Rookwood Pottery and American Art Pottery Auction, June 7, 8, 97, 1997 Text Version of Catalog
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Treadway Gallery, Inc.






Treadway Gallery, Inc. 2029 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

Conditions of Sale
Cash or check with positive identification. Buyers at our previous sales have check approval. Credit is available if arranged in advance. The auctioneer determines the highest bidder and resolves any disputes. All purchases are subject to state sales tax unless buyer has proof of exemption or that merchandise will be shipped out of state (no exceptions), as well as a 10% buyer’s premium. We only accept American Express for auction purchases. If you choose to pay by Amex you will be charged a handling fee of 3%. We still accept Amex, Visa and Mastercard for catalog orders or other purchases.

Our Guarantee
Ceramics offered in this sale are free of repairs, chips or cracks unless noted in the description of each lot. Our term “mint” refers to the object being in the same condition that it was in when originally produced. Sizes are approximate. Crazing, surface scratches, stilt marks, firing flaws and base flakes will be noted if we feel that they are objectionable. Many pottery makers ground the bottom of their vases causing minute chips or flakes around the bottom. Unless we feel that they are objectionable, they will not be mentioned. Grueby and other makers of carved pots will often have flakes on edges of the leaves or points in high relief. Clewell pottery is copper-covered and patinated; this patina will occasionally have small flakes. Quite often the glaze on pots will run, sometimes reaching the base and being ground off. We'll point out anything that we feel to be excessive. When fired in the kiln, pots will sometimes stick to the shelf creating small base chips upon removal. We will mention any of these conditions if we feel that they are objectionable.

Metalwork will be described based on patina and the condition of the object. Dents, scratches, wear and assorted flaws will be mentioned if we feel that they are objectionable. A piece with original patina and free of major dents or scratches will generally be described as in excellent condition.

Lamps will be described based on patina of metal and condition of shades; leaded lamps quite often will have cracked segments. Some parts may have been replaced through the years, and we will mention it if we feel that it is important.

Paintings, watercolors and other mediums of this type will be described based on overall condition. Frames will not be mentioned unless they are exceptional. Inpainting or relining will be mentioned if we feel that it is objectionable. We will note holes, tears or repairs.

We guarantee the authenticity of every item that we sell, regardless of the medium. If you have any questions about this guarantee, please don't hesitate to ask.

Absentee Bids, Phone Bids & Delivery
We welcome and encourage absentee bids. We do not begin the bidding with the highest absentee bid; your bids are executed as though you were there personally. Absentee bidders should make a 10% deposit on any bids or present a credit card number. The issuance of a credit card number is to serve as a deposit on bids and to guarantee payment for any successful bids. Our same guarantee applies to absentee bids. Earliest bids take preference in the case of a tie, and we are not responsible for failure to execute bids. Your bids will be held in strict confidence. Telephone bids should be arranged in advance and will be subject to availability. In our previous sales, we have been accurate in our estimates more than 75% of the time. Phone bidders should be prepared to bid within the estimate. We prefer to avoid phone bidding on any object estimated under $500. All of the objects in this sale can be delivered virtually anywhere in the world. The most efficient and least expensive methods will be utilized with full insurance coverage. This cost is to be paid by the buyer.
Estimates, Reserves & Color Photos
Our price estimates are purely that, an estimate, reflecting the range in which the price may fall. This should give buyers an idea of what they should bid to have a good chance of being successful. In some cases the price range may be wider than others, due to the uniqueness of the individual piece. You will find that a few of the pieces offered have reserves. We implement them to offer items that may not have been available without them. In most instances, the reserves will be less than the low estimate. Color photos are available of most items in this catalog.

Auction Increments
We use the following increment multiples at our auctions:
Sale Dollars 0-300 300-500 500-1,000 1,000-3,000 3,000-5,000 5,000-10,000 10,000+
Bid Increment $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $250.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 or
auctioneer's
discretion
Preview
We will hold a preview of the items offered in this sale from May 5 until June 6 at our gallery. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Call for an appointment if you wish to view in the evening hours. We're glad to offer an advance preview on most of the items in this sale to benefit those traveling through Cincinnati or for those who may find it inconvenient to preview at our normal times. We extend this courtesy to all our clients but request an advance phone call to make an appointment. Preview will begin at Union Terminal two hours prior to Session One.

Directions
The auction is being held at Museum Center - Union Terminal located off of I-75 at 1301 Western Ave.
By automobile from the South take I-75 North to the Ezzard Charles exit, turn left at the first light. Museum Center - Union Terminal is straight ahead.
By automobile from the North take I-75 South to the Ezzard Charles exit. Museum Center - Union Terminal is the first right.

Consignments Wanted
We are seeking fine quality consignments for our auctions. We will match or beat anyones' consignment rate for better items. Check with us before going elsewhere; you will be glad you did. We are not limited to our geographic area and can easily arrange shipment of any item. Call or write for a proposal. We are very interested in buying a single piece or an entire collection. Please call us if you have anything to consign or sell.

Absentee Bids and Delivery
If you can't attend our sale, it is quite easy to get involved. You can bid over the phone during the sale or leave bids which will be executed by one of our representatives in the audience. When leaving a bid the only disadvantage is that you can't advance your bid like you might if you were there in person. Sometimes a buyer may intend to bid $500. prior to the sale and then bid $600. at the sale, if it became necessary to do so to obtain a specific item. We hear quite often from bidders that they wish they had bid higher on a particular piece because they just missed it. After the sale is too late to wish you had bid higher. Your bids are executed as though you are there. Leave the highest bid you would consider to insure a better chance of being a successful bidder.

We want you to become involved with our auctions and strive to make it as easy as possible.


2029 Madison Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
(513) 321-6742 . . . . . . Fax: (513) 871-7722
Treadway Internet: check our site on the World Wide Web for latest information: http://www.treadwaygallery.com
Photos: All rights Reserved © 1997 Treadway Gallery
Rookwood Auction . . . June 7, 1997


CONSIGNMENTS WANTED
We are seeking fine quality consignments for our auctions. We will match or beat anyone's consignment rate for better items. Check with us before going elsewhere; you will be glad you did. We are not limited to our geographic area and can easily arrange shipment of any item. Call or write for a proposal. We are very interested in buying a single piece or any entire collection. Please call us if you have anything to consign or sell.


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