BERNICE SISK ESTATE - ASIAN ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, RUGS

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Bernice Sisk Estate Auction

Ending Time

January 18, 2015 10:00 AM

When

01/17/2015 10:00 AM

Auction Location

1600 Kingsway Dr. Madisonville, KY

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Curran Miller Auction / Realty, Inc. is honored to conduct this very special auction where All net proceeds will be donated to Christ the King Catholic Church in Madisonville, KY. We hope you can join us on Jan. 17th. The Bernice Sisk Estate auction will have something for everyone! Pre-bidding is now open so be sure to view the catalogs and start getting your bids in now!!

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BERNICE SISK ESTATE AUCTION

FASCINATING COLLECTION OF ASIAN ANTIQUES, FURNITURE,

PORCELAIN, RUGS, WILLETT FURNITURE, CHINA, COLLECTIBLES & MORE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17^TH @ 10:00 AM

ASIAN FURNITURE: Included in Simulcast Auction. Chinese rosewood multi-section display cabinet, circa 1860-1880; rosewood round table with mother of pearl inlay; six panel 17^th or 18^th century Chinese screen with fabulous detail including polychrome ivory, mother of pearl, jade & soap stone; pair of Chinese rosewood alter chairs with hand-carved bat decoration on back of chair, 1850-1870; Chinese side chair with reticulated back with man & woman figure, dragons, bats & large tree, circa 1870 – 1890; antique rosewood Chinese arm chair with wonderful carvings of open mouth dragons at end of each arm, reticulated two dragon crest at top back of chair, circa 1850-1875; two panel Chinese screen with wonderful ivory & mother of pearl decoration; nest of four Chinese tables, circa 1880-1890; Chinese table with three marble inserts on top & mother of pearl inlay (some losses); set of four rosewood side chairs with marble insert in back, circa 1920; hand-painted Chinese scroll of Emperor & Empress, circa 1920; piece of antique wood carved trim from an opium bed, circa 1890-1900; Asian two-piece storage cabinet with mother of pearl inlay, mirrored doors & brass accents; Chinese alter table with fabulous carving, some damage on rear corner, circa 1880 – 1890.

ASIAN POTTERY, PORCELAIN, CERAMICS, IVORY & MISC.: Included in Simulcast Auction. Two wonderful Ming Dynasty celadon bowls, very old chips, 13 1/2" & 11” diameters; Chinese incense burner, foo dog handles, chrysanthemum decoration, 3 butterfly feet, signature on bottom, circa 1820-1850; numerous rose medallion bowls, platters, plates, planters etc. from 1840’s to 1920’s; several Chinese ivory figurines, circa 1850; Chinese ivory netsuke, movable chick in an egg, signed; pair of ivory polychrome decorated snuff bottles; 1920’s era Chinese mud man on wood base; 1920’s era Geisha girl tea pot; spinach jade Kuan Yin figurine; 1” spinach jade cup; Japanese cloisonné vase sign Sato; several Chinese cloisonné vases & containers; pair of Satsuma vases with dragonfly handles (all damaged), chrysanthemum decoration; four piece terra cotta & pewter coffee set, signed Yee Dzu Ching, Cheeon, China.

ORIENTAL RUGS: Included in Simulcast Auction: Bokara Rug - 3' x 5' Ivory and Red (Pakistan); Beluchistan - 3' x 5' Red; Karaji Rug - 10'8" x 2'9" Red and Ivory Runner; Iranian Rug Runner - 18" x 5' Red (wool pile); Iranian Rug - 20" x 25" Red and Ivory (wool pile); Iranian Rug - 21" x 23" Red (wool pile); Iranian Rug - 21" x 36" Red (wood pile); Sarouk/Iranian Rug - 6' x 9'7" Red (wool pile); Rose Color Rug - 4' x 7'3". Not included in Simulcast: Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 2' x 4' Kanape, green with ivory open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 10'6" x 8' 6", green with ivory open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 10"5" x 8'2", green with ivory open field Medallion design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 6 x ? , green with ivory open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 3' x 5', Namazies, green with ivory open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 2' x 2', green with ivory open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 24" x 38" Mat, green with ivory open field Medallion design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 24" x 38" Mat, green with ivory open field Medallion; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 2' x 4' Kanape, green with ivory open field Medallion design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 8'9" x 8'2", Ivory, with open field Medallion Design; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 8'5" x 2' 6" Ivory Runner, with open field Medallion; Basiran Super Kerman Rug - 2' x 2' Ivory, with open field Medallion Design; Floral Rug - 3' x 5', Rose with floral blue/green; Floral Rug - 3' x 5', Rose with floral blue/green; Floral Rug - 25" round, Rose with floral blue/green; Floral Rug - 2' x 3', Rose with floral blue/green; Rose Color rug - 4' x 5'6" with ivory border with Chinese "happiness" symbol; Rose Color rug - 4" x 35" with geometric design, stamped 1970 Republic of China 100 % virgin wool pile.

LAMPS: Included in Simulcast Auction. Green quartz lamp with ormolu brass trim, rosewood base, jade medallion at base, carnelian medallion on lid, interior light, circa 1880 – 1900; green quartz incense burner converted into lamp with original custom rosewood & brass ormolu base, interior light, circa 1880-1900; rose quartz Buddha lamp with custom wood & ormolu brass base, circa 1900 -1920; Pairpoint green onyx lamp with 3 horse hoof feet, urn shape, brass ormolu, circa 1920-1930; bronze vase converted into lamp with stepped marble base, cap & finial, vase circa 1880-1890; antique French electrified ormolu bronze 2 light sconce; rose medallion vase converted to lamp, French mount (not drilled) with wonderful ivory finial.

WILLETT & MISC. FURNITURE: Willett furniture will be included in the Simulcast Auction. Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Dining Table, drop leaf, extension (Willet #542) and Chairs: Five Dining Side chairs (Willett #544), One arm chair (Willett #544 1/2); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Dining Cabinet (Willett #501); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Dining Cabinet (Willett #501); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Sofa Table/Dining Server (Willett #554); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Chest of Drawers (Willett #510); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Coffee Table/Bench with cushions (Willett #553); Willett Solid Transitional Spindle Bed (Willett #520); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional End Table (Willett #561); Willett Solid Cherry Transitional Buffet Base (Willett #531); Willett Solid Transitional Buffet Top (Willett #533); Willett 1954 Catalog of Solid Maple and Cherry Furniture; Golconda secretary by Trouvailles Furniture Company - hand decorated, gold figures on deep red mottled ground with interior gold & silver leaf; Asian style black lacquer break front / secretary with gold Asian style decoration, circa 1960; tiger oak Victorian dresser; Lincoln rocker.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Curran Miller Auction / Realty, Inc. is honored to conduct this very special auction where All net proceeds will be donated to Christ the King Catholic Church in Madisonville, KY. We hope you can join us on Jan. 17th. We will have something for everyone! The auction contains not only fabulous Asian, European & American antiques, but also more contemporary décor & furniture items; including Fiesta dishware; pressed glass pieces; Spode “Buttercup” china; Crown Ducal 'Stitch' Charlotte Rhead design; wood frame, upholstered furniture; quilts; Roseville & McCoy pottery; patio furniture; brass & aluminum decorative items; vintage Marantz model 2270 AM / FM stereo receiver with 5 speakers; 59 reel to reel tapes with jazz recordings; Gorham Fairfax sterling silver coffee pot, creamer & sugar (monogrammed KBMP); Baker maple & ashwood banding round table (circa 1930's) & 'Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great' by Elbert Hubbard 13 volumes, Roycrofter Anniversary Edition for J.D. McPherson, Jr., copyright 1916 East Aurora, NY, Previous owner's book plate inside each volume.

SIMULCAST AUCTION: A portion of the items will be offered through a simulcast auction. Internet bidders may register at www.curranmiller.com. Items must be removed from the auction location by Wednesday, January 21st. Please contact the auction company at 812.474.6100 for shipping information.

PRE-BIDDING: Pre-Bidding is open now. The high bid established at the close of the pre-bidding period will be the starting bid at the live / simulcast auction on January 17th.

LUNCH: Lunch will be provided by a local non-profit organization.

TERMS: Cash, check or credit card on day of auction. There will be a 10% buyer's premium assessed on live auction purchases and a 15% buyer's premium assessed on internet/simulcast purchases.

All items are subject to 6% Kentucky Sales Tax.

Items containing ivory can only be sold to residents of Kentucky.

All items must be removed from the auction location by Wednesday, January 21st.

Cash, check or credit card on day of auction. There will be a 10% buyer's premium assessed on live auction purchases and a 15% buyer's premium assessed on internet/simulcast purchases.

Items containing ivory can only be sold to residents of Kentucky.

All items must be removed from the auction location by Wednesday, January 21st. - See more at: http://curranmiller.com/index.php?ap=1&pid=41134#sthash.gaAhDSyO.dpuf

SELLER: The Estate of Bernice Sisk

Photography provided by Wild Wind Studio

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING - WHEN A BID IS SUBMITTED, THE BIDDER IS AGREEING TO THESE TERMS 
 
PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full on day of pick-up by: Cash, check or credit card. Auction company will NOT automatically charge the credit card on file. 
 
If payment is not received from a buyer, that person will be flagged for all Marknet auctions. This includes all auction companies under the MarkNet service. 
 
BUYER'S PREMIUM: There will be a 10% buyer's premium assessed on live auction purchases and a 15% buyer's premium assessed on internet/simulcast purchases. 
 
All items are subject to 6% Kentucky Sales Tax. 
 
Items containing ivory can only be sold to residents of Kentucky. 
 
All items must be removed from the auction location by Wednesday, January 21st. 
 
 
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All lots are sold as is, where is, with all faults, imperfections and errors of description. Due diligence is the responsibility of the bidder/buyer. All sales are final. No credit card charge backs will be allowed. Purchases may be removed upon receipt of payment in full. Buyers assume complete responsibility for care of each purchase at time of sale. Curran Miller Auction/Realty, Inc. (CMAR) reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. All statements made prior to the sale of any item take precedence over written material and any prior verbal statements. The auction company is not responsible for accidents, thefts, errors or omissions. 
 
 
BAD CHECKS/CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: If CMAR receives a returned check or declined credit card; the buyer agrees to pay a $30 returned check/credit card fee. Buyer will either agree to pay via certified funds for the entirety of the returned check/credit card plus $30 or return the merchandise. If buyer returns the merchandise, they will be responsible for paying commissions for selling the merchandise, paying the difference in the amount owed after it sells & any other expenses incurred from the resale of the items. 
 
SHIPPING: All shipping, including processing and handling by the auction company, will be at the buyer’s expense. A $5 per lot handling fee will be charged by auction company for all items to be shipped. For larger items, additional handling fees may apply. Please contact auction company prior to auction completion for an estimate of these fees. Items will only be insured at buyers request. 
 
ITEMS NOT PICKED UP: Any item not picked up on the day of pick-up, will automatically be charged to your credit card. Any other arrangements for pickup or shipping must be made prior to the end of the sale. 
 
ALL SALES ARE FINAL: Please note these assets are sold one time with non-retractable bids. When a bid is submitted, the bidder is entering into a binding contract and will be required to pay for all purchases. All property is sold AS IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Property is open to thorough public inspection. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. CMAR may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising & in the auction catalog, but makes no representations. In no event shall CMAR be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. 
 
Bidders who bid from off site and are not present at the preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. CMAR will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. 
 
INTERNET BIDDING: CMAR is providing internet bidding as a service to the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the ending day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against CMAR or any other party if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the ending of the auction. CMAR will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the internet bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. CMAR reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Auction company employees, sellers and/or Auction Company may bid on auction items. 
 
MAX BID: When you place a Max Bid, the computer system will bid competitively for you to your maximum bid amount. You may increase you Max Bid at any time. 
 
REFRESH YOU SCREEN: Please remember to REFRESH your screen to find out if you have been outbid. To refresh your screen, you need to click on `RESET CATALOG` for the whole page to refresh or use the refresh button on your browser. This is most important at the end of the auction. Please call with any questions 812-474-6100. YOU MUST REFRESH THE SCREEN TO KEEP THE TIME ACCURATE. 
 
EXTENDED BIDDING: This auction features EXTENDED BIDDING! Any lot that receives a bid within FIVE minutes of its Scheduled Closing Time will remain open for bids past its normal closing time. That lot will remain open until there are no bids on that lot for FIVE minutes. This only affects lots with bids in the last five minutes. Other lots will continue to close at their normal times. If you have questions please call us 812-474-6100.

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BERNICE SISK ESTATE - ASIAN ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, RUGS

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