CONDITIONS OF SALE
1 . Rafael Osona Auctions has exercised reasonable care to catalog and describe correctly the property to be sold , but neither Osona ’ s nor its consignors warrant the correctness of description , attribution , authenticity , physical condition , size , or quality of any property listed in this catalogue . All property offered in this catalogue is sold “ AS IS ”. Prospective bidders should inspect property before bidding to determine its genuineness , authenticity , and whether or not it has been repaired or restored . No sale will be set aside on account of incorrectness , error of cataloguing , or imperfections not noted . .
2 . Rafael Osona Auctions reserves the right to withdraw any property before or during the sale . The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser . In the event of any dispute between two or more bidders , the auctioneer shall decide the outcome or may re-offer the article in dispute and his or her decision shall be final .
3 . If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is insufficient , he or she may reject the bid and if having acknowledged any opening bid , he or she decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient , he or she may reject the advance .
4 . Some lots may be offered subject to a reserve . The Gallery will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor . In any event or whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve , the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such a lot .
5 . We will execute absentee bids or accept telephone bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at the auction ; however , we are not responsible for any errors or omissions , in connection with their bid . Any execution of absentee or telephone bid by prospective bidders indicates their acceptance of all conditions of sale .
6 . Personal and business checks are accepted only if credit has been established with Rafael Osona Auctions , or if bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check . Full payment for each purchaser ’ s account must be received on the date of purchase in the form of cash or check . We reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal or business check until the check has cleared the bank , if we deem such action necessary .
7 . The purchase price payable will be the aggregate of the final bid and a premium of 17 % of the final bid .
8 . All purchases including the premium of 17 % are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax ( currently 6.25 %) unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption or resale number and provides a copy of that certificate upon registering for the auction .
9 . A paid receipt of the purchase must be presented before goods may be removed from the Gallery .
10 . All purchases whether in person , phone bids , or absentee bids must be picked up by 5:00pm the day of the sale , or arrangements must be made for on-island delivery or off-island shipping . The purchaser assumes all risk in regards to the merchandise purchased at the fall of the hammer . We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of truckers or packers of purchased lots , whether or not recommended by us . Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser .
11 . Bidding on any items indicates your acceptance of these terms .