Gallen Benson 18k Bee Bracelet
Lot #6
Item: cbfe-4465053

St. Louis Park, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 7:29pm CST

High Bidder: #196809

Current Bid:

$1,576.51

Next Required Bid: $1,651.51

Reserve Not Met

Location / Contact:
7600 West 27th Street #202, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-212-0191

Lot Description:

Gallen Benson 18k Bee Bracelet

Signed and dated 2001

This lovely bracelet matches other items in this auction by Gallen Benson

Measures seven inches long. Weight 42.18 grams. 

Self-taught jeweler Gallen Benson has earned an international reputation with his intricate cloisonn work.

Gallen Benson has been making original fine jewelry for over 40 years. Using techniques learned as a fine art sculpture student as a foundation, Benson taught himself the intricate art of cloisonné, as well as enamel work and precious metal casting. Benson is recognized internationally for his cloisonné work, and has pieces in several permanent collections across the country including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York

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  3. Pick up is located at the back entrance of the warehouse. 

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    2. SHIPPING: If an item is offered as shippable, we will bring the item to a third-party shipping company for you.  We have no control over the fees they may charge.  There are factors that will greatly increase the rate including the size and weight.  i.e. Artwork is expensive to ship because of the size, not the weight.  

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      1. Invoice for all items to be shipped must be PAID IN FULL.  We will not ship if unpaid.

      2. Text 952-212-0191 with your name, bidder number and the auction title stating please ship my items.  WE MUST HAVE NOTIFICATION BEFORE THE PICKUP TIME CLOSES.

      3. We will typically bring your item to UPS within two days of the pickup/removal date. 

      4. UPS will send you a separate invoice for shipping your items.  The items will not ship until the invoice has been paid.  Please allow 5-10 days for processing time.

      5. Once paid your item will be shipped.

    3. 6) If we are able to do in house shipping, we charge a $15 handling fee for the first lot and $10.00 for each lot after. For one lot of smaller items just as jewelry, the handling fee is less. 

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Tue, Feb 06, 2024
07:25 pm

Removal:

Thu, Feb 08, 2024
11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

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 - $4,999.99 13.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity 10.00%$1,000.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: Estate Sales Minnesota

Manager: Dana Arvidson


This auction is contracted and managed by Estate Sales Minnesota 

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No personal checks accepted. 

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7600 West 27th Street #202
St. Louis Park
MN, 55426


Phone: 952-212-0191
  • SHIPPING: If an item is offered as shippable, we will bring the item to a third-party shipping company for you.  We have no control over the fees they may charge.  There are factors that will greatly increase the rate including the size and weight.  i.e. Artwork is expensive to ship because of the size, not the weight.  

  • We will not ship an order for a single $10.00 bid or less. 

    If you would like you would like your item shipped:

    1. Invoice for all items to be shipped must be PAID IN FULL.  We will not ship if unpaid.

    2. Text 952-212-0191 with your name, bidder number and the auction title stating please ship my items.  WE MUST HAVE NOTIFICATION BEFORE THE PICKUP TIME CLOSES.

    3. We will bring your item to UPS within two days after the pickup/removal date.

    4. UPS will send you a separate invoice for shipping your items.  The items will not ship until the invoice has been paid.  Please allow 5-10 days for processing time.

    5. Once paid your item will be shipped.

    6) If we are able to do in house shipping, we charge a $15 handling fee for the first lot and $10.00 for each lot after. For one lot of smaller items just as jewelry, the handling fee is less. 

Payments Accepted:  Online payments through K-BID, Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex) on site or cash will accepted. 

Online payment handled through Square. 

After the auction has closed, you will receive an emailed invoice for your item(s) from K-Bid. If you don't see an emailed invoice, check your spam folder. 

You can then log into your K-Bid account- select "Invoice" and pay for your item(s). 

Payment for shipping is a separate transaction. We will email you a separate invoice for the cost of shipping with in 6-8 days after you have paid your K-Bid invoice and requested shipping. 

Bid History

8 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
196809
Feb 06 06:56pm
$1,576.51
349726
Feb 04 07:06pm
$1,455.00
371684
Feb 02 07:32am
$1,200.00
386367
Jan 22 09:54am
$1,000.00
339510
Jan 22 08:31am
$700.00
386367
Jan 13 09:01pm
$500.00
155014
Jan 13 07:36pm
$107.00
343718
Jan 13 11:20am
$102.00