About the Sale
We are pleased to present the personal collection of Mr. Ettorino Maldari, a skilled Italian craftsman who made his way to America and lent his talents to several well-known companies, including Garsite, Grumman and Bulova to ...view morename a few. In the late 1950's Mr. Maldari was commissioned to make the castings for the Hollywood Stars. A great honor his family hold close to their hearts. His passion for creating beautiful bronze and aluminum castings led him to establish his company, Gowanus Bronze Foundry, which became successful under his leadership. The collection represents many years of Mr. Maldari's dedication to his craft and his love for collecting. It is a testament to his exceptional skills and the legacy he left behind.
Special Instructions
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Please be advised that you are entering into a legally binding contract with Artifacts2Go by placing a bid. If you are the successful winning bidder, you have a legal obligation to purchase the item(s) won from Artifacts2Go. Furthermore, a bidder acknowledges that proper and careful due diligence has been conducted before placing any bid and that the bidder knowingly and willfully placed a legally binding bid. Artifacts2Go reserves the right to withdraw or combine any lots listed in the auction at any time with no liability. Any questions before bidding should be emailed to Artifacts2Go@gmail.com.
If you have any questions please call or text 631 525 3251/516 695 0315
For Local Pick-ups: Bring your invoice and identification to retrieve your items. Winners will be given the address once the item has been paid Via Email.
Bring packing materials as we cannot supply them. Larger items may require you to bring additional help. Staff is not available to help you to your car. Movers may be available at an added cost. We cannot guarantee availability.
ITEMS UNCLAIMED will be Forfeited and left with Artifacts2Go.
DO NOT BID if you don't think you can pick up or make arrangements to claim your winnings. The items need to be removed in a timely fashion.
Details: Displays ARE NOT Included. Photos are a part of the description. We take multiple photos. By clicking on the main photo you are brought to the description details. Measurements along with multiple photos will be found there.
Auction Terms: Items are AS IS WHERE IS - The final judgment as to what you are bidding on and its value is ultimately up to the bidder. We give you our best opinion as to what we think things are. Research on behalf of the bidder is highly suggested. Questions are highly encouraged before bidding. The items we sell are vintage or antique. We do our best with photos and list conditions. Be sure to view all images and enlarge them. Kindly note the absence of a description does not imply they are in perfect condition. We do not offer refunds.
Liability and Disclaimer
Artifacts2Go or Consignors disclaim any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the Implied Warranty of Merchantability or Fitness for any particular purpose. Neither Artifacts2Go nor its Consignors will be held responsible for any descriptions of an item's rarity, quality, condition, size, importance, or provenance. While Artifacts2Go representatives, to the best of their ability, describe the items for sale, any statement, whether oral or written, by the Auctioneer or by any authorized Artifacts2Go representative are mere opinions and shall not be deemed a warranty or representation regarding the item(s) offered for sale. Any low or high estimates provided in any auction catalog or by the Auctioneer before, or during a live auction do not constitute an appraisal or represent a resale value. Estimates are calculated based on a combination of previous sales for similar items, supply and demand, rarity, and targeted price range. Estimates are not Reserves and do not indicate a minimum price for an item to be sold. Estimates are provided merely to estimate similar items in new retail conditions and are meant to compare the sale of new items versus purchasing a second-hand or used item(s). The bidder is responsible for determining the age, size, condition, and value of the item(s) before bidding. By placing a bid, you signify that you have examined the photos to your satisfaction or have chosen not to examine them.
All property is sold as-is, where-is and without recourse, and neither the consignor(s) nor Artifacts2Go makes any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to size, count, weight, style, authenticity, period material, or manufacturer copyright or reproduction right or any other warranty except as specified below on any lot sold. All measurements and weights are approximate. All glassware is sold as is; we try to check every piece for chips, but cannot guarantee something wasn't missed. Artifacts2Go is not responsible for damage to glass covering paintings, drawings, other works of art, or frames, regardless of cause. Artifacts2Go will not guarantee the authenticity of any signature unless so stated at the time of auction. We will only guarantee the medium in which the work is executed. We are not responsible for typographical errors.
NYS has recently clarified its regulations on sales tax collection requirements as it pertains to out-of-state shipments. In effect, we are required to collect sales tax for ALL PURCHASES regardless of where the shipping destination is, with the only exceptions being either:
A) the shipping destination does not collect sales tax locally (Such as Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon) or;
B) you have a valid resale certificate - Must be entered in the Auction Ninja platform before the end of the auction. Please understand we cannot refund your taxes after the auction ends.
Not Responsbile for typographic errors
The technical memorandum "Sales Tax Collection Requirement for Marketplace Providers" [TSB-M-19(2)S], can be read in its entirety here.
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