A CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER COVERED BOX, REPUBLIC PERIOD CIRCA 1917-1949, the circular

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***PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN CASH (In House Only) OR BY CASHIER'S CHECK, CREDIT CARD (Credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000), OR BANK WIRE TRANSFER. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL***

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No statement contained in the catalogue, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.

In regard to the works of art contained in the catalogue, Simpson's has endeavored to correctly describe and attribute authorship to the best knowledge and ability of its experts and through the use of outside experts; however, since authentication and/or attribution is a matter of scholarship and therefore subject to change, Simpson's does not make any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations with respect to these and strongly suggests that prior to bidding, the buyer avail himself of his own expert, appraiser, or authenticator and rely solely on his advice or judgment.

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion either to determine the successful bidder, in which event his determination shall be final, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute.

If any dispute arises after the sale, Simpson's sale record shall be conclusive as to who the purchaser was, the amount of the highest bid, and in all other matters.

No properties purchased during auction may be removed prior to end of session.

Defects are not necessarily noted in the catalogue.

NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION.

Any description of the items contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer.

Placing a bid will indicate full understanding of, and compliance with, the above conditions of sale. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful Bidder.

Any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by the buyer following Auctioneer's delivery to the designated common carrier.

A premium of 19.5% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price. Auctioneer Ray Simpson Lic. 6899