We have many fabulous items in our live and silent auctions this year, and we would like to thank all of those who have so generously donated!
Here are photos of a handful of items, just to whet your appetite . . .
Come and bid often - and bid high!
If you cannot attend, and would like to leave a bid on any item, please contact:
Betty Calzada
504-367-4116
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Annie Tempest signed framed cartoon:
"THE FEMALE CHARACTER: The prudence
to reach for a chair and a drink before
answering the telephone ...."
Signed in graphite l.l., Limited Edition
205/1000
In 1993 Annie embarked upon her
current internationally acclaimed cartoon
strip 'Tottering-by-Gently' for Country
Life Magazine. She touches a note of
universal truth in her exquisitely
detailed and beautifully executed
cartoons as she gently laughs with us
at the stuff of life.
$200
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Very chic crossbody bag from Johnny
Farah: made of a rich brown saddle
leather, with top-stitching, great
size of simple form with top
zipper and long adjustable leather
strap, w. 11", h. 6 1/2"
Designer Johnny Farah's products
are consistently molded from pieces
of Italian-imported vegetable tanned
saddle leather, ensuring the best
quality for his practical and modern
designs. His bags, belts and
accessories are sold around the world.
$445
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A whimsical vintage Italian Capodimonte
figural of a girl with her dog
signed Dr. Tessare, with the Capodimonte
crown and N mark, the little girl turns
around as her dog nips at the hem of her
dress, h. 7 1/2"
$ 125
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We love our oysters in New Orleans!
And you'll love this hand-crafted three
dimensional serving plate from
Oysteria: the rectangular deep plate,
wide border in a lovely distressed green
glaze, and a large mounted oyster
shell for dip, or sauce
l. 14 1/4"
$100
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Room makeover in a second: by adding
this hand stitched crewel work
Kashmiri cushion, sewn on heavy duty
ecru linen, the front completely
embroidered overall in a dark chocolate
ground, with ecru, light teal and green
geometric motifs. 18" x 17".
A second Kashmiri cushion (not shown)
is in a light teal ground, chocolate brown
stripes, ecru leaves and green floral
motif. 18" x 17"
$480
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For the discerning art lover!
A large India ink on paper "Brother and
Sister" by Moshe Gat (b. 1935) signed
l.r.Moshe Gat, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1959;
label from ACA Gallery, New York en
verso.
Established Israeli-born Moshe Gat is
known for his skilled and evocative
drawings and prints. He traveled,
through an American-Israeli Cultural
Fund grant, to Paris, Italy and Mexico,
where his work was welcomed with
awards and praise. He has
exhibited widely in North America,
Asia and Israel.
$1,650
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Hand-painted porcelain enamelled box
designed by Halcyon Days, Bilston &
Battersea Enamels.
$175
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From the picture in the Royal Collection
"Peace" - antique etching, nicely matted
and framed, 11 3/4" x 14 3/8"
$200
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Three reds and three whites from
Martin Wine cellar
$100
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Add ambience to any room with this Tiffany-
style art glass lamp
$100
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Organic wood and sterling silver
earrings
$ 125
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Jo Malone gift basket from the collection
for bath, body and home
$500
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Antique coin silver Ethiopian coptic
cross
$375
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Several Miriam Hirsch prints, signed in
graphite l.r.
$75 - $125 each
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Several British-themed baskets
$50 - $130 each
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Royal Doulton figurine
$300
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Gift certificates from Antoines, Barnes & Noble, Commander's Palace, Palm Court Jazz Cafe, St. James Cheese Company, Taj Mahal Restaurant and Windsor Court Hotel (2 nights).
and many many more . . .
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