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Fine Oriental Carpets & RugsLondon 29th November 2017

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Front cover: Lot 52Back cover: Lot 38

Inside front cover: Lot 11

Wednesday 29th November 2017, 11.00

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1A VERY FINE MOCHTASHEM KASHAN RUG, CENTRALPERSIAapprox: 6ft.9in. x 4ft.5in.(206cm. x 135cm.)£1,800-£2,500

2A FINE SILK SIVAS PRAYER RUG, TURKEYapprox: 5ft.7in. x 4ft.1in.(170cm. x 124cm.)£1,200-£1,600

*See page 2 for information regarding fees

3A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 16ft.10in. x 10ft.2in.(513cm. x 309cm.)£2,000-£3,000

4AN EXTREMELY FINE & SIGNED SILK ISFAHAN RUG,CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 5ft.1in. x 3ft.6in.(155cm. x 107cm.)£2,000-£3,000

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5A LOTTO DESIGN TUDUC RUG, TRANSYLVANIA approx: 8ft.3in. x 4ft.8in.(251cm. x 142cm.)Theodor Tuduc (1888-1983) was born in Transylvania, a Romanianrug restores and famous rug forger. He made high quality, exactreproductions of antique rugs and passed them off as authentic. Histechnical skills were so refined that many of his, now famous Tuducrugs, were acquired by prestigious museums. Some of Tuduc’sreproductions include Lotto, Transylvanian, Chintamani and Spanisharmorial carpets. Tuduc rugs were such a great artistic carpets thatthey have ironically became highly valuable by antique carpetcollectors£2,000-£3,000

6AN UNUSUAL FINE UZBEKISTAN RUNNERapprox: 15ft.9in. x 2ft.11in.(479cm. x 0.89cm.)£800-£1,200

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7A VERY FINE PART SILK KASHAN DABIR PRAYER RUGapprox: 6ft.7in. x 4ft.5in.(201cm. x 135cm.)£2,000-£3,000

8A FINE SIGNED KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 12ft.9in. x 9ft.1in.(390cm. x 276cm.)£1,000-£1,500


9A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 14ft.8in. x 10ft.1in.(446cm. x 307cm.)£800-£1,200

10A FINE TABRIZ PRAYER RUG OF SALTING DESIGN, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 7ft.7in. x 5ft.3in.(231cm. x 160cm.)£2,000-£3,000

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11AN UNUSUAL SIGNED KASHKULI CARPET, SOUTH-WESTPERSIAapprox: 16ft.10in. x 10ft.10in.(513cm. x 329cm.)£7,000-£10,000

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12A FINE HOSEIN ZADEH KASHKULI RUNNER, SOUTH-WESTPERSIAapprox: 9ft.11in. x 2ft.11in.(302cm. x 89cm.)£800-£1,200

13A FINE TABRIZ CARPET OF SAFAVID, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.1in. x 10ft.4in.(399cm. x 314cm.)£1,000-£1,500


14A FINE ANTIQUE QASHQAI RUG, SOUTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 6ft.10in. x 5ft.11in.(208cm. x 180cm.)£1,500-£2,000

15AN ANTIQUE ANATOLIAN PRAYER RUG, TURKEYapprox: 7ft.3in. x 4ft.6in.(221cm. x 137cm.)£700-£1,000

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16A FINE TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 12ft.10in. x 9ft.10in.(392cm. x 299cm.)£800-£1,200

17A FINE PART SILK QUM RUG, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 6ft.11in. x 4ft.7in.(211cm. x 140cm.)£1,200-£1,800

18A BAKHTIARI CARPET, WEST PERSIAapprox: 10ft.2in. x 7ft.(309cm. x 201cm.)£700-£1,000

19A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 15ft.x 10ft.8in.(457cm. x 324cm.)£1,000-£1,500

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20A FINE INDIAN DHURRIEapprox: 9ft.11in. x 8ft.4in.(302cm. x 253cm.)£700-£1,000

21A VERY FINE SILK QUM RUG, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 6ft.9in. x 4ft.10in.(206cm. x 147cm.)£1,800-£2,500


22A 17TH CENTURY SILK & METAL THREAD POLONAISE RUGapprox: 6ft.7in. x 4ft.6in.(201cm. x 137cm.)£600-£1,000

23A FINE ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGN CARPETapprox: 9ft. x 7ft.1in.(247cm. x 215cm.)£1,200-£1,600

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24A FINE SILK & METAL THREAD CHINESE CARPETapprox: 8ft.11in. x 5ft.11in.(271cm. x 180cm.)£7,000-£10,000

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25A TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox:13ft.1in. x 9ft.7in.(399cm. x 291cm.)£1,000-£1,500

26A FINE TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.9in. x 9ft.10in.(399cm. x 299cm.)£800-£1,200


27AN ANTIQUE KHOY TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.2in. x 9ft.10in.(401cm. x 399cm.)£1,000-£1,500

28A LOT OF TWO TABRIZ CARPETS NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 9ft.8in. x 6ft.7in. and 10ft.11in. x 7ft.10in.£700-£1,000

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29A TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 12ft.8in. x 9ft.9in.(387cm. x 296cm.)£900-£1,500

30A HERIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox:12ft.9in. x 9ft.(390cm. x 274cm.)£1,200-£1,800

31AN UNUSUAL SIGNED TABRIZ RUNNER, NORTH-WESTPERSIAapprox: 19ft.5in. x 2ft.9in.(590cm. x 84cm.)£600-£1,000

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32A FINE UNUSUAL PART SILK TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WESTPERSIAapprox: 8ft.11in. x 6ft.(271cm. x 183cm.)£3,000-£5,000

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The portraits, inscriptions and illustrations of the carpet are as follow: A- FERDOWSI (and his tomb), c. 940 - 1020, Poet (Inscription: Ferdowsi/یسودرف)B- Seems to be AMIR KABIR, 1807-1852, Prime minister of Persia during the reign of Nāser al-Din ShāhC- SA’DI (and his tomb), 1210-1292, Poet (Inscription: Sa’dī/یدعس)D- MOWLAVI (Jalāl al-Din Muhammad Rūmi), 1207-1273, Poet (Inscription: Mowlavī/یولوم)E- KHAQANI, 1121-1190, Poet (Inscription: Khāqānī/یناقاخ)F- JAMI, 1414-1492, Poet (Inscription: Jāmī/یماج)G- AVICENNA or Abu Ali Sina, c. 980 - 1037, Polymath (Inscription: Abu Ali/یلعوبا)H- BABA TAHER, 11th century, Poet (Inscription: Bābā Tāher/اباب (رهاطI- NEZAMI, c. 1140s-1209, Poet (Inscription: Neẓāmī (یماظن/J- OMAR KHAYYAM (and his tomb), 1048-1131, Polymath (Inscription: Khayyām [xæj’jɑ:m] /مایخ)K- YA’QOUB LaYTH, 840-879, The founder of Saffarid dynasty of Sistan (Inscription: Ya’qūb-i Leyth /بوقعی (ثیلL- HAFEZ (and his tomb), 1315- 1390, Poet (Inscription: Ḥāfiẓ/ظفاح )M- BAQER KHAN, 1870-1919, one of the key figures in the Iranian Constitutional (Inscription: Bāqer Khān/رقاب (ناخN- SATTAR KHAN, 1886-1914, a pivotal figure in the Iranian Constitutional (Inscription: Sattār Khān/راتس (ناخO- An illustration attributed to a manuscript of the robā’iyyāt-i Khayyām (poems of Khayyām)P- Dome of Soltaniyeh (or Mausoleum of Il-khan Öljeitü in Soltaniye near Zanjan – early 14th century)Q- Persepolis or Takht-i Jamshid R- Blue Mosque, a 14th century building in TabrizS- Tāq-e Kasra or iwān-e Madāen, a Ruined Sassanian palace near Baghdad 1-12: Symbols of the twelve signs of the Zodiac

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33A FINE SAROUK RUNNER, WEST PERSIAapprox. 15ft.11in. x 2ft.8in.(485cm. x 81cm.)£600-£1,000


34A KHOY TABTIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.3in. x 9ft.5in.(403cm. x 286cm.)£800-£1,200


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36A KHOTAN KELLEH, EAST TURKESTANapprox: 8ft.7in. x 4ft.5in.(261cm. x 135cm.)£700-£1,000


38A FINE QASHQAI KILIM, SOUTH-WEST PERSIA approx: 9ft.2in. x 5ft.3in.(279cm. x 160cm.)£700-£1,000

39A YARKAND KELLEH, EAST TURKESTANapprox: 7ft.11in. x 4ft.4in.(241cm. x 132cm.)£700-£1,000


40A FINE CHINESE CARPETapprox: 13ft.11in. x 9ft.10in.(425cm. x 299cm.)£3,000-£4,000

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41A KHOTAN KELLEH, EAST TURKESTANapprox: 8ft.7in x 5ft.3in.(261cm. x 160cm.)£700-£1,000

42A SIGNED TABRIZ CARPET OF SHAH ABBAS DESIGN,NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 16ft.1in. x 11ft.1in.(490cm. x 337cm.)£2,500-£3,500


44A SIGNED KIRMAN CARPET, SOUTH PERSIAapprox: 11ft.1in. x 8ft.3in.(337cm. x 251cm.)£700-£1,000

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45A KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 13ft.1in. x 10ft.(399cm. x 305cm.)£800-£1,200

46AN EXTREMELY FINE SILK & METAL THREAD HEREKE RUG,TURKEYapprox: 4ft.11in. x 3ft.1in.(150cm. x 94cm.)£1,800-£2,500


47A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 12ft.6in. x 9ft.(382cm. x 274cm.)£1,000-£1,500

48A VERY FINE SILK QUM RUG, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 7ft. x 4ft.6in.(213cm. x 137cm.)£1,500-£2,000

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49A FINE SAROUK CARPET, WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.1in. x 9ft.9in.(399cm. x 296cm.)£800-£1,200

50A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 17ft.2in. x 11ft.(523cm. x 335cm.)

1,500-£2,500

51A VERY LONG KARAJA RUNNER, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 29ft.5in. x 2ft.10in.(796cm. x 86cm.)£1,000-£1,500


52AN ANTIQUE PEKING CARPET, CHINA approx: 14ft.4in. x 11ft.9in.(536cm. x 390cm.)£4,000-£6,000

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53A FINE CHINESE CARPETapprox: 11ft.10in. x 9ft.(360cm. x 274cm.)£2,500-£3,500

54A NINGXIA PILLAR LONG RUG, CHINAapprox: 14ft.9in. x 3ft.10in.(449cm. x 117cm.)£1,000-£1,500

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56A FINE TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIAapprox: 13ft.4in.x 9ft.9in.(406cm. x 296cm.)£800-£1,200


55AN ANTIQUE KARABAGH RUNNER, SOUTH CAUCASUSapprox: 19ft.11in. x 3ft.6in.(606cm. x 109cm.)£2,000-£3,000

57A FINE KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIAapprox: 13ft.7in. x 9ft.1in.(414cm. x 302cm.)£800-£1,200

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58A FINE SAROUK-MAHAL CARPET, WEST PERSIAapprox: 17ft.11in. x 11ft.3in.(546cm. x 342cm.)£2,000-£3,000

59A FINE NORHT-WEST PERSIAN CARPET OF ZIEGLER DESIGNapprox: 13ft.4in. x 11ft.6in.(406cm. x 350cm.)£1,000-£1,500

60A KASHAN CARPET, CERNTRAL PERSIAapprox: 13ft.10in. x 9ft.10in.(422cm. x 299cm.)£1,500-£2,000

61A SAROUK CARPET, WEST PERSIAapprox: 12ft.11in. x 9ft.10in.(394cm. x 299cm.)£1,000-£1,500

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Wednesday 6th December, 13.00

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30cm high. Estimate: £4000 - 6000

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Cultural Goods import and export restrictions Cultural goods may be subject to import and exportrestrictions. Under EU Regulations related to the trade ofcultural goods, export licences may be required for exportoutside of the European Union if the item’s value exceeds theEU threshold. Under UK Law, a licence may also be required for intra-EUtrade.Licenses are issued by Arts Council England and it is theBuyer’s duty to obtain them.Some countries restrict the import of specific cultural goods.For example, the United States prohibits the import of pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or murals,as well as any cultural goods in provenance from somecountries subject to armed conflicts. The Buyer must verify local legislation prior to the sale in orderto be assured that import or export is possible.

CITES import and export restrictions Certain endangered species are listed in the CITESConvention. Listed specimens and any parts or productsthereof are subject to issuance of an export permit whenleaving the European Union.Appendix I species, are also subject to issuance of a priorimport permit from the country in which the goods are to beimported. Such permits are necessary before applying forexport permits and it is the Buyer’s duty to initiate theproceedings with the relevant authority. The Buyer must be aware that certain countries prohibit theimport of some species or any parts or products derivedthereof. For example, the United States prohibit all import ofAfrican elephant ivory, and any item containing parts that maymerely resemble African elephant ivory must be accompaniedby relevant documentation stating it is not the latter.

Worked items that are dated before 1947 are exempt fromimport restrictions for intra-EU trade and shall not requireexport licences. Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol λ aresubject to CITES regulations.

Limitation of liability regarding CITES export licensesWhere licences are required for importing or exporting outsideof the European Union, it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them. Chiswick Auctions Ltd cannot be held responsible if the Buyer’sapplication for an export permit is unsuccessful. Subsequently,in the event of failure thereof, Chiswick Auctions Ltd shall notpermit cancellation or rescission of the sale.

Warranties Chiswick Auctions Ltd does not provide the Buyer withwarranties relating to any Lot, unless required by Law.

Authenticity warrantyIn the event of a Lot being sold as authentic under thecatalogue description and the Buyer provides evidence that thesaid Lot is not, Chiswick Auctions Ltd will refund the purchaseprice. For the purposes of the present paragraph, authenticity shall bedefined as the state of a Lot that is genuine and not a forgeryor a copy.

ANTIQUITIES AND TRIBAL ARTImport and export restrictions and regulationsArchaeological goods over 100 years of age, unless covered byexemption of limited scientific interest, will require an EULicence for export to a third country, regardless of their value.It is recommended that the Buyer contact the Export LicensingUnit at Arts Council England in order to be assured the goodsare or not of limited archaeological or scientific interest. Archaeological goods found on United-Kingdom soil or in UKterritorial waters over 50 years of age shall require a UKLicence regardless of their value and regardless of the exportdestination. Other archaeological objects regardless of theirorigin will require an Individual Licence or OGEL dependingon their value. Both European-Union and UK Licences may be requiredsimultaneously for some items. It is the Buyer’s duty toundertake the necessary steps. Chiswick Auctions Ltd cannotbe held responsible and the sale cannot be cancelled in theevent of failure to obtain the relevant licences.

JEWELLERYGemstone treatment and estimatesMany gemstones on the market have been treated so as toaugment their appearance, in a reversible or permanentmanner. Treatments under the present section may be but notlimited to:

• Heat treatment to enhance sapphires and rubies’ clarity andcolour

• Oil and resin treatments for emeralds applied in differentways, to enhance clarity of the stone

• Staining • Irradiation• Coating

Estimates provided by Chiswick Auctions Ltd are deemed to bebased on the fact that the gemstone may have been subject toany type of treatment in the past. Chiswick Auctions Ltd shallnot be responsible in the absence of mention thereof. A certificate may be issued by a laboratory, providing withdetailed information on the condition of the gemstone and anytreatment applied thereto. The Buyer must be aware thatdifferent laboratories have different approaches as to thedegree or type of treatment for a particular gemstone.

If a certificate accompanies the Lot, the Buyer must be awarethat it is merely a statement of the laboratory’s opinion and inno way can Chiswick Auctions Ltd be held responsible for anymentions therein.Such certificates are deemed to be delivered with the Lot forinformative purposes only.

Estimated weightsIf a stone’s exact weight appears within the body of thedescription, the stone has been un-mounted and weighed byChiswick Auctions Ltd. If the weight of a stone is stated to beapproximate, the stone has been assessed by Chiswick AuctionsLtd within its setting, and the defined weight is a statement ofopinion only. This information is given as a guide and biddersshould satisfy themselves with regard to this information as toits accuracy.

Signatures‘A diamond ring, by X’: When the maker’s name appears inthe title, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion the piece is by thatmaker.‘A diamond ring, signed X’: Has a signature that, in ChiswickAuctions’ opinion, is authentic but may contain gemstones thatare not original, or the piece may have been altered.‘A diamond ring, mounted by X’: Has been created by thejeweller, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, but using stones ordesigns supplied by the client.‘Maker’s mark for X’: Has a maker’s mark which in ChiswickAuctions’ opinion is authentic.Some items may include parts or products derived fromendangered species, such as ivory or coral. Such items may besubject to import or export restrictions. See section on CITESregulations for more details.

CLOCKS AND WATCHESAll Lots are sold as seen. Clocks and watches are therefore notdeemed to be sold in working condition. Absence of referencethereof in the description does not imply that the Lot is in goodcondition and without defects, or has been subject to repair orrestoration. Chiswick Auctions Ltd makes no representation or warrantythat any clock or watch is in working order. As clocks andwatches often contain fine and complex mechanisms, biddersshould be aware that a general service, change of battery orfurther repair work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible,may be necessary.Most clocks and watches are likely to have been repaired in thepast, and as a result may include parts that are not originalthereto. The United-States restrict the importation of watches such asRolex, Frank Muller or Corum. Such models can only beimported personally by the Buyer and Chiswick Auctions Ltdcannot assist with shipping thereof. Some watches may include leather straps derived fromendangered species. Buyers may be required to obtainappropriate permits for import or export purposes inaccordance with CITES regulations. Chiswick Auctions Ltd actsin compliance with such legislations and shall take necessarysteps where required. Subsequently, watches may be deemedsold without their straps.

FURNITUREUpholstered furniture after 1950According to The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety)Regulations 1988, furniture that was upholstered after the 1stof January 1950 is subject to restrictions in the UnitedKingdom. Exempt upholstered furniture that does not meet suchrequirements is deemed sold for purely aesthetic purposes. Chiswick Auctions Ltd shall not be responsible for lateralterations to the furniture, making it unfit for sale.

FINE ARTFine Art paintings as included in the catalogue description

‘X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is an authenticwork by the artist.‘Attributed to X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, itis probably a work by the artist.‘Circle of X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is awork by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style andduring the period of the artist’s life.‘Follower of X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it isa work by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style,contemporary or near contemporary.‘School of X, 17th century’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, itis a work executed in that period and in the style associatedwith that artist.‘French School, 17th century’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion,it is a work executed in that period and in the style associatedwith a particular location.‘Manner of X’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by anunidentified artist working in the artist’s style but at a later date,although not of recent execution.‘Style of X’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by anunidentified artist working in the artist’s style and of recentexecution.‘After X 1600-1670: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a copyby an unidentified artist of a named work by the artist.Lots sold ‘as seen’ or ‘as found’ are deemed to be sold in theirpresent condition, with their faults and defects. The Biddermust be aware that purchase of such Lots is at there own risk.

ASIAN ARTS Import and export restrictionsWhen dealing with Asian Arts and more specifically with itemsmade of exotic wood (e.g. all species of rosewood) or elephantivory, the Buyer must be aware of import and exportrestrictions in accordance with CITES Regulations. Asaforementioned in the Section relating to such matters, importand export permits or re-export certificates may be required.Verification letters will be required for re-export of workedrhinoceros items.

Fine Chinese PaintingsCurrent scholarship in the field of Chinese Paintings andCalligraphy does not permit unqualified statements as to theauthorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescissioncontained in the present terms and conditions does not applyto Chinese paintings. Notwithstanding, if within 28 days of the sale of any such Lot,the original purchaser gives written notice to Chiswick AuctionsLtd that the Lot is a forgery and within fourteen days aftergiving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to usin the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates toour satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Chiswick Auctions Ltdwill rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received.For this purpose, a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created withthe intent to deceive.

BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS Books and manuscripts sold as incomplete are not subject toreturns. Printed books may be returned for a full refund only if theyprove to be defective in text or illustration. This shall not applyto the absence of blanks, half titles or advertisements, to un-named books or to books sold under the heading of ‘binding’or ‘bindings’.

WINES AND SPIRITS

In accordance with agreed standards in the trade, estimatesshall be deemed to have taken into account the fill level. For the purposes of the present Terms and Conditions, the ‘FillLevel’ refers to the space between the base of the cork and theliquid in the bottle. Fill levels may vary with age or dependingon the condition of the wine or spirit.Lack of mention thereof in the description is not arepresentation of an ‘acceptable’ fill level from ChiswickAuctions Ltd. Chiswick Auctions Ltd offers no guarantee as to suitability fordrinking of the wine or spirit. The Buyer must be aware of therisk that the taste of a wine or spirit may be altered due tofactors such as age, storage conditions, oxidation, etc.

COPYRIGHT

Chiswick Auctions Ltd shall own the copyright on all images,illustrations and written material produced by or for ChiswickAuctions Ltd relating to a Lot, including catalogue contents.Such copyright shall remain at all times the property ofChiswick Auctions Ltd. Neither the Buyer nor anyone else shall use theabovementioned materials without the prior written consent ofChiswick Auctions Ltd. Some Lots may be subject to copyright protection, ChiswickAuctions Ltd does not guarantee said Lots are free thereof.

DATA PROTECTION

The Buyer agrees that personal information transmitted toChiswick Auctions Ltd may be disclosed exclusively for thepurposes of business, or as required by Law.Chiswick Auctions Ltd shall not use personal information forany other purpose without the Buyer’s prior consent.Chiswick Auctions Ltd never sell, lend or trade in personal dataprovided by any Bidder.

SEVERABILITY

Whenever and to the extent that any provisions of these termswould or might contravene the provision of any relevantlegislation, such provision is to take effect only in so far as itmay do so without contravening such legislation and thelegality, validity and enforceability of any of the remainingprovisions are not in any way to be affected or impaired as aresult.

AMENDMENTS

The current Terms and Conditions may be amended, verballyor in writing, prior to the sale.

LAW AND JURISDICTION

The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to theseConditions of Sale and the conduct of the auction and anymatters related to any of the foregoing shall be governed byand interpreted in accordance with the Law of England andWales. For the benefit of Chiswick Auctions Ltd all bidders and sellersagree that the Courts of England are to have exclusivejurisdiction to settle all disputes arising in connection with allaspects of all matters or transactions to which these Conditionsof Sale and Authorship warranty relate or apply. All partiesagree that Chiswick Auctions Ltd shall retain the right to bringproceedings in any court other than the Courts of England.

SPECIALISTS

20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design

James NurseHead of Department [email protected]

Antiquities & Tribal Art Alice KingSpecialist [email protected]

Asian Art

Lazarus HalsteadHead of [email protected]

Yasuko KidoJapanese Art Specialist [email protected]

Ceramics & Glass

Dr. Jim PeakeSpecialist [email protected]

Designer Handbags & Fashion Meg RandellSpecialist [email protected]

European Works of Art & Clocks

Rachael Osborn-Howard Head of Department [email protected]

Fine Art

Jan Leman 15th - 20th Century Oils & Prints Specialist [email protected]

Rohan McCullochCollections, Early British Paintings & Drawings [email protected]

Melissa Van VlietHead of Old [email protected]

Suzanne ZackWatercolours, Drawings & Portrait Miniatures [email protected]

Jewellery

Sarah DuncanHead of Department [email protected]

Charlotte [email protected]

Musical Instruments

Dr. David MacGregorGuitars & Fretted Instruments [email protected]

Printed Books & Manuscripts

Simon [email protected]

Dr. Carmen DoniaAssistant [email protected]

Nicholas Worskett Consultant in Special Collections [email protected]

Rugs & Carpets

Mark Henry LampeHead of Department [email protected]

Chris [email protected] Silver & Objects of Vertu

John Rogers Head of [email protected]

Amicie de Villenfagne Specialist [email protected]

Stamps, Coins & Ephemera

Robertino PoposkiSpecialist [email protected]

Watches

Matthew CaddickHead of [email protected]

Wine & Spirits

Peter MansellHead of [email protected]

SALE CALENDAR

TUESDAY 5th DECEMBERAntiquities & Tribal Art

WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBERFine European Works of Art & Clocks

TUESDAY 12th DECEMBER British & European Fine Art including Portrait Miniatures

THURSDAY 14th DECEMBERThe Beltrame Collection including Science, the Occult and Curiosa

TUESDAY 23rd JANUARY20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design

TUESDAY 30th JANUARYFine Oriental Carpets & Rugs

WEDNESDAY 31st JANUARYOld Masters

Printed Books & Manuscripts

TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARYJewellery

Ceramics & Glass

TUESDAY 13th FEBRUARY Watches

TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY The Interiors & Design Sale including Rugs

Silver & Objects of Vertu

TUESDAY 27th FEBRUARYAsian Art

TUESDAY 6th MARCH Stamps, Coins & Ephemera

TUESDAY 13th MARCH Wine & Spirits

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