VAF Auction Items

2018 Auction Item Descriptions

The VAF’s silent and live auctions will take place at our “Purple Rain Party” on Friday, September 28th at the Walker Art Center. To purchase tickets to the event click here. If you are interested in placing a bid prior to the event, please email vaf@hannahstreet.com

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

4 Days/3 Nights Ritz Carlton Reserve Residence
West Beach, 
Dorado, Puerto Rico, August – October 2019
Value:  $13,500 (approximately $4,500 night)
Opening Bid: $3,000
Donated by Dr. Dineli Bras 

 

Experience four days/three nights of luxurious living… just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by acres of tropical forest!

Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve property, is one of the most exclusive resorts in Puerto Rico, inspired by the legacy and memorable vacation experiences of its original developer, Laurance S. Rockefeller.

Eight people (six adults) can stay comfortably in this two-bedrooms plus pull-out sofa.

For more details, click here Puerto_Rico_Vacation_2018.

Mountain Bike Trip
Value:
$1,295
Opening Bid:
Donated by Western Spirit Cycling Adventures

Western Spirit offers fully guided bike trips all over the western United States, from Washington to Texas. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist looking for a challenging single track trip, or someone just looking to get out and see amazing places like our National Parks via a bike, they have a trip for you.

Beach Cabana Rental
Value: $700
Opening Bid: $250
Donated by The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui

Host your own poolside party at the 2019 ACVO Conference! This full day cabana rental for eight people includes a dedicated attendant, nacho of the month special appetizer, tropical fruit plate with banana bread, sparkling house wine, unlimited water and soft drinks,  oshi-bori towels, SPF 30 spray sunscreen and Evian spritz. There is also a Bluetooth Jambox, HSI connection, flat screen tv and refrigerator available in the cabana.

Scuba Diving for 2 with Lahaina Dives in Maui
Value: $320
Opening Bid: $250

Donated by Dr. Bob Munger

  

Aloha!  Explore Molokini Crater, an underwater crater of an old, inactive volcano, or the beautiful “underwater cathedrals” of Lanai with LaHaina Divers.  Both dives are easy and promise viewing of a vast array of fish and creatures that call Maui home.  They are an easy drive from the Ritz Carlton, site of the 2019 ACVO Conference.

Instrument Pack
Value: $4,508
Opening Bid: $1,000
Donated by Sontec

Click here for details

TONOVET Plus and Stand
Value: $3,885
Opening Bid: 
Donated by iCare Finland

Handcarved Knife
Value: Priceless
Opening Bid:
Donated and made by Dr. Bill Miller


Blade: D2 steel; Handle: stabilized spaulted River Birch; Sheath: Built for that knife and waterproofed with beeswax from Dr. Miller’s beehives.

Jewelry Box

Value: Priceless
Opening Bid: TBD
Donated and made by Dr. David Ramsey

Black Cherry Jewelry box with spalted, curly, Ambrosia Maple panels and Honduran Rosewood inlay banding.  Dimensions are 16″ long x 14″ wide x 6 ¾” high.

Painting by actor Gene Hackman
Value: Priceless
Details and photo coming soon!

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Equipment & Text Books

Left and Right Dees eyelid speculums with TEL retractor
Value: $150, Donated by Eye Care for Animals
  

Pan Optic Ophthalmoscope
Value: $1,107, Donated by Welch Allyn

Signed Copy of Slatter’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Value: $60/Priceless, Donated by Elsevier, Signed by Drs. Ron Ofri, David Maggs and Paul Miller

Vintage Frigitronics Cryoextractor
Value: Priceless, Donated by Dr. Mark Shifrin

Artwork/Handcrafted Items

Hanging Stained Glass
Value: Priceless, Donated and made by Dr. Christa Corbett

Stained Glass Box
Value: Priceless, Donated and made by Dr. Christa Corbett

Oil & Acrylic Painting, 20 x 20
Value: Priceless, Painted and donated by Judith Castillo

Wildlife Photo: Swan, 20 x 16 on canvas
Value: Priceless, Photographed and donated by Dr. Dennis Olivero

Wildlife Photo: Owl, 18 x 12 on canvas
Value: Priceless, Photographed and donated by Dr. Dennis Olivero

Owl Porcelain Tray
Value: Priceless, Donated and made by Dr. ‘Raine Karpinski

Cats Porcelain Tray
Value: Priceless, Donated and made by Dr. ‘Raine Karpinski

Walrus Soapstone Sculpture
Value: $150, Donated by Dr. Dennis Olivero

Jewelry

Lucca and Dani Evil Eye Gold Bracelet
Value: $20, Donated by Dr. Ken Abrams

Lucca and Dani Evil Eye Silver Bracelet
Value: $20, Donated by Dr. Ken Abrams

M Kindred Eye of Protection Bracelet
Value: $48, Donated by Dr. Ken Abrams

Melon Seed Necklace and Earrings from Ecuador
Donated by Dr. Caryn Plummer

Sophee Drop Earrings in Rose Gold
Value: $55, Donated by Kendra Scott Jewelry

Cassidy Rose Gold Pendant in Lilac Pearl
Value: $70, Donated by Kendra Scott Jewelry

Plus…

Deer Antlers
Donated by Dr. Gretchen Schmidt

Kenwood Tote Bag from JW Hulme & Company, MN
Value: $195, Donated by Dr. Heather Kaese

Wine (details TBD)
Value: $400, Donated by Dr. Kohle Hermann

Handwoven Blanket made of Baby Alpaca Fiber
Donated by Dr. Caryn Plummer

2019 ACVO Conference Registration, Maui
Donated by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

2019 International Equine Ophthalmology Symposium Registration, Vancouver
Value: $350-$550, Donated by the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium