Benefit Auction

Items 1210-1219

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  1. Laura Demuth, Decorah, IA
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1210 Wall hanging, dansk brogd technique (boundweave), wool on cotton.
    32 1/2" H. x 17 1/4" W.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $20
    Starting Bid: $145
    Final Bid: $350
    Live Auction

  2. Sallie Haugen DeReus, Leighton, IA
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1211 Bucket with rosemaling.
    8 1/2" H. x 8 1/2" Diam.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $25
    Starting Bid: $150
    Final Bid: $150
    Silent Auction

  3. Kathleen Ernst, Middleton, WI
    Author

    #1212 American Girl Doll and book set. Caroline Abbott doll, the newest historical character from American Girl, available in September 2012, and set of 6 Caroline Abbott books, signed by the author.
    Doll: 18" H.
    Donated by the author.
    Packing and insured shipping $30
    Starting Bid: $100
    Final Bid: $200
    Live Auction

  4. Stanley Finholt, Decorah, IA
    Vesterheim Ribbon Winner

    #1213 Bowl, turned walnut with Sámi-inspired woven band. The bowl is considered green (wet) because it was turned within 30 days of the wood being cut, and this is consistent with the turning of green wood in Norway during the 1700-1800s. Bowl is food safe.
    5" H. x 8" Diam.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $20
    Starting Bid: $600
    Final Bid: $1000
    Live Auction

  5. Bruce Futterer, Russellville, AR
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1214 Scandinavian flat plane carved figure of a man, "Sven Ponders the Meaning of Life."
    7 1/2" H. x 2 3/4" W. x 2 3/4" D.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $25
    Starting Bid: $75
    Final Bid: $95
    Silent Auction

  6. Jean Giese, DeSoto, WI
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1215 Plate with Telemark rosemaling. English translation of inscription: "It is dawning in Norway with sun on the mountain tops, and glitters like gold in the sky. In the valleys the morning wind is playing and whispers of time anew."
    14 1/2" Diam.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $25
    Starting Bid: $150
    Final Bid: $260
    Silent Auction

  7. Ruth Green, Decorah, IA
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1216 Bowl with lid with Rogaland Rosemaling. Basswood bowl turned by Dennis Green and painted by the artist.
    3 3/4" H. x 9 3/4" Diam.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $25
    Starting Bid: $75
    Final Bid: $124
    Silent Auction

  8. Marlys Hammer, River Falls, WI
    Vesterheim Gold Medalist

    #1217 Mirror with rosemaled frame. Frame made by Mike Lusk and painted by the artist.
    26 1/4" H. x 21 1/4" W x 3/4" D.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $30
    Starting Bid: $350
    Final Bid: $350
    Silent Auction

  9. Jon Hart, Decorah, IA
    Artist

    #1218 Cheese board with acanthus carving.
    15" L. x 7" W. x 3/4" D.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $20
    Starting Bid: $75
    Final Bid: $150
    Silent Auction

  10. Bill Jaeger, Anoka, MN
    Vesterheim Ribbon Winner

    #1219 Figure carving, "Uncle Einar." Traditional 20th century style carving of basswood with acrylic paint.
    9 3/4" H. x 3" W. x 3" D.
    Donated by the artist.
    Packing and insured shipping $15
    Starting Bid: $100
    Final Bid: $200
    Silent Auction