Online Rare Art & Collectibles Auction

Items from the Collection of Dr. Subramoniam Jayakumar of Washington, PA

Lots begin closing @ 6:00 PM (eastern) on May 7, 2024

Preview: May 6, 12p-6p

Pickup: May 11, 12p-6p

Location: 350 Cedar St, Washington, PA 15301

Directions: Take the Beau St exit, turn to E Beau St for 1.2 Miles, turn left on Warrick Dr, in 400 ft turn left onto Cedar Dr, destination is on your right in 500 ft.

Shipping Information: The Auction Company cannot provide in-house shipping. All shipping will be referred to our preferred pack and ship partner Spry’s Mail Center-Plus located at 953 National Road, Wheeling, WV. Contact for Spry’s is 304-232-1885 sprywheeling@comcast.net. Buyer’s who wish to have their purchases shipped to them must arrange with Spry’s to retrieve the items from the auction premise on the designated pick-up day. All payments for shipping, packaging, insurance, and other costs associated with shipping items will be collected directly by Spry’s from the buyer.

This lifelong collection amassed by Dr. Subramoniam Jayakumar, is truly remarkable, featuring works by iconic artists such as Pable Picasso, Erte, Peter Max, Andy Warhol, Don Quixote, and Dr. Suess. Each of these artists has made significant contributions to the world of fine art, spanning various styles and mediums. Acquiring pieces from such a collection indeed presents a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts and collectors alike to own pieces of historical and artistic significance. Take advantage of this opportunity to get your hands on some of the finest artwork and collectibles this area has to offer!  

Items to Include:

Picasso painting and prints

Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup can

Andy Warhol drawings, etchings, and prints

Salvatore Dali sketch

Peter Max drawings

Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker oil original art for Woody’s Beach Party

Erte original drawings

Keith Haring prints

Noulet oil-on-canvas

Peter Keil oil on board

Bob’s Big Boy metal statues

Carved life-size nude lady

Many oil-on-canvas works by noted artists

Dr. Suess drawing

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Bidding Errors: All bids are binding and final once an item has sold. Once bidding for a lot has closed, bids cannot be deleted or removed. Please review your bids on the review page prior to submitting the bids. Outbid notifications are sent as a courtesy only and the auctioneer, seller, licensees, agents or employees are not responsible for errors, omissions and/or timing of outbid notices.   Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse off increment bids.

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Closing Lots: The lots in this auction will begin closing at the published time on the date specified. Not all lots close at the same time. Lots will extend when there is a bid placed in the last 60 seconds of bidding. A lot will only close when there has been no further bidding activity for at least 60 seconds. Closing speed and the interval of the closing will be determined on a case-by-case basis, it is usually between 1-3 lots every 1-3 minutes but will vary. Lot closing speeds and intervals are adjusted for each auction attempt to complete all lots in no more than approximately 2-3 hours.

Additional Terms and Conditions:   

18% Buyer's Premium on all online purchases   

As-Is, Where Is: All items and lots are sold on an As-Is, Where-Is and With All Faults basis without exception. There is no warranty of any type expressed or implied as to the fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose of any goods offered in this auction. Buyers understand that all lots and items are being offered as used and therefore have some level of wear and/or damage and are by the very nature of being "used and/or pre-owned and/or aged" are at some level of defective. The auctioneer and seller expressly and specifically disclaim, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Removal is at the buyer's sole obligation, risk and expense. No sale shall be invalidated by reason of any defect or inaccuracy in any of the items or lots by reason of their being incorrectly described orally or written, invoiced or cataloged, and no liability will be borne by the auctioneers, licensees, employees and agents in respect to any such faults or errors. All marketing and information has been prepared only as a guide and is not offered as completely accurate, nor does it give the buyers all of the information on the item or lot. Except as herein contained, there shall be no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature whatsoever. Buyers will accept the items or lots in spite of any defects or conditions, known or unknown, visible or not visible, and therefore buyers do by these presents remise, release, acquit, quit claim and forever discharge the sellers, auctioneers, licensees, employees and agents from any and all claims now and in the future. The buyers hold the obligation and duty to inspect all items and lots during the inspection period prior to any bidding. Buyers are urged to physically inspect the items or lots during the inspection period. No bids can be withdrawn during or after the auction for any reason. The Buyer understands that these terms as well as all other terms and conditions can only be amended or revised in writing and signed by the auctioneer. The Buyer also agrees that any oral, written, or electronic representation made by the auctioneer, seller, employees or agents shall not modify these terms. Buyer understands that any description given in the catalog or written on the lot is not guaranteed, and the buyer will rely entirely on their own inspection and/or investigations. All information and descriptions contained in advertising this sale are believed correct, but no responsibility is assumed by the auctioneer, seller, employees or agents for any errors or omissions. Every item sold is sold As-Is, Where-Is. Joe R. Pyle Auctions provides condition information only as a courtesy to the bidders and is not responsible for errors in description or condition. The Buyers will have the opportunity to view the items in person and determine the condition as well as any other factors relating to the description of the item and have the obligation to do so prior to bidding.

Forfeiture: If you cannot or do not wish to pick up or ship your items, you may forfeit them. In this regard, to forfeit your items is defined as relinquishing all ownership and claim to the items in question with no expectations of reimbursement; however, you are still responsible for the invoice total. No refunds will be made if you decide to forfeit your items. If you wish to forfeit your items, please contact us on or before the removal deadline. Buyer agrees that any and/or all remaining lots left after removal deadline are considered to be forfeited, but buyer is still responsible for invoice total.  Any items that are not picked up at the published location during the pickup time will be considered forfeited.

Removal of Items:  Local pickup is available on the designated date and time only.  The Auction Company does not offer shipping services. The Auction Company does not offer delivery services or storage services. The Auction Company cannot transport items from the auction location to another location. Bidders must bring help to load and supplies to pack/secure their items. Auction Co will have boxes available for sale at pickup. Scheduled removal windows are FIRM. There will be no accommodation made alternate dates/times. If you do not come at your designated pickup time your lots will be forfeited without refund. Please review removal schedule prior to bidding & coordinate adequate moving assistance. Accommodation for other pickup date/time cannot be offered. Items must be picked up at the published location on the date and time listed. The Auction Company cannot provide in-house shipping. All shipping will be referred to our preferred pack and ship partner Spry’s Mail Center-Plus located at 953 National Road, Wheeling, WV. Contact for Spry’s is 304-232-1885 sprywheeling@comcast.net. Buyers who wish to have their purchases shipped to them must arrange with Spry’s to retrieve the items from the auction premises on the designated pick-up day. All payments for shipping, packaging, insurance, and other costs associated with shipping items will be collected directly by Spry’s from the buyer.

Boxes: Boxes will be available at pickup for purchase for $3 each. Cash or check only, no change available.

Inspection of Items: Every item in this auction is available for bidder inspection prior to the auction ending (sometimes via in-person inspection and sometimes via virtual inspection using photos and provided descriptions). By bidding, each bidder acknowledges and agrees that they have had a full and fair opportunity to inspect the item or lots either in-person or virtually and is relying solely on the bidder's inspection, whether in person, through proxy, or based on the provided photographs and opinion in determining whether to bid, in determining the amount to bid and/or maximum bid, and in submitting the bid/max bid.

Payment: Credit card payments will be accepted for invoices up to $10,000.00. For all invoices over $10,000.00, payment must be made via check (with bank letter of credit), cashier’s check, money order, or bank-to-bank wire transfer. The credit card on file, supplied by the Bidder at registration, will be charged automatically at the conclusion of the auction if possible. If your card on file is declined or cannot be processed for any reason, you will be contacted within 24 hours to arrange alternate payment. Your invoice must be paid in full before taking possession of the items. Payment at pickup can only be accepted if the card on file has first been charged and declined/rejected or the invoice amount exceeds $10,000.00. For a declined card or large invoice, payments accepted at pickup may be in the form of cashier’s check or money order, business checks or personal checks will be accepted only with positive ID and Auction Company approval. Business or personal checks of $10,000.00 or more must be accompanied by a Bank Letter of Credit. Cash payments at pickup are discouraged.

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