Fonsie Mealy - The Centenary Sale - April 23rd 2016

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Paddle Bidding
If the purchaser is attending the auction in person they must
register for a paddle prior to the auction. Please allow sufficient
time for the registration process.
Live Bidding
Please note that live bidding is available via . This
service incurs a surcharge of 3% levied by the live auction host
and chargeable on the hammer price in addition to the buyer’s
premium. The auctioneer advises all prospective buyers that live
auctions are subject to technical issues that are beyond the control
of the auctioneers and as such the auctioneer cannot guarantee the
accuracy of bids placed online. Absentee bidding and telephone
bidding are available as an alternative to live bidding and does not
incur any additional surcharge to the buyer. Issues relating to live
bidding including initial registration should be addressed directly
with the live auction host.
Absentee Bidding
Absentee bids must be received no later than 5pm on Friday,
April 22nd, 2016. Any bids received after this deadline cannot be
guaranteed. If you are bidding with us for the first time then please
contact our office for guidelines on registration.
Telephone Bidding
Telephone bidding is available on lots with a pre-sale estimate of €500
or more. Registration for telephone bidding ends at 5pm on Friday,
April 22nd, 2016. (Bids will not be accepted day of sale.) Any
requests for telephone bidding received after this deadline may not
be processed. It would be advisable to leave a maximum covering bid
in case we are not able to contact you by telephone.
Condition Reports and Image Requests
We recommend that the buyer views the item(s) in person prior to
the auction, or have a representative view the item(s) on their behalf.
The Auctioneer will endeavour to make certain observations on the
condition of items but the buyer is reminded that the condition report
is based on opinion and should not be taken as a statement of fact.
All requests for condition reports and/or additional images of lots
in this sale must be received no later than 5pm Wednesday, April
20th, 2016. Any requests received after this deadline will not be
entertained. We cannot guarantee that all such requests received
will be answered by the sale day.
All measurements are given height before width and are approximate.
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers reserve the right to withdraw or adjust
any lot prior to the auction without notice. Any such lots so
affected with be announced on the auction day.
Contact Details For Viewing and Sale Days
087-2751361 / 087-2672681 / 086-3425234 /
Collection
All items purchased must be collected from the sale venue by 8pm on
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. All items will be removed to Castlecomer
after 8pm on Saturday, April 23rd, for collection at our show rooms in
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
Buyers Conditions
Buyers are reminded that there is a 23% V.A.T. inclusive premium
payable on the final bid price for each lot. The Auctioneers are
always pleased to advise clients and to execute bids on their behalf,
but if successful, the purchase price payable will be the final bid
price and the V.A.T. inclusive premium of 23% chargeable thereon.
Bids must always be made or confirmed in writing or by fax,
reference being made to each sale through the code names on the
title page of each catalogue. To ensure that bids will be accepted
and that delivery of Lots is not delayed, intending Buyers should
supply bank or other suitable references to the Auctioneers prior to
the auction. The references should be supplied in good time to be
taken up before the sale. Bids are accepted in Euro only.
N.B. Payment by: Cash, guaranteed cheques, wire transfer
(contact ), or credit card (mastercard/
visa & subject to 3% surcharge. All Cheques or Drafts to be made
payable to “Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers”. Third Party Cheques or
Drafts will not be accepted as payment for lots purchased.
Terms used in this catalogue have the meanings ascribed to
them below:
Paintings, Prints, Works of Art, Furniture, etc.
The first name or names and surname of the Artist or Craftsman: In
our opinion a work by the Artist of Craftsman.
Attributed to: In our opinion probably a work by the Artist or
Craftsman but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the
preceding category.
Studio of: In our opinion a work that may have been executed in
whole or in part by the artist's hand.
Circle of: In our opinion a work of the period of the Artist or Craftsman
that is in a similar style to the work of that Artist or Crafstman.
The surname of the Artist or Craftsman, preceded by “After”: In our
opinion, a copy of the work of the artist or craftsman.
Signed – Stamped: Has a signature or stamp, which in our opinion
is the signature or stamp of the artist or craftsman.
Bears Signature or Stamp: Has a signature or stamp, which in our
opinion might be the signature or stamp of the artist or craftsman.
Dated: Is so dated and in our opinion was executed at about that
date.
Bears Date: Is so dated and in our opinion may have been executed
at about that date.
Abbreviations
O.O.C.: Oils on Canvas O.O.P.: Oils on Panel
O.O.B.: Oils on Board W/C: Watercolour
GOU: Gouache MAH.: Mahogany
VICT.: Victorian EDW.: Edwardian
W.A.F.: With all faults As Is: With all damages, faults, restorations, etc.
As a lot: With all faults S.N.S.R. - Sold Not Subject to Return
N.B.: Please note the auctioneers offer no After Sale Guarantee
whatsoever, with regard to mechanical and electrical items, or
firearms. We accept no subsequent liability for any damage, loss or
injury arising from the use of the foregoing.
Important Notice
While the auctioneer endeavours to answer clients enquiries, we accept no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracy in auction results
given verbally during the sale day. We recommend that clients should only make such enquiries following the conclusion of the Sale.
Mr. Fonsie Mealy F.R.I.C.S. Mr. George Fonsie Mealy B.A.