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David Shepherd-A Happy Elephant
SOLD
45,000.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2024 Apr 13 @ 13:58UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Category
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Art
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Auction Currency
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USD
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Start Price
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35,000.00 USD
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Estimated at
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50,000.00 - 75,000.00 USD
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David Shepherd-A Happy Elephant
- Oil on canvas
- 24 x 52 inches
- Signed and dated 1979 lower right
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- Framed: 31 x 59 inches
- 1931-2017
Auction Location:
7176 E Main Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States
Previewing Details:
The full auction will be available to view in-person beginning March 25, 2024. Open Monday - Friday 10AM - 5PM (Thursdays until 9PM).
Taxes:
| Tax |
Rate |
Desc. |
| CS |
1.75% |
City of Scottsdale |
| SA |
6.3% |
State of Arizona |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) |
To (Excl.) |
Premium |
| 0.00 |
1,000,000.00 |
17% |
| 1,000,000.00 |
Infinite |
12% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Successful winning bidder will receive a Shipping Form along with their invoice to determine shipping location & cost, preferences and appropriate taxes.
Payment Details:
Payment due in full the day of the sale unless otherwise arranged. All monies shall be made payable to Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC.
Accepted Payments: bank wire, check or credit card (VISA/MasterCard/American Express). An additional 3% will be charged on all credit card payments.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- AMEX
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- See Payment Details
- Wire Transfer
- Cash
Buyer’s Premium
BUYER’S PREMIUM The purchase price payable by the Purchaser shall be the total of the final bid price PLUS A PREMIUM OF SEVENTEEN PERCENT (17%) on any individual lot in the amount up to and including $1,000,000; TWELVE PERCENT (12%) on any individual lot on the amount in excess of $1,000,000. This premium is in addition to any commissions or other charges payable by the consignor.
Auction
The art illustrated in the catalogue will be offered for sale by Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC on premises at 7176 Main Street, Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC is not responsible for any postponements of the sale due to conditions out of their control.
Telephone Bidding
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Estimate Increments
Under 2,000………………….100
2,000–5,000………………….250
5,000–10,000………………..500
10,000–20,000………………1,000
20,000–50,000………………2,500
50,000–100,000…………….5,000
over 100,000…………………10,000