THE CELLIST LIMITED EDITION OIL PAINTING BY RED SKELTON
Lot #912
Item: bda6-4041244

Minneapolis, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Sun, May 7, 2023 7:26pm CDT

High Bidder: #436474

Current Bid:

$165.00

Next Required Bid: $175.00

Location / Contact:
2750 YORK AVE N., Minneapolis, MN 55422
Phone: 612-819-7859

Lot Description:

THE CELLIST Limited Edition of 2500.   This is number 139/2500.  It has been reproduced from the Original oil painting done by Red Skelton.   The certificate of Authenticity is personally signed and contains the fingerprint of Red Skelton.  In addition, this painting was exclusively sent out to Red Skelton to be hand signed by him for our client, who was the purchaser of the this item.  The original purchase price when purchased in 1997 was $1050.00.  We have the CERTIFICATE of AUTHENTICITY  FOR YOU AND A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT FROM THE ADDI GALLERY IN LAS VEGAS, NV. WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ITEM TO BE SENT TO MR. SKELTON FOR HIS SIGNATURE, AND THEN SENT TO THE HOME OF THE BUYER.   

VERY IMPORTANT IMFORMATION:   SOME OF THE FURNITURE IS VERY LARGE, SOME OF THE DOORS ARE VERY SMALL,  SOME OF THE TURNS TO GET OUT THE DOOR ARE VERY SHARP.   MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ADEQUATE HELP TO TURN SOME OF THESE ITEMS ON THEIR SIDES  AND TO MANUEVER AROUND THE TIGHT CORNERS TO GET THEM OUT THE DOOR.  NO LABOR ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE, YOU MUST GET THEM OUT OF THE HOUSE ON YOUR OWN. 

ATTENDING THE INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMEMDED IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE ITEMS THAT ARE LARGE AND CANT BE TAKEN APART.   NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU CANT GET IT OUT THE DOOR.   

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Sun, May 07, 2023
07:05 pm

Removal:


Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Hammer Price TierBuyer's PremiumCap
$0.00 - $4,999.9913.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity10.00%$1,000.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: M.A. Williams Auctions & Appraisals

Manager: Michelle Williams


This auction is contracted and managed by M.A. Williams Auctions and Appraisals.  

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We do not take personal or business checks.  We take visa and master card for up to $3,000.00. Wire transfers and cash are always welcome.  For purchases over $3000.00 a wire transfer, Cashier Check or cash are the best way to go.  A Cashier Check must be made out to M.A.Williams Auction.

Bidders are required to attend the scheduled removal to pay their invoice and pick up their lots.


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2750 YORK AVE N.
Minneapolis
MN, 55422


Phone: 612-819-7859

WE DON'T SHIP ANYTHING, WE DON'T MAIL ANYTHING,  WE DON'T HOLD ANYTHING. WE DON'T PACKAGE ANYTHING.

 

WE TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD FOR UP TO $3000.00 MAXIMUM.  FOR AMOUNTS OVER THIS AMOUNT PLEASE USE CASH OR A CASHIER CHECK. 

 

Bid History

15 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
436474
May 07 07:24pm
$165.00
15054
May 07 07:20pm
$155.00
436474 ^
May 07 06:30pm
$115.00
286539
May 07 06:30pm
$110.00
436474
May 07 05:33pm
$105.00
435563 ^
May 06 10:20am
$100.00
436474
May 06 10:20am
$100.00
435563
May 04 09:37am
$26.00
264120
May 02 06:51am
$16.00
38681 ^
May 02 06:50am
$15.00
264120
May 02 06:50am
$15.00
38681 ^
Apr 22 07:03pm
$8.00
116215
Apr 22 07:03pm
$7.00
38681
Apr 21 02:52pm
$6.00
416145
Apr 21 08:37am
$5.00