WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF ART

October 1, 2016

Ninth Annual Benef i t Gala

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L I V E AUCT IONLA-1Artist: Henry Rodman KenyonTitle: On the Mill Pond, 1910Media: Oil on boardUnframed Size: 10 ½” x 13 ¾”Framed Size: 16” x 20”Henry Rodman Kenyon generally painted small, subtle sketches, which, despite their size,are strong and hold their own alongside larger contemporary works. His paintings suggest a man greatly in tune with nature; his brushstrokes are painterly and free, express-ing life and vitality and reflect well his vision of the world. His style has been best describedas a mixture of the Barbizon and Impressionist schools, clearly indicated in his work On theMill Pond. Stunning exploration of pastel pink hues and consideration of nature’s beauty indicates the artist’s inexplicable ability to capture the viewer. DONOR: The Cooley GalleryVALUE: $2,000MINIMUM BID: $670

LA-2Bottle of La Mission Haut Brion Vintage 1982Perfect condition - stored in temperature controlled cellar since release. 100 pts. - Parker19/20 J. Robinson - drink now (decant first) or cellar for up to fifteen years.DONOR: David RothVALUE: $1,500MINIMUM BID: $750

LA-3Artist: Rob de OudeTitle: Dicey Dissolve, 2014Media: Oil on canvasSize: 32” x 32” Rob de Oude studied painting, sculpture and art history at the Hoge School voor de Kun-sten in Amsterdam and SUNY Purchase, NY. He has shown in the US and abroad, notablyat Galerie Gourvennec Ogor in Marseille, France, Storefront Bushwick in Brooklyn, NY,McKenzie Fine Art in New York, NY, BRIC Rotunda in Brooklyn, NY, Galerie van den Berge in Goes, NL, City Ice Arts in Kansas City, MO, and has participated in several art fairs inNew York, Miami and Paris. Rob de Oude makes straight lines bend. He achieves this perceptual effect in Dicey Dissolve, 2014 through a rigorous and meticulous paintingprocess, layering and weaving matrices of straight lines until, crisscrossing patterns andgrids begin to bow and warp. DONOR: ARTISTVALUE: $4,000MINIMUM BID: $1,340

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LA-4Artist: Jack PiersonTitle: Untitled, 2015Medium: Folded pigment print, AP 1/2Size: 42 ½” x 57”“OMG” artist Jack Pierson is as well known for his work in photography as for his wordsculptures. In the photographs, the artist’s signature folds are intentional and draw atten-tion to the unforgiving qualities of the paper-based medium. But the artist finds thecreases and curves simply “beautiful.” Often mining traditional motifs, Pierson’s sunsetsare especially dramatic and exceptional. Boldly colored and sensuously blurred, this untitledseascape depicts a romantic sunset in Captiva Island, Florida. Fueled by the poignancy ofemotional experience and by the sensations of memory, obsession, and absence, Pierson’ssubject is ultimately, as he states, “hope.”DONOR: ARTIST and Cheim & ReidVALUE: $30,000MINIMUM BID: $12,000

LA-5Artist: Gerald IncandelaTitle: Moon PhasesMedia: Silver PrintingUnframed Size: 24” x 20”Framed Size: 25 ¼” x 21 ¼” Gerald Incandela is recognized for his unique photographic process, by which he concep-tually merges drawing and photography. In the darkroom, Incandela transforms the images captured with the lens of his camera by creating new compositions through thecombination of multiple negatives in a panorama-like effect. Transforming the chemistryof photography into a charcoal or ink-like media and using a drawing-like process, Incan-dela employs his own bold, meaningful gestures to portray and retrace his subjects conveying his intuitive understanding and visual exploration of them. Moon Phases is anexploration of a stone impression, and the details that mimic the moon itself. DONOR: ARTISTVALUE: $6,000MINIMUM BID: $2,000

LA-6Gregg Ruth Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings c. 2000, New York CityThese gorgeous earrings feature four vibrant rubies (3.50 carat total weight) and 2.20carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Classically elegant, the look is underscored by superb craftsmanship. Gregg Ruth, renowned for his use of fine coloredstones and superior diamonds, creates jewelry that is coveted worldwide. This elegant pairof earrings is in excellent condition. As remarked by Lawrence Jeffrey, “Emil Boucheronsaid every great piece starts with great stones. I say quality has a style and elegance all its own.”DONOR: Lawrence Jeffrey Estate JewelersVALUE: $18,000MINIMUM BID: $6,000

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LA-7Berkshires in StylePrivate airplane ride for two to the Berkshires in a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft, followed bya guided tour of The Clark Institute with Director & CEO of the Wadsworth Atheneum,Thomas J. Loughman,Ph.D. and lunch in Williamstown. Departing from Brainard Field,Hartford and arriving at Harriman and West Field, Berkshire County. Expires one year fromdate of purchase. Package to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Weightrestrictions, including any personal belongings, apply and are not to exceed 400 pounds.DONOR: Thomas J. Loughman, Ph.D. and The Honorable Alfred V. Covello and Mrs. Carol L. CovelloVALUE: $1,250MINIMUM BID: $420

LA-8Artist: Eric AhoTitle: Dune Orchard, 2011Media: Oil on linenUnframed Size: 36” x 30”Eric Aho studied at the Central Saint Martins College of the University of the Arts in London,England, and received a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. In 1989 heparticipated in the first exchange of scholars in more than thirty years between the US andCuba. Supported by a Fulbright Fellowship in 1991-92 and an American-Scandinavian Foun-dation grant in 1993, he completed his graduate work at the Lahti Art Institute in Finland.Aho is an American painter known for his gestural, abstracted paintings that evoke naturalforms. While Aho works from his impressions of the landscape, he also draws upon majorpillars of art history—such as works by de Kooning and Goya—to define his compositions.His works have been included in both solo and group exhibitions and are a part of the per-manent collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Museum of Fine Arts,Boston; New Britain Museum of American Art; and Tufts University Art Collection, amongothers. Aho’s paintings have also been shown internationally in Ireland, South Africa, Cuba,Norway, and Finland. Aho was elected National Academician of the National Academy Mu-seum in 2009. He lives and works in Saxtons River, Vermont.DONOR: ARTIST and Kevin RitaVALUE: $17,500MINIMUM BID: $8,000

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LA-10Artist: Nelson Holbrook White Title: Bagno La Salute-Viareggio, Italy, 2014Media: Oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom right 2014Unframed Size: 15 ½” x 23 ½”Framed Size: 22” x 30”Nelson Holbrook White is a contemporary realist and Connecticut native who has built his distinguished career on transporting viewers to pictur-esque vistas of New England, Long Island, and Italy through a vibrant variety of landscapepaintings. Inspired by a life of travel, White is best known for his beach and shore oil paint-ings. Nelson first began painting beach scenes with parasols in the 1980’s, “after a trip toSaint Tropez on the French Mediterranean coast,” where he found the views “particularlyinspiring. Bagno La Salute-Viareggio, Italy exudes a sense of ultimate leisure. A vast expanse of soft sand holds vibrant orange parasols and sea-blue lounge chairs present ascene of sheer contentment. Touches of white from the sail boats, breaking waves andumbrella poles stand boldly against the cerulean waters and sky of the tranquil coast.DONOR: AnonymousVALUE: $8,000MINIMUM BID: $2,640

S I L ENT AUCT IONARTWORK

SA-1Artist: Anni Albers Title: Fox I

Media: Color photo-offset lithograph on paper

Unframed Size: 24”x 20”

Framed Size: 25 ½” x 25 ½”

Anni Albers (1899–1994) was a textile designer, weaver, writer, and printmaker who in-

spired a reconsideration of fabrics as an art form, both in their functional roles and as wall

hangings. Albers went to the Bauhaus as a young student in 1922, and did a significant

amount of printing in Hartford at Fox Press, which is where Fox Iwas made. This is the rare

instance of one of the greatest Bauhaus artists having had a direct connection with the

Wadsworth Atheneum and with Hartford. Anni Albers shows will open at the Guggen-

heim in Bilbao in 2017, larger exhibition in London at Tate Modern, and then Paris and

Dusseldorf, in 2018-19.

DONOR: The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation VALUE: $3,000

SA-2Artist: Anni AlbersTitle: Fox II

Media: Color offset lithograph on paper

Unframed Size: 20”x20”

Framed Size: 21 ½” x 21 ½”

Anni Albers produced a significant amount of prints in

Hartford at Fox Press, which is where Fox IIwas made as well as Fox I featured adjacent.

These two works would make an excellent addition to any collection.

DONOR: The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation VALUE: $3,000

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SA-3Artist: Jonathan AllenTitle: Rock & Roll, 2014

Media: Paper and paint on canvas

Unframed Size: 17” x 17”

Framed Size: 18” x 18”

Jonathan Allen's work draws on myriad sources, referencing art history, pop culture, and

current events to engage the current cultural landscape. Allen received a BA in Visual Arts

from Columbia University and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited at a num-

ber of New York galleries and not-for-profit spaces including Lu Magnus, PS122, Socrates

Sculpture Park, Exit Art, Rotunda Gallery, and Artists Space. In 2008, Jonathan Allen was

awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Rock & Roll presents a masterful use of hard-

edged collage, which transforms through painterly strokes into a superb emulation of

light. The title suggests a rebellious combination of classic, straightforward motion from

the pyramid structure to an unexpected pattern of strobing stage lighting, which high-

lights the artist’s experimental nature.

DONOR: ARTISTVALUE: $2,500

SA-4Artist: Lynn BeaulieuTitle: River God

Media: Graphite and watercolor

Unframed Size: 17’’x 22’’

Framed Size: 26”x 31”

Lynn Beaulieu’s interest in drawing began in his early childhood, originally as his way of

recreating the experiences of life that surrounded him. Self-taught, his fine drawing tech-

nique takes pencil and watercolor to the highest levels of detail and beauty. His work

hangs in The Connecticut Collection Permanent Installation, UCONN Medical Center. His

work has won many awards and has been exhibited at the New Britain Museum of Ameri-

can Art, and has been chosen by local designers for installation in Connecticut designer

show houses. River God is a distinct artwork based on an English Coade Stone garden

sculpture. The artist’s interpretative nature is clear as he transforms a mythological statue

and ultimately gives it a new life on canvas.

DONOR: ARTISTVALUE: $650

SA-5Artist: Power BootheTitle: Ellipsis #56

Media: Gouache on paper

Unframed Size: 15 ½” x 15”

Framed Size: 18 ½” x 19”

Power Boothe has exhibited his paintings for more than four decades. His work is repre-

sented in public collections including the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Metropolitan

Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, and the Museum of Modern

Art. His work is also represented in the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art and the

British Museum in the UK, as well as in many private collections nationally and internation-

ally. Boothe has received numerous grants, including a National Endowment for the Arts

Fellowship, a Pollock/Krasner Foundation Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for

painting. Boothe was awarded various residencies, including an Asian Cultural Council

grant that allowed him to travel and study in Japan. Ellipsis #56 is a vibrant geometric

work comprised of interlocking lines, and, through different values, various shapes are cre-

ated and distinguished with orange and black lines. Boothe’s Ellipsis #56 invokes a sense

of movement and entrances the viewer with its hypnotizing linear composition.

DONOR: ARTISTVALUE: 2,000

SA-6Artist: Mark BradfordTitle: MATRIX 40th Anniversary Poster, 2015

Medium: Inkjet print from edition of 100, signed


Framed Size: 21 3/16” x 31 5/16”

In 2015, MATRIX 172 artist Mark Bradford designed the poster to celebrate the 40th An-

niversary of the MATRIX series. Only 100 copies were made of the limited-edition poster.

Even fewer were signed by the artist. Bradford’s poster image―a photograph of the

paper, paint, and cords pulled from the wall in the creation of his wall drawing―shows

the detritus of his creative process. Bradford repurposes these materials in sculptures. In

2017 Bradford will represent the US at the Venice Biennale in a solo exhibition project for

the American Pavilion.

Donor: Wadsworth AtheneumValue: $400

SA-7Artist: Ellen CareyTitle: Untitled

Media: Color photogram

Unframed Size: 24’’ x 20’’

Framed Size: 34’’x 30’’

Ellen Carey is an educator, independent scholar, guest curator, photographer and lens-

based artist, whose unique experimental work (1976-2015) spans several decades. Carey’s

work has been the subject of 53 one-person exhibitions in museums, alternative spaces,

university, college and commercial galleries (1978-2015): The Wadsworth Atheneum, Real

Art Ways, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, St. Joseph University, and ICP/NY.


SA-8Artist: Roger CastonguayTitle: Yosemite, 2013

Media: Acrylic print

Size: 16” x 24”

Roger Castonguay is a Hartford, Connecticut-based photographer and cinematic film pro-

ducer, who also creates fine art travel photography and high quality photographic prints.

Yosemite, 2013 is one of Castonguay’s fine acrylic prints that captures a breathtaking view

of Yosemite Valley’s infamous El Capitan and Three Brothers cliff formations from the bank

of the Merced River.


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SA-9Artist: Yi Chen Title: Untitled, 2005

Media: Collage


Framed Size: 16 3/4" x 16 1/4"

Yi Chen's work begins with collages he makes from pop culture and fashion magazines

collected from his native Beijing as well as from other Eastern and Western countries.

These collages meld together facial features of models and media figures to create charac-

ters that form a new hybridized vision of the human race. The dramatically cropped heads

with bulbous eyes and askew features are rendered in reaction to the ever-changing stan-

dards of beauty in modern society and capture the reality of today's global melting pot.

These collages of reconstituted faces act as models for Chen's paintings. Untitled, 2005 is

a great example of Chen’s style, with its distorted eyes and lips.

DONOR: Dr. Robert HobbsVALUE: $2,500

SA-10Artist: Yi Chen Title: Untitled, 2005

Media: Collage

Unframed Size: 16 ¼” x 13 ¼”

Framed Size: 20 15/16" x 17 13/16"

Yi Chen's work begins with collages he makes from pop culture and fashion magazines

collected from his native Beijing as well as from other Eastern and Western countries.

These collages meld together facial features of models and media figures to create charac-

ters that form a new hybridized vision of the human race. Untitled, 2005 is a perfect

match for its mate featured adjacent.

DONOR: Dr. Robert HobbsVALUE: $2,500

SA-11Artist: C.Y. CooperTitle: prime (i have plans), 2016

Media: Acrylic on canvas



Cynthia Cooper is a cheerful and energetic artist who lives and works in Connecticut. She

grew up in rural Pennsylvania and has been making art since a very young age. Cooper

directed both an award-winning advertising/graphic design studio and a successful e-com-

merce website selling antique textiles. The pool tiles in prime (I have plans) transform po-

etic and luminous turquoise stripes into a complete abstraction while sharing the

shimmering surface and the constantly changing light. The vertical stack of striped canvas

is an extension of her pool series combined with an exploration of how prime numbers af-

fect the rhythm of the stripes. The paint strokes are applied in counted prime numbers to

achieve a calculated mathematic rhythm and pattern.


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SA-12Artist: Jeff CowieTitle: Untitled

Media: Collage on canvas

Unframed Size: 22 3/8” x 16 ½”

Framed Size: 25 ¾” x 19 ¾”

Artist and set director Jeff Cowie is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. He

was awarded the Rockefeller / NEA Individual Artist Grant, The Dallas Museum of Art's

Kimbrough Award, the Fellowship for Visual Art at the Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston, the

Edward Albee Foundation Fellowship, the 2003 CT Critics Circle Award, and a 2001

Drama Desk Nomination. In addition to set design, Cowie creates collages that illustrate

unique narratives.

DONOR: Friend of Splendor and the Wadsworth AtheneumVALUE: $1,000

SA-13Artist: Jan CunninghamTitle: White Pine, Edgerton Park, 29 July 2015

Media: Archival pigment print

Unframed Size: Image: 9” x 13 ½”; sheet size 13” x 19”

Framed Size: 20 ½” x 16”

Jan Cunningham is a photographer and painter living in New Haven, Connecticut. With

degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and Yale University School of Art, she has

been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony in Oeterborough, New Hampshire, and at Yaddo

in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 2012, Cunningham was the Yale University Art Gallery’s

Doran Artist-In-Residence as a guest of Carol LeWitt in Spoleto and Praiano, Italy. Her prac-

tice as an artist is based on a close reading of her surroundings. This black and white

archival pigment print set in Edgerton Park, depicts an intricately observed pine to which

the artist comes back to again and again in her photographs.


SA-14Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr. Title: Untitled (Interior Still Life), 1969

Media: Prints and multiples, color lithograph

Framed Size: 21 15/16” x 16 3/16”

Robert De Niro, Sr. was part of the celebrated New York School of post-war American

artists. His work blended abstract and expressionist styles of painting with traditional repre-

sentational subject matter, bridging the divide between European Modernism and Ab-

stract Expressionism. Robert De Niro Sr.’s works reside in museum collections including the

Metropolitan Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Whitney Museum of

American Art. Over the course of his nearly fifty-year career, De Niro continued to paint

mesmerizing landscapes, interiors and figures with distinctly modern abstract shapes of

brilliant color and invigorating brush strokes. Untitled (Interior Still Life), 1969 is a clear rep-

resentation of De Niro Sr.’s interest in abstract figures and his exceptional vision regarding

vibrant color use to highlight his dedication to Expressionism. In original frame, first edition

of artist’s monograph is included.

DONOR: Dr. Timothy McLaughlinVALUE: $2,500

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SA-15Artist: Mark DionTitle: Young Demonologists, 2016

Medium: Silkscreen on paper, 21/30

Size: 12 ½” x 15 ½”

Framed Size: 20 1/8” x 16 ¾”

Mark Dion was the featured artist in MATRIX 173 in 2015-16. Dion’s work examines the

ways in which public institutions and dominant ideologies shape our understanding of his-

tory, knowledge, and the natural world. “The job of the artist,” he says, “is to go against

the grain of dominant culture, to challenge perception and convention.” Young

Demonologists is based on a drawing done in his signature red and blue architect’s pencil.

The image also demonstrates Dion’s practice of merging science, art, and fantasy, exempli-

fied by his imaginary demons of the air and sea. The artist’s sense of humor emerges in

the grinning pair of young demonologists with their tools: a four-pronged fish spear, a

fishing gaff, and a fishing or bird net. Even with their tools (or weapons), the young scien-

tists appear to be overpowered by the alien hybrid creatures that surround them. The col-

lection of the Wadsworth Atheneum includes numerous prints by Dion as well as a major

work, Providence Cabinet (2001), a well-organized cabinet filled with “curiosities” discov-

ered on an archeological dig in Providence, Rhode Island.


SA-16Artist: Catherine DoocyTitle: Talisman, 2013

Media: Oil on paper

Size: 10” x 20”

Windsor artist Catherine Doocy takes her viewers on an exhilarating journey though the

natural landscapes she reconstructs from memory. Doocy has degrees from the

University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, and she has participated in more

than forty solo, group and juried exhibitions in the Northeast over the past two decades. In

her evocative Talisman, shades of beautiful sky blue and purple dominate the foreground

and sweep us across the endless fields.


SA-17Artist: Elizabeth EndersTitle: Petunia III, 2011

Media: Watercolor, pencil on paper

Unframed Size: 14 ½” x 11”


New York artist Elizabeth Enders’ work takes a variety of forms: text-based paintings, ab-

stracted landscapes and seascapes, and intimate botanicals. Some of her earliest works

were florals, inspired by her mother’s love of arranging flowers. However, as seen in Petu-

nia III, the artist does not make any attempt to capture plants in realistic detail. She

explains, “I do not have the training to do a real botanical, a proper one (as in highly de-

tailed, scientific illustrations), but it really is using the basic look of the flowers and then

launching off with some kind of inspiration.” Enders’ florals possess a vitality that brings

them to life. Her prints, drawings and watercolors are in the collection of the Wadsworth

Atheneum. Her work was featured in two solo exhibitions: the Addison Gallery of Ameri-

can Art at Phillips Academy and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.


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SA-18Artist: Joe FigTitle: Inka’s Shoes, 2007

Media: 18 color screen print


Framed Size: 27 ¼” x24 7/8”

Joe Fig is known for works that explore the creative process and the spaces where art is

made. Through paintings, sculptures, and drawings, Fig re-traces the working methods of

his fellow artists, thus allowing a rare look into the self-made universe of the artist’s studio.

Fig’s work has been exhibited at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Parrish Art

Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Museum of Art and Design, New

York in addition to institutions in Cologne, Tourcoing, France and Linz, Austria. Fig is the

author of the acclaimed Inside the Painter's Studio and Inside the Artist's Studio. He re-

ceived his BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts, New York and is represented by

Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York. Inka’s Shoes exudes utmost mastery of multi-color

screen printing, with the use of beautifully chosen vibrant colors that accentuate every

detail in the work.


SA-19Artist: Christopher FinchTitle: Hello Delicious

Media: Ink jet print



Christopher Finch, born on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel, is a writer, cura-

tor, painter and photographer. He studied art at the Chelsea Art School in London. Well-

known for his writing about the English and American Pop Art scenes, his own work

mines the same subject matter—the imagery that surrounds us from popular culture, ad-

vertising, fashion, and fine art. Typically, Finch frames the subjects to make those images

appear strange.


SA-20Artist: Frohawk Two FeathersTitle: Colonialism in Four Easy Steps: Hawaii, 2016

Media: Acrylic, ink and shellac on redwood

Size: 7 3/16" x 5 1/2" each

Los Angeles-based artist Frohawk Two Feathers was the featured artist in MATRIX 170 in

the fall of 2014. Since 2006, the artist has focused on an epic narrative of the rise of

“Frengland”―a fictitious union of France and England. Merged as one huge, colonial

super-empire, Frengland’s complex international saga of exploration, colonization, and

world domination is documented in an ongoing project that commences in 1658 and will

one day conclude in 1880. Colonialism in Four East Steps: Hawaii features four vignettes

detailing each step.

DONOR: Margaret HeinerVALUE: $1,200

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SA-21Artist: Robyn GeddesTitle: Mexican Eagle

Media: Oil, paper and cement

Size: 20” x 17”

A former studio assistant to Andy Warhol from 1978-1983, Robyn Geddes has exhibited

steadily since the early 1980s with solo shows in New York, Houston, Minneapolis, Santa

Barbara and the U.K. His first one-person show in New York was held at the legendary

Mudd Club in 1981 and his most recent solo exhibition, “Salsipuedes Street,” was at

Manhattan’s Gerald Peters Gallery. Recently the artist was featured in the much antici-

pated 2015 show at Lotusland in Montecito entitled “FLOCK: Birds on the Brink.”

DONOR: ARTIST and Downing Yudain LLCVALUE: $3,600

SA-22Artist: Vanessa GermanTitle: Black Madonna on Black Beauty, 2015

Medium: Mixed media

Size: 6 ½” x 4"

Framed Size: 10 ¾” x 15 5/8”

MATRIX 174 artist Vanessa German is well known for her sculptures of women based on

African “Nkisi” power figures. She is also prolific in the medium of drawing. Here is one of

a series of “Black Madonnas” drawn onto a page from a well-worn copy of Black Beauty.

The 1877 children’s novel written by English author Anna Sewell tells the story of the life

of a black horse. German plays with the words “Black Beauty” at the top of the paper

page, using it to label her own black beauty depicted below. German’s so-called “Pin-up

Black Madonna” radiates a golden halo, wears a vibrant patterned skirt, and modestly

covers her bare breasts.

DONOR: ARTIST and Pavel Zoubok Gallery, New YorkVALUE: $600

SA-23Artist: Zbigniew GrzybTitle: Untitled, 2016

Media: Enamel on paper


Framed Size: 47 5/8” x 33 5/8”

Zbigniew Grzyb was born and raised in Poland and currently resides in Farmington, Con-

necticut. His work has been displayed at museums and galleries worldwide, including the

New Britain Museum of American Art, Paesaggio Gallery in West Hartford, and the Na-

tional Museum in Poland. Grzyb’s art has also been featured in the collections of Conning

& Company, People’s Savings Bank, WFSB Channel 3, and many private collections. Ac-

cording to Steve Starger of Art New England, “Zbigniew Grzyb’s oversized, abstract paint-

ings immediately grab the senses and virtually scream at the viewer that abstraction is still

very much alive and well.” Grzyb brings life to each of his works, and Untitled, 2016 is un-

doubtedly awakened through the artist’s mastery.


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SA-24Artist: Fritz HorstmanTitle: Pine Cone Drawing, 2015

Media: Sumi ink on washi paper

Unframed Size: 10” x 12 ½”


In his art, Fritz Horstman addresses the ever-moving seam between nature and culture. It is

a virtually indefinable territory, because it permeates every corner of human life. Every

aspect of the dialectic is in response to its opposite. Horstman selects only a small portion

of the myriad possible interactions to investigate. One such examination is seen in Pine

Cone Drawing, which he completed during his trip to Japan in August and September

2015 as artist-in-residence at Shiro Oni Studios in Onishi, Japan, producing drawings,

books, videos, sculptures and sound projects. This particular work is an ink print on washi

paper made from pine cone found around Onishi.


SA-25Artist: David LevinthalTitle: Untitled, from the series “Barbie,” 1998/2003

Media: Polaroid Polacolor ER Land Film


David Levinthal creates uncanny tableaus for the camera by designing and constructing

dioramas featuring toy figures. With his signature close-up shots and shallow depth of

field, Levinthal complicates the boundaries between artifice and reality in order to question

the ways in which social and cultural values are expressed through objects of play.


SA-26Artist: Sol LeWittTitle: MATRIX poster, 1974

Media: Color lithograph


Framed Size: 32 3/8” x 22 3/8”

An artist of international acclaim and influence, LeWitt is most often linked to Conceptual

art and Minimalism, although his work is truly singular. LeWitt rose to fame in the1960s

with his wall drawings and structures, but is known for his work in a variety of fields in-

cluding drawing, printmaking, and painting. In 1974, LeWitt was commissioned by the

Wadsworth Atheneum to design this limited edition poster for the inauguration of the

MATRIX program, a new changing exhibition series of contemporary art that was

launched in January of 1975. He has been the subject of hundreds of solo exhibitions

worldwide since 1965, and his two and three dimensional works are included in the col-

lections of the Tate Modern (London), Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris), Guggenheim

Museum (New York), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the National Gallery of Art

(Washington DC), and the Wadsworth Atheneum.

DONOR: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtVALUE: $400

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SA-27Artist: Marcia Reid MarstedTitle: Mademoiselle Verte, 1995

Medium: Color infrared photograph

Framed Size: 18 3/16” x 14 3/16”

Creating photographs since 1989, Marcia Reid Marsted is best known for her signature

color infrared photographs of objects and the landscape. The acid tones of her color

palette lend the images a highly evocative, otherworldly presence. The surreal Mademoi-

selle Verte, meaning “Miss Green” in French, depicts a most unusual marble figurative

tombstone in a Parisian cemetery.


SA-28Artist: Lyn Bell RoseTitle: Untitled (Autriche), 2008

Media: Collage and paint on paper


Framed Size: 13”x 16 ½”

This vibrant collage by Lyn Bell Rose displays a lively collection of different papers. As Head

of Design at Yale Center for British Art, Lyn is responsible for producing all of the graphic

design materials on behalf of the Center. Her strong understanding of graphics is displayed

in Untitled (Autriche), 2008.


SA-29Artist: Richard RoseTitle: Whip-Poor-Will/Thoreau, 2014

Media: letterpress, wood block on paper

Size: 15”x 22”

Framed Size:15 ¾” x 22 ¾”

Richard Rose attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Pratt Institute,

and Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received his B.F.A. in 1975. From 1977–

80, he studied architecture and design at the University of California, Berkeley, College of

Environmental Design, where he received his M.A. in Visual Studies. He has been the re-

cipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, South Carolina Arts Com-

mission, and U.C. Berkeley. His work has appeared in a variety of publications including

Inquiry Magazine, Design Issues, Landscape, and Studio International. He has taught de-

sign, drawing, and letterpress printing at U.C. Berkeley, University of Oregon, University of

South Carolina, and SUNY Purchase. Richard is a founding partner of BellRose Studio and

began teaching at Yale in 2004 and in 2014 was appointed Lecturer at Yale School of Art.


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SA-30Artist: Salomon SaveryTitle: After Jacques Callot

Media: Print

Unframed Size: 2”x 3” each (12 total)

These impressions were published and engraved by Salomon Savery, (Dutch 1594–1678,

part of the family of artists). Savery engraved and published prints after several artists, such

as Jacques Callot. The British Museum has impressions from the same series.

DONOR: Samuel R. PetersonVALUE: $400

SA-31Artist: John David ScullyTitle: Greek Church at Siphnos, 2015

Media: Etching

Unframed Size: 15”x 11 ½”

Framed Size: 16” x 12 ½””

John David Scully is a printmaker living and working in Woodbridge, Connecticut. A su-

perb craftsman, Scully works in a traditional style. Greek Church at Siphnos is an etching

capturing this breathtaking sanctuary on the water. Scully masterfully captures simplicity of

design and the beauty of the building’s sharp edged construction.


SA-32Artist: N. SmithTitle: Untitled (Edinburgh Castle, 1776)

Media: Ink and graphite drawing

Unframed Size: 16 ½” x 15 ¼”

Framed Size: 5 3/16” x 19 9/16”

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh,

Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. As one of the most important strongholds

in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts

from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century to the Jacobite Rising of

1745. N. Smith portrays the grandiose structure with utmost attention to detail, while

highlighting the castle’s strength throughout the times of wars and sieges. N. Smith is

known as a printer, but this particular piece emphasizes his talents as a skilled artist as well.

The two dates on the drawing are 1335, the year the castle was built, and 1776, the year

the drawing was done by N. Smith. Inscription on verso.

DONOR: Samuel R. PetersonVALUE: $450

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SA-33Artist: Unknown Chinese PainterTitle: Six 19th Century Chinese Watercolors of Birds,

Decoratively matted and framed

Media: Watercolor on silk

Framed Size: 13 ½” x 16 ½” each

Chinese export watercolors were painted in the port cities of China for sale to western

customers in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Works were done in watercolor or

gouache, initially on European papers, particularly paper produced by the English firm of J.

Whatman, but later on pith “paper,” produced from the pith of the Chinese plant tong

cao. Particularly popular were sets illustrating tea culture, the silk industry, and the making

of porcelain as they explained the products imported to the west. Colors used were those

common in Chinese painting, but there was a clear tendency for primary hues to predomi-

nate, especially in those done on pith paper.

DONOR: Linda and David RothVALUE: $8,000

SA-34Artist: Timothy WehrleTitle: Head Portrait (Light Bulb), 2014

Media: Colored pencil on paper

Framed Size: 12" x 11 1/8”

The work of Iowan artist Timothy Wehrle involves layers of intricate pattern and color,

often made up of miniscule repeated imagery—the same face or tiny body drawn over

and over again. Navigating the space between lighthearted commentary and overt social

criticism, the dream-like quality of his work often borders on psychedelic. Wehrle has

shown in a number of exhibitions, including at P.P.O.W. Gallery, New York, Cavin Morris

Gallery, New York, Dieu Donne New York, and the Des Moines Art Center, Iowa.

DONOR: P.P.O.W. GalleryVALUE: $2,500

SA-35Artist: John H. P. WheatTitle: Barn and Shed

Media: Oil on canvas


Framed Size: 14 1/8” x 12 1/8”

John H. P. Wheat is fascinated by local barns and other working buildings in Northern

Connecticut. He believes that they are part of a disappearing agricultural heritage that has

survived since colonial times. Barn and Shed is one of a series of color studies done for a

larger painting now owned by a collector in Chicago. It is a barn local to the artist with

curious outbuildings. While the structure is overgrown, it appears to still be in use and has

been for a long time. Wheat’s sculptures, watercolors, drawings, and oil paintings have

been shown at the Instituto Allende, Silvermine Guild of Artists, and the West Hartford Art

League.


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SA-36Artist: John H. P. WheatTitle: Root and Branch Triptych

Media: Charcoal and acrylic wash

Size: 30” x 30” each

Inspired by forms observed in tree limbs and exposed root structures, this work by John H.

P. Wheat started out as a charcoal under-drawing. However, rather than lose the

spontaneity of the drawing by painting over it, the artist chose to develop a transparent

white acrylic wash to “fix” the drawing and give it an additional layer. Another source

of inspiration is “grass writing” a loose Chinese calligraphic style that emphasizes an

allusive flow in the line rather than a strict rendering of a character’s form.


SA-37Artist: John H. P. WheatTitle: Hanamachi Dreams

Media: Graphite


Inspired by Memoirs of a Geisha, the title of this work, Hanamachi Dreams, refers to the

Hanamachi district in Kyoto, the locale of the city’s famed geisha houses. The model for

the drawing, dressed in a kimono and holding her fan, is depicted as reflective and per-

haps dreaming of bygone evenings.


SA-38Artist: Harry R. WhiteTitle: Railroad Moon

Media: Collage, flower petals and plant parts

Unframed Size: Circle 15’’ in diameter

Framed Size: 23 ¼” x 23 ¼”

Harry R. White is a collage artist who primarily utilizes flower petals, natural elements,

found objects and mixed media. White has designed and developed private gardens in the

United States and Europe. His work resides in collections of Royal Collection of Monaco,

Eleanor Saidenberg, Victor Elmaleh, Susan Paine and Philipp Englehorn. White has been

recognized by the Smithsonian Institution and the Book of Knowledge for developing an

original art form. His work has been exhibited at the Hammond Museum and Japanese

Stroll Garden, National Arboretum, University of Maryland, The Arnold Arboretum of Har-

vard University, Boston Athenaeum and The Hartford Club. Railroad Moon is a one of a

kind creation that is composed of dried flower petals, plant parts and garlic skins in a vi-

brantly cohesive ensemble.


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SA-39Artist: Mark Williams Title: Metallic Puffy Blue Grand Pink Bristol, 2015

Media: Screen print on metallic paper

Unframed Size: 22 ¾” x 14 ¾”

Mark Williams’ work is based on cave interiors, especially the formations of flowstones,

stalactites, and stalagmites. The earliest known drawings over 30,000 years old are found

in caves. Humans have been drawn to caves for a very long time, and Williams is no ex-

ception. During the past fourteen years, Williams has visited more than 80 caves and pho-

tographed the environments. His artwork is inspired by the images he captures during his

numerous trips. Metallic Puffy Blue Grand Pink Bristol has been partly printed with an

additive that makes the ink puff up, making it fragile and

elegantly three dimensional.


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SA-40Color and Collection Consultation Cecil Adams, Head of Museum Design, will make up to three visits to your home to review

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to help select the wall color for up to two rooms. Consultation visits to be arranged at the

convenience of both parties and must be redeemed within one year.

DONOR: Cecil AdamsVALUE: $1,000

SA-41Tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Conservation Studio withWadsworth Atheneum Chief ConservatorEnjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Chief Conservator, Ulrich

Birkmaier, acting as your personal tour guide. The tour will include a behind-the-scenes peek

at the Conservation studio and the restored works collection and conclude with a lunch with

your tour guide.

DONOR: Ulrich BirkmaierVALUE: $1,000

SA-42Private Movie Screening in the Historic Aetna TheaterInvite 50 of your closest friends to a private screening of the film of your choice in the his-

toric Aetna Theater. Floor-to-ceiling lyrical Neo-Romantic murals line the walls of the

classic Art Deco theater, originally opened in 1934. Enjoy this exclusive evening out to view

your favorite film in the company of your chosen guests. Sit back, relax and enjoy the

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DONOR: Debbie GaudetVALUE: $2,000

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SA-43Tour of New York’s Chelsea Art District and Lunch for Six with Curator of Contemporary ArtJoin Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art, in New York City

on a tour through Chelsea’s contemporary art galleries and a walk along the High Line—

the former elevated train track that has been converted into a public park, complete with

temporary art projects. Lunch at the art scene’s favorite hangout—Bottino—is also in-

cluded. Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to New York. Must

schedule within one year of purchase (Nov. 2016 ‒ Oct. 2017), 30 days prior and at a mu-

tually convenient time.

DONOR: Patricia HicksonVALUE: $1,000

SA-44Tour of the Glass House with Erin MonroeJoin Cole Akers, Curator and Special Projects Manager, The Glass House, and Erin Monroe,

Robert H. Schutz Jr., Associate Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, Wadsworth

Atheneum in a special tour of the Glass House for four. Built in 1949, the Glass House is

an icon of modern architecture designed by Philip Johnson set on a 49-acre campus in the

Connecticut countryside. Experience firsthand its world-famous architecture, masterpieces

of modern art, and innovative landscape design. Your curatorial guides will enliven the ex-

perience with anecdotes of Johnson and his friends, who included the Wadsworth’s for-

mer director A. Everett “Chick” Austin Jr., and ballet impresario Lincoln Kirstein. Tour is for

up to four guests, preferably Tuesday – Friday at a date and time that is mutually agree-

able.

Expires November 30, 2017.

DONOR: Erin Monroe and Cole AkersVALUE: $1,000

SA-45Tour of The Fabric Workshop and Museum with Susan L. TalbottJoin Susan L. Talbott, Interim Executive Director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum in

Philadelphia and former Director and CEO of the Wadsworth Atheneum on a tour of the

Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. The Fabric Workshop and Museum was

founded in 1977 with a visionary purpose: to stimulate experimentation among leading

contemporary artists and to share the process of creating works of art with the public. Ex-

perience includes a bonus tour of the Barnes Foundation. Dates and times to

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time. Expires one year from date of purchase.

DONOR: Susan L. TalbottVALUE: $1,000

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SPLENDID DECORATIVE OBJECTS

SA-46Becker’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry Gift CertificateFor more than 37 years, Becker's has continually offered high quality diamonds and fine

jewelry along with a vast Estate Department with a varied collection of antique and vin-

tage jewelry and pre-owned Swiss watches. Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience for

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SA-47Classic Gucci Sunglasses in Tortoise ShellWest Hartford’s premier eyewear salon, Central Optica offers one of the largest collections

of frames in the Northeast with brand names such as Ray Ban, Oliver Peoples, Gucci and

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SA-48Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pure Fragrance and Taschen MonographJapanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has been

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major retrospective of his work at the National Art Center in Tokyo and the publication of

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tains the scent. With a fresh floral bouquet of lily of the valley, damask rose, and jasmine,

underscored by warm amber notes, the fragrance evokes a golden sea of freshness. In-

cludes monograph from Taschen.

DONOR: Susan ChandlerVALUE: $177

SA-49Artist: Kiva FordTitle: Robin’s Egg Goblet in a GobletMedia: flame worked glassSize: 4” x 4” x 11”This one-of-a-kind Robin's Egg Goblet in a Goblet by highly lauded artist Kiva Ford is a rarefind. Since shifting his focus to sculptural work in 2009, Ford has seldom made goblets.Kiva is the creator of the encapsulation technique used in this piece and delights in thewhimsical nature of this body of work. Ford has been featured in such publications as Hi Fructose, Art and Antiques, and The New York Times. He is honored to be included in theofferings of this gala's auction for such a worthy cause. To view more of his work, pleasecontact Chesterfield Gallery in New York.DONOR: The Chesterfield GalleryVALUE: $1,500

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SA-50Complete Eye Examination and Gift Certificate for Designer Eyeglasses or SunglassesIncorporated into a group practice in 1976, Consulting Ophthalmologists, P.C., has grown

from three to twelve ophthalmologists and strives to offer effective patient-centered eye

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M.D., who has been awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit from the Army Medical

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After the examination, the professional, licensed opticians will assist you in choosing one

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Gift certificate not redeemable for cash and expires October 1, 2017.

DONOR: Consulting Ophthalmologists, P.C.VALUE: $900

SA-51Winter for the Gentleman and Lady from R. Derwin ClothiersA beautiful 52 inch square shawl in wool mélange, with hand rolled edging—the finest in

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Litchfield County’s most stylish destination for men and women. Derwin’s defines a chic,

timeless look that blends country and city sophistication, specializing in the finest

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lection of American-made clothing and accessories.

DONOR: R. Derwin ClothiersVALUE: $570

SA-52Vintage Concho BeltPull your ensemble together with this vintage Concho belt in sterling silver. The weathered

metal design will last the test of time and be an integral part of your wardrobe. Spanish for

“shell”, each Concho is stamped with an understated and elegant pattern, threaded to-

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gance. Very Ralph Lauren.


SA-53Hilat BraceletHilat of Istanbul transports the jewels of the ancient world into modern wearable art using

24K gold and rare gemstones. Each piece of Hilat jewelry is crafted by specialized artisans.

This exquisite bracelet was inspired by early Turkish and Greek designs and is hand ham-

mered in Hilat signature 24K gold with a bezel center set with carved onyx cameo. You

can wear it all day every day—and it also goes to cocktails and black tie. Hilat pieces are

rare and increasing in value due to the strife in Turkey—this will become a cherished heir-

loom passed from generation to generation.


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SA-54Tiffany & Co. Crystal BowlThe most elegant tables use Tiffany & Company serving pieces—your holiday table

will be even more festive with this classic Tiffany crystal bowl. The bowl is 11 ¾ inches in

diameter—perfect for serving vegetables or fill it with holiday trimmings for a

centerpiece—or just place it where it will catch the light and reflect the most elegant

taste…yours. The bowl is signed Tiffany &Company…synonymous with quality and

artistic elegance.

DONOR: Friend of Splendor and the Wadsworth AtheneumVALUE: $125

SA-55Vacheron Constantin EarringsFounded in Switzerland in 1775, the house of Vacheron Constantin is world renowned for

luxury watches. The house creates stunning pieces of jewelry, generally bespoke and most

often only sold in European cities. This pair of 18K gold dome earrings is an extraordinary

example of the Vacheron Constantin design studio and quality workmanship. The earrings

contain 4 prong Tiffany settings with several size diamonds to enhance the elegance. The

total approximate weight of the diamonds is 2.36 carats. These earrings are works of art—

rarely available and waiting to go home with the most discerning bidder.

DONOR: Friend of Splendor and the Wadsworth Atheneum VALUE: $6,000

SA-56Vintage Japanalia DressEiko Sakai and Dan Blow created their distinctive East-West fashion house in Tokyo in

1976. Moving to Hartford, they established a studio and retail shop which operated from

1981 until 2014. Japanalia's 20th anniversary was celebrated at the Wadsworth

Atheneum with a runway show and retrospective. This elegant micro-pleated dress (circa

1992) pays tribute to Eiko’s skill as a kimono maker. The design exquisitely combines knife-

sharp geometry with sensuous grace. Single-sized pieces that, as if by magic, adapt to any

body type are a hallmark of the Japanalia style. This dress can be tied in either direction,

the sleeves can be folded up or left to drape full length. Layering and personal adaptation,

in the artistic tradition of the kimono, was encouraged. While the studio produced casual

sportswear in volume, intricate pieces like this were typically very limited, often one-of-a-

kind.

DONOR: Deidre MagnelloVALUE: $400

SA-57Hand Blown Glass Vase by Gilmor Glass WorksEmerald green “Art Nouveau styled” hand-blown glass vase made by Gilmor Glass Works

of Millerton, NY. The vase measures 19 inches tall by 9 inches wide.

DONOR: John M. and Garrett J. ReynoldsVALUE: $500

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SA-58Luxurious Package from SNOWEHOME Enjoy a set of two bath robes and two sets of luxurious towels delicately made by Snowe-

Home. Experience the innovative technology for seriously soft cotton manufactured by the

finest European designs. This simple, elegant robe design is a perfectly-sized solution for

any gender for exceptional comfort. Luxury is a plush bathrobe at home, and Snowe-

Home’s robe provides all the amenities of the finest hotel version—plus. The fast-drying

air-woven cotton is extremely lightweight, and its softness is bound to amaze with an ad-

dition of the towels to complete the experience.

DONOR: SnoweHomeVALUE: $600

SA-59Custom Made Amethyst NecklaceCustom designed handmade amethyst gemstone necklace, interspersed with labradorite

and jasper stones to beautifully attract the light and finished with an elegant silver toggle

closure. This piece is suitable for day time or evening wear, and will bring a beautiful pop

of color to your favorite outfit.

DONOR: Special Friend to Splendor VALUE: $600

SA-60Guided Tour of the FIT Exhibition with Valerie SteeleA private director- led tour for up to 25 people at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of

Technology’s new exhibition Proust’s Muse, The Countess Greffulhe, running September

23, 2016 – January 7, 2017.The exhibition features extraordinary fashions from the leg-

endary wardrobe of Élisabeth de Caraman-Chimay, the Countess Greffulhe (1860–1952).

When Marcel Proust wrote his novel In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps

perdu), the Countess Greffulhe inspired his immortal character, Oriane, the Duchess de

Guermantes, of whom he wrote, “Each of her dresses seemed like…the projection of a

particular aspect of her soul.” Date and time of tour to be arranged to work with Dr.

Steele’s schedule. If Dr. Steele is unavailable, another curator would give the tour. Expires

one year from date of purchase.

DONORS: Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of FIT and Cos-tume & Textile Society of the Wadsworth AtheneumVALUE: $1,000

SA-61Angela Pintaldi Baltic Amber NecklaceAn Angela Pintaldi original necklace composed of twelve Baltic amber stones of various

sizes, and beautifully arranged on a matching multi-strand cord. This necklace is truly a

statement piece that will be a definite conversation starter of your collection.

DONOR: Linda Cheverton WickVALUE: $1,000

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SA-62Angela Pintaldi Carved Amber and Cultured Pearl NecklaceA beautiful necklace composed of six strands of cultured pearls, with a carved amber floral

motif plaque clasp, mounted in 18 K gold. This 18 ½ inch long piece is an eye catcher, and

is sure to stand out in your jewelry collection.

DONOR: Linda Cheverton WickVALUE: $3,000

SA-63Selection of Six Hardcover Art BooksExpand your personal art library with these must-have art books. Artemisia Gentilesci: The

Language of Painting provides a revolutionary look at Artemisia’s later career, refuting

longstanding assumptions about the artist. Frederic Church: The Art and Science of Detail

shows how Church’s art challenged an earlier model of painting based on symbolic unity,

revealing a surprising connections to scientific discourses of the time. Art and Appetite

demonstrates that artistic representations of edibles offer thoughtful reflection on the cul-

tural, political, economic, and social moments in which they were created. Between Action

and the Unknown features never-before-translated interviews with Kazuo Shiraga and

Sadamasa Motonaga, and focuses on the legacy of Japan’s postwar avant-garde. Em-

peror’s Private Paradise gives an unprecedented and in-depth analysis of the garden and its

extravagant imperial interiors. Women of Abstract Expressionism is a long-awaited survey

of Abstract Expressionist women artists revealing the richness and lasting influence of their

work.

DONOR: Yale University PressVALUE: $375

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SA-64Private Artist Talk at the Chesterfield GalleryChesterfield Gallery founder Simon Abrahms invites you to enjoy an artist talk and private

reception for up to ten people at the gallery's new location in Manhattan's Lower East

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DONOR: Simon AbrahmsVALUE: $1,500

SA-65Climbing Adventure for TwoVisit the Adventure Park in Storrs for an engaging climbing experience! Choose from mul-

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DONOR: The Adventure ParkVALUE: $104

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SA-66Two Round Trip Tickets to IrelandEnjoy a pair of tickets to the beautiful city of Dublin, Ireland. Aer Lingus is sure to provide

ultimate comfort and a safe trip to your unforgettable destination to a city full of deep

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Completed travel form must be submitted to Aer Lingus 60 days prior to departure.

DONOR: Aer LingusVALUE: 2,500

SA-67Chengdu Noodles & Champagne Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dinner experience for eight people at Shu Szechuan Restaurant in

West Hartford. Dinner includes curated wine pairings - hosted by Duff Ashmead. To be

arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires September 1, 2017.

DONOR: Duff AshmeadVALUE: $600

SA-68Japanese-Themed Garden Party for 12No time for a trip to the Far East this year? Toast the flowering of late spring/early summer

with a selection of fine sakes, and enjoy Japanese-inspired appetizers on a serene garden

terrace in Farmington. Kimonos optional. Kampai!

DONOR: Duff Ashmead, Eric Ort and Susan ChandlerVALUE: $1,200

SA-69Very CharlestonEnjoy up to four nights in a charming one-bedroom, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Carriage

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spoon and rice. Optional docent guided tours of the newly renovated Gibbe’s Museum of

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ject to availability of docents).

DONOR: Francine and Stephan ChristiansenVALUE: $1,200

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SA-70Connecticut Ballet’s A Midsummer Night's DreamEnjoy two center orchestra tickets to Connecticut Ballet’s production of A Midsummer

Night's Dream in the Belding Theatre at The Bushnell on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Artistic

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DONOR: Connecticut BalletVALUE: $143

SA-71Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Lunch for Ten at Christie’sEnjoy a behind-the-scenes tour for up to ten people of

Americana Week and a sandwich lunch in the Executive Boardrooms with nine compan-

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DONOR: Christie’sVALUE: $500

SA-72La Boheme at the Metropolitan OperaConducted by Marco Armiliato with stars Kristine Opolais, Piotr Beczala in the classic Zef-

ferielli production. See it while it’s still there – they keep retiring the Zeffirellis! Performance

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DONOR: Emilie de BrigardVALUE: $300

SA-73The Delamar West Hartford GetawayTreat yourself to a luxurious overnight stay in a Deluxe Room at the Delamar West Hart-

ford, opening in early 2017. The centralized location of the hotel will provide you the ulti-

mate opportunity to enjoy the surrounding city shops and restaurants in Blue Back Square,

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DONOR: Delamar GreenwichVALUE: $500

SA-74Gift Certificate to Firehouse 12Enjoy a unique experience at New Haven’s Firehouse 12 Jazz Series, where the perform-

ance space is also the recording studio. This gift card is redeemable at Firehouse 12 in New

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ity is not guaranteed. Please call ahead to reserve tickets or studio time, and enjoy a splen-

did musical experience!

DONOR: Firehouse 12VALUE: $150

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SA-75Behind the Scenes at Goodspeed Opera HouseGet behind the scenes at the Goodspeed Opera House with a tour, tickets to an evening

show and an exclusive dinner for four. The Goodspeed Opera House has produced over

250 musicals, including over 70 world premieres, and exported 20 productions to Broad-

way. Goodspeed stands as the first regional theatre in America to earn two special Tony

Awards, one in 1980 for outstanding contributions to the American musical and a second

in 1995 for distinguished achievement for a regional theatre. The tour of The Goodspeed

Opera House consists of visiting The Barrington Center, Costume Rental Warehouse and

The Stillman Production Center. Tour Guides include Michael Gennaro, Executive Director;

Erica Gilroy, Assistant Production Manager; Carla Tiezzi, Charge Scenic; Mark Rampmeyer,

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DONOR: Goodspeed Opera HouseVALUE: $1,000

SA-76Wonderful Weekend Escape to New York CitySpend a long weekend at the crossroads of culture in New York City. You’ll have exclusive

use of a recently renovated, well-appointed, stylish studio apartment with a street entrance

doorman to assist you. Centrally located near Lincoln Center, the Time Warner complex,

and fabulous restaurants, the luxurious accommodations on the 25th floor provide spec-

tacular, south-facing views of the city. The unit features a queen-size bed, a sofa bed, a full

kitchen, and central air and sleeps two with additional room for a third guest on the

sleeper sofa. Date to be mutually agreed upon and must be redeemed within one year of

purchase.

DONOR: Laura HarrisVALUE: $1,500

SA-77Four Golden Patron Level Tickets and a Backstage Tour at the Hartford StageNow in their 53rd year, Hartford Stage is under the leadership of Artistic Director Darko

Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts. One of the nation’s leading resident the-

atres, Hartford Stage is known for producing innovative revivals of classics and provocative

new plays and musicals, including 73 world and American premieres, as well as offering a

distinguished education program, which reaches more than 20,000 students annually.

DONOR: Hartford StageVALUE: $500

SA-78White Glove Tour of the Japanese Woodblock Prints and Asian Decorative Arts CollectionJoin Hill-Stead Museum’s Curator and Director of Interpretation & Programs, Melanie

Bourbeau, for a 90-minute focused tour of the Japanese woodblock prints and Asian Dec-

orative Arts collection. Special focus will be given to select woodblock prints as they relate

to the French impressionist masterpieces by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Claude

Monet. Rarely seen items from storage will be available for viewing along with tales and

photographs from the five month tour of China, Japan and Korea enjoyed by Theodate

Pope Riddle and her husband in 1919. Following the tour please join Melanie for a wine &

cheese reception in the Pope Board Room. To be arranged at mutually agreeable date and

time. Valid through October 1, 2017.

DONOR: Hill-Stead MuseumVALUE: $375

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SA-79Bikram Ghosh’s “Drums of India”Grammy Award-Winning percussionist Bikram Ghosh is arguably one of the greatest Tabla

maestros alive! His group “Drums of India,” is comprised of four master drummers from

India, playing a variety of traditional Indian drums, and supported with sitar. This ensemble

has thrilled audiences throughout the Indian continent. Performance on October 20, 2016

at 8:00 PM. Includes $100 dinner certificate for two.

DONOR: Infinity Music Hall and BistroVALUE: $165

SA-80Family Photography SessionCapture your family in a portrait to cherish forever. Published in Town & Country, Martha

Stewart, and Real Simple Weddings and named one of the best of the American Society

of Media Photographers, IRIS Photography shoots clean, contemporary portraits in a natu-

ral style. Certificate is good for a weekday photo session and 8” x 10” print or a $75 prod-

uct credit; available through June 30, 2017 in Metro Hartford Area.

DONOR: IRIS Photography, West HartfordVALUE: $325

SA-81Luxurious Mayflower Grace Getaway for Two Treat yourself to a relaxing one night stay in a Classic Room at the Mayflower Grace Inn &

Spa including dinner and breakfast for two. The Mayflower Grace is located in the

idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. This luxury New England getaway offers a

peaceful country setting for your visit to the Litchfield Hills. Hiking, biking, kayaking, bird

watching, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing are just a few of the things you can ex-

perience during a stay at the Mayflower Grace. After an outdoor adventure, return to this

exquisite retreat and enjoy one of the many treatments available in the spa, relax by the

pool, or read in the garden. At the end of the day indulge in a meal at the Mayflower’s

Muse, the all-new, casually elegant restaurant created by highly acclaimed Grand Chef Re-

lais & Châteaux Jonathan Cartwright (beverages, tax, and gratuity excluded). Before you

depart, enjoy a relaxing breakfast.

DONOR: The Mayflower GraceVALUE: $1,000

SA-82Studio Tour at Frances Palmer Pottery Explore the ins and outs of Frances Palmer’s studio in Weston, Connecticut with a lunch to

learn more about her intricate craft. Frances Palmer has been making ceramics since 1987.

She was trained as an art historian, yet has always made work with her hands. First as a

printmaker and now as a potter and gardener, she loves the process of changing ideas

into form. She doesn’t make or grow things to hold onto them, but rather to send them

out into the world for others to live with and enjoy. Her handmade ceramics are functional

art – dishware or vases that can be used on a daily basis. Each piece, no matter how large

or small, is considered and individual.

DONOR: Frances PalmerVALUE: $300

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SA-83Chicago ExperienceEnjoy a true "Chicago Experience" for a three-night stay at a Luxury, Gold Coast apartment

for two. Enjoy a delicious lunch with James Rondeau, Director of the Art Institute

followed by a tour of the Museum on the first day. On the second day of your stay, experi-

ence a lovely lunch and tour of the art collection at the Union League Club. And lastly, your

third day in the city will offer a lunch and tour of the Arts Club of Chicago. In addition,

enjoy a tour of MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and cocktails at the Cliff Dwellers

Club overlooking the Chicago skyline. Immerse yourself in a city of endless creativity and

artistic inspiration with this amazing three night stay and tour of the art collections.

DONOR: Jay Morton and Mike PhillipsVALUE: $2,500

SA-84Yo-Yo Ma at Boston Symphony OrchestraSee renowned Chinese-American cellist, Yo-Yo Ma at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Known as a child prodigy, Yo-Yo Ma began performing in New York City at the age of five.

He graduated from Julliard School and Harvard University, and has enjoyed a professional

soloist and orchestral international career. Performance date is October 25, 2016.

DONOR: Esther and Claire PryorVALUE: $250

SA-85Boston Symphony Orchestra Gift CertificateNow in its 135th season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on

October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the business-

man, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for

well over a century. Gift certificate can be used for Boston Symphony Orchestra of Tangle-

wood tickets or at their fantastic gift shop. Expires seven years after date of purchase.

DONOR: Claire Pryor and Esther PryorVALUE: $400

SA-86Private Tour and Tea Reception at Sotheby’s Enjoy a cup of tea and tour exhibitions and sales with your group of up to twelve at

Sotheby’s with specialists on Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art, Chinese

Painting, and Chinese Art during Asia Week in March 2017. Since 1744, Sotheby’s has

distinguished itself as a leader in the auction world. Their auctions, conducted in the

venerable salerooms in London and Paris, the museum-quality galleries of the American

headquarters in New York, and the spirited environs of Hong Kong, rivet audiences world-

wide. Carrying forth a mission to celebrate and promote Asian art in New York City, Asia

Week New York is a collaboration of top-tier Asian art specialists, major auction houses,

and world-renowned museums and Asian cultural institutions in the metropolitan New

York area.

DONOR: Sotheby’sVALUE: $1,500

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SA-87Two Night Stay at the Luxurious Spicer MansionSet in the center of a seaside village in Mystic, Connecticut, Spicer Mansion is a place of

history and romance, of tranquility and unsurpassed white-glove service since 1853. The

mansion has long been admired as the lavish summer home of Captain Elihu Spicer, and

after many years of restoration, Spicer Mansion opened its doors in May 2016 as a bou-

tique inn unlike any other in the area. With only eight guest rooms, and open to guests 16

years of age and older, this sumptuous inn is the perfect place for a break from the stresses

of the modern world. Balcony king guest rooms offer spacious accommodations with ap-

proximately 350-400 square feet of luxury, each with a cozy sitting area and balcony over-

looking the gardens. Valid November through April only. Expires November 30, 2017. Tax,

alcoholic beverages, and gratuity not included.

DONOR: Spicer MansionVALUE: $830

SA-88Stanley Black & Decker Tools to Get the Job DoneSince 1843, Stanley Black & Decker Company’s goal has been simple: provide tools and

solutions that make life easier. Finish all of your lingering home improvement jobs or

finally hang that new artwork with this impressive selection of reputable Stanley

and DeWalt tools.

DONOR: Stanley Black & DeckerVALUE: $575

SPLENDID LIVING

SA-89In-Home Wine Tasting Treat yourself to a personalized in-home wine tasting for up to twelve individuals. This is an

opportunity to tailor an experience to your individual scope, making the experience that

much more special. Let the taste of the vine come to you! Date to be agreed on by both

parties, at a location within Hartford County with 30 days’ notice. Not available

Thanksgiving – New Year’s.

DONOR: Center Wine & SpiritsVALUE: $400

SA-90Dinner and Cinema PackageEnjoy dinner at Carbone’s Ristorante and ten tickets to Real Art Ways cinema. Carbone’s

has been open since 1938, and is recognized as one of the premiere dining establishments

in the state. Chef-Owner Vinnie Carbone represents the third generation of family owner-

ship, and states “We treat our guests as family, at times in fact even better than family!”

He strives to create a hospitable, delicious dining experience for every customer, which is

why the restaurant has been highly regarded by Connecticut Magazine, Hartford

Magazine, and many other food publications. Real Art Ways has been showing the best of

indie cinema since 1996, with screenings seven nights a week. Real Art Ways is the only

venue in Connecticut where movie buffs can catch the films that never make it to the big

boxes. Films typically open on Friday and run through the following Thursday. The lead film

will often include matinee showings on Saturdays and Sundays. Don’t miss the opportu-

nity to explore the world of

independent cinematic masterpieces brought to you by Real Art Ways!

DONOR: Carbone’s Ristorante and Real Art WaysVALUE: $200

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SA-91Exclusive Chef Tasting for Four at Feng Asian BistroEnjoy an authentic tasting experience for four in the center of downtown Hartford Feng

Asian Bistro. This restaurant features a broad range of elegant South East Asian dishes

spanning the Pacific Rim from Thailand, China and Japan. The restaurant’s chefs express

fusion of East and West in every plate while still exemplifying authenticity. Feng’s atmos-

phere is very urban with hip music and a contemporary feel.

DONOR: Feng Asian Bistro and LoungeVALUE: $320

SA-92Baking Chez Moi and Fleming’s Steakhouse PackageLearn how to cook from chef and author Dorie Greenspan in Baking Chez Moi. Dori was

deemed a “culinary guru” by the New York Times. In Baking Chez Moi, she explores the

fascinating world of French desserts, bringing together a charmingly uncomplicated mix of

contemporary recipes including original creations based on traditional and regional special-

ties, drawing on seasonal ingredients, market visits, and her travels throughout the coun-

try. Treat yourself to beautiful and ambient appetizers at Fleming’s Steakhouse in the heart

of West Hartford. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is the ultimate steakhouse des-

tination for food and wine lovers seeking a stylish, lively and memorable dining experi-

ence. Fleming’s offers an engaging ambiance and lively environment, where guests can

enjoy great food and a broad selection of fine wine, which is further complemented by at-

tentive and knowledgeable service. Fleming’s is celebrated nationwide for the Fleming’s

100®, its award-wining wine program that features a curated list of 100 wines by the

glass.

DONOR: Dorie Greenspan and Fleming’s SteakhouseVALUE: $90

SA-93Southern Connecticut Winery PackageVisit Gouveia Vineyards and Jones Winery on a tour of southern Connecticut’s wine trail.

Enjoy a wine tasting for six at Gouveia Vineyard, located high atop 140 sun-kissed acres in

Wallingford. Built of stone and old timbers, the Stone House winery and location com-

mand spectacular panoramic views of lush woodland, open fields and over 32 acres of

pristine vineyards. Bring food, family and friends to enjoy a tasting for six, savoring the

charming surroundings of this scenic winery. Treat yourself to a wine tasting for two at the

Jones Winery in Shelton, and choose one bottle of wine from their selections including

Woodlands White, Harvest Time, First Blush, Beacon Light 8 or Ripton Red. Expires April

30, 2017.

DONOR: Gouveia Vineyards and Jones WineryVALUE: $110

SA-94Brew Ha Ha!Spend a day shadowing the founders of Connecticut’s newest up-and-coming craft brew-

ery, Labyrinth Brewing Company! You and three guests will get a first look at the brewery

in progress before opening day and follow the brewers through the process of creating a

new batch of beer. From the mash and the boil, to hopping and fermentation, you’ll assist

in making a delicious craft brew. While the cauldrons bubble you will sample flagship and

specialty beers paired with local nibbles. Once the beer goes into the fermentation tanks,

we’ll send you off with growlers of beer to enjoy at home. Valid for redemption January -

May 2017; must be scheduled at least one month in advance; date will be chosen in mu-

tual agreement but to fit within brewing schedule. Limit four people.

DONOR: Labyrinth Brewing Co.VALUE: $350

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SA-95Lost Acres Vineyard Experience and Wine for TwoEnjoy a glass of Lost Acres Vineyard’s hand-crafted fine wine with a cheese plate, while

you listen to great music in a bistro type setting. Featured Wedge White wine is crisp and

refreshing with a long finish; this dry white blend includes six varieties of grapes, Cayuga

White, Traminette, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc and Riesling. The citrus finish and nice acid

balance goes well with Thai food, fish, chicken and seafood. Includes tasting, tickets for

musical performance of your choice, bottle of wine and cheese plate for two.

DONOR: Lost Acres VineyardVALUE: $100

SA-96Dinner for Two at Metro Bis Metro Bis is a culinary gem in the heart of Simsbury, where Chef Chris Prosperi and Court-

ney Febbroriello are proud to welcome guests to their new location which features a 74

seat restaurant, sycamore cookbook bar, seasonal dining on the porch, and an additional

party and event area. Treat yourself and a guest to an unforgettable dinner at this classic

American restaurant that is sure to amaze.

DONOR: Metro Bis VALUE: $100

SA-97Nadeau’s Appraisals Gift CertificateNadeau's Appraisals, is a sister company to Nadeau's Auction Gallery Inc. which was

started in 1982. Personally owned and operated by Heather Nadeau, they specialize in an-

tiques, fine arts, decorative accessories and residential contents. Whatever your appraisal

needs are, they can help you! Certificate valid for an insurance or estate appraisal, to be

scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. Expires October 1, 2017

DONOR: Nadeau’s AppraisalsVALUE: $500

SA-98Nadeau’s Auction Gallery Auction CertificateNadeau’s is one of the fastest growing and largest auction galleries in New England today,

offering quick and personal attention to every inquiry. Nadeau’s was started in 1985 when

Edwin Nadeau Jr. first opened his “barn” doors in Colchester Connecticut. Since then

Nadeau’s has grown to be known nationally and internationally as one of the only full

service auction houses. Located in a fully renovated building just three minutes outside of

Hartford in Windsor, Connecticut. Certificate valid for the purchase of merchandise sold at

auction by Nadeau’s Auction Gallery. Expires October 1, 2017.

DONOR: Nadeau’s Auction GalleryVALUE: $500

SA-99Garden Starter KitThe Japanese garden is perhaps the most sophisticated expression of man’s artistic inter-

vention in the natural world. Fortunately, you can recreate the essence of that famous

beauty and serenity in even a small backyard. Nationally-recognized nurseryman John

O’Brien of Granby will travel to your home for an expert consultation. Then use your

$1,000 gift certificate to choose trees and other plant material from his impressive selec-

tion of rare cultivars. O’Brien Nurserymen, LLC is New England’s premier hosta nursery.

The extensive display gardens feature over 1,600 hosta varieties as well as asarums, pul-

monarias, epimediums and arisaemas. The gardens also include a wide variety of unusual

dwarf conifers and over a hundred varieties of Japanese Maples.

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SA-100Dinner at Ted’s Montana Grill and Circus 1903 at the BushnellTreat yourself to dinner at Ted’s Montana Grill in Hartford’s Front Street District followed by

a performance of Circus 1903 at The Bushnell. Circus 1903 is a production that takes you

back to the golden age of the turn of the century circus spectacular! Cirque du Soleil

earned fame two decades ago when they removed the animals from the Circus, but with

Circus 1903, they are back and more beautiful than ever! Featuring the most amazing,

dangerous, and unique acts from all four corners of the globe, accompanied by the

largest‐ever performing African elephant (a puppet, of course!), Circus 1903 transports the

audience to the golden age of circus. Included in package are three full bodied wines es-

pecially blended by Bison Ridge California for Ted’s Montana Grill -- Chardonnay California

2013, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, and Merlot 2012 – and a gift certificate for $50 to Ted’s

Montana Grill.

DONOR: Ted’s Montana Grill and The Bushnell Performing Arts CenterVALUE: $225

SA-101New Haven Appetizers and Theater PackageEnjoy appetizers at The Terrace Thai Restaurant followed by a performance of one of Long

Wharf Theater’s award-winning productions. The Terrace Restaurant has been reviewed as

a "wholly unexpected and delicious moment of discovery...," by the New York Times,

Hamden, Connecticut’s The Terrace will serve up unforgettable Thai cuisine. Chef Amy

Wongwiwat, who was born in Thailand and studied cooking in France under the founder

of nouvelle cuisine, Paul Bocuse, has earned multiple degrees, studying in both England

and Hawaii. From Chef Amy’s kitchen expect an incredible balance and contrasts of fla-

vors. Heavenly aromas of sweet coconut and lemongrass and the bold flavors of spicy

curry and lime will leave you asking for more. Now in its 50th season, Long Wharf Theatre

is an organization of international renown producing an annual season of six plays on its

two stages, along with children's programming, new play workshops, and a variety of spe-

cial events for an annual audience exceeding 100,000. The theatre has received New York

Drama Critics Awards, Obie Awards, the Margo Jefferson Award for Production of New

Works, a Special Citation from the Outer Critics Circle, and the Tony Award for Outstand-

ing Regional Theatre in 1978. Tickets are valid only for Long Wharf Theatre regular 2016-

2017 season productions.

DONOR: The Terrace Restaurant and Long Wharf TheaterVALUE: $193

SA-102Hartford Region Brewery Package Visit the Thomas Hooker Brewing Company for a tasting for four, a Hartford area brewery

with a national reputation. The brewery has been crafting beers for two decades and cre-

ates a product that promotes local pride. You and three guests will join a Friday or Satur-

day tour and tasting event. Try one (or more) of the brewery’s thirteen unique handcrafted

beers of excellent quality, freshness, and award-winning taste. Included in the package is

an excellent addition to any beer-lovers collection – a Ten Penny Ale Claymore Sword from

Olde Burnside Brewing Company in East Hartford.

DONOR: Thomas Hooker Brewing Company and Olde Burnside Brewing CompanyVALUE: $190

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SPLENDOR OF THE VINESA-103Rare Madeira WineThis Portuguese wine was a favorite of Washington and Jefferson and was used as the toast at

the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Usually at least 10 years old, but varies each

year. It is semi-sweet and a rich amber color.

DONOR: John AlvesVALUE: $100

SA-104Eight Bottles of Fine WineA selection of eight Oregon wines that is sure to please any wine lover - Pinot Noir - Rex Hill,

Willa Kenzie, King Estate and Purple Hands; Pinot Gris - Ponzi, Elk Cove, Willamette Valley and

Montinore Estate.

DONOR: Sue BlairVALUE: $300

SA-105Fine Sake PackageSip on this collection of fine sakes and learn all there is to know about the world of sake while

reading “The Sake Handbook” by John Gaunter. Includes 750 ml Daiginjo Sake Osakaya

Chobei, 750 ml Ozeki Sake Karatamba, Hiro (Red) and Hiro (Blue). Kanbara Junmai Ginjo

Bride of the Fox, G Joy Genshu 750ml and Tozai Snow Maiden

DONOR: Susan Chandler and Spiritus WinesVALUE: $153

SA-106Fine WineEnjoy Magnums of Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieux Telegraphe Rhone Wine and Caymus

Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

DONOR: Eileen and Christopher DadlezVALUE: $300

SA-107Radio Coteau Fine Wine SelectionsRadio-Coteau focuses on organic, detailed viticulture in conjunction with a natural, non-inter-

ventionist approach in the cellar to more accurately reflect the unique character of each site

and season. Enjoy Radio-Coteau 'La Neblina' Pinot Noir, from the Sonoma Coast and Radio-

Coteau 'Savoy' Chardonnay from the Anderson Valley.

DONOR: Gillette Ridge Wines VALUE: $125

SA-108Case of 2012 Jordan Cabernet SauvignonFrom the Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, California, the Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon has

concentrated aromas of cassis, cherry, cedar, red rose petal, and tobacco, which combine

complexly with flavors of red currant, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, and a hint of vanilla from

oak aging.

DONOR: James B. LyonVALUE: $680

SA-1092006 Robert Craig Cabernet SauvignonEnjoy three bottles of 2006 Robert Craig Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in an elegant, Robert Craig wooden case.DONOR: Dr. Wayne S. Rawlins and Mrs. Janet Flagg RawlinsVALUE: $200

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SA-110Pair of Fine French Wines750 ml 1993 Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur, 750 ml 1992 Chateau LaGombeaude MargauxDONOR: Dr. and Mrs. Andrew SalnerVALUE: $225

SA-111Fine WineThree fine red wines -- Cinq Cépages 2010 Chateau St. Jean Merlot; Joseph Phelps 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon; Dusky Goose 2010 Oregon Pinot Noir) and leather Orvis carrier.DONORS: Filomena and Thomas SoysterVALUE: $465

SA-1122013 Justice Series Cellar Collection Three-Bottle Set This pack contains one bottle each of the three greatest Cabernet wines from historic 19th cen-tury vineyards, in a beautiful wood presentation box -- 2013 Blind Justice "Beckstoffer To Kalon"Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate); 2013 Frontier Jus-tice "Beckstoffer Dr. Crane/Beckstoffer To Kalon" Red Wine Napa Valley (96 points RobertParker's Wine Advocate); 2013 Poetic Justice "Beckstoffer To Kalon" Red Wine Napa Valley (95+points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate) DONOR: Barbara and Tom Ward VALUE: $570

SA-113Exclusive Veuve Clicquot Champagne PackageExclusive Veuve Clicquot champagne produced since 1772 in a special collectors packaging. In-cludes four champagne flutes with titanium coated stems made in Italy - because one shouldnever drink champagne alone! DONOR: Karen Cronin Wheat and John H. P. WheatVALUE: $130

SA-114Japanese Nikka Coffey Grain WhiskyMasataka Taketsuru, Nikka’s founder and Father of Japanese Whisky, came from a lineage ofsake brewers, dating back to 1733. Grain whiskies are the base for most blended whiskiesthroughout the world. Nikka has decided to use the column still (aka Coffey still) rather than themore modern continuous stills to retain more character to their final product. It is quite unusual,however, to bottle and sell this product instead of using it for blending. The grains used here areprimarily corn with a splash of barley. A delicious foray into Japanese Whisky. Notes of banana,tropical fruit, spice -- a real treat. DONOR: Wise Old DogVALUE: $75

SA-115Winderlea Pinot Noir 2012With the color of deep garnet, the Winderlea Vineyard provides a nose full of bright purple fruit,

black cherries, cranberries, black plum and red and black currants. Coupled with those bright

fruit components on the nose and the palate are hints of cedar, baking spice, orange zest and a

little tropical tea. This is a round and lush wine that stays fresh and should age very well because

of the beautifully integrated acid. Start drinking now or cellar safely through 2024.

DONOR: Don Yensen, Table and VineVALUE: $57

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