DISCOVER THE OASIS 2008 - AUCTION ITEMS
All of these wonderful items were donated for a silent auction held at Discover The Oasis 2008 on May 3.The following list shows the final winning bids from the auction. In some cases the final bid from the online auction remained the winning bid and some items were won by people bidding at the event on Saturday May 3, 2008.
Thank you all for your participation! The high bidders who were not present to pick up their items at the close of the auction will be notified by phone or e-mail to make arrangements for payment and shipping. We are still in the process of contacting the winning bidders.
Some items did not receive bids and we have in several cases reduced the minimum bid on these items. Contact us if you are interested!
Shipping:
Unless otherwise noted on a particular item,
bidder is responsible for all shipping charges.
Item 1 COSTA RICAN WOOD PUZZLE BOX.
Hand-crafted from different kinds of natural woods. The small inner cavity is lined with velvet to create a welcoming home for your treasures. Interior is fairly small, suitable for one or two small pieces of jewelry. Final bid: $55
DONOR: BARBARA VICKERS
Item 2 PORCELAIN HANDPAINTED BIRDIE ON BASKET.
Good condition with no chips or cracks, but has crazing and the cold paint shows wear on the bird's head and tail. 6 inches tall. Great for small plants, candy or trinkets. Final BID: $15
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 3 SU EGEN ORIGINAL EMBROIDERED APRON
Entertain in style with this polyester/cotton apron with three large pockets, embroidered with Macaw in flight on bib. The design is original by Su Egen and celebrates Macaws and the new life and freedom they receive at The Oasis. Final BID: $100
DONOR: SU EGEN
Item 4 ORIGINAL WALL SCULPTURE
ORIGINAL Wall sculpture by Phillip Vickers. Resin-based, 40" wide x 50" high, including frame. Ready for hanging. MINIMUM BID: $700 (Increments of $10)
DONOR: BARBARA VICKERS
Item 5 WARREN KIMBLE MUG
Warren Kimble mug by Otagiri (Japan) Mint condition Final BID: $20
DONOR: LINDA BRINK
Item 6 BUTTERLY.
Photographer: J. Buley. Digital photo printed on stretched canvas. Ready for hanging. Size 34"wide x 23"high. MINIMUM BID: $200 (Increments of $10)
DONOR: JERRY BULEY
Item 7 BIRD WHISTLE.
Made of wood with a celluloid bird on top. Circa 1950-1960. Final BID: $5
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 8 TREASURE CHEST FORAGING TOY
Small hanging 6-drawer combo with colored acrylic. Dimensions (Closed): 9¾"H x6"W x3"D. Recommended for small to mid-sized birds: Cockatiels, Conures, Pionus, Caiques, Amazons, Greys and similarly sized birds. NOTE: Not recommended for Cockatoos and Macaws. The upper and lower drawers move both forward and backward and the center drawer moves side to side, yet no drawer can be fully removed by the bird. The owner can completely disassemble easily for thorough cleaning. Final BID: $105
DONOR: PARROT ISLAND
Item 9 Long Sleeve Denim Shirt (Cockatoo).
Long-sleeved denim shirt, 100% cotton; size Men's Large. Oasis logo embroidered on front; Moluccan Cockatoo embroidered on back. Final BID: $160
DONOR: BEST IMPRESSIONS EMBROIDERY CO.
Item 10 SNOWY EGRETS FEEDING.
Photographer: J. Buley. Digital photo printed on stretched canvas. Ready for hanging. Size 35"wide x 24" high. Final BID: $150
DONOR: JERRY BULEY
Item 11 LIMITED EDITION “PIECES OF EIGHT” FIGURINE BOX FROM HARMONY KINGDOM.
The interior features a twist off pirate’s hat, and the pirate’s bounty, coins. The acorn is tucked underneath a parrot’s tail. Each piece is hand-numbered and bears the artist’s monogram. Final BID: $100
DONOR: NORA LOMBARDO
Item 12 MADDUX COCKATOO FIGURINE.
Circa 1950. Some damage on crest feather and two glaze flakes in flight feathers. Final BID: $25
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 13 THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL
by Mark Bittner. Softcover book signed by the author. Final BID: $20
DONOR: ANONYMOUS
Item 14 PARROT BOOKEND/PLANTER PAIR.
Handpainted pottery created by Morton Pottery Company (1922-1976). Each parrot stands 6½” tall. Nestled onto back of each bookend is a well for holding a plant. Final BID: $15
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 15 DETERMINED SEA GULL.
Photographer: J. Buley. Digital photo printed on stretched canvas. Ready for hanging. Size 33” wide x 14½” high. MINIMUM BID: $100 (Increments of $10)
DONOR: JERRY BULEY
Item 16 SWAROVSKI crystal parrot.
Faceted clear crystal parrot; beak in Fire Opal; Jet eyes. 2¾” high Final BID: $160
DONOR: NORA LOMBARDO
Item 17 YELLOW PARROT FIGURINE.
Made in Brazil. 6½” high. Final BID: $50
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 18 GENUINE COACH SIGNATURE SHOULDER BAG.
12” wide x 10” high. Fabric lining. Front pocket; several pockets inside. Final BID: $200
DONOR: FRIENDS OF THE OASIS BIRDS
Item 19 ”TENDER MOMENT”.
Hand-painted figurine by artist Bob Guge from the Danbury Mint. 10¼” high. Final BID: $100
DONOR: CHLOE ROGERS
Item 20 ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING.
Artist – Marilyn Rassmussen. Framed size is 15" x 19". Ready for hanging. MINIMUM BID: $200 (Increments of $10)
DONOR: MARILYN RASSMUSSEN
Item 21 "Great Dogs of the Outdoors" STEIN by Avon.
Unusual stein with a hunting dog theme. Inside is engraving of pheasant in flight on the pewter. Made in Brazil. Mint condition. Final BID: $30
DONOR: LINDA BRINK
Item 22 RESTING HERON.
Photographer: J. Buley. Digital photo printed on stretched canvas. Ready for hanging. Size 35” wide x 25" high. Final BID: $200
DONOR: JERRY BULEY
Item 23 LUSTREWARE COCKATOO FLOWER FROG and BOWL.
Made in Germany. Both bird and bowl are made of porcelain and are independent of each other. Has eight wells on base for your posies. It was used for its intended purpose over the years and both pieces have quite a bit of wear to the lustre and have some minor flaws. Cockatoo on bowl stands about 9” high; bowl is 8” in diameter. MINIMUM BID: $20 (Increments of $1)
DONOR: ANTIQUE BEAK
Item 24 Framed, Glazed Pottery Tile by Lowell Herrero.
(circa 1982) Measures 7 7/8” square with blond wood frame (9½” square), In mint condition, and is free of chips, cracks, roughness, scratches, crazing, or stains. There is a metal hanging loop attached to the fiberboard backing. Could be used as a trivet, but will not withstand extremely high temperatures. Final BID: $100
DONOR: LINDA BRINK
Item 25 PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COCKATIEL IN BLUE VELVET BOX.
Beautiful crystal figurine from Czechoslovakia measures 5¼” high. Final BID: $240
DONOR: CHLOE ROGERS
Item 26 Original artwork by Kylie DiOrio.
Framed and ready for hanging. Frame size 14x17½". Final BID: $65
DONOR: KYLIE DiORIO
Item 27 Limited-edition Charles Wysocki porcelain plate.
Entitled “Peppercricket Farms” from Peppercricket Grove series. Limited to 95 firing days. Circa 1993. Mint condition. MINIMUM BID: $25 (Increments of $5)
DONOR: LINDA BRINK
Item 28 “BIRDS OF PARADISE” FIGURINE FROM DANBURY MINT.
Hand-painted figurine, 14” high. MINIMUM BID: $125 (Increments of $10)
DONOR: CHLOE ROGERS
Item 29 Long-sleeved denim shirt (Amazon),
100% cotton; size Men’s Large. Oasis logo embroidered on front; Mexican Red-Headed Amazon embroidered on back. Final BID: $170
DONOR: BEST IMPRESSIONS EMBROIDERY CO.
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