ART BALL 2021 AUCTION ITEMS
Support the Albany Museum of Art and the arts in our community, and take home a fantastic item or experience as well in the Art Ball 2021 Online Auction!
You can view the items on this page, and on the Auction Site HERE.
The Online Auction Site is open now. It closes at 10 PM on March 13, 2021.
![]() EL GUAPO BITTERS TASTING FOR 8
Did you know New Orleans’ reigning Queen of Cocktails was born & raised in Leesburg, Ga.? A 2005 graduate of Deerfield-Windsor School, Christa Cotton graduated from Auburn University and moved to New Orleans, where she now owns El Guapo, the South’s preeminent craft cocktail brand. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make a proper Old Fashioned, Sazerac or French 75, or just interested in wild stories and tidbits about your favorite New Orleans chefs, bartenders and colorful characters, here’s your chance. Christa will teach the art of craft cocktails in a live class for up to 8 in your home, and answer all your questions about spirits, cocktails, her chef friends and more. The class includes a festive playlist, bespoke spirits, impressive garnishes, bar tool kits, and a bit of lagniappe, too. Gentlemen, break out your tuxes and ladies, wear your sequins and most outrageous fascinator. Christa is bringing the New Orleans je ne sais quoi back to Southwest Georgia with her. NOTE: Booking is subject to Christa's travel schedule and must be used by Feb 1, 2022. ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,000 STARTING BID: $400 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() FLAG BY SUZY KLEIN
Suzy Klein, Flag, acrylic on canvas, 24 in. x 12 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $250 STARTING BID: $75 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() THE ITALIAN WOODEN SPOON COOKING CLASS OR DINNER FOR 6
Chef Laura Piovesana, owner of The Italian Wooden Spoon, will come to your house in the Albany area for an authentic Italian four-course dinner for six people or a cooking class. Chef Laura adds to the real Italian fine dining experience by talking about the food traditions and stories about her native Italy. The event includes chef and sous chef to prepare everything from scratch, and all the groceries. Chef Laura and the winning bidder will determine the menu. Specialties include eggplant parmigiana, seafood risotto, homemade pasta, lasagna, meatballs with polenta, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and panna cotta. NOTE: The class/dinner must be redeemed before September 2021 and planned in accordance with Chef Laura's schedule. ESTIMATED VALUE: $650 STARTING BID: $195 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() FULL PAGE AD IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA LIVING MAGAZINE
A full-page ad in the region’s premier lifestyle magazine. This package includes photography and design if needed. NOTE: Ad must be used by June 30, 2022. Current Southwest Georgia Living advertisers are excluded. The winning bidder should contact Director of Sales Robin Strickland at 229.883.8610 or 22.395.4460. ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,980 STARTING BID: $700 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() SOUTH SEAS CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE FROM ALLEN'S JEWELERS
A beautiful 18-in. strand of multicolor graduated barque South Seas cultured pearls with round 12mm spiral filigree sterling silver safety clasp. The strand consists of 39 pearls, 11.11mm at the clasp up to 12.65mm at the center, white, gold and black in color. Donated by Allen's Jewelers. ESTIMATED VALUE: $4,900 STARTING BID: $2,000 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() PRIVATE DINNER FOR SIX
Expect a stunning evening of food and drink. This private dinner for six has with an eclectic seasonal menu that includes outstanding handcrafted cocktails, all served in a unique outdoor dining space. Kirk Rouse, HEG, The Table, will be joined by cocktail connoisseurs and hobby bartenders Jason Langer and Max Ferris to ensure that you and your guests have an unforgettable culinary experience. ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,500 STARTING BID: $400 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() STUDY 1 FOR ESCAPE PLAN BY ELINOR SARAGOUSSI
You've enjoyed Escape Plan in the Albany Museum of Art West Gallery. Now you can bring a part of this magical world to your home or work with this painted woodcut study. Escape Plan was recently acquired by the AMA. Elinor Saragoussi, Study 1 for Escape Plan, 2020, acrylic on hand-cut wood, 14 in. x 28 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $250 STARTING BID: $75 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() STUDY 2 FOR ESCAPE PLAN BY ELINOR SARAGOUSSI
You've enjoyed Escape Plan in the Albany Museum of Art West Gallery. Now you can bring a part of this magical world to your home or work with this painted woodcut study. Escape Plan was recently acquired by the AMA. Elinor Saragoussi, Study 2 for Escape Plan, 2020, acrylic on hand-cut wood, 12 in. x 22 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $250 STARTING BID: $75 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() A CULINARY STROLL & STAY IN SAVANNAH
Experience the splendor of Savannah with fabulous 3-day, 2-night accommodations in the heart of the scenic city's just-a-little-funky Historic District at the Andaz Savannah! The trip includes a 3-hour Historic & Secret East Side Food Tour, featuring visits to 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant, Wall's BBQ, Zunzi's Takeout and Mirabello Cafe. You'll be within walking distance of historical sites including Ellis Square, world-class shopping and fine dining. You also receive free concierge reservation service and all room-related taxes are covered. Click here for details, terms and conditions. ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,600 STARTING BID: $1,500 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() 12 BOTTLES OF CLASSIC TUSCANY WINES
Bring home the taste of Tuscany! A unique selection of Tuscany fine red wines will be shipped directly to your door. You will receive three bottles of each of four fabulous Italian wines -- Brunello di Montalcino Cielo D'Ulisse Le Ripi 2015, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Conti Capponi Vigna La Fornace 2016, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Montemercurio Messagero 2016, and Bolgheri Ruit Hora Caccia Al Piano 2017. To enhance the experience, we will include descriptive notes on the wines, as well as a video presentation with a guided tasting from our sommelier. Click here for details, terms and conditions. ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,200 STARTING BID: $800 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() SPRING STUDY BY CAMILLE FOX
Camille Fox, Spring Study, 2020, acrylic and ink on canvas, 18 in. x 24 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $300 STARTING BID: $75 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() UNTITLED PAINTING BY KERN CUNNINGHAM
Kern Cunningham, Untitled, acrylic on canvas, 48 in. x 30 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,500 STARTING BID: $500 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() BASQUIAT 1983 UNTITLED (BIOGRAPHY) JACKET
100% cotton denim XL Donated by Edward Newcomb "A gift to my friends at the Albany Museum of Art. Purchased at the Guggenheim in 2019 and given to Edward Newcomb by Jim Womack." ESTIMATED VALUE: $600 STARTING BID: $200 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() FEEL THE THUNDER BY ADELAIDE SATTERFIELD ART
Adelaide Satterfield, Feel the Thunder, 2020, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 36 in. x 36 in. "As much as I hate hot weather, there is nothing like the ominous clouds gathering in the sky and the thunder booming down on the cotton fields. The air gets so still, like it's holding its breath in prayer for the rains to come. And most of the time it never appears. But for a few moments, that thunder makes you think it's ushering in some desperately needed rain and relief from the thick, heavy heat. "This reminds me of how small I am and that I am not in control. All the power and all the money in the world cannot make rain come. The thunder is God's voice saying, 'I am in control.'" ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,650 STARTING BID: $500 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() REPUTE BY EMMA LONGLEY SCHNEIDER
Emma Longley Schneider, Repute, 2020, pastel and ink on handmade paper. Abstract artwork with multiple contour figures. STARTING BID: $100 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() TOWN SQUARE BY KEN.SLAY KREATIONS
Ken Slay, Town Square, mixed media, 12 in. x 36 in. "This piece shows a variety of squares throughout the canvas, with one being different from the others. That gold square represents being yourself, even if you are different from others because you were born to stand out. Be unique in your own special way." ESTIMATED VALUE: $200 STARTING BID: $75 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() ED AND WANDA'S FLOWER GARDEN BY STUDIO LAURA LOVING
Laura Loving, Ed and Wanda's Flower Garden, 2007, serigraph (hand-pulled silkscreen), 30 in. x 18 1/2 in. From signed and numbered edition of 250. This artwork is a tribute to Laura Loving's parents. "A love for gardening is something my parents have always shared. Growing up, we always had fresh flowers in our house that were picked from the yard. I often had roses in my room from my dad's prized rose garden. Ed's rose garden is so coveted that someone once dug up and stole one of his champion bushes! True Story!" ESTIMATED VALUE: $500 STARTING BID: $150 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() QUEEN OF THE TULIPS BY STUDIO LAURA LOVING
Laura Loving, Queen of the Tulips, 2005, serigraph (hand-pulled silkscreen), 26 in. x 26 in. From signed and numbered edition of 250. "I was inspired by the real-life Queen of Sheba tulip. I loved the name, its quirky shape and bouncy energy." ESTIMATED VALUE: $500 STARTING BID: $150 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() FRAMED NEW ORLEANS PRINTS
Donated by M. Hill Interiors This pair of framed prints, each 20 in. x 25 in., brings the ambiance of New Orleans to your home. ESTIMATED VALUE: $450 OPENING BID: $135 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() EMERALD WATERS BY JODI MANN
Jodi Mann, Emerald Waters, mixed media, 22 in. x 28 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $500 STARTING BID: $135 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() SPRING BREAKAWAY BY CINDY KYZAR ART
Cindy Kyzar, Spring Breakaway, 2021, acrylic, graphite, oil pastel on canvas, 24 in. by 48 in. This is a contemporary abstract acrylic work on canvas. ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,500 OPENING BID: $450 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() POSED LADY IN AQUA BY LINDSEY TOOLE
Lindsey Toole, Posed Lady in Aqua, 2019, gold ink and watercolor on paper, 18 in. x 24 in. This original is gold ink and aqua watercolor on heavyweight paper. ESTIMATED VALUE: $200 OPENING BID: $50 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() BLACK & BLUE BAND-AIDS BY AL SEELY
Al Seely, Black & Blue Band-AIDS, 2020, acrylic and collage on board, 49 3/4 in. x 61 3/4 in. (framed) This framed artwork by Al Seely is acrylic with paper collage and a soft white glaze. ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,000 OPENING BID: $550 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() CUSTOM PRIVATE SOUND EXPERIENCE FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE
Relax as you hear soothing sounds from quartz crystal bowls, gongs, drums, chimes and more. Not only do you hear these unique sounds but experience the vibration each creates. The tones build and evolve, producing a sound experience that is unique and healing. Sounds interact powerfully with our bodies, cleansing and rejuvenating us at the deepest cellular levels; physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Blocks and tensions are washed away, leaving you centered, refreshed, energized, and fully present and connected with the world around you. Upon coordinating a date and location with Sound Facilitator Amanda Borghi, up to 10 guests will be invited to participate in this 60-minute experience. (Session must be booked within 90 days of auction.) ESTIMATED VALUE: $300 OPENING BID: $100 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() SIX-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION FOR SUNNYLAND SAMPLERS
Enjoy a six-month subscription/supply of Sunnyland Samplers, sent to any address, shipping included. Choose between three different gift box samplers. "Our Sunnyland Samplers feature some of our favorite products! Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer your snacks on the saltier side, we have the perfect combination for you! Choose from the following samplers: The Sweet Sampler, The Sweet and Salty Sampler, and The Salty Sampler!" Expires December 2021. ESTIMATED VALUE: $250 OPENING BID: $50 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() IT TAKES COURAGE BY DEIRDRE ALLEGOOD
Deirdre Allegood, It Takes Courage, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 24 in. x 24 in. (framed) It Takes Courage is a modern textured skyscape/landscape. ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,000 STARTING BID: $800 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() STONEWARE BOWL BY KIRBY GREGORY/MARKET SQUARE POTTERY
With beautiful blues, this high-fired stoneware bowl by Kirby Gregory, a perfect accent for any room, has a 12-in. diameter and is 4 in. deep. ESTIMATED VALUE: $150 STARTING BID: $30 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 4 AT NONAMI PLANTATION
Play a round of golf in one of the most beautiful settings in South Georgia. The winning bidder and three lucky friends will take to the links on Nonami Plantation, a picturesque venue in south Dougherty County that transports you back to nature and its wonder. ESTIMATED VALUE: Priceless BUY IT NOW: $2,000 OPENING BID: $500 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() DOUBLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB 3-MONTH SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy a three-month Social Membership to Doublegate Country Club. No dues or initiation fee. Access to pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, and 3 rounds of golf. For more information on the amenities and atmosphere, visit the Doublegate website HERE. BUY IT NOW: $2,000 STARTING BID: $500 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() ABSTRACT SEASCAPE BY BRANDY DEW
Brandy Dew, Untitled, acrylic and epoxy resin, 48 in. x 24 in. An abstract seascape with a neutral calming sky and ocean with a spectrum of blue hues, the painting itself is an organic texture with a juxtaposition of a clean, modern resin finish. ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,100 STARTING BID: $550 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() LITTLE KRAKEN BY MADELYN CARTER
Madelyn Carter, Little Kraken, 2020, 12 in. x 12 in., acrylic pour and resin ESTIMATED VALUE: $75 STARTING BID: $20 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() SWAMP BUBBLES BY MADELYN CARTER
Madelyn Carter, Swamp Bubbles, 2020, acrylic pour and resin, 12 in. x 12 in. ESTIMATED VALUE: $75 STARTING BID: $20 MAKE A BID HERE |
![]() THIRTEENTH COLONY DISTILLARIES TOUR & TASTING, WITH STAY AT THE WINDSOR HOTEL
Enjoy a tour of Thirteenth Colony Distilleries, Georgia's original craft distillery. Learn about their process, taste their award-winning product, and spend the evening at the historical Windsor hotel in downtown Americus. Visit the Thirteenth Colony Website Visit the Windsor Hotel Website BUY IT NOW: $1,000 STARTING BID: $300 MAKE A BID HERE Vertical Divider
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![]() BANDIT AND THE BABE VIP STYLING SESSION FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS
VIP Styling Session for you and your friends. Need some style in your life? Bandit babes have their own unique vision of life. They specialize in being a personal stylist for you. each one of our stylists is here to make you feel comfortable and to help you find the best look. Validation is for parking, not personal style. Grab your friends and enjoy a private shopping and styling session at Bandit and the Babe. Champagne and light hors d'oeuvres will be included. Participants get 20% off all purchases that evening. STARTING BID: $50 MAKE A BID HERE |