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 the-saleroom.com.
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 Monday,
June 30th, 2014. 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
Monday, June 30th, 2014. (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 Thursday, June
26th, 2014
.
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.
Parking
There is is paid parking available at the auction venue.
(Note: Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult)
Contact Details For Viewing and Sale Days
Office: + 353 56 44 41229 / +353 44 41413
Brigid Coady : 0872751361 /
Eimear Mealy: 0863425234 /
Collection
All items purchased must be collected by 8pm on Tuesday, July
1st, 2014. All items will be removed to Castlecomer after 8pm on
Tuesday July 1st, 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 20% 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 20% 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.
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 days. We recommend that clients should only make such enquiries following the conclusion of the Sale.
Mr. Fonsie Mealy
F.R.I.C.S.
Director
Mr. George F. Mealy
B.A.
Director
