Gems, Minerals and Lapidary Works of Art

Additional information

• Auction information

  This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

  Buyers' Obligations

  ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

  If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.

  Buyers' Premium and Charges

  For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armor, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky

  28% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price;
  27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000;
  21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000;
  and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000.

  Payment Notices

  Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.

  Shipping Notices

  If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending.

  Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Please allow 7-14 business days from the time of booking for packing and dispatch, depending on your chosen shipping method. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you.

  Oversized Lots

  Please note that all lots marked with a W in the catalogue are oversized and subject to additional storage and shipping methods. All additional lots purchased with W lots are considered group lots and will be subject to the same terms as W lots.

  W Lots will be transferred to offsite storage at Door to Door Services at the buyer's risk and expense within five (5) business days following the auction. Please contact the Client Services team at [email protected] for the exact movement date.

  The per-lot charges levied by Door to Door Services are as follows (plus any applicable sales tax):

  FURNITURE/LARGE OBJECTS
  Transfer .................. $85
  Daily storage........... $10
  Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%

  SMALL OBJECTS
  Transfer ................. $42.50
  Daily storage........... $5
  Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.9%

  If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team.

• Lot Symbols

  ¤	Without reserve
  	Lot to be sold without reserve.
  Y	CITES
  	Prospective buyers should pay special attention to the "Notice Regarding Regulated Species Materials and CITES Permits" published in the printed catalog. This information is also available by contacting the salesroom.

• Related Departments

  • Natural History

• Auction Viewings

  Los Angeles

  7 December 2012, 12:00 - 17:00 PST

  8 December 2012, 10:00 - 17:00 PST

  9 December 2012, 12:00 - 17:00 PST

  10 December 2012, 10:00 - 13:00 PST

• Conditions of Sale

  View Conditions of Sale