Telfair Museums

LOT 1

Casa Suenos – Dreams Come True for 10 on the Mexican Riviera

In Spanish, “suenos” refers to dreams … and at Casa Suenos, the connoisseur of fine travel destinations will find a dream come true. Casa Suenos is an estate home in the heart of the Mexican Riviera, the use of which is reserved for those who support their favorite non-profit

organization through auctions such as that of our own Telfair Ball. Available year-round, with the exceptions of the weeks of Christmas and New Year, this magnificent mansion is located in the exclusive gated community of La Punta and features 10,000 sq. ft. of open living space

and five exotic Master Suites, each of which faces the azure seas below, providing unrivalled views of the evening sunset.

“Fully-staffed” is a pale descriptor for the personal attention you and your fellow vacationers will enjoy during your week-long stay at Casa Suenos. Margo, your chef, will prepare thrice-daily exotic dishes of both Mexican and International cuisine. Carlos, your majordomo, will

cater to the rest of your needs with the friendliest of smiles and the meanest margaritas in all of Mexico! In addition, you will enjoy daily visits from two personal care specialists, who will come directly to the house for daily massages, manicures, pedicures, and facials. Playa

Escondido, the community’s very private beach is just a few minutes’ stroll away, where you can add to your enjoyment of this beautiful spot by relaxing in the shaded palapa bar or enjoying another fine meal in one of the beach club’s dining areas. Tennis and “to die for” golf are

a short drive away, as are fine shopping and entertainment opportunities and unparalleled deep-sea fishing spots.

Food and transportation costs not included

Donor: Denny Riga Value: $9,000

LOT 2

Experience the Hidden Secrets of Napa Valley and the Sophisticated Charm of San Francisco

If you are the lucky couple who wins this five-night escape to Napa and San Francisco, it will linger in your memory like the finish of a fine wine. Special highlights secured by the experts at Poe Travel include an unforgettable day in the company of none other than Linda Viviani. Ms. Viviani is renowned in the travel and wine industries for her singular accomplishments as visionary leader and Chief Executive Officer for Viviani, Inc.—the oldest and largest Destination Management Company in Northern California’s wine regions. Having begun her formal wine education three decades ago as an apprentice under Robert Mondavi, Linda is now considered an expert in the field. She invites you to spend a day discovering Napa’s hidden secrets with her, visiting with vintners and winemakers who share their time and talents with you at her behest. Luncheon will be a wine pairing with a local chef, featuring varietals specially chosen by Ms. Viviani. Your winning bid includes three nights at the Westin Veraso Napa, which will give you time to explore some of Napa’s other charms at your leisure.

On your way to or from your Napa adventure, you are invited for two nights to be the guest of Campton Place, a TAJ Hotellocated on Stockton Street at Union Square, in the heart of SanFrancisco. Reflecting classic European charm, Campton Place blends contemporary elegance and technological convenience with the excitementof San Francisco and luxuriously private surroundings. Whether you begin or end your stay in this beautiful hotel, you will never forget it!

And to assure your ease, pleasure, and enjoyment, a Poe Travel expert will provide personal notes and co-ordinate this wonderful trip with you.

Donors: Viviani Vineyards Value: $6,500

TAJ Hotels, Resorts and Palaces

Westin Hotels

Ellison Poe, CTC, President, POE TRAVEL

LOT 3

Thanksgiving Week in London

Make this Thanksgiving one to remember by spending it in London with your family or friends in one of the fabled Sloane Gardens Club flats (November 20-27, 2010). Located in London’s fashionable Sloane Square neighborhood, just half a block from the tube station, this

perfectly-situated flat comforts your foursome with maid service, a concierge and a well-equipped kitchen. The two bedrooms and one bath make it perfect for a family vacation or a get-away with friends. A very short walk finds you with numerous choices of fine shopping, fine dining, and museums … Harrods, Cartier, and Peter Jones will see to it that you are well-equipped, while your genial concierge will have made sure you know of all the entertainment options, including tours of the British Museum and British Library, the Victoria and Albert, and any number of seasonal theatre productions not to be missed. Or be a spectator and participant at the same time, as the London Christmas shopping season switches into high gear. A short cab ride takes you anywhere during this magical week in London—indeed a trip for which you will always give thanks!

Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Julius

Edel Value:$3,000

LOT 4

Trustees Dinner for 36—Simply the Best!

There is no more valued invitation in Savannah than to be on the guest list for the Telfair Academy Trustees Dinner. The creative culinary genius of Nick and Tracy Mueller is at its most inventive when planning the Trustees menu, which this year will feature appetizers and a

three-to-four course dinner, incorporating local organic and seasonal items. Your own input is welcomed, or you may simply relax and enjoy the same level of surprise and delight as will be experienced by your guests. New Arts Ensembles provides your party with the perfect ambience for dining in the Rotunda, featuring live harp and violin music; and the wait staff, made up of the Trustees of the Telfair Museum of Art, is simply beyond reproach. Pick a date between now and January 2011, choose invitations from the generous selection available through Meg McRae Creative, pop them in the mail, and bask in the glow of knowing you’ll host a very special evening, indeed.

Donors: The Telfair Museum of Art Value: $6,000

Chef Nick Mueller & Company

Savannah Special Events by Ranco

Ricardo Ochoa & Kristin King, Co-Owners of New

Arts Ensembles

Meg McRae Creative

LOT 5

Scottish Ornithology for the Discriminating Collector

Here is the piece you’ve been looking for to complete the look of your gentleman’s study. Snipes, from the watercolor brush of Scotland’s Archibald Thorburn, measures 15 x 19 inches, is exquisitely framed by Lisa Atwell, and features the rich, earthy browns and grays of that bird’s habitat. Born in 1860, Archibald Thorburn is considered one of the greatest ornithological artists of Great Britain. The son of a miniaturist painter for Queen Victoria, Thorburn began sketching at an early age and received much of his early training from his father. In 1880, Thorburn began to exhibit at the Royal Academy in London and

continued to do so for the next 20 years. Thorburn continually traveled around Great Britain in order to study birds and animals in their natural surroundings, preferring to paint from life than from captive or taxidermy species. This painting comes to us through the generosity of Travis Strahan and the estate of Ronald J. Strahan; proceeds from its sale will go directly to the Ronald J. Strahan Acquisitions Endowment, allowing the Telfair to continue to purchase art for its collection. We encourage you to consider the long-term benefits of this bequest as you bid.

Donors: Travis Strahan Value: $6,500

The Estate of Ronald J. Strahan

Atwell’s Fine Framing

LOT 6

Mercer’s Moon River

It takes very little imagination to name the seated figure in this painting, as it must be Johnny Mercer himself—perhaps humming about a certain Huckleberry friend as he dreams by the light of the moon. The subtle mastery of Ray Ellis has rarely been more evident than in this original work, painted especially for the 2010 Telfair Ball. The 12 x 16” image is rendered in oil on linen, and framed by Belinda Dewart of MasterSolutions, the artist’s framer of choice. Featuring the soft but glowing colors of a moonlit coastal night, Mercer’s Moon River beckons your bid to make this view your own.

Donors: Ray Ellis Gallery Value $9,600

MasterSolutions Framing

LOT 7

Start Spreading the News!

Everybody needs a little getaway, a little hideaway, to recharge your personal batteries after the crazy days of the holiday season…and where better to do so than in the heart of New York’s fabulous East Village? Our generous friends are providing you with the perfect place for seeing the sights, or just staying in nights. The A Building on East13th Street is a 96-residence, 8-story premiere loft condominium property, overflowing with luxurious amenities. You’ll enjoy the services of a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a health and fitness center, as well as access to the 5,000 sq. ft. rooftop lounge that features panoramic views, private cabanas, a 50 ft. lap pool lawn, wet bar and barbeque grill area. Satisfy your inner gourmet by preparing a meal or two in the loft’s Almillo kitchen, which features a Bosch oven complemented by cabinetry and countertops which feature the finest finishes. Oh, and just in case you’d like to spend an evening on the town, there is a pair of tickets to the Marc Jacobs runway show at September Fashion Week … courtesy of Marc Jacobs!!!! We’ve also thrown in gift certificates to 3 of the coolest bars in the neighborhood, PDT, Pega Club, and Death and Company.

Donor: Scott Center and Tatsiana Shakmuts Value: $5,000

Marc Jacobs Design

LOT 8

Check, please!

This serigraph, number 85 in an edition of 150 by Andy Warhol, was created specifically for the famed literary magazine, the Paris Review, which commissioned a limited-edition print from a major contemporary artist each year beginning in 1964. Warhol’s genius included transforming the mundane realities of daily life into works of art that captured the essence of America’s consumer and celebrity-driven culture –as evidenced by this oversized image of a grand-scale liquor receipt, signed in vermillion ink and completed by two large punch holes. The piece is deliberately offered unframed, as its “signature” makes such a statement that framing must be decided within your desired environment. We are grateful to the estate of Ronald J. Strahan for the donation of this piece, and pleased to dedicate the monies from the sale of this work to the Ronald J. Strahan Acquisitions Endowment, allowing the Telfair to continue to purchase art for its collection. We encourage you to bid with your heart, knowing that your gift will make a difference for generations to come.

Donor: The Ronald J. Strahan Estate Value: $5,000

LOT 9

Let the Music Play!

Are you ready for a more casual party? Something with some edge as well as some elegance, something with time-honored traditions but completely contemporary at the same time? Look no further than this auction item then, and prepare to entertain 100 music lovers at Savannah’s newest entry into the creative world … Meddin Studios! This former packing house has been transformed into a state-of-the-art digital recording and film studio, featuring acoustics sure to please the ear of the most discerning musicians. That is a very good thing, as Savannah’s own

beloved Ben Tucker and a collection of his favorite play partners will be bringing you fine music and vocals for 3 hours while you and your guests dance the night away. An appetizer buffet full of amazing specialties is provided by Blowin’ Smoke, the MLK Restaurant cited as having the “Best Chef” and “Best BBQ” by Savannah Magazine, and an assortment of fine adult beverages will be presented by Savannah Special Events. Whether you put on your pearls or your best blue jeans, it’s an evening made for you and your favorite people.

Donors: Meddin Studios Value: $8,500

Ben Tucker and Friends

Savannah Special Events by Ranco

Blowin’ Smoke

LOT 10

Pheasant Hunt at Toohollie Farm

Just outside of Oliver, Georgia, is Toohollie Farm–appropriately situated on Old Louisville Road, which connects modern-day Savannah to Louisville, the former capital of Georgia. Toohollie, named for the two massive American holly trees standing in front of the main house,

seamlessly blends the beauty and country traditions of yesterday with the sensitivity of 20th-century conservation interests. Toohollie’s magnificent acreage includes large stands of loblolly pines, spruce pines, and mixed hardwoods, some of which may have borne witness to the December 1864 encampment of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s West Flank. Certified by the Tree Farm System since 1956, Toohollie was named the National Tree Farm of the Year in 1994 by the American Forest Foundation.

It is difficult to imagine a more perfect setting, then, for the 18 shooters who will take the field for a morning of pheasant hunting. The varied terrain of Toohollie will present the huntsmen with rewarding challenges in the form of some 250 released birds. Following the hunt, a delicious down-home barbecue meal will be served, with all the trimmings. Your morning complete, and your stomach replete, you may take home your bounty of birds …including tail feathers for your new hat!!

Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Guerry III Value: $7,000

Mrs. Kirby Beam

Mr. Steven Chick

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Critz

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Critz Jr.

LOT 11

Post-“Sensations” Cocktails in the Jepson Center for 100

On March 22, the Telfair Academy and the Savannah Music Festival are honored to present Wu Han, Philip Setzer, and David Finckel for a 90-minute performance which will explore two of

Schubert’s masterful pieces, from Opus 99 & 100. Once you have secured your own tickets, please utilize the creativity of Meg McRae to fashion the perfect invitation for your guests—who will join you for an after-party every bit as sensational as the performance which you have

just experienced. All three musicians will also join you, so perhaps the conversation will turn in such a way as to facilitate your understanding of the composer, the music itself, and their perceptions of their roles as interpreters. Contemporary adaptations of classic cocktails and hors

d’oeuvres will mark the contributions of the Telfair’s own Café Zēum and of Savannah Special Events.

Donors: Starland Café/Café Zēum Value: $6,000

Savannah Special Events by Ranco

Meg McRae Creative

Harvey Designs

LOT 12

Telfair Ball 2011 – Fully Equipped!

The generosity of Telfair supporters truly knows no bounds, as evidenced by this offering of the total package for next year’s Ball. Tickets to the 2011 Ball are provided to a lucky pair by the incoming Chairwoman, who has also seen to it that this couple will be exquisitely outfitted. For the gentleman, a custom tuxedo from Hunt Club Clothiers, to include a fine worsted-wool white-tie jacket and trousers, plus a silk vest and fine cotton shirt, and for the lady, a generous gift certificate toward a custom-ordered gown from Bleu Belle Clothiers, the source of fine fashions for discriminating Savannahians, featuring the designs of Vera Wang, Alvina Valenta, Jim Hjelm, and Priscilla of Boston, among others. A flick of your fan, and you’re set for next year—ah, won’t it be lovely?

Donor: Telfair Museum of Art Value: $4,000

Hunt Club Clothiers

Bleu Belle Bridal