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Les Wong, Untitled, Framed Original Watercolor
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:10.00 USD
Estimated At:20.00 - 30.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2024 Oct 26 @ 11:00UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Les Wong, Untitled, Framed Original Watercolor on Paper. Two brown birds sit perched on a branch with red orchids in bloom. This piece is framed in a white mat with a warm silver frame. There are some chips in the frame but overall, this piece is in good condition.
Image: 14" x 19 1/2". Frame: 21 1/2" x 27".
Auction Location:
18 Ringwood Dr. Unit 1, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 8C1, Canada
Previewing Details:
Preview will be by appointment only.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
BC GST |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta GST |
| GST |
5% |
Sask GST |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba GST |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario HST |
| GST |
5% |
Quebec GST |
| HST |
15% |
NFLD HST |
| HST |
15% |
New Brunswick HST |
| HST |
15% |
Nova Scotia HST |
| HST |
15% |
PEI HST |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon GST |
| GST |
5% |
NWT GST |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut GST |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
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