90th Anniversary Gala: Auction Preview

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A Sneak Peek at Our 90th Gala Auction

Get a first look at some of the incredible items up for grabs at our 90th Anniversary Gala on September 25. 100% of auction proceeds from the live and silent auctions support Richmond Art Center’s community programs.

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LIVE AUCTION

Enrique Chagoya

Don’t Think the Unthinkable

1991, Etching on paper, 20.5″ × 22.75″, Edition of 25

Limited-edition print produced as a Richmond Art Center fundraiser in 1991. Auction piece is matted but unframed; frame shown for display only.

Estimated Value: $2,000

Artwork by Inez Storer

John Wehrle

Rabbit Ears

1992, Painted wood, 30″ x 13″ x 12”

Estimated Value: $2,000

Tom Marioni

Cocktails for 5

Certificate for an experience: cocktails for five guests with the artist at his studio in San Francisco

Estimated Value: $1,000

Ernie Kim

Bowl

Renowned ceramic artist Ernie Kim (1918-1997) began teaching at Richmond Art Center in 1962, where he became the organization’s director in 1971 and served until 1980. This large ceramic bowl features a layered surface of brown and gray glazes accented with small red and orange dots. The fine incised lines are characteristic of Ernie Kim’s sgraffito technique. The work is signed on the underside, but not dated.

Estimated Value: $500

Terry St. John

Model on Floor

1999, Ink, charcoal, oil pastel on paper, 18″ x 14″ (framed)

Estimated Value: $1,500