A CELEBRATION OF COLOR
The Saundra B. Lane Jewelry Collection
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A CELEBRATION OF COLOR
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A Celebration of Color
The Saundra B. Lane Jewelry Collection
Grogan & Company is honored to offer the jewelry collection of Saundra B. Lane at auction this spring. This remarkable selection of rare diamonds and colored gemstones was acquired with care by Saundra and Bill Lane over many decades, and it highlights their shared passion for color, rarity, and quality in all that they collected. It is only fitting, given the couple’s lifelong connection to and support of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, that this jewelry be sold in Boston for the benefit of the MFA. We are proud to celebrate Saundra and Bill’s legacy of philanthropy as we bring this impressive jewelry collection to auction.
Georgina C. Winthrop President, Grogan & Company
Saundra Lane at the Museum of Fine Arts, May 21, 2012. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Saundra Lane: A Gift to the MFA, Boston
Saundra B. Lane was a visionary collector and a decades-long supporter of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This sale reflects Saundra’s legacy as both a collector and a generous philanthropist. Alongside the extraordinary collections that she and her late husband Bill gave to the MFA, Saundra made a special provision for her jewelry collection. During her lifetime, Saundra committed her gemstone jewelry to the MFA with an agreement that the Museum would select key works to remain in the Museum collection, with the remainder sold to establish the Saundra B.
Lane Fund for Jewelry . Although the MFA is known as a leader in collecting and displaying jewelry, this will be the Museum’s first named acquisition fund dedicated exclusively to building the jewelry collection. The Museum is honored by Saundra’s foresight and leadership.
As a child growing up in Chelsea and later a student studying at Simmons, Saundra considered the nearby MFA a second home. She took Bill Lane there on their first date in 1962 to show him her favorite works of art, totally unaware at the time that he was already a serious collector of paintings.
“Timing is all,” Saundra Lane frequently remarked. For the Lanes, who together amassed one of the most significant collections of American art, timing was indeed everything. By forging relationships with artists early on, and engaging with MFA curators over many years, the Lanes created a legacy that will share the power of art for generations to come. Together they collected American modernist paintings and drawings by iconic artists including Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, Stuart Davis, Charles Sheeler, Marsden Hartley, and many others. They went on to build a historic collection of photography, forging relationships with artists like Sheeler, Imogen Cunningham, and Ansel Adams to build a collection focused on a deep portfolio of these artists. In 1990, they made a historic gift of 90 American modernist paintings and works on paper, transforming the MFA’s collection of 20th-century art.
Even after Bill passed away in 1995, Saundra continued to add to the Lane Collection, developing her own collecting tastes and broadening her acquisitions to include contemporary photographers whose images resonated with the early 20th-century modernist work that she and Bill had acquired together. In 2012, Saundra made her largest gift to the Museum—pledging the entirety of the Lane Collection, which included outright and promised gifts of over 6,000 images, 100 works on paper, 25 paintings, and 128 pieces of jewelry. This gift more than doubled the Museum’s photography holdings, strengthened its representation of American modernism, and ensured that this one-of-a-kind collection would forever benefit the public.
Saundra Lane loved color. Her jewelry collection is a literal rainbow, with a preference for unusual gemstones. She was rarely seen without a few choice pieces, including the three-stone diamond and sapphire ring offered here. Many of these jewels were gifts from Bill Lane as tokens of affection and tangible memories of their many celebrations as a couple. Bill Lane had studied geology at Harvard where he took part in digs in the western U.S.
Saundra and Bill Lane, 1970s, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Archives
Photo by B.A. (Tony) King, Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
during his youth, so he particularly enjoyed finding and giving beautiful gems to Saundra. You can imagine the way the deep blue sapphires might have reminded them of the California coast where the pair spent so much time in Ansel Adams’s studio; how the opals may have harked back to desert sunsets enjoyed from the roof of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch; or that the pink topaz brought to mind their beloved 1957 Thunderbird convertible, that Bill had bought new and they proudly owned for decades.
The MFA is deeply grateful for Saundra Lane’s friendship, foresight, and generosity. When the proceeds from this sale establish the Saundra B. Lane Fund for Jewelry, the fund will allow the Museum to acquire a wide range of works by contemporary jewelry artists, visionary designers, famous houses, and small ateliers to its already important holdings. Each new acquisition with the fund will bear Saundra’s name in the credit line, extending her legacy for generations to come. Alongside the endowed curatorship and the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation Jewelry Gallery, this first of its kind acquisition fund will position the MFA to continue as a leader in collecting jewelry, and add to Saundra Lane’s trailblazing legacy.
Karen Haas
Lane Senior Curator of Photographs Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Dr. Emily Stoehrer
Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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18K Gold, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, Burmese Ruby, and Diamond Bypass Ring
featuring one prong-set oval-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 1.18 cts. and one prong-set oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 1.84 cts. each flanked by graduated channel-set baguette-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.65 tcw.; 3.93 dwts.; size 6
$4,000–6,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145967 dated February 19, 2025 stating that the ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of treatment.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5231511904 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Even, VVS1.
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J. & S.S. DeYOUNG 18K Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Ring centering a bezel-set shield-cut brownish-orange diamond weighing approx. 0.60 ct. framed by full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.16 tcw. within a geometric polished gold mount; signed DeY; 4.25 dwts.; size 6 1/4
$2,000–4,000
3 Platinum, 14K Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Earrings the spray-form earrings each centering a cluster of marquise-, pear-, and round brilliantcut orangish-yellow diamonds framed by marquise- and round brilliant-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 4.90 tcw.; maker's mark; 8.75 dwts.; each 1 x 3/4 in.
$10,000–20,000
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Platinum, 18K Gold, Fancy Dark Orangy Brown Diamond, and Diamond Necklace the detachable pendant centering a prong-set modified lozenge step-cut fancy dark orangy brown diamond weighing 1.76 cts. framed by marquise-cut diamonds suspended from a necklace with marquise- and round brilliant-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 25.00 tcw.; 21.14 dwts.; necklace lg. 16 1/2 in.; pendant lg. 1 1/8 in.
$20,000–40,000
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2231511962 dated February 21, 2025 stating that the diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy Brown, Natural Even, I1.
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14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Diamond Necklace the pendant necklace featuring a detachable prong-set pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.68 cts. suspended from a marquise-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.10 ct. and two trillion-cut yellow diamonds weighing approx. 0.80 tcw. completed by a flat-link yellow gold chain; the chain stamped Unoaerre; 7.97 dwts.; lg. with pendant 16 3/4 in.
$10,000–15,000
Accompanied by GIA report no. 6237511840 dated February 24, 2025 stating that the diamond is E, VS1, no fluor.
18K Gold, Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, Burmese Ruby, and Diamond Necklace the heavy curb-link necklace featuring a shield-form panel centering a bezel-set cushion brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 4.58 cts. framed by pave-set full-cut diamonds flanked by two shield-form panels, one featuring a bezel-set oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 1.64 cts. framed by pave-set full-cut diamonds, the other featuring a bezel-set cushion-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.54 cts. framed by pave-set full-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 2.86 tcw.; 68.57 dwts.; lg. 14 1/2 in.
$50,000–80,000
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5231510802 dated February 24, 2025 stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Even, VVS2.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145968 dated February 19, 2025 stating that the 2.45 cts. ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heating and with excellent color stability.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145969 dated February 19, 2025 stating that the 1.64 cts. ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heating and with excellent color stability.
Platinum, Fancy Intense Blue Diamond, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, and Diamond Ring centering an emerald-cut fancy intense blue diamond weighing 1.61 cts. framed by two emerald-cut fancy vivid yellow diamonds weighing 0.80 and 0.85 ct., further set with two trillion-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.40 tcw.; 3.51 dwts.; size 6
$200,000–400,000
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5232511922 dated February 26, 2025 stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Blue, Natural Uneven, VVS2 (potential).
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2235512174 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the 0.85 ct. diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Even, VVS1.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 1232511950 dated February 21, 2025 stating that the 0.80 ct. diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Even, VS1.
Platinum, Aquamarine, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approx. 21.90 cts. flanked by marquiseand full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.34 tcw.; 9.18 dwts.; size 5 3/4 (with sizing bands)
$2,000–4,000
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW CO. 18K Gold, Kunzite, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set emerald-cut kunzite weighing approx. 24.20 cts. framed by two trillion-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.70 tcw.; signed S.C. & L. Co.; 8.73 dwts.; size 5 1/2
$1,000–2,000
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14K Gold, Kunzite, Emerald, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set emerald-cut kunzite weighing approx. 19.10 cts, framed by circle-cut emeralds and full-cut diamonds in a textured and polished gold mount; 7.85 dwts.; size 6
$700–1,000
18K Gold, Topaz, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set cut-cornered rectangular-cut topaz weighing approx. 17.30 cts. framed by full-cut diamonds in an open-work polished gold mount; diamonds weighing approx. 0.70 tcw.; maker's mark; 9.24 dwts.; size 7
$2,000–3,000
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WALTON & CO. Platinum, Topaz, and Diamond Ring
centering a prong-set circle-cut orange topaz weighing approx. 9.20 cts. completed by a full-cut diamond and engraved platinum mount; signed Walton Co; 4.61 dwts.; size 8 1/2
$3,000–5,000
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14K Gold, Orange Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
gypsy-set centering a cut-cornered square-cut orange sapphire weighing approx. 1.98 cts. flanked by two emerald-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.70 tcw. within a geometric textured and polished white gold mount; 10.11 dwts.; size 4 1/4 (with sizing bands)
$2,000–4,000
Unmounted Ruby the cushion-cut ruby weighing 8.83 cts.
$7,000–10,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145970 dated February 19, 2025 stating that the ruby is of Thailand origin, with indications of heating and with excellent color stability.
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Unmounted Ruby the oval cabochon ruby weighing 4.85 cts.
$2,000–4,000
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Platinum, Star Ruby, and Diamond Ring
centering an oval cabochon star ruby weighing approx. 9.70 cts. framed by marquise- and full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.96 tcw. completed by a platinum split shank; 6.47 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing beads)
$2,000–4,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145964 dated March 3, 2025 stating that the ruby is of Vietnam origin, with no indications of treatment.
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Platinum, Diamond, and Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Ring centering a cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyl weighing approx. 7.60 cts. framed by two pear-shaped diamonds weighing approx. 0.90 tcw. completed by a tapered shank; numbered indistinctly; 3.69 dwts.; size 5 3/4
$5,000–8,000
Platinum, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, and Diamond Bracelet the line bracelet featuring six cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyls weighing approx. 4.55 tcw., six cabochon star sapphires weighing approx. 4.10 tcw., and six cabochon star rubies weighing approx. 3.95 tcw. framed by full- and marquise-cut diamonds weighing approx. 3.96 tcw.; hand numbered 28065; 15.02 dwts., lg. 7 in.
$4,000–8,000
Platinum, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, and Diamond Earring Pendants
each earring pendant featuring a prong-set cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyl measuring approx. 9.95 x 10.06 x 8.58 mm. suspended from marquise- and round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.48 tcw.; 6.75 dwts.; lg. 1 1/4 in.
$3,000–5,000
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14K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Earring Pendants
each pendant featuring a pear-shaped cabochon emerald framed by old mine-cut diamonds suspended from a graduated line of five old mine-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 0.85 tcw.; 3.76 dwts.; lg. 1 1/2 in.
$2,000–4,000
Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Earring Pendants
each pendant centering a pear-shaped sapphire weighing approx. 4.10 cts. framed by 15 full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.85 tcw.; 4.05 dwts.; lg. 1 in.
$5,000–8,000
18K Gold, Boulder Opal, and Diamond Earring Pendants each pendant featuring a pear-shaped boulder opal measuring approx. 14.21 x 6.27 x 3.05 mm. framed by two rows of pave-set full-cut diamonds completed by a bezel-set full-cut diamond; diamonds weighing approx. 1.18 tcw.; 5.41 dwts.; lg. 1 in.
$1,500–2,500
14K Gold, White Opal, and Diamond Ring prong-set centering an oval cabochon white opal weighing approx. 12.80 cts. framed by eight trillion-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 0.80 tcw.; 8.03 dwts.; size 6
$1,000–1,500
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14K Gold, White Opal, and Diamond Ring prong-set centering an oval cabochon white opal measuring approx. 13.66 x 9.55 mm. framed by 18 full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.54 tcw.; signed KCoolL; 2.53 dwts.; size 6
$1,500–2,500
14K Gold, Black Opal, and Diamond Ring prong-set centering a black opal weighing approx. 7.60 cts. framed by 10 pear-shaped and 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.30 tcw.; 8.16 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing beads)
$1,500–2,500
14K Gold and Australian Black Opal Brooch the branch- and leaf-form brooch set with six carved Australian black opals completed by a textured and polished gold mount; 16.42 dwts.; 3 x 2 in.; with fitted box
$3,000–5,000
Platinum-Topped-Gold, Opal, and Diamond Brooch centering a carved white opal depicting swans framed by yellow gold leaves and platinum flowers and leaves paveset with old-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.38 tcw.; 10.88 dwts.; 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.
$1,000–2,000
Platinum, 18K Gold, Opal, Diamond, Ruby, and Enamel Brooch the fish brooch featuring a body of carved white opal and pave-set full-cut diamonds completed by black enamel fins and a single cabochon ruby eye; diamonds weighing approx. 1.64 tcw.; maker's mark and numbered 7872111; 6.88 dwts.; 1 1/4 x 1 in.
$1,500–2,500
18K Gold, Keshi Pearl, Diamond, and Colored Diamond Brooch the sea creature-form brooch featuring a polished yellow gold and full-cut diamond body set with a large keshi pearl measuring approx. 60 x 16 mm. and completed by two full-cut green diamond eyes weighing approx. 0.14 tcw.; diamonds weighing approx. 0.83 tcw.; maker's mark; 19.94 dwts.; 3 x 1 1/4 in.
$1,500–2,500
Platinum, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, and Ruby Ring
centering a near-round cultured pearl measuring approx. 9.40 mm. framed by full-cut diamonds and French-cut rubies within an engraved platinum mount; 3.63 dwts.; size 5 3/4 (with sizing beads)
$700–1,000
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18K Gold, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Ring centering a semi-baroque cultured pearl measuring approx. 14.55 x 13.85 mm. framed by baguette- and marquise-cut diamonds within a polished gold mount; diamonds weighing approx. 1.06 tcw.; 9.07 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing bands)
$700–1,000
Platinum, Kunzite, and Diamond Ring centering a bezel-set oval kunzite weighing approx. 19.50 cts. framed by single- and baguette-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.86 tcw. within a millegrain mount; 9.43 dwts.; size 9
$800–1,200
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Platinum, Morganite, and Diamond Ring
centering a prong-set emerald-cut morganite measuring approx. 22.70 x 15.88 x 9.02 mm. framed by six pear-shaped diamonds weighing approx. 0.90 tcw.; 11.24 dwts.; size 5 3/4 (with sizing beads)
$1,000–1,500
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Platinum-Topped-Gold, Orange Topaz, and Diamond Ring
centering a prong-set marquise-cut orange topaz measuring approx. 23.10 x 11.00 mm. framed by two marquise-cut and 18 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.20 tcw.; 6.93 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing beads)
$1,000–1,500
Platinum, 18K Gold, Citrine, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set oval-cut citrine weighing approx. 7.00 cts. framed by marquise- and baguettecut diamonds weighing approx. 0.34 tcw.; 6.51 dwts.; size 5 3/4
$1,000–1,500
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14K Gold, Peridot, and Diamond Ring centering an oval-cut peridot weighing approx. 12.50 cts. framed by full-cut diamonds in a polished open-work gold mount; maker's mark; 8.90 dwts.; size 6
$2,000–3,000
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Platinum, Jade, and Diamond Ring
centering an oval cabochon jade measuring approx. 15.34 x 11.07 x 5.94 mm. framed by six marquise-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.24 tcw. completed by a platinum split shank; 5.14 dwts.; size 6
$2,000–3,000
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5231507334 dated February 27, 2025 stating no indication of dye or impregnation.
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14K Gold, Carved Jade, and Diamond Earring Pendants each pendant featuring a pear-shaped carved jade measuring approx. 42 x 17 mm. suspended from a prong-set full-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.07 ct.; 4.28 dwts.; lg. 2 in.
$800–1,200
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2235507219 dated February 27, 2025 stating no indication of dye or impregnation.
14K Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Jadeite Earrings the pendant earrings each featuring six carved cabochon rubies framed by pave-set full-cut diamonds and suspending a carved leaf-form jadeite pendant measuring approx. 26 x 14 mm.; diamonds weighing approx. 1.44 tcw.; 10.24 dwts.; lg. 2 3/4 in.
$4,000–6,000
Platinum, Burmese Ruby, and Diamond Earrings each featuring an oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing approx. 1.70 cts. framed by 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.80 tcw.; 6.95 dwts.; lg. 3/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145965 A and B dated March 3, 2025 stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with indications of heating with excellent color stability.
Platinum-Topped-Gold, Burmese Ruby, and Diamond Ring
centering an oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing approx. 1.30 cts. framed by single-cut diamonds completed by a key-shaped shank set with single-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 0.50 tcw.; 2.73 dwts.; size 7
$8,000–12,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145963 dated March 3, 2025 stating that the ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of treatment.
14K Gold and Spinel Ring centering a cut-cornered square-cut red spinel weighing approx. 2.10 cts. within an engraved mount; 2.31 dwts.; size 3 1/4
$2,000–4,000
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18K Gold and Spinel Ring gypsy-set centering an oval-cut red spinel weighing approx. 1.85 cts. within a polished gold mount; 7.64 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing beads)
$2,000–4,000
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18K Gold, Spinel, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set oval-cut red spinel weighing approx. 1.00 ct. framed by baguette-cut diamonds in a fluted yellow gold mount; diamonds weighing approx. 2.00 tcw.; 4.37 dwts.; size 5 3/4 (with sizing beads)
$2,000–4,000
Antique Gold, Pink Topaz, and Diamond Brooch the bar brooch centering a round-cut pink topaz framed by old mine-cut diamonds and flanked by two rectangular-cut pink topaz further surrounded by old mine-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 2.30 tcw.; 8.41 dwts.; 3 x 3/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
Platinum-Topped-Gold, Spinel, and Diamond Pendant/Brooch the Edwardian-style shield-form brooch centering a prong-set oval-cut pink spinel measuring approx. 17.54 x 11.68 x 6.61 mm. framed by bezel- and pave-set old European-cut diamonds in an open-work mount further suspending three chandeliers set with old European-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 3.95 tcw.; 12.63 dwts.; 2 x 1 1/2 in.
$4,000–8,000
14K Gold, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet the hinged bangle bracelet featuring three cushion-cut pink sapphires each weighing approx. 1.00 ct. completed by 30 slightly graduated old mine-cut diamonds weighing approx. 4.80 tcw.; 17.25 dwts.; int. cir. 6 1/4 in.
$5,000–8,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145966 dated March 3, 2025 stating that the pink sapphires are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of treatment.
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Platinum, 18K Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Brooch the bouquet-form brooch featuring a flower set with circlecut rubies and round brilliant-cut diamonds completed by polished yellow gold stems terminated by platinum and round brilliant-cut diamond leaves; diamonds weighing approx. 2.76 tcw.; rubies weighing approx. 2.40 tcw.; numbered 71350; 10.05 dwts.; 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.
$2,000–4,000
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Platinum, Tsavorite, and Diamond Pendant centering a pear-shaped tsavorite measuring approx. 16.75 x 12.66 x 9.71 mm. suspended from two marquise-cut diamonds and one full-cut diamond in a platinum mount; diamonds weighing approx. 1.05 tcw.; numbered 6301; 4.62 dwts.; lg. 1 in.
$1,000–2,000
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14K Gold, Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace the fine-link chain suspending a prong-set pear-shaped topaz measuring approx. 25 x 15.38 x 11.20 mm. framed by old European-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.24 tcw.; 8.43 dwts.; pendant lg. 1 1/4 in., necklace lg. 17 in.
$2,000–3,000
18K Gold, Garnet, and Pink Tourmaline Necklace the floral-form necklace set throughout with marquise-cut garnets and circle-cut pink tourmalines; garnets weighing approx. 26.40 tcw.; pink tourmalines weighing approx. 11.50 tcw.; 25.56 dwts; lg. 15 3/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
14K Gold, Amethyst, Enamel, and Pearl Necklace/Pendant/Brooch the necklace featuring graduated briolette-cut amethyst beads measuring approx. 11.40–15.50 mm. separated by engraved gold beads and completed by a removable clasp/pendant/brooch centering an oval-cut amethyst measuring approx. 13.17 x 10.13 x 7.71 mm. framed by purple and cream enamel and four seed pearls; the brooch finding bearing maker's mark for Henry Blank & Co.; 49.03 dwts.; lg. 18 in., clasp/pendant/brooch 1 1/4 x 1 in.
$1,500–2,500
18K Gold, Turquoise, and Pink Tourmaline
comprising near-round turquoise beads measuring approx. 11.00 mm. completed by a fluted yellow gold 'X' form clasp centering a circle-cut pink tourmaline weighing approx. 2.00 cts.; 63.45 dwts.; lg. 23 1/2 in.
$2,000–3,000
Necklace
14K Gold, Opal, and Rock Crystal Necklace comprising alternating groups of half-moon and half-oval shaped white opals bisected by faceted rock crystal rondelles; 28.47 dwts.; lg. 30 in.
$3,000–5,000
14K Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace featuring a carved mother-of-pearl panel depicting a profile of the Madonna framed by rose-cut diamonds and step-cut sapphires within a mount framed by a row of seed pearls suspended from a rose-cut diamond bale completed by a fine-link white gold chain; 4.10 dwts.; chain lg. 16 in.; pendant lg. 1 1/4 in.
$800–1,200
18K Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Pearl, and Sapphire Necklace comprising graduated carved lapis lazuli beads measuring approx. 9.50–14 mm. separated by seed pearls completed by a yellow gold clasp pave-set with full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.60 tcw. and a row of carré-cut sapphires; maker's mark; 51.01 dwts.; lg. 19 in.
$800–1,200
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18K Gold, Lapis Lazuli, and Diamond Earrings
the pendant earrings each featuring a cluster of five lapis lazuli beads and four full-cut diamonds suspending a detachable pear-shaped lapis lazuli bead measuring approx. 19 x 11 mm.; diamonds weighing approx. 0.40 tcw.; maker's mark; 13.15 dwts.; lg. 1 3/4 in.
$1,000–2,000
J. & S.S. DeYOUNG 18K Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, and Carnelian Brooch
the jardinière brooch featuring carved lapis lazuli panels and carved lapis lazuli, emeralds, and carnelian beads complemented throughout by single-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.73 tcw.; maker's mark DeY; 10.47 dwts.; 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
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Platinum, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, and Onyx Brooch
Art Deco; the bar-form brooch centering an old mine-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 ct. framed by carved lapis lazuli and onyx completed by pave-set single- and full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.10 tcw.; 7.22 dwts.; 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.
$1,000–2,000
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Platinum and Diamond Brooch
the bar brooch centering a baguette-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.35 ct. surrounded by marquise- and old European-cut diamonds within a millegrain mount; diamonds weighing approx. 2.26 tcw.; 7.17 dwts.; 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
$1,000–1,500
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW CO. 14K Gold, Aquamarine, and Diamond Brooch centering an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approx. 21.00 cts. framed by two rows of full-cut diamonds and gold rope accents; diamonds weighing approx. 3.20 tcw.; signed S.C. & L. CO.; 17.83 dwts.; 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.
$3,000–5,000
THEODORE B. STARR 14K Gold, Citrine, Diamond, and Pearl Brooch centering a cushion-cut citrine weighing approx. 20.00 cts. framed by a row of 22 full-cut diamonds and near-round pearls measuring approx. 3.85-3.92 mm.; diamonds weighing approx. 2.20 tcw.; signed T. B. Starr : 10.85 dwts.; 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
Platinum-Topped-Gold, Diamond, and Tourmaline Brooch the bird-form brooch pave-set with full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 4.16 tcw. completed by a single circle-cut tourmaline eye; 7.16 dwts.; 2 x 1 1/2 in.
$2,000–3,000
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Platinum and Diamond Earrings the bouquet-form earrings featuring prong-set full-cut diamonds and channel-set baguette-cut diamonds; diamonds weighing approx. 1.74 tcw.; 7.27 dwts.; lg. 1 in.
$2,000–4,000
65
Platinum and Diamond Earrings the spray- and flower-form earrings featuring prong-set round brilliant- and marquise-cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.76 tcw.; 6.52 dwts.; lg. 3/4 in.
$2,000–4,000
Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Earrings the geometric pendant earrings each featuring bead-set full-cut diamonds terminated by a pear-shaped diamond weighing approx. 0.40 ct. and accented by French-cut sapphires; diamonds weighing approx. 2.04 tcw.; 6.08 dwts.; lg. 2 in.
$2,000–4,000
Saundra Lane sitting in her beloved Thunderbird and wearing diamond and sapphire earrings, 1990s Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Archives, Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
14K Gold, Colored Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Enamel Earrings, attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany each featuring a multi-color enamel and open-work pendant terminated by clusters of prong-set round brilliant-cut orangish-brown and yellow diamonds, emerald-, circle-, and square-cut emeralds, and oval-, circle-, and square-cut sapphires; 4.97 dwts.; lg. 2 3/4 in.
$7,000–10,000
18K Gold, Colombian Emerald, and Diamond Ring centering an oval-cut Colombian emerald weighing approx. 2.25 cts. flanked by graduated channel-set baguette-cut diamonds in a polished yellow gold mount; diamonds weighing approx. 1.02 tcw.; 5.02 dwts.; size 5 3/4 (with sizing beads)
$10,000–15,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145962 dated March 3, 2025 stating that the emerald is of Colombia origin, with minor traditional clarity enhancements, very good to good stability.
Platinum, Colombian Emerald, and Diamond Ring
centering a prong-set emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing approx. 1.40 cts. framed by two trillion-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.90 tcw.; 2.75 dwts.; size 6
$8,000–12,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145961 dated March 3, 2025 stating that the emerald is of Colombia origin, with minor traditional clarity enhancements, very good to good stability.
Platinum, Kashmir Sapphire, and Diamond Ring centering an emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire weighing 6.12 cts. framed by two trillion-cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.00 tcw.; 4.47 dwts.; size 6 (with sizing beads)
$150,000–250,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145958 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of treatment.
Platinum, Kashmir Sapphire, and Diamond Ring centering a prong-set cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire weighing 4.85 cts. within an engraved mount set with single-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.40 tcw.; 2.71 dwts.; size 6 1/4
$100,000–200,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145955 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of treatment.
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Platinum, Kashmir Sapphire, and Diamond Ring centering a sugarloaf cabochon Kashmir sapphire weighing 5.82 cts. completed by a single-cut diamond and millegrain mount; diamonds weighing approx. 0.60 tcw.; 4.09 dwts.; size 4
$50,000–100,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145957 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of treatment.
Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Bracelet featuring five prong-set emerald-cut sapphires weighing approx. 2.50, 2.25, 2.00, 1.70, and 1.70 cts. flanked by slightly graduated channel-set baguettecut diamonds weighing approx. 7.00 tcw.; 23.57 dwts., lg. 6 7/8 in.
$8,000–12,000
Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
centering an oval-cut sapphire weighing approx. 4.20 cts. framed by 10 marquise-cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.00 tcw.; maker's mark; 5.50 dwts.; size 6
$7,000–10,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145956 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the sapphire is of Madagascar origin, with no indications of treatment.
75
18K Gold, Cabochon Sapphire, and Diamond Ring centering a square cushion-shaped cabochon sapphire weighing approx. 11.48 cts. flanked by a row of baguette-cut diamonds within a polished gold mount; diamonds weighing approx. 1.20 tcw.; hallmarks and maker's mark; 6.90 dwts.; size 6 1/2
$7,000–10,000
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1145959 dated February 20, 2025 stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with indications of heat treatment and excellent color stability.
14K Gold, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings the diamond-shaped earrings each centering a bezel-set lozenge-shaped yellow sapphire measuring approx. 10.13 x 7.03 x 4.58 mm. framed by pave-set full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.60 tcw.; 8.19 dwts.; lg. 1 1/8 in.
$2,000–3,000
77
18K Gold and Diamond Earrings the twisted hoop-form earrings each featuring 10 graduated channel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds framed by polished yellow gold; diamonds weighing approx. 4.04 tcw.; numbered 419511; 9.88 dwts.; 1 1/4 x 1 in.
$3,000–5,000
78
JEAN MAHIE 22K Gold Ring
of textured gold incised with a lion's head motif; signed Jean Mahie; 10.71 dwts.; size 7 1/4
$1,500–2,500
79
14K Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring centering a panel of carved and polished lapis lazuli within a fluted gold mount; 5.51 dwts.; size 6
$800–1,200
80
22K Gold Ring
the geometric wave-form signet ring of polished and textured gold; maker's mark; 14.78 dwts.; size 6 1/4
$1,000–2,000
81
18K Gold, Coral, and Diamond Ring the bombe-form ring centering two rows of pave-set diamonds weighing approx. 0.48 tcw. framed by two panels of carved coral within a polished yellow gold mount; maker's mark, hallmarks, and numbered 5379; 10.79 dwts.; size: 6 1/2 (with sizing bands)
$1,000–2,000
18K Gold and Coral Suite comprising a ring and earrings; the ring centering a bezel-set piece of coral within a fluted yellow gold mount; the earrings each featuring a bezel-set piece of coral within a fluted yellow gold mount; 14.59 dwts.; ring size 3 1/2 (with sizing bands); earring lg. 3/4 in.
$1,000–2,000
Gold, Enamel, Diamond, and Sapphire Pendant Watch the gold-toned dial with Arabic numeral indicators; enclosing a manual-wind movement; bezel set with blue guilloché enamel and floral overlay with white enamel accents; case back set with blue guilloché enamel and floral overlay completed by full- and single-cut diamonds; crown set with a single cabochon sapphire; suspended from a white gold and silver guilloché enamel chain; 13.79 dwts.; case dia. 25 mm.; necklace lg. with pendant 30 1/4 in.
$1,000–1,500
18K/14K Gold Micromosaic Necklace comprising three panels each featuring a rectangular panel with white and red micromosaic dolphins and swans suspending a triangular central pendant with black and red micromosaic scarabs framed by two gold fringes with applied decoration all completed by three circular white and red micromosaic discs; maker's marks; 11.75 dwts.; necklace lg. 16 in.; center pendant lg. 1 3/4 in.
$3,000–5,000
85
Etruscan Revival 18K Gold and Micromosaic Scarf Ring
one side featuring three micromosaic panels depicting a bird and flowers, the other side featuring decorative carved gold design; maker's mark; 3.83 dwts.; 1 x 1/2 in.
$300–500
86
Antique Gold and Pietra Dura Pendant
the cross pendant featuring decorative pietra dura flowers, completed by a gold bale; 4.95 dwts.; 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.
$300–500
14K Gold and Emerald Cross Pendant
centering a prong-set pear-shaped emerald measuring approx. 10.24 x 6.69 x 4.79 mm. within a polished yellow gold mount; 2.90 dwts.; 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.
$800–1,200
18K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
centering a prong-set circle-cut emerald weighing approx. 0.60 ct. flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.50 tcw.; 1.64 dwts.; size 3 1/4
$1,500–2,500
14K Gold, Pearl, and Enamel Pendant Necklace/Brooch
Art Nouveau; the floral-form pendant/brooch centering a baroque pearl measuring approx. 8.90 mm. framed by baroque pearls measuring approx. 5.0-6.0 mm. within a multicolored enamel and seed pearl mount; suspended from a baroque pearl, multicolor enamel, and seed pearl panel completed by a fine-link necklace; brooch/ pendant bearing maker's mark for Bippart & Co.; 8.43 dwts.; necklace lg. 15 1/2 in., pendant/brooch 1 1/4 x 1 in.
$2,000–3,000
90
14K Gold, Cultured Pearl, and Emerald Necklace featuring seven strands of near-round cultured pearls measuring approx. 2.67–7.00 mm. completed by a yellow gold clasp set with cabochon emeralds and near-round cultured pearls; 83.33 dwts.; lg. 18 in.
$1,000–2,000
91
14K Gold, Reverse Painted Glass, and Turquoise Pendant
the pendant centering a reverse painted glass intaglio depicting a bird in a tree bezel-set in yellow gold framed by seven bezel-set turquoise beads; 8.82 dwts.; lg. with bale 1 1/2 in.
$400–600
92
Silver-Topped-Gold, Enamel, Pearl, Diamond and Rock Crystal Suite comprising a brooch/pendant and earrings; the brooch featuring a central oval-panel of enamel and rose-cut diamond depicting two figures framed by rose-cut diamonds, blue and black enamel, and seed pearls completed by a rock crystal locket backing; the earrings each featuring a central oval-panel of enamel depicting two figures framed by rose-cut diamonds, blue and black enamel, and seed pearls with a rock crystal backing; diamonds weighing approx. 1.06 tcw.; 31.32 dwts., brooch lg. 2 3/4 in.; earring lg. 1 1/2 in.
$2,000–4,000
93
14K Gold, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, and Seed
Pearl Brooch
the circle-form brooch centering a cushion-cut aquamarine measuring approx. 7.51 x 7.41 x 3.47 mm. framed by four seed pearls and four circle-cut pink tourmalines within an engraved and open-work yellow gold mount; 4.95 dwts.; 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
$1,000–1,500
94 Gold Cufflinks
featuring polished gold bows; 3.19 dwts.; lg. 1 3/8 in.
$200–400
18K Gold Necklace featuring two rows of gold beads suspending graduated polished gold brick-link fringes; maker's mark; 32.06 dwts.; lg. 14 3/4 in.
$2,500–3,500
18K Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond 'Couscous' Bracelet the flexible beaded gold link bracelet featuring three sections of circle-cut sapphires and full-cut diamonds; sapphires weighing approx. 2.50 tcw.; diamonds weighing approx. 0.70 tcw.; 42.40 dwts.; lg. 7 1/2 in.
$4,000–6,000
Platinum, 18K Gold, and Diamond Bracelet the flat-link textured and polished yellow gold bracelet featuring three platinum links pave-set with full-cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.60 tcw.; maker's mark and numbered 5033; 61.44 dwts.; lg. 8 in.
$5,000–7,000
NOTES
Saundra Baker and Bill Lane, 1962; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Archives; Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. Bidding at an auction sale constitutes acceptance by you (herein referred to as “you” or “Bidder”) of all the Conditions of Sale.
These Terms and Conditions of Sale contain all terms and conditions on which Grogan & Company, Inc. (herein referred to as “Grogan & Co.” ,“we”, “us”, or “our”) and the consignor’s contract with the purchaser relative to the property listed in our catalogue or otherwise offered for sale. These Terms and Conditions of Sale may be amended by Grogan & Co. at any time and from time to time through the time of sale by any notices posted or oral announcements made during the sale.
1. Agency. We act as agent for the consignors of all property described in all catalogues. The contract for the sale of each item is a contract between the owner of the item and the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”) for the item.
2. Inspections. Our auctions are sight sales. Regardless of the presence of any condition report with respect to any item, each Bidder must rely on his or her own judgment of an item’s description and condition and should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. You accept all responsibility for such purchase; without limitation, you accept any defects, damages, past repairs, irregularities, and all other physical conditions that could have been determined by your inspection of the property.
3. Estimates and Descriptions. Any estimate of the selling price of an item stated in our catalogue or internet listing is intended as a guide for prospective bidders. Stated estimates should not be relied upon as the value of the item, nor as a statement that this is the price at which the item will in fact sell. All images in catalogues are for identification purposes only and are not intended to represent the actual color or clarity of the item being auctioned. Written and oral descriptions, including, without limitation, catalogue and internet descriptions and condition reports, are our opinions only, and should not be construed or relied upon as statements of fact nor as guarantees of any kind. We and the consignor make no representation or warranty as to whether the Purchaser acquires any copyrights, including, but not limited to, any reproduction rights, in the property. No statement anywhere, whether written or oral, shall be deemed to be a guarantee, a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability of any kind by us. Grogan & Co. is not responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalogue, internet listing, condition reports, or other descriptions, except as expressly provided in Section 20 hereof. Any references to damage, repair or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder; the absence of such references does not imply that an item is free from defects, repairs, or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects, repairs or restorations imply the absence of others. Condition of frames on artwork is not generally described. All measurements are approximate. Jewelry descriptions are only estimates as to carat size, precious metal content, number of stones, quality, clarity, and the like.
4. Purchaser’s Responsibility. Except as expressly stated in Section 20, all property is sold “AS-IS” and neither we nor the consignor make any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property, merchantability, or correctness of the catalogue, internet listings, condition reports or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature, or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to all aspects of property condition and descriptions.
5. Qualification. We may from time to time establish standards of qualification for bidders. We reserve the right, at our sole and absolute discretion, to refuse admission to the premises and/or participation in any auction, and/or to reject any bid.
6. Registration. Prospective bidders are required to register prior to the auction. Registration may be limited to a select number of days prior to the time of the
auction. Internet bidders may register through Grogan & Co’s online bidding software. PRIOR TO BIDDING, ALL REGISTRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CAREFULLY READ ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE, THE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE LOTS ON WHICH THEY INTEND TO BID AND THEY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SALE. Registrants are responsible for payment of purchases resulting from all successful bids.
7. Internet Bidding. Internet bidding is offered as a service to our customers. Consignors and prospective bidders shall not hold us responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, nor shall they hold us responsible for any failure or delay as a result of using our online bidding applications, platforms, software including, without limitation, those provided by third party providers.
8. Acceptance and Rejection of Bids. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Although at our discretion we will execute order bids or accept telephone bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at auctions, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith.
9. Winning Bids. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to fulfillment by such Bidder of all of the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder thereupon assumes full risk of loss and responsibility therefore. Any person submitting bids on behalf of a corporation or other entity, by making such bid, agrees to be personally liable for the payment of the purchase price and any related charges and the performance of all Purchaser obligations under the Terms of Sale. GROGAN & CO. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING. All Bidders should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is in the amount intended. Once the hammer has fallen and the auctioneer has announced the winning bidder, the winning bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot in the amount of the winning bid, even if the winning bidder made a mistake.
10. Reserves. It is our policy to act as agent on behalf of the consignor; we do not permit a consignor to bid on his or her own lots unless expressly agreed between us and the consignor or except as herein set forth. Unless advertised otherwise, some lots may be offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is the minimum price that the consignor is willing to accept for the lot, which may or may not be disclosed, and which may be determined or modified at any time by written or verbal communication between us and the consignor. If the auctioneer decides that any bid is below the value of the lot offered, the auctioneer may reject the same and withdraw the lot from the sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, the auctioneer decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient; the auctioneer may reject the advance and may thereafter withdraw the lot. Unless an auction is announced as “without reserve,” each lot offered may be subject to a reserve and we may execute said reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor; provided, however, that we will not place consecutive bids on behalf of the consignor above the reserve.
11. Withdrawal of Lots. We reserve the right to withdraw any property at any time before the sale and for any reason or no reason. No participant in the auction shall have a right to claim any damages, including, without limitation, consequential damages, if a lot is withdrawn.
12. Buyer's Premium. A buyer’s premium of 25% will be added to the successful hammer price and is payable by the Purchaser as part of the total purchase price. Purchases made through Invaluable or LiveAuctioneers will be subject to an additional 5% charge and through Bidsquare an additional 3% charge.
13. Payment. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, or wire transfer. Property will not be released until funds equal to the total purchase price clear,
unless credit has been previously established, or if a bank letter has been received prior to the sale guaranteeing said personal check. All property must be paid for within five (5) business days following the sale and removed from the gallery within twenty (20) days. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or, in case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have confirmed authenticity. GROGAN & CO. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR LOSSESS OR DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF TRANSPORTING OR STORING UNCOLLECTED PROPERTY.
14. Tax. Unless exempt by law, the Purchaser will be required to pay the Massachusetts sales tax or any applicable compensating use tax of another state on the total purchase price. The rate of sales tax in Massachusetts is 6.25%. For those eligible, a Massachusetts exemption number may be applied for prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
15. Shipping. No lots shall be delivered to or collected by the Purchaser until payment in full of the purchase price and all applicable taxes and charges. All lots must be picked up by the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s shipper within twenty (20) business days following the close of the auction. Property not removed from the gallery within twenty (20) days will be sent to our warehouse where storage fees may be assessed at the then prevailing rate. We may provide names of packing and shipping agents and you may arrange for service by one of those agents or one of your own choosing to pack and ship the winning lots. Grogan & Co. will not pack or ship; providing names of packing and shipping agents is done as a convenience for our customers and Grogan & Co. shall have no responsibility or liability for loss or damage of property shipped to Purchasers. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the Purchaser. Without limiting the foregoing, in no event will we be liable for damage to glass or frames, regardless of the cause. If property remains in our warehouse on the third anniversary of the close of the auction, we retain the right to resell, as agent for the Purchaser, any such unshipped property, or send the property to another auctioneer for resale. We will send the proceeds of any resale, less any commissions and fees, by mail to the Purchaser’s last known address.
16. Remedies for Breach. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by a winning bidder, in addition to other remedies available by law, including without limitation the right to hold the winning bidder liable for the total purchase price, we, at our option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the winning bidder or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the winning bidder will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In the event of breach by internet bidders of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, Grogan & Co. may file a Non-Paying Bidder Alert to Bidsquare, Invaluable and/or LiveAuctioneers. Grogan & Co. reserves the right to impose a carrying charge of 1.5% per month on past due accounts. Purchasers agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred to collect past due accounts.
17. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF CONSIGNOR OR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, TO A PURCHASER FOR ANY BREACH, ACT, OMISSION, OR CLAIM OF ANY NATURE, WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM PURCHASED, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE ITEM. In no event shall the consignor or us, our officers, employees and agents, have any liability under any circumstances for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation, for loss of profits or revenue, costs of obtaining alternative property, claims of customers of Purchaser or otherwise), whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, arising out of, resulting from or in any way relating to the property purchased, or its purchase, sale, delivery or non-delivery. In no event shall consignor or us, our officers, employees and agents, be liable for any claims related to the errors, acts,
omissions, websites, or technology of the bidding software.
18. LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 20, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED, AND ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD, “AS IS” WITH NO GUARANTIES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE. NEITHER THE CONSIGNOR NOR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, NOR DO ANY OF THE FOREGOING ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION, SIZE, GRADING, QUALITY, ATTRIBUTION, GENUINENESS, AUTHENTICITY, PROVENANCE, AGE, CONDITION, MATERIALS, AUTHORSHIP, COMPLETENESS, DAMAGE, REPAIR, RESTORATION, ESTIMATE OF VALUE OR ANY OTHER FEATURE. NEITHER THE CONSIGNOR NOR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY STATEMENT OF WHATEVER KIND CONCERNING ANY LOT, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OR FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN DESCRIPTION OR FOR ANY FAULTS OR DEFECTS IN ANY PROPERTY. THE PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING AND RELATED THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE GRADING, QUALITY, DESCRIPTION, CONDITION, AUTHENTICITY, AND PROVENANCE OF A LOT.
19. All Sales Final. Items are sold with all faults and are not returnable for any reason except as set forth in the following Section 20.
20. Limited Rescission Right. If within fourteen (14) days of the sale of any lot, the Purchaser gives notice in writing to us that the lot is counterfeit and within ten (10) days after such notice, the Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost, risk, and expense, returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold, and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a counterfeit, we will refund the purchase price.
21. Severability. No invalidity or partial invalidity or unenforceability of any provision provided herein shall affect or impair the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof. If any provision or portion thereof of the Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be void, unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision or portion thereof shall be deemed deleted and severed from the remaining provisions, and shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any of the remaining provisions.
22. Jurisdiction; Governing Law. These Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligation hereunder shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By bidding at an auction whether present in person or by agent, order bid, telephone, or other means, you shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts, and the federal courts sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In any litigation between us and any Bidders (whether or not the Purchaser) the prevailing party shall be awarded full reimbursement of its actual paid legal fees in connection with the dispute.
23. No Assignment. Unless Grogan & Co. consents in writing, you may not assign your rights or any of your obligations relating to an auction or other sale by Grogan & Co. Any assignment without Grogan & Co.’s written consent will be void.
24. No Waiver. The failure of Grogan & Co. hereto to exercise any right, power or remedy provided hereunder or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by any other party hereto with its obligations hereunder, and any custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof, shall not constitute a waiver by such Grogan & Co. of its right to exercise any such or other right, power or remedy or to demand such compliance.
25. BY BIDDING AT AN AUCTION, WHETHER IN PERSON OR BY AGENT, PROXY, ABSENTEE BID, TELEPHONE, OR OTHERWISE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
