A benefit for Larchmont Manor Park Auction Items
1. Manor Park Bench.
Manor Park has long been used for leisure, contemplation, meditation, and simply a place to reflect and rejuvenate. This is the first opportunity, in several years, to donate a lovely wooden Manor Park bench, with an option to have a small personalized engraved plaque.
Value for this lifetime keepsake in Manor Park: $10,000 Starting bid: $7,500
2. Namesake Natural Stone Pavers.
Manor Park’s landscape is peppered with natural stone, providing transition points between the natural landscape and hardscape for leisurely strolls or jogs through the Park. These natural stone pavers will supplement the hardscape areas and will be used in a design around a new walkway around the flagpole located along the pathway between the two Manor Park gazebos. A limit of 20 will be available.
Value: $3000 each
3. Host a party at Manor Beach.
Manor Beach has been a long time summer retreat for both restoration and recreation. Indulge in this one time opportunity to host a private party at Manor Beach during the 2013 season. Available dates are June 1 through the 13th (excluding June 7th) or from August 19th through the 30th from 6pm to 10pm. Limited to 100 attendees or less. The concession will remain open for your purchases or you can cater or bring your own food and drinks. A date must be agreed upon with the Manor Beach director. Restrictions and standard rules will apply.
Value: $5000 Starting bid: $3500
4. Sail with your friends on Long Island Sound aboard the historic 54- foot racing yacht, Bernice.
Built in 1916 of mahogany and oak, and magnificently restored in 2008, Bernice is the winner of numerous racing awards in the U.S. and Canada (including one presented in 1919 by the future King Edward VIII), as well as Mystic Seaport's Best Restoration award, 2008 and 2009. Enjoy an evening sunset cruise out of Larchmont Yacht Club, with champagne and hors d'hoevres. Limited to eight people, this will be an evening to remember. Date to be agreed upon - Summer 2013.
Value: $ 3,000 Starting bid: $2,250
5. Handmade stools from historic Manor Park Trees. Manor Park lost dozens of historic Red Oak trees due to Hurricane Sandy. These stools are created from the original stumps of these historic Red Oaks. Up to 6 stools available.
Value: $300 per stool Starting bid: $225
6. Handmade wall hanging from historic Manor Park Trees. Manor Park lost dozens of historic Red Oak trees due to Hurricane Sandy. These wall hangings are cut from the reserved stumps of these historic trees from Manor Park. Design to be mutually agreed upon. Can be personalized. Limit of 5. Value: $200 Starting bid: $150
7. An evening of entertainment by Homegrown, a group of seven local musicians dedicated to the proposition that music should be pure fun. Homegrown covers the full range of American folk music from old-timey songs of the Carter family, to the folk music of the 1960’s, to the present day resurgence of country and folk emanating from today’s college campuses. Many have asked, but the band has historically declined to play for pay. So, catch this unique opportunity to book Homegrown for your private event. Value: $1000 Starting bid: $750
8. A slice of Manor Park in your own backyard.
Bringing the beauty of native plants to your back yard garden creating an ecosystem friendly to migrating birds and butterflies during all four seasons. Planted on site April/May - weather permitting and plant availability. Native plant assortment may include any mix of: 8 perennials, 8 shrubs, 1 flowering tree. Native garden plants, supplies, design and labor included Native plants and pruning by Larchmont Manor Park’s organic naturalist and landscape designer.
Value: $2000 Starting bid: $1200
ebb and flow an exhibition and auction befitting the restoration of Manor Park
9. Manor Park Pagoda early 1890s
Vintage photo Pagoda is one of the rare few donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this special exhibition and auction restoration fundraiser. It depicts a wonderful and little known jewel of architecture known as The Pagoda, which considerably predates our present Gazebo as the precious Larchmont vantage point along the shore before the turn of the century. Lovingly restored and printed by Charles Seton. Retail value: $400 Starting bid: $250
10. A Day in Larchmont Manor Park
Vintage photo A Day in Larchmont Manor Park is one of the rare few donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this special exhibition and auction restoration fundraiser. It dates back to the turn of the century and depicts a day along the shore reminiscent of Seurat's Grande Jatte as one of those exceptional summer days that is instinctively recognized by everyone. Lovingly restored and printed by Charles Seton.
Retail value: $350 Starting bid: $200
11. Manor Park Hurricane 1938 Vintage photo Manor Park Hurricane 1938, originally photographed by Herb Roth, is one of the rare few donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this special exhibition and auction restoration fundraiser. The sea wall seen in this picture was recently destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, of which proceeds from this benefit will go toward rebuilding. A fire destroyed the original bath pavilion, as seen in this photo, rebuilt to its existing structure in the 1950s. Home Fair Photography has generously donated printing and a linen matting of Manor Park Hurricane 1938. Lovingly restored by Charles Seton.
Retail value: $450 Starting bid: $250
12. B.A. D’Alessandro Sailboat sculpture (on display at Vintage 1891)
B.A. D’Alessandro has created sculptures in a variety of materials, but has been concentrating on steel for the last twelve years. B.A studied welding techniques at Silvermine Art Center, New Canaan with David Boyajian and followed him to his own studio at The Sculpture Barn in New Fairfield. Presently, she is working with Bob Perucci at Silvermine.Born in the Bronx and raised in Hartsdale, B.A. resides in White Plains, New York. See http://www.basculpt.com
Retail value: $50 Starting bid: $40
13. Rachael Grimm depicts Manor Beach
Rachael Grimm is a local artist who trained at the Art Student’s League of New York. She is an experienced oil painter, but has been working in watercolor for the last several years because she finds it such a delicate and expressive medium. Her drawings and paintings are held in many private collections. Please contact Rachael at: [email protected]. Rachel’s framed original watercolor is inspired by the view from the knoll at Manor Beach, overlooking the footpath to the point that leads into Long Island Sound.
Retail value: $700 Starting bid: $500
14. Rachel Kohn encaustic painting Rachel Kohn grew up in Larchmont and currently lives and works in New York City. She received her MFA from Hunter College, and BA from Skidmore College in Art and Mathematics. She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, and London. See: http://www.RachelKohnArt.com
Retail value: $700 Starting bid: $500
15. Amy Nathan Morning Mist (on display at Vintage 1891) Amy Nathan is a photographer and Mamaroneck Artist Guild member whose photos have been featured in the gallery’s “Small Works” juried exhibits. She is also an author of award-winning nonfiction books for young people and adults. Amy has donated a 5 by 7 framed and matted photograph "Morning Mist," which shows a Manor Park gazebo in the background. For more about Amy, please visit her Web site: http://www.amynathanbooks.com/
Retail value: $175 Starting bid: $100
16. Cynthia Newman Remnants: Bracchium II
Newman's series Remnants contains images from nature referencing transformation, regeneration, strength as well as loss and also our human connection to nature. Cynthia is a local Larchmont artist and designer who has shown in galleries in New York, Los Angeles and Connecticut and is held in private collections locally as well as in Europe. Cynthia has donated; Remnants: Bracchium II which is mixed media: an acrylic, thread, found fabric on canvas, measuring. 10 by 10 inches, created in 2008. See http://www.cynthianewman.com.
Retail value: $900 Starting bid: $600
17. Deborah Petrucci Manor Shoreline
Deborah Petrucci has exhibited extensively in Westchester and New York City group shows, including Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, The Salmagundi Club, The American Artists Professional League and The Pelham Art Center. She has been a longstanding member of The Mamaroneck Artists Guild since 1989. In the last 3 years Deborah's style and content has shifted to a botanical nature with a more modern and abstract bent. Please feel free to directly contact Deborah at [email protected].
Retail value: $300 Starting bid: $225
18. Elisabeth Pollaert Elisabeth Pollaert Smith is an award-winning photographer and former international corporate lawyer. Elisabeth is represented by Getty Images and teaches photography in Mamaroneck, NY. She is a member of the Mamaroneck Artists' Guild and the Southern Vermont Arts Center. More information about Elisabeth and other examples of her work can be found on her website at www.elisabethpollaert.com. Elisabeth has donated an original photograph which measures 18" by 18"unframed, is printed on metallic paper and bonded to acrylic.
Retail value: $500 Starting bid: $300
19. Wendy Popp Moonrise Over Long Island Sound
Wendy Popp is an artist whose works have graced the covers and interiors of books, periodicals and newspapers internationally since 1981. Her awards include The New School University Distinguished Educator of The Year Award, The Sydney Tyler Book Award, The Washington Irving’s Children’s Choice Honor, and The Dean Cornwall Recognition Award from The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration. She is an Assistant Professor at Parsons the New School for Design and a twenty eight year resident of Larchmont, N.Y. Contact Wendy at [email protected]. Wendy has donated an original signed, monoprint on archival cotton rag Canson that has been worked on with pastel entitled; Moonrise over Long Island Sound, the first of two prints pressed and created for this exhibition. It measures 24” by 17” including frame.
Retail value: $1500 Starting bid: $1000
20. Wendy Popp Egret Wendy Popp is an artist whose works have graced the covers and interiors of books, periodicals, and newspapers internationally since 1981. Her awards include The New School University Distinguished Educator of The Year Award, The Sydney Tyler Book Award, The Washington Irving’s Children’s Choice Honor, and The Dean Cornwall Recognition Award from The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration. She is an Assistant Professor at Parsons the New School for Design and a twenty eight year resident of Larchmont, N.Y. Contact Wendy at [email protected]. Wendy has donated a signed original giclee photo on archival rag entitled, Egret. Matted, measuring 17 by 22 inches.
Retail value: $350 Starting bid: $200
21. Wendy Popp Moonrise Over Long Island Sound l is an artist whose works have graced the covers and interiors of books, periodicals and newspapers internationally since 1981. Her awards include The New School University Distinguished Educator of The Year Award, The Sydney Tyler Book Award, The Washington Irving’s Children’s Choice Honor, and The Dean Cornwall Recognition Award from The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration. She is an Assistant Professor at Parsons the New School for Design and a twenty eight year resident of Larchmont, N.Y. Wendy has donated an original signed, giclee photograph on archival rag entitled Moonrise on Long Island Sound I that was photographed after an S Boat Race in autumn 2012. Matted, measuring 17” x 22” Contact Wendy at [email protected] http://kwpopp.monkeynutproductions.com/
Retail value:$350 Starting bid: $200
22. Wendy Popp Red Sky in Morning Wendy Popp has been professionally illustrating for 30 years and has donated a framed original pastel created for the children’s picture book entitled Where the Sunrise Begins. The book is offered also, to be inscribed to whomever the purchaser suggests. It is an image that is inspired by the S boats of Long Island Sound describing the “Red sky in morning sailor take warning”. Its dimensions are 35’’x 22”, (including frame) and it is retailed at 3500.00. An inscribed book is retailed at 60.00. http://beta.jacketflap.com/updates.asp?member=Poppies
Total retail value: $3,560 Starting bid: $2,000
23. Wendy Popp Veiled Gazebo Wendy is an artist whose works have graced the covers and interiors of books, periodicals, and newspapers internationally since 1981. Her awards include The New School University Distinguished Educator of The Year Award, The Sydney Tyler Book Award, The Washington Irving’s Children’s Choice Honor, and The Dean Cornwall Recognition Award from The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration. She is an Assistant Professor at Parsons the New School for Design and a twenty eight year resident of Larchmont, N.Y. Wendy has donated a signed original giclee photo on archival rag entitled, Veiled Gazebo. It is matted, measuring 17 x 22 inches. Contact Wendy at [email protected].
Retail value: $350 Starting bid: $200
24. Wendy Popp Nature’s First Green
Wendy Popp has donated original giclee photo on archival rag entitled, Nature’s First Green. It is matted, measuring 17 by 22 inches. This photograph was taken as a reference shot for the archive of this artist whose works have graced the covers and interiors of books, periodicals, and newspapers internationally since 1981. Her awards include The New School University Distinguished Educator of The Year Award, The Sydney Tyler Book Award, The Washington Irving’s Children’s Choice Honor, and The Dean Cornwall Recognition Award from The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration, among others. She is an Assistant Professor at Parsons the New School for Design and 28 years Larchmont resident. Signed, limited edition. Contact: [email protected].
Retail value: $375 Starting bid: $200
25. Kevin Ryan Horseshoe Harbor Boats (on display at Vintage 1891) 26. Kevin Ryan East Gazebo (on display at Vintage 1891)
Kevin G. Ryan is a lifelong resident of Larchmont and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Manor Park Society. Long before he picked up a camera, he made Manor Park his outdoor home. Gone but not forgotten are the days when he loved to run and hop as fast as possible across the rockscape of Manor Park. As he walked through the park early one morning in June of 2001, Mr. Ryan witnessed a stillness on the water and a richness of light that literally took his breath away. He bought a camera the next day and has been photographing the beauty of the park ever since. He is donating two pictures. One is of Horseshoe Harbor boats on still water, taken on June 26, 2002. The other is a photo of a portion of the East Gazebo with reflected light, taken on November 9, 2001. Retail value: $150 Starting bid: $75
27. Charles Seton Animal Vegetable Mineral
Photographer and native Larchmonter, Charles Seton has been visiting Manor Park for 59 years and photographing there for 45. In addition to selling photos, notecards and books of images from the 34 countries he’s visited, he teaches digital photography at MHS and privately. He also specializes in digital restoration of old photos. Charles has been generous enough to beautifully restore the vintage photos that have been donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this fundraising effort. Please contact him at 914-381-2530. This is a mysterious Manor Park photo showing a leaf sitting in a hole in a rock filled with water with a cloudy sky reflected in the puddle.
Retail value: $400 Starting bid: $250
28. Charles Seton Notecards (featuring image above and Manor Park Ice Storm)
Photographer and native Larchmonter, Charles Seton has been visiting Manor Park for 59 years and photographing there for 45. In addition to selling photos, note cards and books of images from the 34 countries he’s visited, he teaches digital photography at MHS and privately. He also specializes in digital restoration of old photos. Charles has been generous enough to beautifully restore the vintage photos that have been donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this fundraising effort. Please contact him at 914-381-2530. 6 boxes of note cards are available to the top 3 bidders.
Retail value: $25 Starting bid: $20
29. Charles Seton Manor Park Bench
Photographer and native Larchmonter, Charles Seton has been visiting Manor Park for 59 years and photographing there for 45. In addition to selling photos, notecards and books of images from the 34 countries he’s visited, he teaches digital photography at MHS and privately. Charles has been generous enough to beautifully restore the vintage photos that have been donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this fundraising effort. Please contact him at 914-381-2530. This is a sight seen by everyone as they walk through the park from Umbrella point, but rarely documented. Signed, limited edition and comes with $50 gift certificate for framing donated by Anita Bajaio of Intercastel Framing.
Retail value: $250 Starting bid: $150
30. Charles Seton Blizzard 2003
Photographer and native Larchmonter, Charles Seton has been visiting Manor Park for 59 years and photographing there for 45. In addition to selling photos, notecards and books of images from the 34 countries he’s visited, he teaches digital photography at MHS and privately. Charles has been generous enough to b beautifully restore the vintage photos that have been donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this fundraising effort. Please contact him at 914-381-2530. This was taken in the early days of digital with a tiny 1/3 Megapixel camera the size of a small box of matches with no viewing screen and no memory card. These photos are reminiscent of early 20th century photos of the Arctic from the Shackleton Expedition. Signed, framed, limited edition photographs.
Retail value: $300 Starting bid: $200
31. Charles Seton Manor Park Ice Storm
Photographer and native Larchmonter, Charles Seton has been visiting Manor Park for 59 years and photographing there for 45. In addition to selling photos, notecards and books of images from the 34 countries he’s visited, he teaches digital photography at MHS and privately. Charles has been generous enough to beautifully restore the vintage photos that have been donated by The Larchmont Historical Society for this fundraising effort. Please contact him at 914-381-2530. This was taken after the same storm in the early 70's as the Black and White photo on the note card. Signed, limited edition photograph and comes with $50 gift certificate for framing donated by Anita Bajaio of Intercastel Framing.
Retail value: $250 Starting bid: $150
32. David Stein Manor Park Gazebo H. David Stein is a former professor of surgery and a longtime resident of Larchmont. He learned the importance of paying attention to detail and has applied it to his intricate photographs. He studied at the International Center for Photography and several professional photographers in the area. His prize winning photographs have been exhibited widely throughout the Northeast, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, the Mamaroneck Artist Guild, and other galleries in NY. His photographs can also be found in commercial establishments and in numerous private collections. Framed photograph.
Retail value: $250 Starting bid: $150
Should any person contact H. David Stein, or respond to his web site (http://www.hdstein.com) in response to the Manor Park Fundraiser, he will give the Larchmont Manor Park Society 25% of the purchase price from any purchased photograph toward restoration of the park. The photograph selection is available on his web site or, upon request; he will come to your home with his portfolio. The photographs are available in many sizes. You may also directly contact David at: [email protected]
33. Susan Stillman Portraits of Homes Susan Stillman is well known for her magnificent representations of homes and properties in Westchester and surrounding areas through her business, Home Portraits. She was commissioned to paint the signature 13th hole of the Trump International Golf Course in Briarcliff Manor, NY, which was presented to Mr. Trump at the inaugural celebration. The New York Times profiled her work in the Sunday Westchester Section in 2002, and the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts showcased a retrospective of her landscape paintings at an exhibition in June 2004. You may contact Susan at: [email protected]
Susan offers the chance to purchase a 30” original portrait of your home painted in oil for 3200.00, of which she will donate 25% to the restoration of Larchmont Manor Park.
Retail value: $3200 Starting bid: $2800
34. Phyllis Tarlow Manor Park Landscape
Phyllis is a landscape painter and portraitist and is a long time member of the Mamaroneck Artists Guild. Her work is currently exhibited at Images Gallery, Briarcliff Manor and Flat Iron Gallery, Peekskill, and has been included in many juried and group shows regionally. She has donated a framed original watercolor entitled, “Shoreline at Manor Park”
Retail value: $500 Starting bid: $300
35. Susan Woog Wagner Individual or family portraits in Manor Susan Woog Wagner is a professional photographer in locations in Westchester and White Plains,NY. She is donating a photoshoot with one 8x10 black and white photograph. http://www.swwphotography.com/ Retail value: $350 Starting bid: $225
Special Acknowledgments
The Larchmont Historical Society at larchmonthistory.org has generously donated the existing reproductions of historical photos of Manor Park.
Anita Bajaio of Intercastel Framing is providing her expert skills as her donation by offering a certificate for $50 of custom framing to photos of mine that are sold at the auction. Intercastel was founded 22 years ago by Anita Bajaio, a professional art framer from her large house studio. She prides herself in having the largest selection of frames and conservation boards in Westchester. Anita is a graduate of L’ecole Des Beaux-Arts and is an accomplished Art Framer-Conservationist serving clients nationwide. To contact, Anita, please call 914-834-5737.
Home Fair Photography, at 1330 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, has generally donated printing and matting of Manor Park Hurricane 1934.
Many thanks for Ruth at Choice Copy for donated copying, prints and flyers.
Much appreciation to Vintage 1891 for such an elegant venue for the display of our exhibition!