Christie's is selling this lot as agent for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization Certificate. Accordingly, no sales tax is due on the purchase price of this lot if it is picked up or delivered in the State of New York. However, a compensating use tax is due from the buyer if this lot is shipped to New Jersey or Connecticut, or to any of the following states where Christie's maintains offices: California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington, D. C.