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Silent Auction Items

Paintings

100
Chet Reneson
Sail Boat at Sunset
Value: $4,000
Opening Bid: $1,600
Bidding Increment: $200

Watercolor, 14 x 20 inches. Chet Reneson of Lyme, CT is one of the country’s finest sporting artists. In 1982, he was named Artist of the Year by three sporting and conservation organizations, and many more awards followed. His watercolors capture the imagination of the viewer with their evocative images and bold colors.

Donated by Judy Cotton

 

101
Brian Keith Stephens
Fly Bye
Value: $2,700
Opening Bid: $1,100
Bidding Increment: $200

Oil, 11 1/2 x 15 inches. Brian Stephens received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme and his Masters of Fine Arts from the City College of New York. Simple images of animals and of the people that he loves are placed on abstract backgrounds created by overlays of large frantic brush strokes in bold colors. Since 2000 he has exhibited in solo shows and group exhibitions in the United States, Germany, France, Denmark, Holland, Bulgaria, and Italy.

Donated by the Artist

 

102
Lori Warner
Nest 11
Value: $1,800
Opening Bid: $720
Bidding Increment: $100

Encaustic painting, 17 x 17 inches, 2015. Lori Warner studied a wide variety of drawing and painting classes at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in the late 1980s before receiving a BFA in printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence. Considered a master printer of monotypes, she has received national recognition for her printmaking. She is also the owner of Lori Warner Studio/Gallery in Chester, CT.

Donated by the Artist

 

103
Leif Nilsson
From Chester Ferry North
Value: $1,800
Opening Bid: $700
Bidding Increment: $100

Pastel, 5 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches, 1990. Nilsson completed a full curriculum of Classical Studies at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT. He then traveled to Scandinavia, Anatolia and Europe where he studied French 19^th and early 20^th century painters to enhance his education. His works have won many “Best in Show” awards and are featured in many private and public collections.

Donated by the Estate of Susan Minot Woody

 

104
Jac Lahav
American George
Value: $1,400
Opening Bid: $560
Bidding Increment: $100

Gouache and gold leaf on panel, 12 x 14 inches, 2019. Born in Israel, Jac Lahav grew up in Boston and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He studied painting at the School of Visual Arts and The Cooper Union and received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Brooklyn College, New York in 2008. His series of paintings 48 Jews and The Great Americans employ portraiture to question basic assumptions about the relationship of historical memory and collective identity. These works have been shown in several museums across the United States, including The Great Americans exhibition on view at FGM earlier this year.

Donated by the Artist

 

107
Adrien Broom
Framed Oyster Mushrooms
Value: $1,000
Opening Bid: $400
Bidding Increment: $100

Photograph, 8 x 10 inches, 2019. Adrien Broom is a fine art photographer who has always loved food and appreciated the beauty in what nature provides. Farm-to-Camera is a combination of her favorite things: nature, food, photography, and collaboration. Informed by a rich education in fine and decorative art in Florence and London, Broom’s photographs combine the sensuality of classical painting with the modern techniques of photography. Broom currently lives and works between New Haven, CT, and Brooklyn, NY. This piece is from her Farm-to-Camera series as seen in the spring issue of Edible CT East. Broom was a featured artist of FGM’s In Place: Contemporary Photographers Envision a Museum exhibition in 2016.

Donated by the Artist

Framing donated by Studio 33, New London, CT

 

110
E. Greco
Tranquility Farm
Value: $900
Opening Bid: $375
Bidding Increment: $100

Oil, 35 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches. Greco is a self-taught artist who lived most of his life in New York City. In 1980, he purchased a farm house in New York’s Hudson Valley, which inspired him to paint. Currently he resides in Sherman, CT and exhibits his work across New England. He has had one-man exhibitions in Brookfield and New Milford, CT and in New York City.

Donated by Elisabeth Wilds

 

111
Mark Dion
The Paleontology Library
Value: $900
Opening Bid: $360
Bidding Increment: $100

Screenprint, 13 1/2 x 19 inches, 2018. Mark Dion received a BFA from the Hartford Art School of the University of Hartford in 1986 and an honorary doctorate in 2002. He also attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Independent Study Program. He is an Honorary Fellow of Falmouth University in the UK and has a Doctor of Humane Letters (Ph.D.) from the Wagner Free Institute of Science in Philadelphia. Dion has received numerous awards for his works which have appeared in many exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe, most recently in FGM’s Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art.

Donated by the Artist

Framing donated by Julie Weaver and Wholesale Frame Company, LLC, Meriden, CT

 

113
Del-Bourree Bach
Solo
Value: $750
Opening Bid: $300Bidding Increment: $50

Acrylic on board, 5 x 5 inches, 2019. Del-Bourree Bach is a signature and board member of the American Society of Marine Artists. His works are included in many private and public collections, and he has received over 200 awards in regional, national and international competitions.

Donated by the Artist

 

 

114
Janet Lage
HOSE 4
Value: $600
Opening Bid: $250
Bidding Increment: $50

Oil, graphite, and ink on rag paper, 4 x 4 inches, 2010. Janet Lage began working in her Old Lyme studio in 1982. In 2010 she was awarded a Connecticut Artist Fellowship for painting and in 2016 received the first place award from The New Britain Museum of American Art’s Nor’Easter exhibition. Her works appear in many public and private collections throughout the United States.

Donated by the Artist

 

121
Frederick R. Wagner (1864-1940)
Kids By the Shore
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Pastel, 10 1/2 x 8 inches. Born in Port Kennedy, PA in 1864, Frederick R. Wagner enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where he served as chief demonstrator of anatomy to the life classes and studied under Thomas Eakins. He then traveled to California where he began painting before returning to Philadelphia and taking a job as illustrator for the Philadelphia Press. He often painted impressionist urban scenes and in 1912 founded the Addington School of Painting. His modernist work is sought after by many collectors of the avant-garde movement.

Donated by Ruud H. Bergmans and Ann B. Lane

 

122
Catherine Christiano
Hen and Rooster, The Hay House
Value: $490
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Oil, 6 x 8 1/2 inches. Catherine Christiano was born and raised in suburban central New Jersey where she studied in drawing and painting part-time. A move to Connecticut prompted her to fully focus on art, and she received a BFA in 2001 from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Her work has been published in American Artist Drawing and The Journal of the American Medical Association. She also designed the seal for the Town of Old Lyme. Catherine has exhibited her work throughout the Northeast, New York City, and Los Angeles.

Donated by the Artist

Decorative Arts

 

200
Courtney Mattison
Hope Spots: Sargasso Sea II
Value: $2,700
Opening Bid: $1,000
Bidding Increment: $200

Glazed stoneware and porcelain, 18 x 18 x 6 inches, 2015. Courtney Mattison received a Bachelor of Arts degree in marine ecology and ceramic sculpture from Skidmore College and a Master of Arts degree in environmental studies from Brown University with coursework at the Rhode Island School of Design. Now based in Los Angeles, Mattison creates intricately detailed ceramic sculptural works inspired by the fragile beauty of coral reefs and the human-caused threats they face. Her work has been exhibited throughout the world to raise awareness for the protection of the oceans. This piece was featured in the exhibition Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art, which was on view at FGM June 1 – September 8, 2019.

Donated by the Artist

 

201
Black Walnut Coffee Table
Value: $1,800
Opening Bid: $700
Bidding Increment: $50

Take home a piece of FGM history with this handsome coffee table made from reclaimed black walnut from the 100-year-old tree that was removed from the Museum’s grounds in June 2018. The tree was reported to have been the ninth largest black walnut in Connecticut, and now it can forever live on in your home!

Donated by City Bench, Higganum, CT

 

202
Napoleon III Armchair
Value: $750
Opening Bid: $300
Bidding Increment: $50

Take home this handsome late-19^th century Napoleon III armchair featuring clawed feet with a caned seat and cushion. Black finish with gold accents and in pristine condition.

Donated by Andrew & Diane Kaslow

 

 

204

David D.J. Rau
A-Faerie-Can Gothic, 2019
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $250
Bidding Increment: $50

A wee faerie version of Grant Wood’s iconic painting American Gothic, in a gothic-revival clock case. Approx. 12 x 7 x 3-1/4 inches. These hard-working midwestern faeries take a break from their day to greet you with a stoic smile atop their mushroom perches. Created by the Museum’s Director of Education & Outreach.

Donated by the Artist

 

205
Jennifer Angus
Untitled
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Goliath Orietalis with feathers under a domed cloche, 7 x 9 inches, 2019. Jennifer Angus is a professor of Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She received a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Canada and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has exhibited her work throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and Spain. Angus specializes in transforming historic spaces and blank gallery walls with a confounding medium: preserved exotic insects as seen in FGM’s historic boarding house during Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art exhibit. (Her installation remains on view until November 10, 2019.) This insect under cloche is an example from that exhibit.

Donated by the Artist

 

Events to Remember

300
Spend a Day Training with Overland Experts
Value: $1,350
Opening Bid: $550
Bidding Increment: $100

Tap into your sense of adventure and experience the outdoors in a whole new way — by learning the science of off-road and 4×4 vehicle driving. Go where others cannot — or dare not — as you and three friends spend one day training with Overland Experts. Valid for one year.

Donated by Overland Experts, LLC, East Haddam, CT

 

301
New York City Ballet, Backstage Tour and Autographed Shoes
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Immerse yourself in a truly magical evening at the ballet, reveling in the beauty of the dance both on stage and behind-the-scenes at the New York City Ballet. The winner will receive two orchestra tickets for the performance of your choice during the 2019-2020 repertory season at the David H. Koch Theater, while also having the unforgettable experience of watching a rehearsal and receiving a backstage tour (Tuesdays through Fridays, in the afternoon). Your souvenir will be a pair of pointe ballet shoes worn and autographed by Ballerina Sterling Hyltin. Performance selection is subject to ticket availability. Valid through May 31, 2020.

Donated by Sally & Larry Lawrence and the New York City Ballet

 

303
Golf and Lunch at Old Lyme Country Club
Value: $460
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Work on your golf game with 9 holes and two carts for four players at Old Lyme Country Club. Analyze your game afterwards over lunch at the club. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity not included. Proper attire and advance reservations required. Expires Nov. 30, 2019.

Donated by Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme, CT and Howard G. Tuttle, Jr.

 

304
Romantic Dining Experience for Two Atop the Newburyport Lighthouse
Value: $450
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

You’re invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is offered no where else in the world – a gourmet meal at the top of a lighthouse with a breathtaking panoramic view of Newburyport, MA! The evening will begin when your server greets you at the base of the lighthouse. You will then climb 55 stairs, a 6 foot ladder, and go through a hatch to a small (8×8 foot) space where you will enjoy a catered meal from your choice of five local restaurants. You will need to bring your own alcoholic beverages and can bring along some romantic music on a CD or Ipod. Reservations required.

Donated by The Lighthouse Preservation Society, Dover, NH and Daniel S. Hansen & David D.J. Rau

 

316
BEETLEJUICE: The Musical on Broadway
Value: $350
Opening Bid: $150Bidding Increment: $50

Receive two house seats to BEETLEJUICE: The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager obsessed with death. Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. The New York Times calls it “a jaw-dropping fun house.”

Donated by Ruth Hendel Productions, New York, NY

 

380
Four Tickets to a 2020 Yankees Home Game
Value: $250
Opening Bid: $100
Bidding Increment: $50

Receive four tickets to a weekend 2020 New York Yankees home game. The seats will be located on the terrace level overlooking first base, section 312, row 2, seats 15, 16, 17, and 18. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Valid April – September 2020.

Donated by Gowrie Group, Westbrook, CT

 

 

Travel

400
7-Night Ski Escape to Park City, Utah
Value: $2,500
Opening Bid: $1,000
Bidding Increment: $200

Up to four people can enjoy this immaculate 2 bedroom (queen bed in each), 2 bath condo for 7 nights/8 days. The second floor east-facing condo at the Lodges at Bear Hollow enjoys beautiful sunrises and overlooks the Swaner Nature Preserve and Uinta Mountains. Located adjacent to the Olympic Ski Park, the condo is less than one mile to Redstone Village with many shops and restaurants, three miles to the Canyons Ski area and six miles to Park City Mountain Base Resort. Located on the free public bus route, a car is also recommended. Other amenities include: shared fitness club and hot tub, natural gas fireplace, WIFI, and designated parking space in an indoor garage. No pets or smoking and non-transferable. Available: During the Sundance Film Festival or anytime between January 13, 2020 – April 12, 2020 (excluding March 2-19, 2020). 90 days advance notice is required to guarantee availability within these dates. If less than 90 days advance notice, certain dates may not be available. Date must be mutually agreed upon with owner. Airfare, car rental, lift passes not included.

Donated by Allan & Andrea Inglis

 

401
Special Night Out at Mohegan Sun
Value: Unique!
Opening Bid: $400
Bidding Increment: $100

Enjoy a one-night stay at Mohegan Sun Hotel, dinner for two (up to $250) at Todd English’s Tuscany, and two tickets to a show of your choice at the Mohegan Sun Arena (subject to availability). Valid for one year.

Donated by The Mohegan Tribe, Uncasville, CT

 

403
Overnight Stay at the University Club of New York
Value: Unique!
Opening Bid: $450
Bidding Increment: $50
Enjoy an overnight stay for two with dinner and breakfast at New York City’s most prestigious private social club. The University Club, designed by Charles McKim of the iconic architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White, is on the National Historic Register and hosts one of New York’s great private art collections, with a particularly strong group of works by American painters including Childe Hassam. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires September 21, 2020.

Donated by Barbara Smith

 

411
Overnight Stay in Lake George
Value: $299
Opening Bid: $150
Bidding Increment: $50

Enjoy an overnight stay in either the Howe, Jogues, or Shepard room at The Inn at Erlowest, located in the picturesque Lake George, NY. Erlowest is a Queen-Anne Stone Castle originally built by Mr. Edward Morse Shepard as part of Millionaires Row in 1898 and has been graciously restored to its grandeur of the era as a luxurious inn and farm-to-table restaurant. Also includes a 3-course gourmet dinner and farm-fresh breakfast. Valid from November through April 30, 2020, excluding weekends and holidays. Tax, gratuity and alcohol not included.

Donated by The Inn at Erlowest, Lake George, NY

 

Potpourri

500
Multi-Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
Value: $3,500
Opening Bid: $1,400
Bidding Increment: $200

You will definitely make a statement with this stunning 14K yellow gold, hinged bangle consisting of an assortment of gemstones (garnets, zircons, spinels, sapphires, beryls, and green chalcedony) in various sizes and colors.

Donated by The Rockwell Family

 

502
Cat’s Eye Aquamarine Ring
Value: $1,000
Opening Bid: $400
Bidding Increment: $100
Breathtaking ladies 14K yellow gold and aquamarine ring with intricately textured leaves on both sides of a 15.8 carat oval aquamarine cabochon. Size 8.

Donated by The Rockwell Family

 

505
Literary Libations Package
Value: $720
Opening Bid: $300
Bidding Increment: $50

Take home this package which contains eleven Writers House publications and five bottles of the world’s finest whiskey. Publications include hardcover copies of: Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross; The Crooked Maid by Dan Vyleta; Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline; Murphy’s Law by Jack Murphy; Rival’s Break by Carla Neggers plus six more titles. Whiskeys include: Nikka 17 year old Pure Malt Whisky; Cyrus Noble Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey; Chivas Regal Aged 12 years Blended Scotch Whiskey; Laphroig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey; and Nikka Coffee Grain Whiskey. A perfect past time for those long cold winter nights!

Donated by Anonymous

 

506
Mushroom Shaped Stools
Value: $700
Opening Bid: $300
Bidding Increment: $50

This set of three mushroom-shaped stools designed to depict Alice’s trip to Wonderland will add some fantastical flair to your woodland garden. Made of welded sheet metal, each stool stands 19 inches tall, making it ideal garden or children’s seating. These stools were on display during the Museum’s 2018 Wee Faerie Village: Lettersburg Junction.

Donated by The Shop at the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT

 

507
Flowers For the Year!
Value: $500
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Enjoy a 12-month flower subscription from Mar Floral and Botanicals in Old Saybrook, CT. Each month you will receive $40 worth of cut flowers, to be picked up from the shop as requested by you. Also take home the beautiful arrangement on display, which was created by floral designer and owner Marlee Santoro.

Donated by Mar Floral & Botanicals, Old Saybrook, CT

 

508
2012 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Value: $450
Opening Bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $50

Enjoy three bottles of 2012 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, made for members only of The Napa Valley Reserve, a private club for wine aficionados established by legendary Napa winemaker Bill Harlan of Harlan Estates. Grape cultivation and winemaking operations all take place under the supervision of the Harlan Estates team.

Donated by Sally & Larry Lawrence

 

520
Rob Rivers Retreat Package
Value: $238
Opening Bid: $100
Bidding Increment: $50

Be refreshed with “The Rivers Retreat” — the most requested spa package at Rob Rivers, The Salon and Spa in Old Lyme. You will be treated to their essential facial, a spa manicure and pedicure, an aromatherapy scalp massage, and shampoo/blow-dry. A perfect way to relax and feel beautiful. Allow 4.25 hours. Must book in advance.

Donated by Rob Rivers, The Salon and Spa, Old Lyme, CT

 

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