William Bunch Auctions

1 Hillman Drive
Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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Date(s) 5/29/2026 - 6/8/2026

The Live* Auction starts on our platform: June 9, 2026 at 10 AM EST (and continues through the day depending on the number of lots) *Note- Our auctions are currently all online-only bidding with a fully remote, digital-forward bidding format. There is not an "in-person" bidding audience. However, the auctions welcome our bidders from around the globe bidding "live" as the auction occurs on the phone or absentee bid, or seamlessly online via our own bidding platform or a third-party platform (depending on the auction). 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.

Past Auction
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Bidding Notice:

You are placing ABSENTEE bids here. This is a live internet-only auction conducted on our bidding platform. (Please follow bidding links to the catalog.) Absentee bids collected here will be brought forward on auction day to compete in our live Internet-only sale.

Auction Notice:

Absentee Bidding (pre-Bidding) only.

Auction Information
Name June 9: Single Owner Collection of 20th C Art
Auctioneer
Type Internet Absentee Bidding
Date(s) 5/29/2026 - 6/8/2026
Auction Date/Time Info
The Live* Auction starts on our platform: June 9, 2026 at 10 AM EST (and continues through the day depending on the number of lots) *Note- Our auctions are currently all online-only bidding with a fully remote, digital-forward bidding format. There is not an "in-person" bidding audience. However, the auctions welcome our bidders from around the globe bidding "live" as the auction occurs on the phone or absentee bid, or seamlessly online via our own bidding platform or a third-party platform (depending on the auction). 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.
Preview Date/Time Preview Friday, june 5, and Monday, June 8, from 10AM to 4PM. No appointment is necessary.
Checkout Date/Time If you are a successful bidder, you will receive an invoice after the completion of the live auction.
Location
Buyer Premium 27.5% (reduced to 22.5% for cash)
Description
Single Owner Collection of 20th C Art :442 lots including 20th and 21st century Paintings, Watercolors, Prints & Multiples, Collages, Photographs, in addition to some 19th century Paintings, Maps, Lithographs, Etchings, Engravings, Textiles, etc. Viewing Hours (in person): Preview Friday, June 5, and Monday, June 8, from 10AM to 4PM. No appointment is necessary. Note: we are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Registration: Register on HiBid If you would like to Pre-Bid and leave Absentee bids. If you want to bid live on auction day, please visit www.bunchauctions.com to register and bid. Bidding This auction is Live* Auction on our platform with Pre Bidding/Absentee Bidding available here. Visit our FAQ at www.bunchauctions.com to view our bid increment table. Phone bidding is available. All phone bids start with an opening bid of $75. Fill our the Phone Bid Form at www.bunchauctions.com. The Live* Auction starts: June 9 2026 at 10 AM EST (and continues through the day depending on the number of lots) *Note- Our auctions are currently all online-only bidding with a fully remote, digital-forward bidding format. There is not an "in-person" bidding audience. However, the auctions welcome our bidders from around the globe bidding "live" as the auction occurs on the phone or absentee bid, or seamlessly online via our own bidding platform or a third-party platform (depending on the auction). 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! Bidding & Paying directly with our firm will always save you some money! In-House Premium - 25% for Buyers bidding by Phone, or with our BunchLive bidding platform. Reduced Premium - 22% for Buyers paying with cash or check. HiBid Premium- 27.5% LiveAuctioneers Premium - 30%. This third-party platform is only available for some auctions. Payment We accept USA based Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit and debit cards. Please reference the premium and sales tax attachments to ensure that you are submitting the correct amount. If the total amount owed is Under $1,000, you may pay online at any time via our secure payment portal (1 time per 24hrs per card per IP address ONLY): Visit Portal Here If the total amount owed is Over $1,000, and you have a previous buyer history with us, you may pay over the phone by calling 610-558-1800 during regular office hours (M-F 9:00am-5:00pm) Pickup Terms Due to the amount of positive feedback received, buyer pickups will remain by appointment only. You may schedule your Pickup Appointment at www.bunchauctions.com 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. Pickup Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 3:30PM Shipping Terms Please note that we do not do any packing and shipping in-house. 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, you MUST notify us who you will be using to ship your items. Our recommended shippers list is available here. SALES TAX RULES AND POLICIES OF WILLIAM BUNCH AUCTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 24, 2022 (There will be NO DEVIATIONS from these rules). 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. Please note that we do not do any packing and shipping in-house. 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 buyer’s premium. Exceptions to Collecting PA Sales Tax: 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 three 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 the sales tax license is confirmed as valid within two weeks from the date of payment, a refund will be issued. Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office by phone at 610-558-1800. Thank you, Client Services, William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals Location Description 0.4 miles south of Route 1 on the southbound side of Route 202 Viewing Preview Friday, June 5th and Monday, June 8th from 10AM to 4PM, we are closed on Saturday and Sunday
William H. Bunch, Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC will offer the property described in this catalog, of which, the description may be amended by saleroom notice or announcement, for sale on behalf of various consignors. Unless otherwise indicated in the catalog, William H. Bunch, Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC will offer all property as agent for the seller. These CONDITIONS OF SALE and the LIMITED WARRANTY and ABSENCE OF OTHER WARRANTIES set forth below, together with any glossary contained herein, constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions of which all property is offered for sale. William H. Bunch, Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become a part of these conditions of sale. By bidding at auction, whether present in person, by agent, by written bid, telephone bid, online bid, or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these conditions of sale. 1. As used in these conditions of sale, the term “final bid” means the highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer and the term “purchase price” means the sum of the final bid plus the premium payable by the buyer, as set forth in Condition 5. 2. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has the right to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute. In the event of any dispute after the sale, the William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC clerked, written record of final sale shall be used to determine the successful bidder. 3. The sale’s catalog is published with the opinion of William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC as to the estimated price range for each lot. These estimates are the approximate prices expected to be realized at auction. They should not be relied upon as a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price. They are published well in advance of the sale and are subject to revision. The estimates presented in the auction catalog do not include the buyer’s premium. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any lot before the sale. Any bids left on the removed lot will be considered null and void. 4. Absence of a condition report does not deem the material without flaw. If you are unable to preview the lots in person, William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC will be pleased to provide a condition report for any lot upon request. If a condition report request is submitted once the sale has begun, William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC cannot guarantee that request’s completion. Prospective buyers are reminded that each lot is sold “as is”, and their attention is drawn to the Important Notice set forth below. All property is sold “as is”, and neither William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC nor the seller makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such warranty or representation. Descriptions or conditions are not warranties. The descriptions of the conditions of articles in this catalog, including all references to damages or repairs, are provided as a service to interested persons and do not negate this paragraph. Accordingly, all lots should be viewed by prospective buyers to evaluate the condition of the property offered for sale. 5. When bidding on the in-house platform, bunchauctions.com, the purchase price payable by a buyer shall be the sum of the final bid plus a premium of 25% of the final bid. The buyer’s premium is discounted to 22% if payment is made by cash or check. When bidding on a third-party platform (LiveAuctioneers), the purchase price payable by a buyer shall be the sum of the final bid plus a premium of 30% of the final bid regardless of payment method. In addition, buyers are required to pay any sales tax, which may be due, unless exempted by law. ? Specifications of the buyer’s premium can be found in the auction description for each individual sale. 6. Title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer and announcement by the auctioneer that the lot has been sold, subject to compliance by the buyer with all other conditions of sale. The buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and shall pay the full purchase price as the auction house, in its sole discretion, shall require. In addition, the buyer may be required to sign a confirmation of purchase. ? 7. Payment for all lots purchased must be made within 10 business days of the date of the sale. No lot may be removed from William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price, or has satisfied such terms as the auction house, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all lots are to be paid for and removed from Bunch’s premises at the buyer’s expense no later than 5:00 p.m. of the tenth business day following the sale. The buyer of any lot which remains on Bunch’s premises later than 5:00 p.m. of the 25 business day following the sale will incur a charge for storage and handling of $5.00 per day for each lot. Time required to arrange shipping on absentee and internet purchases will be considered, but payment is due within ten business days. 8. All items picked up by the buyer are by appointment only and can be scheduled online at bunchappointments.as.me. As stated previously, all items are expected to be removed from William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC within ten business days of the sale. Any item that is left at William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC for more than 60 days will be considered abandoned property, and will be disposed of at the sole discretion of William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC. After 60 days, William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC has the right to dispose of any abandoned property at its sole discretion, without warning or refund to the buyer. 9. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC does not offer in-house shipping under any circumstances. The buyer must pick up their items, or work with a third-party shipping company to handle the packing and shipping of items won at auction. The buyer is responsible for contacting third party shipping companies for cost estimates, as well as for making the shipping company aware that they will be picking up on the buyer’s behalf, and that they need to do so within ten business days of the sale. Full payment to William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC is required before any item will be released to the buyer’s chosen shipper. The buyer will be responsible for all shipping costs, PA sales tax, and will pay their chosen shipper directly for all costs associated with the pickup, packaging, and shipment of items won at auction. A list of preferred shippers can be found at bunchauctions.com/shippers. As stated previously, all items are expected to be removed from William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC within ten business days of the sale. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC is not responsible for any damages that occurred in the packing and shipping process by any third party shipping company. Any item that is left at William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC for more than 60 days will be considered abandoned property, and will be disposed of at the sole discretion of William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC. ? After 60 days, William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC has the right to dispose of any abandoned property at its sole discretion, without warning to the buyer. ? 10. The auctioneer will accept bids from bidders present in the saleroom (when applicable,) absentee bidders participating in the auction by telephone, and internet bidders participating on our web platform or 3rd party platforms when applicable for the convenience of bidders not present at auction. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to its execution of such bids. Some lots offered may be subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC below which the lot will not be sold. A representative of William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. Reserves are set at or below the estimated range. Under no circumstances will reserve amounts be disclosed to prospective bidders. When bidders are unable to attend the sale, the auction house will accept absentee bids through our web platform. Such bids will be executed at the lowest price taking into account the reserve price and other bids. If two or more parties have entered matching bids, the first bid received shall take precedence. The auctioneer may execute bids for absentee bidders directly from the podium. Telephone bids will also be executed for absentee bidders who wish to participate in the live auction. Arrangements for telephone bidding must be confirmed in advance with the office. Please complete the telephone bidding form on our website. Once the form is completed, a confirmation will be sent to the email address provided to confirm receipt. When the sale is live, a staff member will call you 3-5 lots before the intended lot. Please note, the phone number you are called from will not necessarily be the office number for William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to its execution of such bids. ? 11. Sales Tax Policies of William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC Effective immediately, May 24, 2022 Due to 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: ? • 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) ? • 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) ? • 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) ? • 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 policies. ? 12. If the buyer fails to comply with any of these conditions of sale, William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals may, in addition to asserting all remedies by law including the right to hold such defaulting buyer liable for the purchase price, (I) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately on seven days notice to the buyer or (iii) take such other action as it deems necessary or appropriate. If William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC resells the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys' fees, commissions, incidental damages, and all other charges due here listed. In the event that such buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any or all lots purchased, William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. Any buyer who fails to comply with these conditions of sale will be deemed to have granted William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC a security interest in, and Bunch Auctions may retain a collateral security for such buyers' obligations to William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC any property in William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC possession owned by such buyer. William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals, LLC shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the state where the auction is held. ? Conditions of Sale, Specific to Items Sold at Auction ? Property Made From or Containing Materials From Endangered or Protected Species ? Property that contains any percentage of material made or potentially made from endangered and/or other protected species of wildlife are sold only subject to the following terms. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC does not accept any responsibility or liability for failing to mark such lots. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, furs, some species of coral and certain woods. Prospective buyers are advised that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of the aforementioned materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another state and/or country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on property containing wildlife material. Regulations may vary as the United States prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old. It shall be the potential buyer's sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. Prospective buyers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing potentially regulated wildlife material will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said property or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. Art & Works on Paper ? To the best of our ability, all works of art are described in accordance with industry standard cataloging terms with respect to authorship. Due diligence should be performed prior to bidding, not after. Returns and refunds will not be considered unless the request for a return and refund is accompanied by a notarized statement from a generally accepted authority on a particular work. By registering for and participating in this auction, you agree that you have read and will abide by these and all other terms of sale as stated here and elsewhere by the auctioneer. Jewelry ? It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine carefully any item(s) of potential interest. For all the jewelry sold at William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC the following applies: All gemstone weights are approximate. Items identified as 14K, 18K, sterling, or other specific assays are stamped as such and are described accordingly. William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC generally tests unmarked metals with 14K acid and those items that test positive are called “unmarked gold”. When it is stated as “tests as high karat” it means that the metal tested positive with 18K acid, but no warranty is given as to the actual karat assay of any metal under any circumstance. ? We are aware of the many types of treatments and/or enhancements used today on diamonds and colored stones. The purpose is to improve their appearance i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like heat treatments, color diffusion, irradiated, HTHP, oiling, resin, bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. Some treatments are combined, and some treatments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all treatments are permanent. Prospective buyers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s), it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used. Regarding laboratories certification: The certifications mentioned in the descriptions only reflect the opinions of the laboratory used to do the testing. Opinions on the degree of treatments used and grading vary from laboratory to laboratory, and if a stone has a certificate from a laboratory we cannot guarantee this grading. Clocks & Watches ? The description of the condition of clocks and watches, including references to defects and repairs, is provided as a service to prospective buyers, but such description is not necessarily complete. While William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC will furnish a condition report on any lot to a prospective purchaser upon request, any such report may also be incomplete and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. Accordingly, all clocks and watches should be viewed personally by prospective buyers to evaluate the condition of the property offered for sale. All lots are sold “as is,” and the absence of any reference to the condition of a clock or watch does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restorations. Virtually all clocks and watches have been repaired in the course of their normal useful lifetime and may now incorporate parts not original to them. Furthermore, William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC makes no representation that any clock or watch is in working order. Asian Arts Sold at William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC We are aware of the many types of treatments and/or enhancements used today on jade. The purpose is to improve their appearance, i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. These treatments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buyers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s),* it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used. * Accompanied by a laboratory report stating natural, no evidence of treatment. Fashion & Accessories Sold at William H. Bunch Auctioneer & Appraiser, LLC ? Bags we have deemed as vintage are unable to be authenticated with a date code, or a date code implemented after their production. These items are sold as-is. We recommend buyers be certain before purchase as all sales are final.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 200.00 10.00 USD
200.01 - 500.00 25.00 USD
500.01 - 1,000.00 50.00 USD
1,000.01 - 3,000.00 100.00 USD
3,000.01 - 5,000.00 250.00 USD
5,000.01 - 10,000.00 500.00 USD
10,000.01 - 25,000.00 1,000.00 USD
25,000.01 - 50,000.00 2,500.00 USD
50,000.01 - 100,000.00 5,000.00 USD
100,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 10,000.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium 27.5% (reduced to 22.5% for cash)
Payment Terms
Buyer’s Premium HiBid Absentee Bidding- 27.5% Bidding & Paying directly with our firm will always save you some money! In-House Premium - 25% for Buyers bidding by Phone, or with our BunchLive bidding platform. Reduced Premium - 22% for Buyers paying with cash or check.
Pickup Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 3:30PM by appointment ONLY. We do not do any in-house shipping. A list of shippers is available.