Silent Auction Items
Galleries and Art
Yoshiko Yamamoto Signed Print - Berkeley Rose Garden
Value: $450
The Rose Garden, one of Berkeley's treasures, is lovingly depicted in this signed print by Yoshiko Yamamoto. Beautifully framed by the donor, The Framer's Workshop, who commissioned the print in celebration of their 30th Anniversary. www.framersworkshop.com
Donor: The Framer's Workshop
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David Lance Goines Print -
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Value: $305
Crowden alumna Jenna Archer served as the model for the violist in this gorgeous poster, created by esteemed graphic artist and author David Lance Goines to celebrate his 60th birthday at the 40th Anniversary of Saint Hieronymus Press in Berkeley. Mr. Goines is the creator of many elegant book covers and posters, including our own beloved Crowden poster.
Donor: Noreen Axelson
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Eleanor Briccetti Photograph - Burrowing Owls
Value: $185
Four photos of burrowing owls, matted together in a 22x30” frame, by Crowden faculty member Eleanor Briccetti. An accomplished musician and teacher, Eleanor is also a passionate wildlife and natural photographer. See more of her images at www.briccettiphoto.com or www.flickr.com/photos/ebriccetti/
Donor: Eleanor Briccetti
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Photograph - Violin
Value: $150
This elegantly framed photograph of a violin by an anonymous photographer was printed from a rare glass plate negative of circa 1900.
Donor: Bosko's Picture Framing
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Ken Durling Photograph - Lake Alpine
Value: $150
Lake Alpine (2006), a 5x7” photograph by beloved Crowden faculty member Ken Durling (1952 – 2007). From his family’s collection, this photo was printed, matted, and signed by Ken. Framed to 11x14” with UV protective glass.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Ken Durling Photograph - Black Crowned Night Heron
Value: $150
Black Crowned Night Heron (2002), a photograph by Ken Durling. This 8x10” photograph, from the family collection, was printed, matted and signed by Ken; photo and mat are slightly dented. Framed to 11x14” with UV protective glass.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Ken Durling Photograph - Great Egret
Value: $150
Great Egret (Mating Plumage) Emerging from Bath (April 5, 2002, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California). A 4x6” photograph by Ken Durling, framed to 11x14”. This is a digital inkjet print with pigmented ink on archival rag paper, framed with archival mat and UV-resistant glass. Printed specially for Crowden's 25th Anniversary Gala auction by Crowden parent Dianne Pitman, with grateful thanks to the Durling family, who provided the digital file and gave permission to reproduce it.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Ken Durling Photograph – Evening Clouds in the Klamath Basin
Value: $300
Evening Clouds in the Klamath Basin (April 4, 2007). A 13x19” photograph by Ken Durling, framed to 20x25”. This is a digital inkjet print with pigmented ink on archival rag paper, framed with archival mat and UV-resistant glass. Printed specially for Crowden's 25th Anniversary Gala auction by Crowden parent Dianne Pitman, with grateful thanks to the Durling family, who provided the digital file and gave permission to reproduce it.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Ken Durling Photograph - Snow Geese in Flight
Value: $225
Snow Geese in Flight (April 3, 2007). An 11x14” photograph by Ken Durling, framed to 16x20”. This is a digital inkjet print with pigmented ink on archival rag paper, framed with archival mat and UV-resistant glass. Printed specially for Crowden's 25th Anniversary Gala auction by Crowden parent Dianne Pitman, with grateful thanks to the Durling family, who provided the digital file and gave permission to reproduce it.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Ken Durling Photograph - Spiral Aloe
Value: $150
Spiral Aloe (2003). A 5x7” photograph by Ken Durling, framed to 11x14”. This is a digital inkjet print with pigmented ink on archival rag paper, framed with archival mat and UV-resistant glass. Printed specially for Crowden's 25th Anniversary Gala auction by Crowden parent Dianne Pitman, with grateful thanks to the Durling family, who provided the digital file and gave permission to reproduce it.
Donor: Family of Ken Durling
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Pamela Smilow Collage
Value: $950
A witty, delightfully improvised, yet delicately-balanced collage from the Childhood's End series by internationally-recognized artist Pam Smilow. Framed by the donor, Barbara Anderson Gallery & Framing on 5th Street in Berkeley. www.pamelasmilow.com, www.barbaraandersongallery.com
Donor: Pamela Smilow, Barbara Anderson Gallery & Framing
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Gert Mathiesen Artwork
Value: $750
Gert Mathiesen evokes the joy and energy of New York City in this mixed-media work (painting combined with monoprint and linoleum print). Framed by the donor, Barbara Anderson Gallery & Framing on 5th Street in Berkeley. www.barbaraandersongallery.com
Donor: Gert Mathiesen, Barbara Anderson Gallery & Framing
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David Lance Goines Print - Callahan Piano Service
Value: $175
Another gorgeous poster with a musical theme by David Lance Goines! Callahan Piano Service, a family owned and operated business in Oakland that has provided piano tuning, repairs, and restoration throughout the Bay Area since 1957, commissioned the poster and donated this copy for our auction. www.callahanpiano.com
Donor: Callahan Piano Service
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Samarai and Wedding Antique Kimonos
Value: $450
Two antique kimonos, both in excellent condition: one 200-year-old silk Samarai Kimono, and one 100-year-old Wedding Kimono.
Donor: John Lowitz
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Sake Antique Kimono
Value: $200
A special Sake Kimono, an antique in excellent condition.
Donor: John Lowitz
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Museum Passess for Museum Lovers
Value: $100
Asian Art Museum
Two passes to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco to see one of the finest collections of Asian art in the world. Upcoming special exhibitions include Arts of Pacific Asia, Japanese Paintings from the Floating World, Later Chinese Jades, and Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures. www.asianart.org
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Two fine museums await you—the De Young and the Legion of Honor. Watch for current and upcoming exhibitions of Dead Sea Scrolls, Annie Liebovitz, Impressionist Women, Turkmen Weaving, and Gilbert & George. Two VIP passes, each good for two persons.
Restrictions: Additional fee may apply for special exhibitions. www.famsf.org
SFMOMA
Two passes to visit The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one of the world’s most innovative museums of modern and comtemporary art. www.sfmoma.org
Cartoon Art Museum
Two passses to the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, the only museum in the U.S. with a full-time exhibit schedule dedicated to the preservation and celebration of all types of this uniquely American art form. Check out the new show, Sex and Sensibility, featuring women cartoonists' takes on sex, love, and relationships.
Donor: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, The Pitman Family
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SFMOMA Private Tour of Frida Kahlo Exhibit
Frida Kahlo, Moses ( Moisés ) , 1945; oil on Masonite; 20 x 37 inches; Private collection, Texas ; © 2007 Banco de México, Trustee of the Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. Cinco de Mayo No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc 06059, México, D.F.
Value: $200
A major Frida Kahlo exhibition is coming to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art this summer. John Zarobell, the exhibition's organizing curator, will conduct a private guided tour for four on a mutually agreeable date between June and September 28, 2008.
Donor: Keally McBride and John Zarobell
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.
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Asian Art Insurance Appraisal
Value: $1,500
Recognized as one of the most dynamic auction houses in the world today, Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers is one of the largest companies of its kind in the world. One of Bonhams & Butterfields specialties is appraising fine art, antiques and decorative objects. Bonhams & Butterfields Asian Art Department will bring their experts to your home to produce a written appraisal for up to 25 pieces of Asian Art. Bonhams & Butterfields insurance appraisal are respected and known throughout the world.
Donor: Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers
Restrictions: Appraisal limited to 25 items or up to one day of work
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