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Is there a buyer's premium?

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How do online auctions work?

Online auctions sell business assets to the highest bidder. Equipment is evaluated, marketed to qualified buyers, and sold through competitive bidding online according to the published auction terms.

Are auction items sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS?

Many commercial and equipment auction items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, subject to the individual auction's Terms and Conditions. Buyers should carefully review available photographs and descriptions, inspect items during the scheduled Preview when possible, and conduct appropriate due diligence before bidding.

What happens if someone bids near the closing time?

Many of our Online Auctions use bidding extensions, sometimes called a soft close. If a qualifying bid is placed near the scheduled closing time, additional bidding time may be added to that lot, giving other bidders an opportunity to respond. Always review the auction Terms and Conditions for the specific closing and extension rules.

How and when do I pay if I win?

Successful bidders will receive payment information following the auction. Accepted payment methods and payment deadlines vary, so review this auction's Terms and Conditions for the specific requirements. Do not bid unless you are prepared to complete your purchase within the required timeframe.

When do I pick up the items I purchased?

Purchased items must be removed according to the Item Removal date, time, location, and requirements listed for this auction. Review the Item Removal information before bidding to make sure you can meet the scheduled requirements.

Am I responsible for loading and transporting my purchases?

Loading and transportation requirements vary by auction and item. Buyers will be responsible for providing the labor, tools, vehicles, trailers, rigging, machinery movers, or other equipment necessary to safely remove their purchases. Review the Item Removal information and Terms and Conditions before bidding, especially when purchasing large equipment or machinery.

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Shipping, when available, is handled by independent third-party shipping providers that are not affiliated with The Thomas Hirchak Company. These providers set their own packing, handling, and shipping rates. Buyers who choose to use a third-party shipper are responsible for all associated costs and arrangements. The Thomas Hirchak Company is not responsible for shipping pricing, services, or any loss or damage that may occur during transport. Buyers may also arrange their own shipping or pick up items during the designated removal period.

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Sculptures, Farm Equipment & Estate (1777)

Online Auction - Benson, VT

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Online Auction Closes:

Tuesday | November 17, 2026 | 10AM

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Preview Date:

Tuesday | November 10 | 11AM - 1PM

• Location: Benson, VT 05743

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Thursday | November 19 | 9AM - 4PM

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About this Auction

This extensive online auction features over 240 lots with an impressive selection of original granite and stone sculptures by artist Darrell Petit, plus heavy equipment, tractors, vehicles, trailers, fine art, antique and contemporary furniture, woodworking equipment, building materials, farm equipment, tools, and household furnishings.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Original Sculptures & Fine Art

Darrell Petit "Peace" (1997)
Darrell Petit "Panther" (1996)
Darrell Petit "Diva or Bear" (2004)
Darrell Petit "Igneous Fusion" (2002)
Darrell Petit "Iris" (1990–1996)
Darrell Petit "Sideways" (1998)
Darrell Petit "Interrogation of a Cube: Exploded Section" (1990–1992)
Darrell Petit "Untitled" Granite Sculpture
Ruth W. Hauser Bronze Statue
Kim Tester Original Artwork & Framed Prints
Yukako Okudaira "Aquarelle No. 93" Abstract Watercolor
H. Gorayeb Watercolor Paintings
George Walter Dosin Framed Watercolor
19th-Century Genre Painting

Heavy Equipment, Vehicles & Farm Equipment

Kubota M125XDTC Diesel 4x4 Tractor
John Deere MC Crawler/Dozer
2000 Ford F550 V8 Diesel Dump Truck
Oliver 1650 Farm Tractor
2006 Millennium 20' Tandem Axle Equipment Trailer
2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 H.O.
John Deere 660 Side Rake
John Deere H1200 Disc Harrow
Kuhn EL43 56" Tiller
Brush Hog 3-Point Hitch Auger
Husky 35-Ton Gas Log Splitter

Antiques, Furniture & Collectibles

Antique Larkin Tiger Secretary/Bookcase
Antique Ornate Oak Carved Server
Eastlake Victorian Settees & Armchair
Carved Mahogany Four-Poster King Size Bed
17' Oak Dining Table
Wynn Moore Collection Cherry Bookcases
Vintage Round Oak Parlor Stove
Century Crawford Cook Stove
Antique Butter Worker Table
Vintage Four-Tier Pie Safe
Stained Glass Window Inserts
Antique Oak Bookcase

Building Materials, Tools & Equipment

Approximately 161 Cases of Premium Porcelain Tile
Assorted Oak Lumber, Boards & Planks
Pella Architectural Windows
Approximately 70 Veneer Panels
Stainless Steel Bulk Tank with Electric Agitator
Two Fiberglass Storage Pods
Lincoln Electric Lincwelder
Coleman Powermate Gas Generator
Vanguard Baker Staging
Assorted Scaffolding & Construction Equipment

Additional offerings include household appliances, dining and bedroom furniture, decorative artwork, rugs, glassware, kitchen equipment, vintage signs, patio furniture, agricultural equipment, woodworking tools, architectural salvage, and assorted household and workshop contents.

Browse the full catalog for photographs, individual lot details, condition information, and removal requirements. Large stone sculptures, heavy equipment, and oversized furnishings may require specialized equipment and buyer-arranged removal.

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Location:

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Collage of industrial machines, equipment, and shelving in a workshop or storage space

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A few items in our auction. Please visit us on Proxibid or BidSpotter for complete catalog and to register to bid.

Red tractor with front loader parked in a farmyard beside barns on a sunny day

green tractor with a front blade parked inside a rustic barn.

Flatbed trailer parked on grass in a farmyard with barns in the background

White dump truck parked on a gravel driveway beside a leafless tree and house under a blue sky

Utility trailer with a silver toolbox parked on gravel beside a barn on a rural property.

antique metal auger drill on grass beside a wheelbarrow tire

Red portable air compressor with engine and wheels on a straw-covered ground indoors

green tractor in a field on a sunny day, with bare trees and distant hills in the background

Black ATV parked inside a wooden barn with muddy tires and a cargo rack.

farm implement lying in a grassy field near a dirt road

Red excavator auger attachment inside a rustic wooden shed

wooden farm porch and barn in a rural setting, with a wheelbarrow and bare vines in winter light

Coiled blue straps and a small device on cardboard

Orange tractor attachment in a dirt barn

Beige canoe resting on grass beside a gravel path.

trailer-mounted log splitter in a barn, with a wooden fence in the background.

Spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, dark blue bedding, wood floors, and warm sunlight.

Two cream-upholstered wooden armchairs in a bright room on a light wood floor

Wooden bed with blue plastic-covered mattress in a sunlit attic bedroom

Two framed artworks on a couch: a blue floral print and a pastel still life with a vase and jug.

Framed print of a classical-style painting with figures in a boat, blue mat, and red textured frame

Abstract blue and coral artwork in a beige frame with swirling, layered shapes

Ornate wooden double mirror with curved top, standing on a hardwood floor by a bright window.

Wooden bed with blue mattress in a simple bedroom with wood floor and white walls

Small dark wood bedside cabinet with two drawers on a hardwood floor.

Wooden bed with white bedding in a sparsely furnished bedroom with hardwood floors

Large wooden wall cabinet with glass doors above a radiator in a bright room

Dining table with six upholstered chairs by large windows in a sunlit room

Framed painting of a sunlit garden path with hedges and trees beside a building.

Hanging scale with a metal pan under a wooden beam inside a room

Four wooden bar stools with brown seats lined up in front of a kitchen island.

Framed miniature portrait in an ornate gold frame within a larger wooden frame

Black ceramic vase with a narrow neck on a woven coaster on a wooden counter indoors

Abstract collage artwork in a wooden easel frame against a beige wall.

Tall dark stone monolith standing in a grassy field under a clear blue sky

Large upright stone on a concrete pad in a grassy yard beside a light blue house.

Large split boulder on grass beside a white house in daylight

Piled gray stone slabs on grass beside a white house wall

Large abstract stone sculpture in a grassy yard under a clear blue sky

Gray stone sculpture on a grassy lawn in front of barns and autumn trees

Large gray boulder on grass beside a farm building and wooden silo under a sunny sky

Long wooden beam resting across a workshop table inside a garage-like space

Wooden folding table or stand with a cross-braced frame against a light wall indoors

Twisted wooden sculpture leaning against a dark cylindrical post on a gray carpeted corner.

Two wooden chairs with beige cushions on a stone floor in a bright room by glass doors

Wooden bookshelf with books beside a window in a bright living room

Framed tree branch painting leaning against a white wall, with a small framed landscape inset at the bottom.

Framed abstract artwork with geometric gray, beige, and pink shapes on a light wall.

Ornate dark wood antique table with carved details against a white wall.

Dark wood double desk with drawers, centered under a white wall, with a lamp on the left side.

Decorative stained-glass panel in a white frame with blue and pink floral mosaic pattern

White-framed decorative metal gate or vent panel with ornate black swirls leaning against a wall outdoors

Bronze sculpture of a reclining nude figure on an oval base

Bronze bust sculpture on a wooden base in a workshop or studio setting

Four framed artworks leaning against a wall on a shelf, including a portrait and geometric designs

Striped black, gray, and white rug on a tiled floor in a sunlit room

Stainless steel refrigerator in a kitchen near a window.

Wooden wardrobe cabinet with dark metal handles in a room beside a window

Green wooden sideboard cabinet with drawers and doors against a wall and curtain

Wooden bed with blue bedding in a sunlit empty bedroom with hardwood floors

Portable table saw on a stand in a gravel driveway

Antique wooden wardrobe with mirrored door and drawers in a wood-paneled room.

Small black mini fridge with granite top in a kitchen beside a wooden floor and counter

Assorted wooden chairs, small table, and floor lamp in a carpeted room with wood-paneled walls

Wooden dining table with turned legs in a wood-paneled room

Partially built wooden interior with a large table, exposed beams, and windows in the back wall

Dark wooden cabinet with frosted glass panels and a green lock in a workshop setting

Stacked blue-and-white bags of building mix in a wooden room, beside a folded blanket and window.

Old cast-iron stove in a sunlit wooden room beside a window and stacked blue-packaged items

Three white-framed windows stacked in a wooden garage, with yellow stickers on the glass.

Wrapped window frame leaning against a wooden wall in a rustic interior, with a yellow sticker on the glass.

Two wooden doors leaning in an attic with exposed rafters and stored materials

Arched window with multiple panes and plastic sheeting in an unfinished attic wall

Wooden signs labeled BLUEBERRY and APPLES with a black arrow pointing right

Metal stove or heater with grill top beside a white wall in a utility area

Stainless steel industrial machine on four legs in a workshop, with a coiled power cord nearby

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The Thomas Hirchak Company does not set, collect, or profit from shipping charges. Shipping fees are billed by an independent shipping provider based on packing requirements, carrier rates, insurance, and destination.

ONLINE AUCTION FAQs

Is this auction online-only?
Yes. Our commercial auctions allow buyers to register and bid online from anywhere.
However, we do provide a date and time to come preview all auction lots before the auction close date.
How do I bid in this Online Auction?
Register through the online bidding platform linked on this auction page (See RED BOX in top right of this auction page). After your registration is approved, you can place bids on individual lots throughout the scheduled bidding period.

We recommend registering early and reviewing the complete Terms and Conditions before bidding.
Can I inspect the items before bidding?
If a Preview is scheduled, prospective bidders can inspect auction items during the listed Preview date and time. Preview information, including the location and any appointment requirements, is provided on this auction page.

Buyers are encouraged to inspect items and conduct appropriate due diligence before bidding.
Is there a buyer's premium?
A buyer's premium or other applicable fees may be added to the successful bid. The amount can vary by auction.

Review this auction's complete Terms and Conditions before bidding for the applicable buyer's premium, payment requirements, and other charges.
How do online auctions work?
Online auctions sell business assets to the highest bidder. Equipment is evaluated, marketed to qualified buyers, and sold through competitive bidding online according to the published auction terms.
Are auction items sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS?
Many commercial and equipment auction items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, subject to the individual auction's Terms and Conditions. Buyers should carefully review available photographs and descriptions, inspect items during the scheduled Preview when possible, and conduct appropriate due diligence before bidding.
What happens if someone bids near the closing time?
Many of our Online Auctions use bidding extensions, sometimes called a soft close. If a qualifying bid is placed near the scheduled closing time, additional bidding time may be added to that lot, giving other bidders an opportunity to respond.

Always review the auction Terms and Conditions for the specific closing and extension rules.
How and when do I pay if I win?
Successful bidders will receive payment information following the auction. Accepted payment methods and payment deadlines vary, so review this auction's Terms and Conditions for the specific requirements.

Do not bid unless you are prepared to complete your purchase within the required timeframe.
When do I pick up the items I purchased?
Purchased items must be removed according to the Item Removal date, time, location, and requirements listed for this auction.

Review the Item Removal information before bidding to make sure you can meet the scheduled requirements.
Am I responsible for loading and transporting my purchases?
Loading and transportation requirements vary by auction and item. Buyers will be responsible for providing the labor, tools, vehicles, trailers, rigging, machinery movers, or other equipment necessary to safely remove their purchases.

Review the Item Removal information and Terms and Conditions before bidding, especially when purchasing large equipment or machinery.
THIRD PARTY SHIPPING NOTICE
Shipping, when available, is handled by independent third-party shipping providers that are not affiliated with The Thomas Hirchak Company. These providers set their own packing, handling, and shipping rates. Buyers who choose to use a third-party shipper are responsible for all associated costs and arrangements. The Thomas Hirchak Company is not responsible for shipping pricing, services, or any loss or damage that may occur during transport. Buyers may also arrange their own shipping or pick up items during the designated removal period.

Important: These FAQs provide general guidance. Registration, bidding extensions, buyer's premiums, payment requirements, loading, shipping, and Item Removal procedures may vary by auction. The information and complete Terms and Conditions provided for this specific auction control the sale.

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