Fine Wines & Whiskies, February 2026 by Webb's Auction House

Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction

Webb’s is honoured to present our latest Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction catalogue, including the personal collection of the late Peter Taylor, a pivotal figure in New Zealand’s wine story.

Through Scenic Cellars, Peter shaped a generation of collectors, guiding tastes, setting benchmarks, and championing fine wine when the country’s collecting culture was still emerging. This auction stands as a testament to his remarkable legacy.

At its core is one of the most impressive collections of Bordeaux to appear at auction in recent years. With exceptional depth and impeccable provenance, it offers a masterclass in both Right and Left Bank excellence. Icons such as Château Pétrus and Le Pin feature alongside the First Growths, forming a confident survey of the region’s most revered estates. Château d’Yquem appears in magnums and in the rare six-litre Imperiale.

Beyond Bordeaux, Burgundy is superbly represented, led by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The catalogue concludes with fine Cognacs and rare whiskies from The Macallan Distillery, Springbank, and Karuizawa; bottles chosen for legacy over fashion.

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

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6.30pm live auction starts Antipodes & Champagne lots 1—26

7.00pm

Burgundy & Sauternes lots 27 52

7.30pm

Bordeaux Rouge & Blanc lots 53 119

8.30pm

Digestifs, Cognac & Whiskies lots 120—145

to start

Bordeaux Distilling Company Rivington Gin and tonic

to continue

2014 Château Climens Premier Cru Classé Barsac Duck rillette with cornichons, pickled shallots, Dijon mustard and toasted sourdough.

main course

2017 Château Fourcas Hosten, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2016 Château Haut-Simard, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Slow-braised beef cheek à la bordelaise, roasted shallot and thyme. or Roasted free-range chicken supreme with tarragon and caramelised garlic jus.

Pommes Anna. Roasted green beans, confit orange and almond.

to finish

Hennessy XO Cognac Vanilla panna cotta, poached rhubarb, almond crumble. Canelé

3 (1) 2004-2009 Bell Hill Pinot Noir

Vertical Collection, Canterbury, 6

Bottles Sold as One Lot (TOL)

$2,400—$3,600

19 (1) 1975 Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero [JR19]

$1,200—$1,800

20 (1) 1990 Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne, 1500ml (GB) ♦ est $4,000—$6,000

27 (1) 1978 Domaine de la RomanéeConti Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP98] [JR18] est $7,000—$9,000

30 (1) 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti RomaneeConti Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP97] ♦ est $20,000—$30,000

47 (1) 1996 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, 1500ml [RP95] [JR18.5] ♦

76 (1) 1999 Château Cheval Blanc, SaintÉmilion, 1500ml [JR18] ♦

$1,500—$2,000

100 (1) 2017 Groupe Duclot Bordeaux Prestige Collection Case, Bordeaux, 9 Bottles Sold as One Lot

$12,000—$18,000

127 (1) Delamain Le Voyage de Delamain Grande Baccarat Crystal Decanter Champagne Cognac in Leather Display Case, 42% ABV (GB)

$5,000—$7,000

139 (1) Springbank Countdown Collection 30

Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 47.3% ABV (GB) (500 Bottled Released)

$5,000—$7,000

141 (1) Karuizawa 1974 Single Cask #6115 “The Golden Age of Showa” Bottled 2020 Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 58% ABV (GB)

$20,000—$30,000

1 (12) 2000 Stonyridge Vineyard Larose, Waiheke Island (OWC) est $200—$300

2 (12) 2002 Providence Private Reserve Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec, Matakana est $180—$220

3 (1) 2004-2009 Bell Hill Pinot Noir Vertical Collection, Canterbury, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot (TOL) est $2,400—$3,600

4 (1) 2004-2009 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir Vertical Collection, Bannockburn, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot (TOL) est $1,000—$1,500

5 (1) 2005-2010 Bell Hill Chardonnay, Canterbury, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $2,400—$3,600

6 (1) 1998 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, 1500ml (GB) ♦ est $900—$1,200

7 (1) 2004 Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa Shiraz, South Australia [JR18.5] [RP99] (GB) est $800—$1,000

8 (1) 1996 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia, 1500ml (GB) [RP95] ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

9 (1) 1998 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, South Australia [JR18.5] [RP96] ♦ est $900—$1,000

10 (1) 1999 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [JR17.5] ♦ est $800—$1,000

11 (1) 2001-2006 Penfolds Grange Vertical Collection, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot ♦ est $4,600—$6,000

12 (1) 2012 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [JR17.5] [RP99] (GB) est $800—$1,000

13 (2) 2019 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [RP95] [JR19] (GB) est $800—$1,000

14 (3) 2006 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, South Australia [JR18] [RP98] [BC98] est $800—$1,000

15 (3) 2009 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [JR19] [RP97] (GB) est $800—$1,000

16 (6) 2010 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia [JR19] [RP99] (GB) est $800—$1,000

17 (1) 1998 Gaja Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont ♦ est $300—$500

18 (1) 2001 Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG, Piedmont ♦ est $300—$500

19 (1) 1975 Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero [JR19] est $1,200—$1,800

20 (1) 1990 Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne, 1500ml (GB) ♦ est $4,000—$6,000

21 (1) 2006 Krug Vintage Brut, Champagne [RP97] ♦ est $500—$700

22 (1) MV Louis Roederer Collection 241 Brut, Champagne, 6000ml (GB) est $800—$1,000

23 (3) 2004 Dom Pérignon P2 Plenitude Brut, Champagne [RP95] (GB) est $800—$1,000

24 (6) 2015 Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne est $300—$400

25 (6) 2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Millésimé Brut, Champagne [JR17.5] [RP95] (GB) est $400—$600

26 (1) 1985-2000 Marc Bredif Vouvray Vertical Collection, 4 Bottles Sold as One Lot (1985, 1989, 1990 & 2000) ♦ est $500—$700

27 (1) 1978 Domaine de la RomaneeConti Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP98] [JR18] est $7,000—$9,000

28 (1) 1998 Domaine de la RomaneeConti La Tache Grand Cru Monopole, Côte de Nuits ♦ est $7,000—$8,000

29 (1) 1998 Domaine de la RomaneeConti La Tache Grand Cru Monopole, Côte de Nuits ♦ est $7,000—$8,000

30 (1) 1998 Domaine de la RomaneeConti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP97] ♦ est $20,000—$30,000

31 (1) 2000 Domaine Rene Engel Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru est $2,800—$3,600

32 (1) 2004 Louis Jadot Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune ♦ est $500—$700

33 (1) 2005 Domaine Dugat-Py Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18.5] [RP95] est $700—$900

34 (1) 2008 Vincent Dauvissat Les Clos, Chablis Grand Cru [RP97] est $500—$700

35 (1) 2009 Domaine Anne Gros Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18.5] est $1,200—$1,800

36 (1) 2010 Domaine de la Vougeraie Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP97] est $1,500—$2,000

37 (1) 2011 Domaine Francois Raveneau Valmur, Chablis Grand Cru est $800—$1,200

38 (1) 2011 Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18] est $1,000—$1,500

39 (1) 2013 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Échezeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [JR18] est $2,400—$3,600

40 (1) 2014 Domaine Jacques Carillon Bienvenues-BâtardMontrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune [RP97] est $800—$1,200

41 (1) 2017 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, 1500ml est $1,500—$2,000

42 (2) 1998 Domaine de la RomaneeConti Échezeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits (SOL) ♦ est $3,000—$5,000

43 (2) 1998 Domaine de la RomaneeConti Richebourg Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits [RP98] (SOL) ♦ est $3,000—$5,000

44 (2) 2011 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château Monopole, Côte de Nuits [JR17] est $1,200—$1,800

45 (3) 2008 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue ChambolleMusigny, Côte de Nuits, 1500ml (OWC) [JR17] est $700—$900

46 (6) 2012 Domaine JacquesFrédéric Mugnier Clos de la Maréchale, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, 1500ml (OWC) [JR17] est $400—$600

47 (1) 1996 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, 1500ml [RP95] [JR18.5] ♦ est $1,000—$1,500

48 (1) 1996 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, 6000ml [JR18.5] [RP95] (OWC) ♦ est $4,000—$5,000

49 (1) 1997 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, 1500ml [JR17.5] [RP95] ♦ est $1,200—$1,800

50 (1) 1998 Château Rieussec, Sauternes, 6000ml [RP95] (OWC) ♦ est $750—$950

51 (6) 2020 Denis Dubourdieu Château Doisy-Daëne, Sauternes - Barsac (OWC) ♦ est $80—$100

52 (6) 2021 Château de Rayne Vigneau, Sauternes [JR16.5] (OWC) ♦ est $80—$100

53 (1) 1982 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion [JR17.5] [RP99] (SOL) est $1,500—$2,000

54 (1) 1982 Château Latour, Pauillac [RP100] ♦ est $3,000—$4,000

55 (1) 1982 Château Margaux, Margaux [JR17.5] [RP98] est $1,500—$2,000

56 (1) 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR20] [RP100] (TS) ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

57 (1) 1985 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac ♦ est $1,000—$1,200

58 (1) 1986 Pétrus, Pomerol ♦ est $3,600—$5,000

59 (1) 1986 Pétrus, Pomerol [JR18] est $3,000—$4,000

60 (1) 1989 Château Margaux, Margaux, 1500ml [RP95] ♦ est $1,900—$2,400

61 (1) 1993 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR19] ♦ est $700—$900

62 (1) 1995 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [JR19][RP95] ♦ est $1,200—$1,500

63 (1) 1995 Château Latour, Pauillac [RP96] ♦ est $800—$900

64 (1) 1995 Château Margaux, Margaux [RP95] ♦ est $900—$1,200

65 (1) 1995 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR18] ♦ est $800—$1,000

66 (1) 1995 Le Pin, Pomerol ♦ est $3,600—$5,000

67 (1) 1998 Château HautBrion, Pessac-Léognan, 1500ml [JR19] [RP100] ♦ est $1,800—$2,000

68 (1) 1998 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [JR16.5] [RP96] (TOL) ♦ est $1,000—$1,200

69 (1) 1998 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1500ml [JR16.5] [RP96] ♦ est $2,000—$2,400

70 (1) 1998 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml [JR16.5] [RP96] (OWC) ♦ est $8,500—$9,000

71 (1) 1998 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, 3000ml [JR16.5] ♦ est $800—$1,200

72 (1) 1998 Château Palmer, Margaux, 3000ml ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

73 (1) 1998 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, 3000ml ♦ est $800—$1,000

74 (1) 1999 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 6000ml (OWC) ♦ est $5,000—$6,500

75 (1) 1999 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion [JR18] ♦ est $800—$1,000

76 (1) 1999 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion, 1500ml [JR18] ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

77 (1) 1999 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, 1500ml ♦ est $1,200—$1,800

78 (1) 1999 Château Latour, Pauillac, 1500ml [JR18] ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

79 (1) 1999 Château Margaux, Margaux, 1500ml [JR17.5] ♦ est $1,400—$1,800

80 (1) 1999 Château Margaux, Margaux, 6000ml [JR17.5] (OWC) ♦ est $6,000—$8,000

81 (1) 1999 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, 6000ml ♦ est $7,500—$8,500

82 (1) 1999 Château Palmer, Margaux, 6000ml (OWC) ♦ est $3,400—$5,000

83 (1) 1999 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, Margaux, 6000ml (OWC) ♦ est $1,900—$2,400

84 (1) 2000 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion [RP97] ♦ est $1,400—$1,800

85 (1) 2000 Château Gazin, Pomerol, 3000ml [JR17] (CC) ♦ est $900—$1,200

86 (1) 2000 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan [RP99] ♦ est $1,200—$1,500

87 (1) 2002 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru ♦ est $480—$600

88 (1) 2002-2005 Château Margaux Vertical Collection, 4 Bottles Sold as One Lot ♦ est $3,800—$5,000

89 (1) 2003 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [RP100] ♦ est $1,300—$1,800

90 (1) 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac ♦ est $700—$900

91 (1) 2004 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [JR18] [RP95] ♦ est $1,000—$1,200

92 (1) 2004 Château Latour, Pauillac [JR18] [RP95] ♦ est $700—$900

93 (1) 2005 Château Latour, Pauillac [RP98] ♦ est $850—$1,800

94 (1) 2006 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [RP96] ♦ est $900—$1,100

95 (1) 2009 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan [JR19] [RP100] ♦ est $1,200—$1,500

96 (1) 2009 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [RP97] [JR19] ♦ est $1,300—$1,500

97 (1) 2016 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan [RP100] ♦ est $900—$1,300

98 (1) 2016 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [RP99] ♦ est $1,200—$1,500

99 (1) 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [RP100] ♦ est $1,200—$1,500

100 (1) 2017 Groupe Duclot Bordeaux Prestige Collection Case, Bordeaux, 9 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $12,000—$18,000

101 (2) 1995 Château Ausone, Saint-Émilion [RP96] ♦ est $850—$1,200

102 (2) 1995 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan [RP95] [JR18.5] ♦ est $700—$900

103 (2) 1998 Château Angélus, SaintÉmilion Grand Cru [RP98] ♦ est $700—$900

80 (1) 1999 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, 6000ml [JR17.5] (OWC) ♦

$6,000—$8,000

104 (2) 1998 Château Latour, Pauillac [JR18.5] ♦ est $800—$1,000

105 (2) 1998 Château Margaux, Margaux [JR18.5] ♦ est $700—$900

106 (2) 1999 Château La Conseillante, Pomerol ♦ est $200—$300

107 (2) 2000 Château Angélus, SaintÉmilion Grand Cru [RP99] ♦ est $800—$1,000

108 (2) 2000 Château DucruBeaucaillou, Saint-Julien [RP96] ♦ est $340—$500

109 (2) 2000 Château Margaux, Margaux [RP99] ♦ est $1,600—$2,000

110 (2) 2000 Château PichonLongueville au Baron de PichonLongueville, Pauillac [RP97] ♦ est $460—$550

111 (2) 2002 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [JR18.5] ♦ est $700—$900

112 (3) 2002 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru ♦ est $480—$600

113 (3) 2002 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan ♦ est $300—$400

114 (3) 2005 Château HautBrion, Pessac Leognan [RP100] [JR18] (OWC) est $1,400—$1,800

115 (4) 1999 Château Le TertreRoteboeuf, Saint-Émilion [JR17] ♦ est $300—$400

116 (4) 1999 Château LéovilleLas Cases ‘Grand Vin de Leoville’, Saint-Julien [JR17] ♦ est $260—$340

117 (5) 1998 Château Palmer, Margaux ♦ est $380—$500

118 (6) 1997 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac ♦ est $180—$260

119 (6) 2004 Château Ausone, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru [JR17.5] [WS95] (OWC) est $1,100—$1,500

120 (1) 1900 Seppelt Para 100 Year Old Vintage Tawny, 23% ABV (GB) ♦ est $1,500—$2,000

121 (1) c1938 Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac, Baccarat decanter no.83, Original Wicker Case est $4,000—$7,000

122 (1) Camus Cognac, Centenary 1963 Baccarat Crystal Decanter est $1,000—$1,400

123 (1) Hennessy Paradis Rare Cognac est $1,600—$2,000

124 (1) 1867 Courvoisier, Cognac, Fine Champagne. (MS) (CC) est $8,000—$10,000

125 (1) 1969 Lheraud Vintage Grande Champagne Cognac, France (Bottled 2018) (GB) est $1,500—$2,000

126 (1) 1972 Croizet Vintage Cognac, France (GB) est $1,800—$2,400

127 (1) Delamain Le Voyage de Delamain Grande Baccarat Crystal Decanter Champagne Cognac in Leather Display Case, 42% ABV (GB) est $5,000—$7,000

128 (1) Hennessy Paradis Baccarat Crystal Decanter Rare Cognac, circa 1980s (GB) est $2,000—$3,000

129 (1) Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac, France, 40% ABV, 1500ml (GB) est $10,000—$15,000

130 (1) Martell Extra Cordon Argent Cognac, France (GB) est $1,200—$1,800

131 (1) Tesseron Lot No. 53 X.O. Perfection Cognac Grande Champagne, France (GB) est $900—$1,200

132 (1) 1938 B. Gelas et Fils Armagnac (Bottled 1997), 40% ABV (OWC) ♦ est $1,800—$2,000

133 (1) 1949 B. Gelas et Fils Armagnac (Bottled 1999), 40% ABV (OWC) ♦ est $1,300—$1,800

134 (1) 1950 The Macallan Handwritten Red Ribbon Single Malt Scotch Whisky, SpeysideHighlands, 43% ABV, 750ml (GB) est $10,000—$15,000

135 (1) 1968 The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak Bottled 1987 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV, 750ml (GB) est $3,600—$4,800

136 (1) 1980 Gordon & MacPhail Speymalt Macallan 31 Year Old Japan Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46% ABV (GB) est $1,500—$2,000

137 (1) Laphroaig 10 Year Old “Pre-Royal Warrant” - Duty Free Version Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 1000ml, 43% ABV, circa 1980s (GB) est $1,600—$2,400

138 (1) Springbank 14 Year Old Duty Paid Sample Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky, 56.5% ABV est $950—$1,200

139 (1) Springbank Countdown Collection 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 47.3% ABV (GB) (500 Bottled Released) est $5,000—$7,000

140 (1) Springbank Distillery (J. & A. Mitchell) Campbeltown Rare Discovery Collection, 6 Bottles Sold as One Lot est $1,800—$2,600

141 (1) Karuizawa 1974 Single Cask #6115 “The Golden Age of Showa” Bottled 2020 Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 58% ABV (GB) est $20,000—$30,000

142 (1) 2007 Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Single Distillery Irish Whiskey, County Cork, 46% ABV (GB) est $1,000—$1,500

143 (1) Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve’ 23 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 47.8% ABV est $7,000—$9,000

144 (1) Appleton Estate Very Rare Limited Edition Minimum 30 Year Old Rum, Jamaica, 45% ABV, 750ml (GB) est $1,000—$1,500

145 (1) Patron ‘X Guillermo del Toro’ Tequila Extra Añejo Set, Jalisco, 750ml + 100ml (GB) est $2,000—$3,000

♦ From the Pinnacle Selection of Late Scenic Cellars Legend, Peter Taylor

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“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.

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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 Services 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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