2023 ANNUAL GALA SILENT AUCTION
BID FOR WILDLIFE
Starting bidding to win incredible homeware items, artwork, jewelry, experiences, and more! Our online auction is a fun and easy way to help protect threatened wildlife and wild places in southern Africa.
Full auction catalog available here:
The Silent Auction closes at 10 pm EST, Friday 3 November 2023. The LIVE auction will be held during the event starting at approximately 9 pm.
A limited number of tickets are still available at: www.wildtomorrowfund.org/2023gala
Here are close-ups of a selection of the incredible art & jewelry in our auction.
Lot #107 - Lion Brothers Original Artwork by John Steward
Framed size: 20” x 17”
Original pastel artwork by Wild Tomorrow Fund's very own John Steward. Inspired by John's time in the bush in South Africa, volunteering in lion conservation before starting Wild Tomorrow.
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Lot #105 - “Wisdom”. Original Elephant Drawing by John Rocco
Framed size: 15 1/2" x 19 1/2"
John is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. He is best known for illustrating the covers of books in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.This original artwork was created specially for our 2023 Gala. An ambassador for Wild Tomorrow, John is also the co-creator of Children’s Book Creators for Conservation, which aims to bring like-minded creators together to experience conservation efforts in the field, and share those stories with young readers everywhere.
“Wisdom” was created using graphite pencil on Arches Fabriano Watercolor paper. Size: 15 1/2" x 19 1/2".
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Lot #101 - Elephants Field Sketch, Original Watercolor by Alison Nicholls
Framed size: 15.8” x 12.8”
Alison Nicholls, inspired by her years living in Zimbabwe and Botswana, practices plain air painting - the act of painting outdoors. Her wild subjects are observed in their wild settings as she captures details in her art that can only be taken from a natural model. She leads art safaris in South Africa for Africa Geographic and uses the opportunities her talents bring her to learn about conservation issues in detail, later relaying that knowledge in lectures about art, Africa, wildlife, and conservation. Her art has been widely exhibited, including at the Botswana Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan, and by the US Department of State to promote the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking Initative. https://artinspiredbyafrica.com/
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Just one of the amazing animals who visits the Safari Serenity artwork via Augmented Reality. You can even try to catch a safari snapshot together!
Lot #114 -Safari Serenity: AR Wall Art Limited Edition Print
Inspired by Wild Tomorrow Fund’s mission to protect endangered species and wild places, “Safari Serenity” is a limited edition print created for Wild Tomorrow by Benji's of Brooklyn. With an easy-to-use augmented reality app, you can watch your favorite wild animals go about their daily routines in their natural habitat. This print is limited to 5, with a series number and artist’s signature on the lower right hand side.Step into the heart of one of the planet's most incredible wildlife preserves without leaving your home with our "Safari Serenity" limited edition print. Created exclusively by Benji’s of Brooklyn for Wild Tomorrow Fund, this breathtaking artwork encapsulates the awe-inspiring beauty
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www.benjisofbrooklyn.com/collections/miragi-ar-wall-art
Lot #108 -Wire Land Rover Sculpture handmade by our head ranger Siya
In 1985, Ardmore founder Fée Halsted started on a journey teaching ceramics to a talented group of rural people on a farm in a remote corner of the Kwazulu-Natal province, South Africa. Ardmore ceramics are made by local artists - extraordinary people from the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, who are given training, materials, a studio and a guaranteed market for their work, under the guidance of its founder.
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Lot #112 - Spirit Animal Ceramic Jar by Ardmore
In 1985, Ardmore founder Fée Halsted started on a journey teaching ceramics to a talented group of rural people on a farm in a remote corner of the Kwazulu-Natal province, South Africa. Ardmore ceramics are made by local artists - extraordinary people from the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, who are given training, materials, a studio and a guaranteed market for their work, under the guidance of its founder.
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www.ardmore-design.com/collections/spirit-animal-collection
Lot #502 -AKORIE Bracelet Set
Set of 3 bracelets hand-made by Grace Aslanian, the founder of Akorie. A charming set of 3 bracelets for that active person who wants to be ready for all occasions. A light blue cut glass pendant framed in shiny gold brass ( 8x8x5.6mm). Seed beads in light pastels are on the sides of the delicate hand woven band, which is adjustable to fit. Hematite beads are added to the ends of the bracelets to give it an artistic look. The second bracelet is a 16K gold plated brass bar which can be worn separate or as a set. The third bracelet can be stacked or worn individually - light blue matching colored beads with Gold Hematite spacers.
Hand made in the U.S.A.
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www.facebook.com/Akorie
Lot #100 - Framed Kudu photo by Barbara Engel
Framed photograph by Wild Tomorrow Amabassador, Barbara Engel. "This picture was taken on a Wild Tomorrow volunteer conservation trip at the nearby Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. The kudus seemed to be posing. The luster on the male's horns in the sunlight was stunning. It is one of my favorite photos from my Wild Tomorrow trip!"Barbara's photos have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Travel Magazine, Showbusiness Magazine and Playbill.com. Size “16 x 20“
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www.instagram.com/barbaraengelphotography
Lot #113 - Bronze Pangolin Sculpture - Limited Edition
Donald Greig is a reknown South African artist/sculpter who studied his craft in Italy. His boyhood passion for wildlife found expression in his pieces that give an elogueuent voice to vanishing wildlife. Also included with the sculpture is a copy of the artist's book, "Bronze and Fire." Weight 2.2 lbs 10" x 2" x 3". Limited edition of 20
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www.donaldgreig.co.za
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