CHRISTIES Auction Catalogue - The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe

All of our pieces are second-hand, and as such there will always be some 'signs-of-use' from their previous lives. We try and accurately grade them to give you a better idea of their condition so you can be confident in your purchase.

 Excellent

• Mint / Like new 
• Refinished / Restored
• Upholstered Goods: Either like new/reupholstered/professionally cleaned

Very Good

• Overall clear of major blemishes, shows minor age-appropriate signs of use.
• Few (if any) surface/finish scratches, moisture/heat stains
• No major scratches, gouges, discolouration.
• No structural or functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Clean, free of any rips/tears/stains unless otherwise noted. 

Good

• Age-appropriate signs of use, some scratches and/or moisture/heat stains, sun discolouration.
• Few (if any) major scratches, gouges, veneer damage.
• Unless noted, no structural / functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Age-appropriate wear and tear, possible minor stains/discolouration, foam/fabric will need replacing soon, future reupholstery should be considered.

TLC / Fair

• Wear and tear exceeding normal use, cosmetic repair/restoration needed.
• Possible scratches, gouges, veneer damage, stains, discolouration.
• Possible structural/functional issues that should be addressed
• Upholstered Goods: Fabric needs cleaning or replacement, foam/stuffing has deteriorated and needs replacing, reupholstery in general should be considered.

Each of our products is unique in the store. As such, we have not weighed and calculated the shipping cost for every item before putting them on our website. After choosing 'shipping' during checkout, we'll email you a quote. If you have an alternate email other than the one used during checkout, email unique@aroundtheblock.com. Once a quote is received, please respond to it within 7 days or your order will be deemed abandoned. Upon your confirmation, we'll invoice you for shipping fees separately; orders will ship post full payment.

Note: Due to size, age, or condition, certain items like furniture, artwork, light fixtures, and rugs may not be eligible for shipping We'll inform you if an item can't be shipped safely or economically. For questions and concerns, please call us at 416-546-1760.

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