Fortunoff Collection of Aesthetic Porcelain
online only auction•1 day sale •sale is over
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Nov 7
6pm
Sale Ends
Thu
Nov 7
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By submitting your bid you agree that you have read and agree with the Strawser Auction Group and Liveauctioneers Terms and Conditions.
1. A buyer's premium of 19% of the hammer price shall be added to each purchase to reach the total sales price.
2. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, bank check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. NO personal or business checks accepted, unless there is an established business relationship with Strawser Auction Group. Payment through Live Auctioneers is preferred. Please note you can pay via any major credit card or Bank Transfer (ACH) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on your Live Auctioneers invoice."
Sales Tax: Applicable sales tax will be charged. If items are picked up at the auction house, Pennsylvania sales tax will be collected.
Internet purchases from Strawser Auction Group may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details: https://help.liveauctioneers.com/article/502-why-am-i-being-charged-sales-tax. If you are tax exempt, you can submit your tax exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax; for more details, see here: https://help.liveauctioneers.com/article/503-tax-exemptions.
3. Complete payment is required day of auction or upon receipt of notification of a successful bid (if bidding as absentee, phone or online bidder). Items must be paid for no later than seven (7) days following the auction. If payment is not received within 7 days from the day of the auction we will have no choice but to place a NPB (Non-paying bidder) on the buyer's account.
4. Paid items must be removed from the auction facility within fourteen (14) days. Please note that online purchasers who wish to pick up their items shall not do so until the following day of auction, so that our staff has adequate time to process the transaction. After fourteen (14) days, any item(s) remaining at the auction facility will be placed in storage. Fee for storage will be $10 per day per item. If item(s) remains in storage for more than 30 days it shall become the property of Strawser Auction Group.
5. Packing, shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. It will be up to the buyer to determine if there are any shipping regulations for any item(s) purchased. The buyer is responsible for any shipping regulation requirements. No refunds will be allowed for any item(s) that cannot be shipped due to said regulations. While Strawser Auction Group does not provide packing and shipping services, at the conclusion of the auction you will receive an email from jenny@strawserauctions.com with a list of our shippers (which are also listed below). You will need to select your shipper and return the shipping release form to Jenny. Our shipping release form is on our webpage @ https://www.strawserauctions.com/shipping/, just scroll down to the fillable form, complete all boxes and submit. Items will not be released without a shipping release form. You will need to select a shipper and then return the release form to us. The shippers are
Pakmail 260-637-4809 or contact@pakmailfw.com
and
UPS Store 574-262-2994 store5645@theupsstore.com
6. The highest bidder shall be the buyer and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer will decide the who's the buyer. The auctioneer's decision will be binding and final.
7. In the event of a tie between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the floor bid will take precedence. The auctioneer's decision will be binding and final.
8. The record of sale, kept by the auctioneer and clerk, will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes.
9. Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such a lot will not be sold.
10. Strawser Auction Group will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute bid(s). Absentee bids must be in writing and a fifty-dollar minimum bid is required per item.
11. All auction inquiries must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. The deadline for email inquiries is 4 pm EST the day prior to the scheduled auction.
12. Purchasers may inspect the merchandise and are urged to do so. The Auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition and shall not be responsible for any defects in any lot. Any description of mechanical function or condition does NOT mean the item has been inspected or tested. All goods are exposed for Public Exhibition and, for Internet buyer's condition is described in the listings. Item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our staff will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold as described, as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All goods are sold "AS IS" and "WITHOUT RECOURSE".
13. We have tried to describe each lot as accurately as possible, and we have included descriptive photographs as well. However, we are selling each lot "AS IS" and there will be no returns allowed if you are not satisfied with condition. Please satisfy yourself as to the condition of the item before bidding.
14. Your bidding at this Auction indicates that you have read and accept these Terms & Conditions of Sale.
15. We are not responsible for color discrepancies due to photo reproductions.
16. Governing Law and Forum for Disputes. The laws of Indiana shall govern the auctions of the Auction House. Any disputes that may arise in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchase, and all of the terms and conditions set forth herein above, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Indiana law. Anyone who participates in the auction and/or makes auction purchases agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Indiana with respect to any dispute arising in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchases. In the event that the Auction House needs to bring an action to enforce the terms and conditions herein and/or to collect any sum due and owing to it the Auction House shall be entitled in addition to collect its reasonable attorney's fees, collection agency fees, and cost of suit.
Should internet bidding fail for any reason, please contact 260-854-2859, to enact an absentee or telephone bid. We will do our best to accommodate you at the live auction.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting your bid you agree that you have read and agree with the Strawser Auction Group and Liveauctioneers Terms and Conditions.
1. A buyer's premium of 19% of the hammer price shall be added to each purchase to reach the total sales price.
2. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, bank check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. NO personal or business checks accepted, unless there is an established business relationship with Strawser Auction Group. Payment through Live Auctioneers is preferred. Please note you can pay via any major credit card or Bank Transfer (ACH) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on your Live Auctioneers invoice."
Sales Tax: Applicable sales tax will be charged. If items are picked up at the auction house, Pennsylvania sales tax will be collected.
Internet purchases from Strawser Auction Group may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details: https://help.liveauctioneers.com/article/502-why-am-i-being-charged-sales-tax. If you are tax exempt, you can submit your tax exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax; for more details, see here: https://help.liveauctioneers.com/article/503-tax-exemptions.
3. Complete payment is required day of auction or upon receipt of notification of a successful bid (if bidding as absentee, phone or online bidder). Items must be paid for no later than seven (7) days following the auction. If payment is not received within 7 days from the day of the auction we will have no choice but to place a NPB (Non-paying bidder) on the buyer's account.
4. Paid items must be removed from the auction facility within fourteen (14) days. Please note that online purchasers who wish to pick up their items shall not do so until the following day of auction, so that our staff has adequate time to process the transaction. After fourteen (14) days, any item(s) remaining at the auction facility will be placed in storage. Fee for storage will be $10 per day per item. If item(s) remains in storage for more than 30 days it shall become the property of Strawser Auction Group.
5. Packing, shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. It will be up to the buyer to determine if there are any shipping regulations for any item(s) purchased. The buyer is responsible for any shipping regulation requirements. No refunds will be allowed for any item(s) that cannot be shipped due to said regulations. While Strawser Auction Group does not provide packing and shipping services, at the conclusion of the auction you will receive an email from jenny@strawserauctions.com with a list of our shippers (which are also listed below). You will need to select your shipper and return the shipping release form to Jenny. Our shipping release form is on our webpage @ https://www.strawserauctions.com/shipping/, just scroll down to the fillable form, complete all boxes and submit. Items will not be released without a shipping release form. You will need to select a shipper and then return the release form to us. The shippers are
Pakmail 260-637-4809 or contact@pakmailfw.com
and
UPS Store 574-262-2994 store5645@theupsstore.com
6. The highest bidder shall be the buyer and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer will decide the who's the buyer. The auctioneer's decision will be binding and final.
7. In the event of a tie between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the floor bid will take precedence. The auctioneer's decision will be binding and final.
8. The record of sale, kept by the auctioneer and clerk, will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes.
9. Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such a lot will not be sold.
10. Strawser Auction Group will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute bid(s). Absentee bids must be in writing and a fifty-dollar minimum bid is required per item.
11. All auction inquiries must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. The deadline for email inquiries is 4 pm EST the day prior to the scheduled auction.
12. Purchasers may inspect the merchandise and are urged to do so. The Auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition and shall not be responsible for any defects in any lot. Any description of mechanical function or condition does NOT mean the item has been inspected or tested. All goods are exposed for Public Exhibition and, for Internet buyer's condition is described in the listings. Item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our staff will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold as described, as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All goods are sold "AS IS" and "WITHOUT RECOURSE".
13. We have tried to describe each lot as accurately as possible, and we have included descriptive photographs as well. However, we are selling each lot "AS IS" and there will be no returns allowed if you are not satisfied with condition. Please satisfy yourself as to the condition of the item before bidding.
14. Your bidding at this Auction indicates that you have read and accept these Terms & Conditions of Sale.
15. We are not responsible for color discrepancies due to photo reproductions.
16. Governing Law and Forum for Disputes. The laws of Indiana shall govern the auctions of the Auction House. Any disputes that may arise in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchase, and all of the terms and conditions set forth herein above, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Indiana law. Anyone who participates in the auction and/or makes auction purchases agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Indiana with respect to any dispute arising in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchases. In the event that the Auction House needs to bring an action to enforce the terms and conditions herein and/or to collect any sum due and owing to it the Auction House shall be entitled in addition to collect its reasonable attorney's fees, collection agency fees, and cost of suit.
Should internet bidding fail for any reason, please contact 260-854-2859, to enact an absentee or telephone bid. We will do our best to accommodate you at the live auction.
Description & Details
THE ANTIQUE CERAMIC COLLECTION OF THE LEGENDARY RETAILER HELENE FORTUNOFF WILL BE AUCTIONED BY STRAWSER AUCTION GROUP, NOVEMBER 7
The online-only auction, starting at 6PM Eastern, is officially titled The Fortunoff Collection of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Porcelain, reflecting the main focus of the 243-lot collection.
Anyone who grew up in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area will recognize the name Fortunoff, the high-end retailer of housewares, silverware, lighting fixtures and jewelry. Few are probably aware, however, that the matriarch of the Fortunoff family, Helene Fortunoff (1933-2021), was a passionate collector of fine antique ceramics.
Now, the balance of the collection that Helene assembled with her second husband Robert Grossman will come up for bid in an online-only auction slated for Tuesday, November 7, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale, comprising 240 lots, will be conducted by Strawser Auction Group. Online bidding will be via LiveAuctioneers.com..
A preview is available by appointment only on Monday, November 4, from 3-5 pm by appointment in the Strawser Auction Group facility located at 106 E. Dutch Street in Wolcottville, Ind. For an appointment, call 260-854-2859 or 260-336-2204; or, you can send an email to michael@strawserauctions.com.
The auction is officially titled The Fortunoff Collection of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Porcelain, reflecting the main focus of the collection. Helene had a passion for Japanese design and collected Japanese lacquer pieces. The specific styles in the auction were mostly inspired by Japan, including important pieces designed by the Father of Modernism, Christopher Dresser.
The online-only auction, starting at 6PM Eastern, is officially titled The Fortunoff Collection of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Porcelain, reflecting the main focus of the 243-lot collection.
Anyone who grew up in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area will recognize the name Fortunoff, the high-end retailer of housewares, silverware, lighting fixtures and jewelry. Few are probably aware, however, that the matriarch of the Fortunoff family, Helene Fortunoff (1933-2021), was a passionate collector of fine antique ceramics.
Now, the balance of the collection that Helene assembled with her second husband Robert Grossman will come up for bid in an online-only auction slated for Tuesday, November 7, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale, comprising 240 lots, will be conducted by Strawser Auction Group. Online bidding will be via LiveAuctioneers.com..
A preview is available by appointment only on Monday, November 4, from 3-5 pm by appointment in the Strawser Auction Group facility located at 106 E. Dutch Street in Wolcottville, Ind. For an appointment, call 260-854-2859 or 260-336-2204; or, you can send an email to michael@strawserauctions.com.
The auction is officially titled The Fortunoff Collection of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Porcelain, reflecting the main focus of the collection. Helene had a passion for Japanese design and collected Japanese lacquer pieces. The specific styles in the auction were mostly inspired by Japan, including important pieces designed by the Father of Modernism, Christopher Dresser.
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