INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

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. Bid offers can be accepted via email but must be confirmed in writing via fax (+353 (0)56 4400911) or letter. Payment by cash, guaranteed cheque, wire transfer (details available on request) or credit card (mastercard/visa and subject to 3% surcharge). Cheques/Drafts to be made payable to ‘Mealys Fine Art Ltd’.
N.B. Payment by cash or guaranteed cheques. All Cheques or Drafts to be made payable to ‘Mealy's Fine Art Ltd.’ 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.

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.
All measurements are given height before width.
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.
O.R.M. Of recent manufacture
R.V.O. Remote viewing only - i.e. the item cannot be physically viewed at our galleries, but additional images and condition reports are available. In some cases, video remote viewing may be available
MPORTANT NOTICE:
While Mealys endeavour 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.
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.

FIREARMS:
Special Note Regarding Firearms

A specific Permit or Licence must be produced relating to the Firearm purchased, before same can be removed from our Premises. Please contact your local Garda Station for relevant information.

DELIVERY:
All lots must be paid for and cleared by 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday 13th March 2013.
All clearing is at the purchaser's risk and expense. Any lots uncleared by 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday 13th March, 2013, will be subject to Clause 3 of the Buyers Conditions and will be held in storage at the purchaser's risk and expense.
Ignatius O’Neill: Photographer – 056-7725155
Absentee Bidders must have commissions lodged with our Offices before 4.30 p.m., Monday 4th March, 2013.
We accept no responsibility or liability for acts or omissions regarding any bids received after this deadline.
Condition reports & Image requests:
All requests for condition reports and/or additional images of lots in this sale must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 1st March 2013. Any requests recevied after this deadline will not be entertained.
Contact Details:
Tel: 056-4400942 / 4400943. Fax: 056-4400911
Email: info@mealys.ie
Fully illustrated catalogue available on internet:
www.mealys.ie

Also available on: www.the-saleroom.com/mealys

GUIDE TO BUYING AT MEALY’S AUCTIONS

Step 1 - Browsing: All items scheduled for sale in our auctions are featured on our website with descriptions, estimates, illustrations, and any other relevant information such as provenance, exhibition history, etc. By visiting Auctions on our site, you will have access to all this information at the touch of a button. PDF versions of the print catalogue are also available online. If an item takes your fancy, you can request a condition report, or further images, or a call-back from the expert. Just make sure such enquiries are made in good time. If you prefer the printed word, our catalogue publications are generally available approximately 7 working days in advance of the sale. These feature much of the information from the website such as descriptions, estimates, etc and also show a cross section of illustrations of the most exciting lots. These can be ordered online, or you can telephone our offices to request a copy of same. You can also subscribe to our mailing list on an annual basis to ensure you receive these publications by post while they are still hot off the press. Public viewing takes place on the two days immediately prior to any major sale, wherein you can visit our gallery and inspect the items for yourself.
A note on Estimates: All estimates are shown in Euro. The figures are intended as a guide to prospective purchasers in relation to the value of the piece. They are approximate values, based on previous sales of comparable items, are not definitive and subject to revision. Reserves, if applicable, will not be higher than the lower estimate, adjusted for vendor commissions.
A note on Condition Reports: Requests for condition reports must be received prior to public viewing, i.e. at least three days in advance of the sale, to allow time for the request to be processed and a response to be prepared. All lots at auction are sold ‘as is’. Imperfections, defects and other condition issues are not stated in the catalogue description. It is the duty of the prospective purchaser to satisfy himself or herself as to the condition of a lot prior to bidding. Condition reports may be requested in advance of sale and best efforts will be made to provide prospective purchasers with such reports, but such reports are merely the gratuitous opinion of the auctioneer. Subsequent disputes arising in relation to the content of such reports will not be entertained.

Step 2 - Bidding: There are a number of bidding methods available at Mealy’s, including paddle bidding in the auction room, absentee bidding such as commission bidding & telephone bidding, and online bidding.
Paddle Bidding - Come to the saleroom on auction day and experience the atmosphere and buzz of a real live auction. Paddles are available on entry, but if you haven’t registered with us for bidding previously, please bring a government issued ID and allow up to 20 minutes for registration to process
Commission Bidding - Fill out a written absentee bid form instructing the auctioneer to bid on your behalf up to a fixed maximum bid. You will be alerted after the sale if you have been successful.
Telephone Bidding - Fill out a telephone absentee bid form and receive a call from one of our team moments before your lots is offered, who will assist you and will execute your bids to the auctioneer in real time over the telephone
Online Bidding - Choose your favourite online bidding forum and bid from the comfort of your own home at the click of a button

Step 3 - Payment: Once you have confirmation that you have won your lot(s), there are a host of options available for payment. Payment must be completed within five working days of the sale date. There are several payment options to choose from, including cash, cheque drawn on an Irish bank, Euro bank draft, EFT, debit card and credit card. Remember first however that your hammer price total is subject to a buyer’s premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) in all cases of lots purchased at auction. Online Bidding will often be subjected to a 3% surcharge, thus such bidding will incur a total premium of 23%. Finally, if choosing pay by credit card, there will be additional charges added to the invoice total, 3% for Mastercard & Visa, 5% for American Express.

Step 4 - Collection & Delivery: Once you have made payment, collection is available for five working days following a sale. In the event of a two-day sale, collection of items purchased on the first day will be unavailable on the second day since a live auction is still in progress. Mealy’s are happy to advise and assist with collection enquiries and can provide a list of approved service providers upon request. International buyers are encouraged to seek quotations for shipping in advance of purchasing at Mealy’s. Lots not collected will be subject to clause 5 of the conditions for buyers.

A note on VAT
All lots offered at auction are sold under the Auctioneer’s VAT margin scheme, unless specifically highlighted as otherwise. Revenue regulations require that the buyer’s premium must be invoiced at a rate which is includive of VAT. This is not recoverable by any VAT registered buyer. Some lots purchased by international buyers and exported outside the EU may be exempt, however, it is the duty of the buyer to seek advice in relation to same. For further information, please contact Irish tax and customs at www.revenue.ie.

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS

1. THE BUYER
The buyer shall be highest bidder acceptable to the auctioneer, whose bid is at the hammer price. Any dispute arising in relation to same shall be settled at the auctioneer’s sole discretion. Bidders will be assumed to acting as principal in the transaction unless specific instructionsare provided detailing otherwise. As such, all bidders are liable in a personal capacity for the total amount due, irrespective of agency agreements. Mealy’s contract as agents for sellers whose identity, for reasons of confidentiality, is generally not disclosed. Accordingly, buyers are reminded that the primary contract is between the buyer and the seller, with Mealy’s acting as agent for the seller.

2. INSPECTION
Ample opportunity is given for inspection. Each purchaser, by making a bid for a lot, acknowledges that he or she is fully satisfied before bidding, by physical inspection or otherwise, as to the description, condition, and other information relating to the lot. Despite all efforts being made to ensure accurate descriptions and estimates, lots purchased are assumed to have been viewed and inspected. As such, all lots are sold with all faults and errors of description, at the buyers risk. The Auctioneers are not responsible for the correct description, genuineness, authenticity or any default or defect in any lot, and make no warranty in this respect. Estimates reflect a range of values, the lower of which usually represents the reserve price. Buyers are reminded that estimates are merely the opinion of the auctioneer, are subject to change and are in no sense definitive.

3. PAYMENT
All lots purchased are subject to a 20% (VAT inclusive) buyer’s premium. By bidding, all prospective purchasers agree in advance to pay this premium on the hammer price. Buyers attending the auction are encouraged to pay for lots purchased on the day of sale. Unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to the auction, the buyer of a lot shall pay to the auctioneer within five working days the total amount due. Notwithstanding this, the auctioneer may at its sole discretion, require a buyer to pay a deposit of up to 25% of the total amount due at the conclusion of the auction. The auctioneer may apply any payments received by a buyer towards any sums owing from that buyer to the auctioneer on any account, regardless of directions given by the buyer in that regard, whether express or implied. Payment methods include cash, Euro bank draft, cheque drawn on the buyer’s Irish bank account, EFT (subject to applicable bank charges), debit card and credit card (subject to 3% surcharge for Mastercard & Visa and 5% surcharge for American Express). Under no circumstances can the Auctioneers accept third party cheques either in full or part payment of any lot. Non-payment by a buyer may result in any of the following actions:
• proceedings against the buyer for damages for breach of contract
• recission of sale
• resale of the lot(s) without notice, after which the buyer shall be responsible for any resulting deficiency in the total amount due
• removal, storage and insurance of the lot(s) at the buyer’s expense
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interest may be charged, commencing after five working days from the sale date, on the outstanding debt at a rate 1% above the Bank of Ireland base interest rate on the day of purchase
• retention of lot(s) purchased at Mealy’s until the outstanding balance is settled in full
• rejection of all future requests for bidding by the buyer or his/her agent
• application of proceeds of sale of items consigned to Mealy’s by the buyer in settlement of outstanding balances

4. RESERVATION OF TITLE & RISK
Title in an item or items purchased will not pass to the buyer until Mealy’s have received payment in full, notwithstanding possession. However, each lot remains the sole risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer.

5. COLLECTION, REMOVAL & DISPATCH OF GOODS
Collection & removal of items purchased is at the buyer’s risk and expense from the fall of the hammer and is available from our offices for five working days after the sale. No purchase shall be claimed or removed until the sale has been concluded, i.e. purchasers cannot collect items while an auction is in progress. Collection can only take place during normal regular hours. Mealy’s shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed lots, if not collected within the allotted time frame. All lots not removed are subject to the minimum warehousing charges outlined below. Lots not removed within thirty days of the sale may be re-sold by auction or private sale without notice to the buyer. Any liability which there may be on the part of the Auctioneer, in respect of any loss, shall be restricted to a maximum of the price paid by the purchaser of the lot. Storage and warehousing charges: Please note that there will be no charge to purchasers who collect their lots within five working days of the sale. After five working days has passed, a transfer and administration charge of €20.00 per lot will be payable and a storage charge of€2.00 per lot per day will then come into effect. These charges are payable by the purchaser to Mealy’s and are subject to VAT. House Clearance & Specialised Sales: the charges outlined above relate to our regular gallery sales. House Clearance sales and other specialised sales are subject to higher removal and storage charges that will be notified to buyers where relevant. Buyers should confirm the storage and warehousing charges for such sales in advance of bidding. If any buyer fails to comply with any of the above conditions, the damage recoverable from the defaulter shall include all loss arising from any re-sale of the lot, together with the warehousing charges and expenses in respect of both sales, and any money deposited in part payment shall be held by the auctioneer against the defaulters liability and may be appropriated in settlement of the liability.NB. Mealy’s do not offer packing or dispatch services. We strongly recommend that all bidders consult a professional shipping company. A list of approved service providers is available on request.

6. FORGERIES
If within 30 days after the Sale of any item, the Auctioneer receives a notice in writing from the Buyers by Registered Post that such an item is a deliberate forgery, together with the necessary evidence to satisfy the Auctioneers of such an allegation, then the Sale of that item will be rescinded and the net Purchase monies refunded (less any outlays incurred by the Auctioneers) to the Purchaser.

7. CONDITION OF LOTS
All lots at auction are sold ‘as is’. Mealy’s act as agents for the seller and as such, are dependent on information provided by the seller. Whilst efforts are made to inspect lots and act reasonably in taking a general view about them, we are unable, in the normal course of business, to carry out detailed examinations of lots to ascertain condition. In addition, Mealy’s are not restorers, conservation experts or related professionals. Buyers are provided with ample time to examine lots and ascertain condition, and by bidding, accept the duty and responsibility for inspecting, examining and investigating lots that they intend to bid on. Imperfections, defects and other condition issues are not stated in the catalogue description. Mechanical objects of any age are not guaranteed to be in working order.

8. CONDITION REPORTS
Condition reports may be requested by buyers in advance of the sale and our employees may be able to assist buyers by providing such reports. However, these are provided for guidance online, without legal obligation or prejudice to standard terms and conditions of sale. Such reports are merely the gratuitous opinion of Mealy’s employees or operatives. Neither Mealy’s, nor the seller, accept any responsibility for the condition of lots or for the content of condition reports. Subsequent disputes arising in relation to condition and/or the content of such condition reports will not be entertained.

9. ABSENTEE BIDDING
Absentee bidding is available to prospective purchasers in the form of commission bidding & telephone bidding. However, registration for absentee bidding must be completed by 5pm on the day preceding the sale. Mealy’s accept no liability for acts or omissions relating to bids received after this deadline. From time to time, Mealy’s will entertain absentee bidding requests received after the deadline has passed, but this is at the discretion of our employees and Mealy’s accept no responsibility for accuracy in the execution of such bid requests received after the deadline. All items purchased by absentee bidders are sold as is, and are assumed to have been viewed and inspected by the purchaser. In the case of commission bids, these will be executed by Mealy’s as cheaply as possibly, having regard to the reserve (if any) and competing bids. If two bidders submit identical commission bids, the auctioneer has sole discretion to determine the successful buyer, but will generally opt for the first commission bid received. Telephone bidders are reminded that telephone lines are inherently subject to technical issues. It is strongly advised that telephone bidders leave a ‘cover bid’, e.g. a commission bid with their maximum bid price, to account for situations in which technical issues result in telephone bidding problems. Once an absentee bid is received, a contractual agreement is in place and the bid cannot be revoked without express agreement in writing signed by the auctioneer.

10. ONLINE BIDDING
Mealy’s offers online bidding services to those who cannot attend the sale via the-saleroom.com & artfact.com. Bidding registration for online bidding must be completed by 5pm on the evening preceding the sale day. A surcharge of 3% will be levied on the ultimate hammer price, in addition to the regular buyer’s premium of 20%, for successful purchases executed using this service. Since online bidding is hosted by 3rd parties, Mealy’s accept no liability whatsoever for disputes arising from same. We strongly encourage all prospective buyers to utilise our absentee bidding services in priority. Online bidders contract with the online auction host directly, not with the auction house. However, by registering with an online auction host, the bidder:
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authorises Mealy’s, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given to the online auction host, in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased
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confirms that he or she is authorised to provide these credit card details and is indeed the account holder

11. AUCTION DISPLAYS AND ONLINE IMAGES
Images are used to display items for Sale at Auction. This service is merely a reminder to the customer of items viewed previously during exhibition days. We do not guarantee the quality or condition of the item viewed, the accuracy of the display image or guarantee the item on display is the item being sold. Subsequent disputes arising as a result of such image displays will not be entertained.

12. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ITEMS AND POST-1950 FURNITURE
Mechanical & electrical are sold as ‘antiques’ only, for decorative purposes. There is a duty on the buyer to have such items checked for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified expert. Please note the Auctioneers offer no after sale guarantee whatsoever with regard to mechanical and electrical items. We accept no subsequent liability for any damage, loss or injury arising from the use of the foregoing. All items of furniture in this sale are offered for sale as works of art. Such items may not comply with safety regulations and should not be used functionally unless inspected by a relevant expert.

13. EXPORT OF GOODS
Buyer’s intending to export goods purchased at Mealy’s should ascertain the following in advance of bidding:
- Whether an export license is required
- Whether there is any specific prohibition on exporting/importing goods of that character (e.g. CITES regulations)

14. DISPUTES & AGENCY
In the event of any dispute arising in relation to any of the foregoing, the matter shall be referred to an Independent Arbitrator to be agreed between the relevant parties. As auctioneers, we generally contract as agents for sellers whose identity, for confidentiality reasons, is not normally disclosed. Accordingly, a buyer’s primary contract is with the seller.

15. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
All members of the public that enter on our premises at any time, for whatever reason do so at their at their own risk. Inaddition, Mealy’s will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to vehicles parked in the vicinity of our premises.
By participating in our sales, all bidders and buyers acknowledge that they have read the above terms and agree to be bound by our conditions of sale