Annual Auction & Holiday Reception

Stunning Hand Made Necklace

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:22:44 +0000

Created by Local NYC Artist J.V. Hellew of Jay Vee Designs, Inc.

The necklace is composed of semi-precious stones:
Baltic Amber – large beads, Bamboo Coral – small red beads, Vintage glass- gold spaces, Antiqued metal clasp and Swarovski chrystal details.
Handcrafted gifts and fine jewelry by Joyce
jayveedesigns@msn.com
917 538-2612
212 961-0304

Value – $150

Starting Bid: $60

African handmade basket

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:19:18 +0000

Value: $40

Starting bid: $20

ONE DAY WITH A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:47:50 +0000

A gift certificate good for one full day (7 hours) with professional organizer. Can be booked for one day or over two days.
Adria Robbin has many years of experience as a professional organizer, working with clients around New York City on organization projects in their homes and offices.

Have a New Year’s resolution to get your closet organized? Or your home office? Jump on this chance to have an expert assist you in creating a well-functioning, organized space that will save you time and stress!

Value: $265
Starting Bid: $85

Spanish for total Beginners: A Custom-made program

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:29:29 +0000

Learn live with a language coach from the comfort of your home!
eSpanishLive (developed by Easy Español, a boutique Spanish learning center in NYC) provides premium-quality live online Spanish language instruction.
This class package includes four (45 minute) live online lessons tailored to the student’s skill level. These classes offer an intimate and effective learning experience without leaving your home.

A typical live-online session works the same way as a traditional private class: the student and the teacher talk and interact with one another. An easy-to-use web conferencing platform (online classroom) allows the student to communicate with their coach live in real time. The only requirements are a computer connected to Internet and headphones or a headset.

Value: $100
Starting bid: $30

Ethnic Turkish Jewellery

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:06:29 +0000

Hand made special bracelets decorated with stones to bring energy, healing and empowerment. According to legend, when carried or worn, each stone represents a different power depending on its special shape, type and color.

Starting bid: $15

Photography from Tom Martinez

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:39:15 +0000

Photography by Tom Martinez, acquired at a Photo Exhibition of Tom Martinez at “Old Stone House”, Brooklyn, 2010. “Old Stone House” (1699) is an historical location in Brooklyn with regular photo exhibits http://theoldstonehouse.org/.
“Photo Authentication: Photo by Tom Martinez (with signature on back): This is the first stretch enlargement of “Greenwood Hawk” which shows a Red-tailed Hawk in Greenwood cemetery (Brooklyn, March 2007). This is the printing on streched canvas, printed for the photo exhibition at “Old Stone House” Brooklyn, January 2010.”

Value $300
Starting bid $150

Passionate for Art? A one-of-a-kind opportunity awaits you.

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:59:39 +0000

Get a private 2-hour tour of the Susan and Michael Hort Collection — one of the world’s top contemporary art collections. Michael Hort, known as the “Warren Buffet of contemporary art” will be your personal guide. Enjoy a glass of wine and share the unique insights of a renowned and passionate collector while experiencing this extraordinary collection at the Hort home in TriBeCa covering 10,000 sq-ft on 4-floors. The date is open, to be arranged for a convenient time. Up to 10 people may be included.

Michael Hort will be featured in an upcoming segment of “60 Minutes” and he is on the ArtNews list of the World’s Top 200 Art Collectors since 2003.

Value: $2100

Starting bid: $700

Dinner for two at Arte Cafe

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:33:49 +0000

Arte Cafe is located on the beautiful tree lined street of W. 73rd, and remains a neighborhood favorite. The amazing food, incredible staff and reasonable prices make for an unforgettable dining experience, one you’ll want to have over and over again. Arte Cafe features a large outdoor patio, to be enjoyed during the warmer months. “We pride ourselves on a warm and friendly enviornment.”

Arte Cafe also has a private party room for your special events including weddings, bachorlette parties, corporate parties.

website

Value: $50 Dinner for two (excludes alcohol)

Starting bid: $20

Appeared 2

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:02:52 +0000

Sculpture / Bronze

By Esteban Boasso

hammer-driven with sections welded together—and iron, mounted on a wooden base.

Esteban Boasso has been creating sculptures with diverse materials including ceramics, bronze, wood, iron and stone, since 1985. His work has been shown extensively throughout South America, Central America and Spain and has been acquired by museums in Mexico, Cuba, Santo Domingo and Argentina, as well as by private collectors.
Esteban has earned awards and honorable mentions in his native Argentina, as well as in Dominican Republic and Cuba, where he also taught ceramics as sculpture.

49.5” x 10.25″ x 8″ 2005

Value: $1,800

Starting bid: $900

Shu Spirit Bird

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:48:27 +0000

This bronze sculpture was cast by hand and is a replica of a piece from the San Xing Dui (Three Star Mounds) archeological site near Chengdu, China. The site proved the existence of the ancient Shu civilization of Southern China. The Shu believed in the spiritual world and their cultural and medical beliefs revolved around a Tree of Life that was viewed as a Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) between Heaven and Earth. Shamans were seen to have the ability to transform themselves into Spirit Birds and ascend thru the Tree of Life to Heaven.
Though not widely understood or known outside of ancient family lineages, the belief system and spiritual practices of the Shu continue in the modern day. The Spirit Bird is understood to be a powerful talisman of Universal Love and a powerful vehicle of Qi and transformation.

Value: $125
Starting bid: $65

2 Nights at Sofitel Miami

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:52:26 +0000

A two night accommodation with breakfast at Sofitel Miami

The Sofitel Miami airport hotel is only 5 minutes from Miami International Airport, 15 minutes from the nearest beach and 10 minutes from the Port of Miami.Overlooking a peaceful blue lagoon, this 4-star Miami hotel features an exquisitely decorated lobby where tropical colors blend with Art Deco design and sculpture. The overall effect in our four-star Miami hotel is one of contemporary French ambiance, comfortable yet captivating.

Value: $$500 for 2 nights/2 people, tax IS included

Starting bid: $250

Ko Keshi Doll

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:46:14 +0000

Japanese Doll

Size: 12 inches

Value: $30

Starting bid: $15

Mask from Kenya

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:38:15 +0000

Carved Wooden Mask
Size: 12 inches

Value: $30

Starting bid: $15

Hand knitted, one of a kind sweaters from the South of Chile.

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:31:03 +0000

These sweaters have been made with raw or hand died with natural pigments, sheep’s wool.

Physical Therapy

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:40:32 +0000

Value: $160

Starting bid: $50

Serving Dish

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:38:01 +0000

Beautiful, unique serving dish is gently used. It is a high quality, handmade glass dish from Simon Pierce,

Value: $100

Starting bid: $30

Mural Batik

daniela — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:21:42 +0000

Made in Mozambique, southeastern Africa on 100% African cotton canvas. Wax is dripped on the fabric and then it is dyed. This can be repeated several times with different colors and patterns of wax. Then the wax is removed, leaving the cloth with a colored pattern.

Size: 9.5″ wide x 24″ length

Value: $60

Starting bid: $30

Elephant Teapot

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:12:15 +0000

Teapot in porcelain

Value: $25

Starting bid: $12

Bombay Elephant Teapot

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:10:36 +0000

Large Teapot in porcelain

Value: $40

Starting bid: $14

Mikimoto Pearl Pen

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:49:51 +0000

Mikimoto Pearl ball point pen

Value: $40

Starting bid: $14

Dining Dough Card

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:07:16 +0000

Chose from over 13,000 Restaurants

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Hand-blown

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:26:23 +0000

Hand-blown Glass Vanilla Pear Diffuser, by Pearlessence

Value: $20

Starting bid: $9

Metal picture frame

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:37:47 +0000

Metal picture frame by Burnes of Boston. 12″x4″.

Value: $20

Starting bid: $8

Palestinian embroidery jacket.

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:33:11 +0000

This jacket is a one of a kind, hand-made by refugee Palestinian women according to ancient embroidery patterns.

Value: $500

Starting bid: $200

MEBLI QURSI

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:26:33 +0000

handmade Eritrean snack tray/ wall hanging – 8.5 inches diameter

Value: $15

Starting bid: $7

MESHREFET

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:23:04 +0000

handmade Eritrean Fan for coffee ceremony/ wall decoration – 9 inches diameter

Value: $10

Starting bid: $4

MESHREFET

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:03:41 +0000

handmade Sudanese Fan wall decoration – 14 inches diamter

Value: $15

Starting bid: $4

Tablecloth Batik

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:44:29 +0000

Size 24″ X 13″

Value: $90

Starting bid: $40

Mural Batik

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:42:34 +0000

Size 24″ X 13″

Value: $65

Starting bid: $20

Handmade ceramic plate set

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:34:12 +0000

Value: $40

Starting bid: $20

Handmade earrings with 14K gold bracelet

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:28:19 +0000

Value: $40

Starting bid: $15

Synthetic pearl earrings

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:26:26 +0000

Value: $10

Starting bid: $4

Guatemalan handmade bracelet

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:23:47 +0000

Value: $10

Starting bid: $3

Handmade ceramic bowl

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:21:35 +0000

Value: $10

Starting bid: $5

Malay handmade cell phone pouch

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:18:25 +0000

Value: $10

Starting bid: $5

Silver Earrings

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:11:22 +0000

Hand Made Silver Earrings

Value: $100

Starting bid: $30

Bombay Elephant Teacups

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:06:30 +0000

Two Teacups in porcelain

Value: $30

Starting bid: $10

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:03:22 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 12 inches

Value: $30

Starting bid: $10

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:57:34 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 19 inches

Value: $50

Starting bid: $20

Painting by Kurt Heyl

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:57:42 +0000

Painting by Kurt Heyl
16″ x 20″ canvas

Value $100

Starting Bid $30

Photographs by Britny Heyaca

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:23:05 +0000

Photographs by Argentine artist Britny Heyaca.

Value: $80

Starting: $30

William-Sonoma Bath Sheet

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:12:38 +0000

39″ x 71″, beige color, 800-gram-weight Turkish cotton.

Value: $48

Starting bid: $20

Traditional Lebanese cotton blouse

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:02:13 +0000

By Orient499, a famous boutique in the heart of Beirut by designers Frank Luka and Aida Kawas whose work combines traditional motifs and contemporary couture.

Value: $60

Starting bid: $20

Multi-color Turkish Scarves

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:11:28 +0000

The scarves are made from pure cotton decorated to Turkish style. They are widely used by women in Anatolia and the Mediterranean region for both hair decoration and protection against external factors like wind and sun.

The authentic designs of these cotton scarves are characterized by the use of natural colors.

100% Cotton

Starting bid – each $20

Painting by Kurt Heyl

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:48:50 +0000

Painting by Kurt Heyl
16″ x 20″ canvas

Value $100

Starting Bid $30

Dinner for Two at Citron

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:30:00 +0000

The Newest Addition to a Tradition of Taste Bistro Citron brings a warm touch of Gallic charm and superb French food to Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

www.bistrocitronnyc.com

Value: $100

Starting bid: $35

Create a Winning Resume and Cover Letter for Your Job Search!

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:57:38 +0000

Jocelyn Launer, MSW, Career Counselor, Therapist, and Workshop Leader with Project Renewal, has assisted a wide range of clients to obtain jobs and move forward in their careers.

In this one hour in-person session and one half hour follow-up phone session, we will design a vibrant and effective resume and cover letter which will help you to produce positive results in your job search!

Value: $100.00

Starting Bid: $40

Kanga Fabric

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:25:41 +0000

Kanga Fabric

68″x48″, from Tanzania, purple and ocre patterns.

Value: $20

Starting bid: $10

Voluspa candle and diffusor

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:21:56 +0000

Baltic Amber Three-wick Candle Tin (worth $18)

by Voluspa Japonica Collection

5” diameter. amber resin, sandalwood and orchard vanilla fragrances

Baltic Amber Home Diffuser, by Voluspa Japonica Collection

100ml, alcohol free. amber resin, sandalwood and orchard vanilla fragrances

Value: $50

Starting bid: $20

Books

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:19:08 +0000

Perilous Times: Free Speech in War Time, a book by Geoffrey R. Stone. Hardcover. Value: $35

Reversible Errors, a novel by Scott. Hardcover. Value: $28

Shakespeare at the Globe, from the Little Brown Book Collection, by David Baird. Hardcover. Value $ 15

Eschenbach plates

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:15:00 +0000

Original Eschenbach Baronet China (worth $32)

four plate set, 4”.

Value: $32

Starting Bid: $15

Lush bath bombs set

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:12:28 +0000

Value: $25

Starting Bid: $10

Buddhist Decoration

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:09:49 +0000

Sterling silver Buddhist Decoration

Value: $50

Starting Bid: $25

Huipil

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:04:07 +0000

Huipil, traditional Maya garment, hand-made, cotton.

The Huipil is a woven blouse worn by indigenous Mayan women in regions of Guatemala and Mexico.

They are made on a backstrap loom.

Value: $50

Starting Bid: $25

Hand-made brooch

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:02:02 +0000

Hand-made brooch, one of a kind

Value: $40

Starting bid: $20

Frog Brooch

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:57:42 +0000

Tairona culture replica, by Galería Cano, Colombia

24 karat gold plated with certificate of authencity. Archeological replica of pre-colombian jewelry.

Value: $60

Starting bid: $20

Nicole Miller Dress (3)

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:14:45 +0000

Stretch GGT 92%Silk 8%Spandex Color: Multi

FYI, the spec for size 0 at Nicole Miller is: Bust 32″ Waist 25″ and Hip 35″

Value: $420

Starting bid: $210

Nicole Miller Dress (2)

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:08:21 +0000

Strech CDC 94% Silk 6% Spandex Size: 0 Color: Plum

FYI, the spec for size 0 at Nicole Miller is: Bust 32″ Waist 25″ and Hip 35″

Value: $385

Starting bid: $160

Nicole Miller Dress (1)

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:07:33 +0000

Stretch GGT w/ Charmuse trim 92%Silk 8%Spandex Size: 0 Color: Brown/Olive

FYI, the spec for size 0 at Nicole Miller is: Bust 32″ Waist 25″ and Hip 35″

Value: $320

Starting bid: $140

Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowls

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:56:02 +0000

Pottery:
Two hand thrown Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowls
Kay Kojima, ceramic artist

for more information on Kay’s work

Value: $75

Starting bid: $30

Medical Qigong Treatment

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:55:37 +0000

A gift certificate for a One Hour Medical Qigong Treatment
Ailin Kojima, L.Ac. and ICAS Certification

Therapeutic modality:
Zhang Family Mount Qincheng Qigong
Niikura Qigong

for more information email Ailin

Value: $125

Starting bid: $50

East Asian Medicine Health Assessment

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:46:48 +0000

A gift certificate for a two hour East Asian Medicine Health Assessment and Treatment
Michael Ishii, L.Ac., and National Board Certified Herbalist, ICAS Certification: Kyojung Therapy and Medical Qigong

Therapeutic Modalities:

Classical and TCM Acupuncture
East Asian Herbal Therapy
East Asian Dietary Therapy
Korean Musculo-Skeletal Manipulation Medicine (Kyojung Therapy)
Medical Qigong

For more information go to his blog: Stonewell Acupuncture News

Salue: $150

Starting bid: $70

Exercise Physiologist

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:43:40 +0000

A gift certificate for a one hour Private Session
Dolores Natividad, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Marymount College and ACSM

Modalities:
Functional Fitness Training for Beginners, Seniors, Pre-Natal, Post-Partum
Integral Hatha Yoga Personalized Programs
Athletic Sports Strength Training
Athletic Stretching and Recovery Methods
Gyrotonics

For more information go to her website: www.doloresnatividad.com

Value: $100

Starting bid: $40

Bag from Nepal

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:44:20 +0000

Hand Made Bag

Size: 12 inches

Value: $20

Starting bid: $10

Opposite Tacks

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:51:42 +0000

Structure/Painting by Edward Mackenzie

Edward Mackenzie works mainly with ‘found’ objects – old and new manufactured objects, to create unique sculptural art. His work has a strong design element with references to humor, allegory, or history. Chosen material often evolves into a series of artwork, for example: PIANOWORKS using piano parts; OARACLE using sculling oars; PYROTECHNICAL using matches and matchboxes.

www.edwardmackenzie.com

Value: $225

Starting bid: $90

Painting by Kayse Wainwright

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:52:58 +0000

8.5 x 11″ prints

Set of three for value $20

Dinner for Two at Gascogne

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:40:46 +0000

Traditional French cooking with an emphasis on southwestern dishes.

www.gascognenyc.com

Value: $100

Starting bid: $35

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:32:57 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 14 inches

Value: $50

Starting bid: $17

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:29:41 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 11 inches

Value: $30

Starting bid: $10

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:22:03 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 9 inches

Value: $25

Starting bid: $8

Mask from Nepal

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:21:44 +0000

Hand carved Ganesh Wooden Wall Hanging mask

Size 11 inches

Value: $30

Starting bid: $10

Van for Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:36:37 +0000

Roundtrip for two to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Van with no restrictions except for December 25th (they’re closed). There is a 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. departure. Pick up location would be Marriott Marquis on B’way

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Custom Cake

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:44:09 +0000

Special Occasion Cake by Butterfly Bakeshop

Value: $50

Starting bid: $15

Fantasy Stones Necklace

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:37:26 +0000

Value: $30

Starting bid: $10

Fantasy Stones Necklace

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:05:33 +0000

Value: $18

Starting bid: $6

Fantasy Stones Necklace with Earrings

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:01:30 +0000

Value: $37

Starting bid: $12