In adherence with Federal Law, it is the policy of this auction house to sell items made primarily or solely of ivory only to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each purchaser will be asked to sign an affidavit as shown before taking possession of their items.
AFFIDAVIT
I, the undersigned, do hereby testify and affirm that the ivory items that I purchased today from William Bunch Auctions are for my use alone and are not intended for another individual or for transfer outside of Pennsylvania. Further, I testify and affirm that I am a legal resident of Pennsylvania and have provided a copy of my current and valid Pennsylvania Driver's License as proof of residence.
William Bunch Auctions welcomes you to our Online Only ivory auction, featuring over 50 lots of decorative ivory.
We are excited to start welcoming you back into our building!
While we do not yet have plans to resume live in house auctions, previews will be available without an appointment the Monday and Friday prior to each sale from 10:00 to 4:00.
Due to the amount of positive feedback received, buyer pickups will remain by appointment only. You can schedule your pickup appointment here: bunchappointments.as.me
As always, if you are picking up large furniture, please call the office to arrange your pickup time, we will always say the sooner the better.
In our continued efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy, we respectfully ask that you continue to wear a mask at all times while in our building.
Registration
Bidding
Buyer’s Premium
Bid Increments
Shipping Terms
Due to COVID-19, we will be doing scheduled appointments for pick ups on certain days. Once your item(s) are paid in full we will contact you for a pick up date and time. If you are having your items shipped from our warehouse we must know who you will be using to ship your items. SALES TAX RULES AND POLICIES OF WILLIAM BUNCH AUCTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 24, 2022 BECAUSE OF EVOLVING SALES TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT PA SALES TAX ON ALL PURCHASES THAT ARE PICKED UP AT OUR PLACE OF BUSINESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON OR ENTITY PICKING UP IS THE BUYER, A PRIVATE AGENT OF THE BUYER (FRIEND OR RELATIVE), OR A PACKER/SHIPPER HIRED BY THE BUYER IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FINAL DESTINATION OF THE PROPERTY. BUYERS FROM OUTSIDE THE US WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME RULES. CURRENT PA SALES TAX IS 6% WHICH IS APPLIED TO THE HAMMER PRICE PLUS BUYERS PREMIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO ANY PACKING AND SHIPPING IN-HOUSE EXCEPTIONS: 1. THE BUYER HAS A VALID AND CURRENT PA SALES TAX LICENSE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 2. OUT OF STATE BUYERS HAVE A VALID SALES TAX LICENSE IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. AGAIN, YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 3. RESIDENTS OF STATES WITH NO SALES TAX WILL NEED TO SUPPLY US WITH A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A BUSINESS ENGAGED IN THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 4. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX MUST PROVIDE A VALID PA REV-1220 AND LICENSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASES LEAVING THE PREMISES. WE VERIFY ALL SALES TAX LICENSES WITH THE STATE OF ISSUANCE. IF FOR ANY REASON WE CANNOT CONFIRM THE NUMBER AT TIME OF PICKUP, WE WILL CHARGE YOU 6% SALES TAX. IF SALES TAX LICENSE IS CONFIRMED AS VALID WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT, A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES!!!! Please contact the office for any additional information at 610-558-1800.
We are excited to start welcoming you back into our building!
While we do not yet have plans to resume live in house auctions, previews will be available without an appointment the Monday and Friday prior to each sale from 10:00 to 4:00.
Due to the amount of positive feedback received, buyer pickups will remain by appointment only. You can schedule your pickup appointment here: bunchappointments.as.me
As always, if you are picking up large furniture, please call the office to arrange your pickup time, we will always say the sooner the better.
In our continued efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy, we respectfully ask that you continue to wear a mask at all times while in our building.
Registration
- If you are already a registered user, click the Register to Bid button at left.
- If you need help creating a new account, please view our illustrated tutorial here.
Bidding
- Live Auction with Pre Bidding available
- Phone bidding is available here.
- Mobile bidding is available on our website or with the Bunch Auctions App available in iTunes for iPhone or iPad, and Google Play for Android devices.
- Whether you bid from a mobile device or computer, all are synched together in real-time to the auction room. Never miss a bid!
Buyer’s Premium
- Buyers bidding over the phone, or with our BunchLive bidding platform will pay the in-house premium of 25%.
- Buyers paying with cash or check will pay a reduced premium of 22%
- Buyers bidding with LiveAuctioneers will pay a premium of 30%, so bid here with us and save some money!
Bid Increments
- Visit our FAQ to view our bid increment table
Shipping Terms
Due to COVID-19, we will be doing scheduled appointments for pick ups on certain days. Once your item(s) are paid in full we will contact you for a pick up date and time. If you are having your items shipped from our warehouse we must know who you will be using to ship your items. SALES TAX RULES AND POLICIES OF WILLIAM BUNCH AUCTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 24, 2022 BECAUSE OF EVOLVING SALES TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT PA SALES TAX ON ALL PURCHASES THAT ARE PICKED UP AT OUR PLACE OF BUSINESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON OR ENTITY PICKING UP IS THE BUYER, A PRIVATE AGENT OF THE BUYER (FRIEND OR RELATIVE), OR A PACKER/SHIPPER HIRED BY THE BUYER IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FINAL DESTINATION OF THE PROPERTY. BUYERS FROM OUTSIDE THE US WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME RULES. CURRENT PA SALES TAX IS 6% WHICH IS APPLIED TO THE HAMMER PRICE PLUS BUYERS PREMIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO ANY PACKING AND SHIPPING IN-HOUSE EXCEPTIONS: 1. THE BUYER HAS A VALID AND CURRENT PA SALES TAX LICENSE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 2. OUT OF STATE BUYERS HAVE A VALID SALES TAX LICENSE IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. AGAIN, YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 3. RESIDENTS OF STATES WITH NO SALES TAX WILL NEED TO SUPPLY US WITH A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A BUSINESS ENGAGED IN THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 4. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX MUST PROVIDE A VALID PA REV-1220 AND LICENSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASES LEAVING THE PREMISES. WE VERIFY ALL SALES TAX LICENSES WITH THE STATE OF ISSUANCE. IF FOR ANY REASON WE CANNOT CONFIRM THE NUMBER AT TIME OF PICKUP, WE WILL CHARGE YOU 6% SALES TAX. IF SALES TAX LICENSE IS CONFIRMED AS VALID WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT, A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES!!!! Please contact the office for any additional information at 610-558-1800.
0.4 miles south of Route 1 on the southbound side of Route 202
Preview Wednesday, February 12th and Friday, February 14th from 10AM to 4PM
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Japanese Carved Ivory Monkey and Fruit Figure Group

3
Japanese Carved Ivory Monkey and Fruit Figure Group
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$700
Japanese Ryusa Manju Netsuke, Flowers and Bird

4
Japanese Ryusa Manju Netsuke, Flowers and Bird
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$225
Coconut Shell and Marine Ivory Snuff Box

5
Coconut Shell and Marine Ivory Snuff Box
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$60
Japanese Stag Ivory Netsuke of a Fox Priest

6
Japanese Stag Ivory Netsuke of a Fox Priest
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Cat & Kitsune

10
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Cat & Kitsune
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$225
(2) Japanese Ivory Netsuke and Shibayama Tonkotsu

13
(2) Japanese Ivory Netsuke and Shibayama Tonkotsu
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$70
(2) Japanese Peony and Branch Netsuke

18
(2) Japanese Peony and Branch Netsuke
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$225
(4) Japanese Netsuke, Frog, Fruit and Pumpkin

21
(4) Japanese Netsuke, Frog, Fruit and Pumpkin
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$225
(3) Japanese Carved Netsuke, Snails and Slugs

22
(3) Japanese Carved Netsuke, Snails and Slugs
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$110
Shingetsu Ivory Carved Nestuke of a Snail

23
Shingetsu Ivory Carved Nestuke of a Snail
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$170
(3) Japanese Carved Netsuke, Spider and Centipede

24
(3) Japanese Carved Netsuke, Spider and Centipede
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$50
(3) Japanese Carved Shishi and Dragon Netsuke

26
(3) Japanese Carved Shishi and Dragon Netsuke
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$550
(4) Dragon and Shishi Carved Ivories

27
(4) Dragon and Shishi Carved Ivories
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$110
(3) Bird and Egg Ivory Carved Netsuke

28
(3) Bird and Egg Ivory Carved Netsuke
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$225
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Catfish

29
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Catfish
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$400
(2) Shingetsu Crane and Swan Netsuke

30
(2) Shingetsu Crane and Swan Netsuke
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$425
(2) Japanese Carved Rat and Gourd Ivories

32
(2) Japanese Carved Rat and Gourd Ivories
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$120
(2) Contemporary Japanese Carved Rabbit Ivories

33
(2) Contemporary Japanese Carved Rabbit Ivories
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$250
(3) Japanese Ivory Covers and Manju Netsuke

34
(3) Japanese Ivory Covers and Manju Netsuke
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
Japanese Multi-Animal Carved Netsuke

35
Japanese Multi-Animal Carved Netsuke
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$80