arbitration utilizing the standards of American Arbitration Association and must be initiated and carried out in Madison County, Commonwealth of Virginia. Any bidder or purchaser agrees that the election of restricting any and all claims to Arbitration is a voluntary decision and is evidenced by the bidder or purchaser's participation in the auction. The purchaser specifically agrees to the following: I have read the terms and conditions of sale and by my participation in this sale I agree all disputes arising out of my participation will be first submitted to Mediation and if Mediation is not successful in resolving the dispute, I then submit to neutral bidding Arbitration with Pete’s Auction Service and any other entity under this contract. No lawsuit shall be filed until a person has in good faith completed all Mediation and Arbitration proceedings as required hereunder.

 

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS". NEITHER PETE’S AUCTION SERVICE NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE PURCHASER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST`S MORAL RIGHTS OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL PETE’S AUCTION SERVICE AUCTION COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.