

Fine Wines & Whiskies
Ullage
This term refers to the gap between the bottom of the cork and the fill level of the wine. All wines listed in this catalogue have an ullage level of IN “Into Neck” or higher. If the level is lower it is stated in the catalogue.
TS Top Shoulder (A good level in any wine 20 years or older)
US Upper shoulder (Indicates slight natural reduction through easing of the cork and evaporation through cork and capsule)
MS Mid Shoulder (Indicates some weakening of the cork and therefore some risk. This is not unusual in wines over 50 years old and estimates will take this into account).
LMS Low-Mid Shoulder (Indicates high risk and will attract low estimates).
LS Low Shoulder Fill
RL Replacement Label
OWC Original Wood Case
CC Corroded Capsule
OX Oxidized Capsule
NC No Capsule
FL Faded Label
TL Tattered Label
TOL Torn Label
STOL Slightly Torn Label
HSL Heavily Stained Label
BSL Bin Stained Label
TSL Tissue Stained Label
SOL Soiled Label
GB Gift Boxed
* Vendor is from the trade and/or a party/entity associated with Webb’s Auction House.
Key
Ratings; We have used ratings from a number of renowned & respected wine writers:
RP Robert Parker
JR Jancis Robinson MW (score/20)
BC Bob Campbell MW
WS Wine Spectator
JH James Halliday
WE Wine Enthusiast
SK Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
ST Stephen Tanzer
JS James Suckling
BH Burghound (Allen Meadows)
JO Jeremy Oliver
TA Tim Atkin MW
D Decanter
RC Raymond Chan
Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction
We are honoured to present our November Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction; a celebration of Bordeaux Giants and Whisky Masters.
This evening’s catalogue showcases the extraordinary: majestic largeformat Bordeaux and exceptionally rare Single Malts, curated for those who seek craftsmanship and provenance. Alongside these treasures, you’ll find the global rarities and limited releases that define our auctions.
To elevate your experience, we are delighted to offer our acclaimed sit-down dinner, featuring an exquisite menu designed to complement tonight’s offerings. Looking ahead, we invite you to consign your prized bottles for future auctions. Join a distinguished circle of collectors and be part of the next chapter in fine wine and whisky history. Speak with any of our specialists tonight to secure your place. Cheers!! | Santé!! | Slainte!! | Egészségére!! | 饮胜! | 干杯! 26.11.25
Order
of events all times are approximate
6.30pm live auction starts
Aotearoa & other lots lots 1—41
7.00pm
Champagne & Burgundy lots lots 42 78
7.30pm
Bordeaux lots lots 79 101
8.00pm Cognac & Whiskies lots lots 102—135
Specialist Enquiries
Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
marcus@webbs.co.nz
+64 27 929 5601
Finn McCabe
Specialist, Fine Wines & Whiskies finn@webbs.co.nz +64 22 476 2675
to start
2014 Coniglio Chardonnay
Charcoal-grilled garlic lemon prawns and Mediterranean vegetable kebabs with sauce gribiche.
to continue
NV Lassalle & Filles, Champagne
House-cured Glory Bay salmon, cucumber, dill crème fraîche and caper with dark rye and toasted ciabatta, served shared.
main course
2016 Chatean Kirwan, Margaux
Brandy and apricot glazed ham loin, heritage tomato salad, Clevedon coast mozzarella, savoury granola, Hasselback potatoes, and onion-red wine gravy.
to finish
Highland Park 13 Year Old Aotearoa Single Cask, 64.8% ABV An assortment of Chef's Choice Festive sweet treats & petit fours. Fig truffles, lemon meringue tarts, spiced gingerbread, macarons, Christmas mince pies.
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32 (3) 1985 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley
$800—$1,000

43 (1) 2006 Salon Cuvée 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne est $1,500—$2,000

54 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole, Côte de Nuits [JR19.5] est $5,000—$7,500

71 (2) 2007 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, 1500ml est $1,500—$2,000

81 (1) 1988 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml [JR18.5] (GB) (CC) est $5,000—$7,500

83 (1) 1989 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml [JR18.5] (GB) est $5,000—$7,500

110 (1) Ardbeg 1975
Awakening 38 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 49.4% ABV

117 (1) Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Release #14
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 45.9% ABV (GB)
$6,000—$8,000
1 (1) 2006 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island, 3000ml (GB) est $800—$1,200
2 (1) 2018-2023 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Vertical Collection, Hawke’s Bay, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $1,000—$1,500
3 (1) 2002 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island, 1500ml (GB) est $400—$600
4 (1) 2004 Destiny Bay ‘Magna Praemia’, Waiheke Island est $600—$800
5 (1) 2008 Te Mata Estate Coleraine, Hawke’s Bay, 3000ml [BC96] (25 Bottles Made) est $700—$900
6 (1) 2012 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island, 1500ml (GB) est $400—$600
7 (1) 2016 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island, 1500ml (GB) (80 Bottles Made) est $400—$600
8 (12) 2007 Matariki Taurus Reserve, Hawke’s Bay est $60—$80
9 (12) 2009 Matariki Les Filles Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke’s Bay est $40—$60
10 (12) 2013 William Murdoch Wines The Guardsman Red, Gimblett Gravels est $40—$60
11 (12) 2018 Te Mata Estate Coleraine, Hawke’s Bay (OWC) est $150—$200
11a (12) 2022 Te Mata Estate Coleraine, Hawke’s Bay (OWC) est $150—$200
12 (3) 2014 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island est $200—$300
13 (4) 2015 Paritua 21.12 TwentyOne Twelve, Hawke’s Bay est $90—$130
13a (6) 2016 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) est $200—$300
14 (6) 2018 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) est $200—$300
15 (6) 2019 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) [JR17] est $200—$300
16 (6) 2020 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) [RP95] est $200—$300
17 (6) 2021 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) [JR17] est $200—$300
18 (6) 2022 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) est $200—$300
19 (1) 2017-2022 Kusuda Syrah Vertical Collection, Martinborough, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $1,200—$1,800
20 (4) 2017 Trinity Hill Homage Syrah, Gimblett Gravels [JR17] est $100—$150
21 (1) 2003 Destiny Bay Aeolus, Waiheke Island est $400—$600
21a (6) 2010 Puriri Hills Pope, Clevedon [BC97] est $120—$180
22 (1) 6x 2009 Matariki Quintology & 6x 2010 Matariki Quintology, Gimblett Gravels, 12 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $750—$1,000
23 (1) 2006 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 3000ml [JR17] est $300—$500
24 (1) 2018-2023 Kusuda Pinot Noir Vertical Collection, Martinborough, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $2,000—$3,000
25 (4) 2017 Bell Hill Pinot Noir, Canterbury est $300—$500
25a (3) 2014 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir, Martinborough [BC99] est $100—$150
25b (6) 2021 Devotus Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Martinborough est $60—$80
26 (12) 2019 William Murdoch Wines Invictus, Gimblett Gravels est $30—$50
26a (6) 2006 Gillman Vineyard Red, Matakana est $80—$120
27 (1) 2013-2019 Esk Valley The Terraces Vertical Collection, Hawke’s Bay, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $600—$800
28 (12) 2009 Matariki Les Filles Blanc de Blanc, Hawke’s Bay est $30—$40
29 (1) 1969 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia (Topped Up, Re-Corked, & Re-Capsuled in 2003 by the Penfolds Clinic) est $2,000—$3,000
30 (1) 1997 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [JR 19] est $600—$800
31 (1) 1998 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, South Australia [JR18.5] est $800—$1,000
32 (3) 1985 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley est $800—$1,000
33 (1) 1988 Opus One, Napa Valley est $700—$900
34 (1) 1994 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard, Napa Valley est $400—$600
35 (1) 2013 Poderi Aldo Conterno Granbussia, Barolo Riserva DOCG est $1,000—$1,500
36 (2) 2019 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri, Tuscany [JR18] [RP98] est $400—$600
37 (2) 2021 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri, Tuscany [RP100] est $300—$500
38 (6) 2006 Giacomo Ascheri ‘Matteo Ascheri’ Coste & Bricco, Barolo DOCG (OWC) est $240—$340
39 (6) 2008 Giacomo Ascheri ‘Matteo Ascheri’ Coste & Bricco, Barolo DOCG (OWC) est $240—$340
40 (6) 2015 Giacomo Ascheri ‘Matteo Ascheri’ Coste & Bricco, Barolo DOCG (OWC) est $200—$300
41 (6) 2019 Giacomo Ascheri ‘Matteo Ascheri’ Coste & Bricco, Barolo DOCG (OWC) est $300—$400
42 (1) 2002 Louis Roederer Cristal Millésime Brut, Champagne, 1500ml [RP96] est $800—$1,200
43 (1) 2006 Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne est $1,500—$2,000
44 (1) 2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne (GB) [RP98] est $3,000—$4,000
45 (1) 2015 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut, Champagne, 1500ml (GB) est $900—$1,300
46 (1) Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Three, Champagne (GB) est $1,500—$2,000
47 (1) NV Jacques Selosse Disgorged 2006 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut, Champagne (GB) est $1,500—$2,000
48 (1) NV Jacques Selosse Substance Blanc de Blancs Disgorged 2015 Grand Cru Brut, Champagne est $1,000—$1,500
49 (1) NV Jerome Prevost La Closerie ‘&’ Extra Brut “LC18”, Champagne [RP97] est $400—$600
50 (6) 1983 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Cave Privee Collection Brut, Champagne (OWC) est $700—$900
51 (1) 1966 Domaine Faiveley Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $3,000—$5,000
52 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti Echezeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18.5] est $3,000—$5,000
53 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $3,200—$5,000
54 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti La Tâche Grand Cru Monopole, Côte de Nuits [JR19.5] est $5,000—$7,500
55 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP96] est $3,800—$6,000
56 (1) 1996 Domaine de la RomanéeConti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18] est $2,800—$4,400
57 (1) 1999 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $800—$1,200
58 (1) 2006 Domaine JacquesFrederic Mugnier Les Amoureuses, ChambolleMusigny Premier Cru [JR18] est $3,000—$4,000
59 (1) 2007 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18] est $4,000—$6,000
60 (1) 2009 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru [JR17] [RP95] est $1,200—$1,800
61 (1) 2011 Domaine JacquesFrederic Mugnier Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR19] est $3,000—$4,000
62 (1) 2015 Domaine Francois Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre, Chablis Premier Cru est $600—$800
63 (1) 2017 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Aux Cras, Nuits-SaintGeorges Premier Cru [JR18] est $1,600—$2,400
64 (1) 2018 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru est $1,200—$1,800
65 (1) 2020 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Les Cazetiers, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru [JR17.5] est $900—$1,300
66 (1) 2021 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $1,000—$1,500
67 (1) 2021 Sylvain Cathiard Aux Malconsorts, VosneRomanée Premier Cru est $1,500—$2,000
68 (1) 2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Forêt, Chablis Premier Cru est $500—$700
69 (2) 1995 Domaine JacquesFrederic Mugnier Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $1,600—$2,800
70 (2) 1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR17.5] [RP98] est $3,600—$5,500
71 (2) 2007 Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, 1500ml est $1,500—$2,000
72 (2) 2014 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune est $700—$900
73 (2) 2020 Domaine Leflaive Sous le Dos d’Âne, Meursault Premier Cru [JR17] est $500—$700
74 (3) 1994 Domaine JacquesFrederic Mugnier Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits (TL) est $1,200—$1,800
75 (4) 1996 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune est $500—$700
76 (4) 2006 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole, Côte de Nuits [JR17] est $1,000—$1,500
77 (4) 2006 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombiere, Côte de Nuits est $900—$1,300
78 (6) 2021 Domaine d’Eugenie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits est $500—$800
79 (1) 1981 Petrus, Pomerol, 1500ml [JR17.5] (TS) est $3,400—$6,000
80 (1) 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [JR18] [RP98] est $1,700—$3,000
81 (1) 1988 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml [JR18.5] (GB) (CC) est $5,000—$7,500
82 (1) 1988 Petrus, Pomerol [JR18.5] est $2,000—$3,400
83 (1) 1989 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml [JR18.5] (GB) est $5,000—$7,500
84 (1) 1995 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 3000ml [RP95] est $320—$440
85 (1) 1995 Château Bourgneuf, Pomerol, 6000ml (GB) est $500—$700
86 (1) 1995 Château Gazin, Pomerol, 6000ml (GB) est $950—$1,400
87 (1) 1995 Château Latour a Pomerol, Pomerol, 6000ml (GB) [JR16.5] est $1,100—$1,600
88 (1) 1996 Château GrandPuy-Lacoste, Pauillac, 6000ml (GB) [JR16] est $950—$1,400
89 (1) 2009 Groupe Duclot Bordeaux Prestige Collection Case, Bordeaux, 9 Bottles Sold as One Lot (GB) est $18,000—$24,000
90 (1) 2010 Château Lafleur, Pomerol [RP98] est $1,800—$2,200

124 (1) Karuizawa 35 Year Old Geisha Sherry Cask #2360 Distilled
1981 Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 54.9% ABV (GB)
$50,000—$70,000
91 (1) 2010 Château Margaux, Margaux [JR18] [RP98] est $800—$1,200
92 (12) 1992 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (OWC) est $480—$750
93 (12) 1993 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (OWC) [JR16.5] est $600—$850
94 (3) 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR20] [RP100] (HSL) est $1,400—$2,000
95 (3) 1994 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac est $550—$800
96 (3) 1995 Château L’Évangile, Pomerol, 3000ml (OWC) est $800—$1,200
97 (6) 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR20] [RP100] (HSL) est $1,400—$2,000
98 (6) 1989 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan [JR18] [RP100] est $2,000—$3,000
99 (6) 1992 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac est $480—$750
100 (6) 1994 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac est $550—$800
101 (6) 2002 Château Latour, Pauillac [JR17.5] [WS96] [RP95] est $1,200—$1,500
102 (1) Pierre Ferrand Heritage Volume I Cognac 1er Cru (240 Bottles Made), 40% ABV (GB) est $4,000—$5,000
103 (1) 1964 Tullibardine Custodian Collection 51 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40.4% ABV (GB) est $3,000—$5,000
104 (1) 1968 Berry Bros. & Rudd Exceptional Casks Bottled 2022 54 Year Old Secret Speyside Distillery Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside, 51.6% ABV (GB) est $3,000—$4,000
105 (1) 1983 Vintage Caol Ila 30 Year Old Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, 55.1% ABV (GB) est $1,200—$1,800
106 (1) 1989 Glendronach Kingsman Edition Oloroso & Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Highlands, 50.1% ABV (GB) est $2,000—$3,000
107 (1) 1989 Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV (GB) est $1,500—$2,000
108 (1) 1989 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Rosebank 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lowlands, 55% ABV (GB)
est $3,000—$5,000
109 (1) 1993 Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV (GB) est $1,800—$2,200
110 (1) Ardbeg 1975 The Awakening 38 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 49.4% ABV est $48,000—$55,000
111 (1) Ardbeg 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, 46% ABV (GB)
est $1,200—$1,800
112 (1) Ardbeg The Ultimate Single Cask #2323 1st Fill Cote Rotie Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, 58.2% ABV (GB) est $1,000—$1,500
113 (1) Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 Edition 29 Year Old Unpeated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, 45.1% ABV (GB) est $600—$800
114 (1) Caperdonich Small Batch Release 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 51.1% ABV (GB)
est $1,800—$2,400
115 (1) Glendronach Grandeur 29 Year Old Batch 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Highlands, 49.2% ABV est $1,500—$2,000
116 (1) Glenfiddich ‘Ultimate’ 38 Years Old 2012 Release #1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside, 40% ABV (GB) est $8,000—$12,000
117 (1) Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Release #14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 45.9% ABV (GB)
est $6,000—$8,000
118 (1) Springbank 30 Year Old 2023 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Campbeltown, 46% ABV (GB) est $2,000—$3,000
119 (1) The Macallan 110 Proof Sherry Oak Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside, 55% ABV (NZ First & Exclusive) (GB) est $800—$1,200
120 (1) The Macallan 1824 Series ‘Ruby’ Sherry Casks from Jerez Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV (GB) est $1,200—$1,800
121 (1) The Macallan 1824 Series Oscuro Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46.5% ABV (GB) est $1,600—$2,800
122 (1) The Macallan 23 Year Old Single Sherry Cask No.27 for “Friends of La Casa Cubana Singapore” Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 44.6% ABV (GB) est $8,000—$12,000
123 (1) The Macallan Travel - Decades ‘Fifties’ Series Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Highlands, 40% ABV, 500ml (GB) est $1,500—$2,000
124 (1) Karuizawa 35 Year Old Geisha Sherry Cask #2360 Distilled 1981 Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 54.9% ABV (GB) est $50,000—$70,000
125 (1) Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels Peated Rum Finish Indian Single Malt Whisky, 57.1% ABV (GB) est $1,000—$1,200
126 (1) Redbreast All Port Single Cask 30 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, County Cork, 57.2% ABV (GB) est $2,000—$3,000
127 (1) Redbreast Dream Cask 29 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whisky, 51.2% ABV, 500ml (GB) est $1,500—$2,000
128 (2) Pokeno Inaugural Cask Single Cask First-Fill Bourbon Barrel Single Malt New Zealand Whisky, 46% ABV (GB) est $300—$500
129 (1) Blood Oath 2016 Pact No. 2 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 49.3% ABV, 750ml (GB) est $1,000—$1,500
130 (1) Cambus 1975 Diageo Special Releases 40 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky, 52.7% ABV (GB) est $1,800—$2,400
131 (1) Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve’ 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 750ml, 47.8% ABV est $1,500—$2,000
132 (1) Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve’ 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% ABV, 750ml (GB) est $5,000—$7,000
133 (1) 1973 Vintage The Whisky Agency 43 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt Whisky, 47.4% ABV est $1,200—$1,800
134 (1) Johnnie Walker Excelsior 1947 Vintage 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV, 750ml est $1,500—$2,000
135 (1) Laphroaig ‘Islay Mist’ 8 Year Old Distilled, Blended & Bottled by D. Johnston & Co., Islay, 43% ABV, Circa. 1950’s est $1,200—$1,800
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions of sale listed here contain the policies of Webb’s (Webb Fine Art). They are the terms on which Webb’s (Webb Fine Art) and the Seller contract with the Buyer. They may be amended by printed Saleroom Notices or oral announcements made before and during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Background to the Terms used in these Conditions
The conditions that are listed below contain terms that are used regularly and may need explanation. They are as follows:
“the Buyer” means the person with the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer.
“the Lot” means any item depicted within the sale for auction and in particular the item or items described against any lot number in the catalogue.
“the Hammer price” means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a lot.
“the Buyer’s Premium” means the charge payable by the Buyer to the auction house as a percentage of the hammer price.
“the Reserve” means the lowest amount at which Webb’s has agreed with the Seller that the lot can be sold.
“Forgery” means an item constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole, with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no lot shall be capable of being a forgery by reason of any damage or restoration work of any kind (Including re-painting).
“the insured value” means the amount that Webb’s in its absolute discretion from time to time shall consider the value for which a lot should be covered for insurance (whether or not insurance is arranged by Webb’s).
All values expressed in Webb’s catalogues (in any format) are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$). All bids, “hammer price”, “reserves”, “Buyers Premium” and other expressions of value are understood by all parties to be in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.
2. Webb’s Auctions as Agent
Except as otherwise stated, Webb’s acts as agent for the Seller.
The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer.
3. Before the Sale
3.1. Examination of Property
Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to examine in person any property in which they are interested before the Auction takes place. Neither Webb’s nor the Seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property apart from the Limited warranty in the paragraph below.
The property is otherwise sold “AS IS”
3.2. Catalogue and Other Descriptions
All statements by Webb’s in the catalogue entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Webb’s of any kind. References in the catalogue entry to the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Neither Webb’s nor The Seller is responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue or any supplemental material.
Images are measured height by width (sight size). Illustrations are provided only as a guide and should not be relied upon as a true representation of colour or condition. Images are not shown at a standard scale. Mention is rarely made of frames (which may be provided as supplementary images on the website) which do not form part of the lot as described in the printed catalogue.
An item bought “on Extension” must be paid for in full before it will be released to the purchaser or his/ her agreed expertising committee or specialist. Payments received for such items will be held “in trust” for up to 90 days or earlier, if the issue of authenticity has been resolved more quickly. Extensions must be requested before the auction.
Foreign buyers should note that all transactions are in New Zealand Dollars so there may be a small exchange rate risk. The costs associated with acquiring a good opinion or certificate will be carried by the purchaser. If the item turns out to be forged or otherwise incorrectly described, all reasonable costs will be borne by the vendor.
3.3. Buyers Responsibility
All property is sold “as is” without representation or warranty of any kind by Webb’s or the Seller. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the catalogue by requesting a condition report.
No lot to be rejected if, subsequent to the sale, it has been immersed in liquid or treated by any other process unless the Auctioneer’s permission to subject the lot to such immersion or treatment has first been obtained in writing.
4. At the Sale
4.1. Refusal of Admission
Webb’s reserves the right at our complete discretion to refuse admission to the auction premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.
4.2. Registration Before Bidding
Any prospective new buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide photo identification before bidding. Webb’s may request bank, trade or other financial references to substantiate this registration.
4.3. Bidding as a Principal
When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Webb’s before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Webb’s and that Webb’s will only look to the principal for payment.
4.4. International Registrations
All International clients not known to Webb’s will be required to scan or fax through an accredited form of photo identification and pay a deposit at our discretion in cleared funds into Webb’s account at least 24 hours before the commencement of the auction. Bids will not be accepted without this deposit. Webb’s also reserves the right to request any additional forms of identification prior to registering an overseas bid.
This deposit can be made using a credit card, however the balance of any purchase price in excess of $5,000 cannot be charged to this card without prior arrangement.
This deposit is redeemable against any auction purchase and will be refunded in full if no purchases are made.
4.5. Absentee Bids
Webb’s will use reasonable efforts to execute written bids delivered to us AT LEAST 24 Hours before the sale for the convenience of those clients who are unable to attend the auction in person. If we receive identical written bids on a particular lot, and at the auction these are the highest bids on that lot, then the lot will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors or omissions which may arise. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check with Webb’s after the auction if they were successful. Unlimited or “Buy” bids will not be accepted.
4.6. Telephone Bids Priority will be given to overseas
and bidders from other regions. Please refer to the catalogue for the Telephone Bids form. Arrangements for this service must be confirmed AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to the auction commencing. Webb’s accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute bids. In telephone bidding the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts that Webb’s cannot be held responsible for any miscommunications in the process. The success of telephone bidding cannot be guaranteed due to circumstances that are unforeseen. Buyers should be aware of the risk and accept the consequences should contact be unsuccessful at the time of Auction. You must advise Webb’s of the lots in question, and you will be assumed to be a buyer at the minimum price of 75% of estimate (i.e. reserve) for all such lots. Webb’s will advise Telephone Bidders who have registered at least 24 hours before the auction of any relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals, or any other sale room notices.
4.7. Online Bidding
Webb’s offers an online bidding service. When bidding online the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here by Webb’s.
Webb’s accepts no responsibility for any errors, failure to execute bids or any other miscommunications regarding this process. It is the online bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the relevant information regarding bids, lot numbers and contact details. Webb’s does not charge for this service.
4.8. Reserves
Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the Lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders.
4.9. Auctioneers Discretion
The Auctioneer has the right at his/ her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding according to the following indicative steps:
Increment Dollar
Range Amount
$20 $0–$500
$50 $500–$1,000
$100 $1,000–$2,000
$200 $2,000–$5,000
$500 $5,000–$10,000
$1,000 $10,000–$20,000
$2,000 $20,000–$50,000
Absentee bids must follow these increments and any bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded up to the nearest acceptable bid.
4.10. Successful Bid and Passing of Risk
Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes immediately to the Buyer. If you are the highest bidder at the end
of the auction, but your bid is below the reserve price, it will be marked as 'subject to vendor approval.' Your bid will then be presented to the vendor for consideration, and if accepted, the lot will be sold to you.
5. After the Sale
5.1. Buyers Premium
In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay to Webb’s the buyer’s premium. The buyer’s premium is 19.5% of the hammer price plus GST. (Goods and Services Tax) where applicable.
5.2. Payment and Passing of Title
The buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes and GST) not later than 2 days after the auction date.
The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until Webb’s receives full payment in cleared funds, and no goods under any circumstances will be released without confirmation of cleared funds received. This applies even if the buyer wishes to send items overseas.
Payment can be made by direct transfer, cash (not exceeding NZD$5,000, if wishing to pay more than NZD$5,000 then this must be deposited directly into a Bank of New Zealand branch and bank receipt supplied) and EFTPOS (please check the daily limit). Payments can be made by debit card or credit card in person with a 2.2% merchant fee for Visa, Mastercard and Paywave, and 3.3% for American Express. Invoices that are in excess of $5,000 and where the card holder is not present, cannot be charged to a credit card without prior arrangement. Cheques are no longer accepted.
The buyer is responsible for any bank fees and charges applicable for the transfer of funds into Webb’s account.
5.3. Collection of Purchases & Insurance
Webb’s is entitled to retain items sold until all amounts due to us have been received in full in cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect purchased lots within 2 days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between Webb’s and the Buyer.
At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser.
5.4. Packing, Handling and Shipping
Webb’s will be able to suggest removals companies that the buyer can use but takes no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of any recommended third party. Webb’s can pack and handle goods purchased at the auction by agreement and a charge will be made for this service. All packing, shipping, insurance, postage & associated charges will be borne by the purchaser.
5.5. Permits, Licences and Certificates
Under The Protected Objects Act 1975, buyers may be required to obtain a licence for certain categories of items in a sale from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington.
5.6. Remedies for Non-Payment
If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately, Webb’s is entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies (in addition to
asserting any other rights or remedies available under the law)
5.6.1. to charge interest at such a rate as we shall reasonably decide.
5.6.2. to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery along with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
5.6.3. to cancel the sale.
5.6.4. to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we see fit.
5.6.5. to pay the Seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon Webb’s in the event that the item(s) are sold for an amount greater than the original invoiced amount.
5.6.6. to set off against any amounts which Webb’s may owe the Buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the Buyer.
5.6.7. where several amounts are owed by the Buyer to us, in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the Buyer so directs.
5.6.8. to reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit from the Buyer prior to accepting any bids.
5.6.9. to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by the Buyer whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. The Buyer will be deemed to have been granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for said Buyer’s obligations to us.
5.6.10. to take such other action as Webb’s deem necessary or appropriate.
If we do sell the property under paragraph (4), then the defaulting Buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon reselling as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kinds associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default.
If we pay any amount to the Seller under paragraph (5) the Buyer acknowledges that Webb’s shall have all of the rights of the Seller, however arising, to pursue the Buyer for such amount.
5.7.
Failure to Collect Purchases
Where purchases are not collected within 2 days from the sale date, whether or not payment has been made, we shall be permitted to remove the property to a warehouse at the buyer’s expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.
6. Extent of Webb’s Liability
Webb’s agrees to refund the purchase price in the circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out in paragraph 7 below. Apart from that, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents are responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lots. Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, neither the Seller, ourselves, our officers, agents or employees give any representation warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph.
7. Limited Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions of this paragraph, the Seller warrants for the period of thirty days from the date of the sale that any property described in this catalogue (noting such description may be amended by any saleroom notice or announcement) which is stated without qualification to be the work of a named author or authorship is authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or “authorship” refers to the creator of the property or to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of such property is identified in the catalogue.
The warranty is subject to the following:
it does not apply where a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars and experts at the date of the sale or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or b) correct identification of a lot can be demonstrated only by means of a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the publication of the catalogue was unreasonably expensive or impractical or likely to have caused damage to the property.
the benefits of the warranty are not assignable and shall apply only to the original buyer of the lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by Webb’s when the lot was sold at Auction.
the Original Buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.
The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Seller in place of any other remedy which might be available, is the cancellation of the sale and
the refund of the original purchase price paid for the lot less the buyer’s premium which is non-refundable. Neither the Seller nor Webb’s will be liable for any special, incidental nor consequential damages including, without limitation, loss of profits.
The Buyer must give written notice of claim to us within thirty days of the date of the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions by recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to the Buyer and Webb’s to decide whether or not to cancel the sale under warranty.
the Buyer must return the lot to Seller in the same condition that it was purchased.
8. Severability
If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted, and the rest of the Conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Copyright
The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by Webb’s relating to a lot including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall remain the property at all times of Webb’s and shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else without our prior written consent. Webb’s and the Seller make no representation or warranty that the Buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it.
10.
Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions and any matters concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, unless otherwise stated.
11.
Pre-Sale Estimates
Webb’s publishes with each catalogue our opinion as to the estimated price range for each lot. These estimates are approximate prices only and are not intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in advance of the sale and may be subject to revision. Interested parties should contact Webb’s prior to auction for updated pre-sale estimates and starting prices.
12. Sale Results
Webb’s will provide auction results, which will be available as soon as possible after the sale. Results will include buyer’s premium. These results will be posted at www.webbs.co.nz.
13.
Goods and Service Tax
GST is applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is selling property that is owned by an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is not a New Zealand resident. These lots are denoted by a dagger symbol † placed next to the estimate. GST is also applicable on the buyer’s premium.

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