Begins 17th July & closes 29th September 2017
To raise funds for special projects and maintenance at The Buddhist Retreat Centre.
30 INCREDIBLE ITEMS ON OFFER!
THREE EASY STEPS:
- Look through the catalogue below and decide which lot or lots you would like to bid on. You won’t know what anyone else has bid (hence the name SILENT AUCTION) - which adds to the excitement and mystery. Each lot has an estimated price, which is the approximate retail value, and the amount the lot is expected to realize. A few of the high value lots have a reserve price. If this amount is not reached, the item will be carried over for the next auction.
- Submit your bid (lot number and bid amount) to: or 082-487 5393 (SMS or WhatsApp). You can bid on one, many or all lots. You can also decide to increase your bid at any time. We have included market-related estimates as bidding guidelines only and recommend you place a bid higher than the estimate if you REALLY would love to win that lot. We also warmly encourage - and trust - that as friends of the BRC you will participate and contribute on the principle of Dana (generosity) toward the BRC.
- You will be notified personally if you are the winning bidder of your particular item/s when the auction closes on 29th September 2017 when you can also arrange collection and payment (or courier for your cost).
If you have any questions, you are most welcome to send them to the above address.
And we would love you to invite your family, friends and colleagues to take part in the auction to support our beloved BRC.
Happy bidding! With kind regards, the BRC Fund-raising Committee
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Lot 1 Camps Bay Accommodation A week at this spectacular apartment in Camps Bay overlooking the Indian Ocean Out of season dates to be agreed for 2018 Estimate R 17 000 (Reserve R 10000) (Kindly donated by Chrisi van Loon) |
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Lot 2 Accommodation In The Drakensberg A week at this stunning cabin in the beautiful Drakensberg that sleeps 8-10 people. Dates to be agreed. Estimate: R 14000 (Reserve R 5000) (Kindly donated by Pamela Evans & Rob Havemann) |
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Lot 3 BRC Cookbooks All three of the hugely popular BRC cookbooks Estimate: R 900 (Kindly donated by the BRC) |
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Lot 4 Tibetan Singing Bowl 14.5 cm x 8 cm Estimate: R 1200 (Kindly donated by the BRC) |
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Lot 5 BRC Buddha Maquette Maquette (miniature version) of the majestic large Buddha at the retreat centre designed and sculpted by Louis van Loon 50 cm high Estimate: R 1150 (Kindly donated by the BRC) |
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Lot 6 Art Glass Buddha Head Large vintage art glass Buddha head sculpture by Vidrios of San Miguel Spain. Recycled glass 31 cm x 24 cm x 19 cm Estimate: R 750 (Kindly donated by Rene Stevenson) |
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Lot 7 Persian Carpet Well-loved, quality hand-woven Persian carpet. Torkman. R10,000 replacement value. Note: there is fading & wear 190 cm x 130 cm Estimate R 3000 (Kindly donated by Rosemary Turner) |
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Lot 8 Sumi-e Painting Exquisite Sumi-e painting by Louis van Loon (1). Painting A3 size in simple black frame Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by Louis van Loon) |
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Lot 9 Sumi-e Painting Exquisite Sumi-e painting by Louis van Loon (2) Painting A3 size in simple black frame Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by Louis van Loon) |
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Lot 10 Sumi-e Painting Exquisite Sumi-e painting by Louis van Loon (3). Painting A3 size in simple black frame Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by Louis van Loon) |
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Lot 11 Decorative Ceramic Pot Magnificent decorative ceramic pot by renowned ceramicist Antony Shapiro (small) left in photograph 25 cm x 25 cm Estimate: R 950 (Kindly donated by the artist) |
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Lot 12 Decorative Ceramic Pot Magnificent decorative ceramic pot by renowned ceramicist Antony Shapiro (large) right in photograph 35 cm x 28 cm Estimate: R 1100 (Kindly donated by the artist) |
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Lot 13 Om Pendant Sterling silver designer “Om” pendant by Durban artist Maria Correia Estimate: R 900 (Kindly donated by the artist) |
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Lot 14 Oil Painting Black and white oil painting of a monk holding mala (prayer) beads by local artist Maria Correia 75 cm x 50 cm Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by the artist) |
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Lot 15 Indigenous Landscape Consultation Splendid indigenous landscape consultation and garden enhancement including plants Estimate: R 5000-R 7000 (Reserve R 2000) (Kindly donated by Chris Dalzell Landscapers) |
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Lot 16 Framed Drawing An exquisite large framed drawing by Cape Town artist Paul Edmunds 860 mm x 690 mm (Note: photo does not do justice to this fine intricate artwork) Estimate: R 3000 (Artwork kindly donated by the artist, and framing by Greg Hayes, “Stepping Stone Studios") |
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Lot 17 Ceramic Raku Vase Gorgeous large ceramic raku vase by Antony Shapiro and Louis van Loon 38 cm x 22 cm Estimate: R 4000 (Kindly donated by the artists) |
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Lot 18 Salt And Pepper Set Quirky salt and pepper set by iconic ceramic designers “Ardmore” Estimate: R 1100 (Kindly donated by Rene Stevenson) |
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Lot 19 BRC Cookbook Copy of the 2nd BRC cookbook “The Cake The Buddha Ate” Estimate: R 300 (Kindly donated by Adams Bookshop) |
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Lot 20 Sumi-e Course Hugely popular Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting) and Raku (pottery) 4-day course by Louis van Loon at the BRC with accommodation in an ensuite room Estimate: R 5000 (Kindly donated by BRC) |
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Lot 21 Watercolor Painting Framed watercolor, 1990, by the late Martin Burnett 37 cm x 27 cm Estimate: R 2000 (Kindly donated to the BRC by the artist) |
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Lot 22 Buddha Head Colourful painted resin Buddha head 15 cm x 9 cm Estimate: R 900 (Kindly donated by Himalayan Handmades) |
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Lot 23 A Retreat At The BRC Ian Weinberg retreat at the BRC – “A Neurosurgeon Probes Wellness and Performance” for 2 with accommodation in an en-suite chalet March 2018 Value: R 2000 (Kindly donated by BRC) |
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Lot 24 Opal Ring Beautiful sterling silver and fine quality designer Ethiopian opal ring Size: R Estimate: R 6500 (Reserve R 3500) (Kindly donated by Jo Raw; Lapis Lazuli) |
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Lot 25 Earrings Delicate filigree sterling silver bespoke earrings Estimate: R 1000 (Reserve R 800) (Kindy donated by Pamela Evans) |
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Lot 26 Quartz Buddha Small carved quartz Buddha 6 cm high Estimate: R 500 (Kindly donated by Jo Raw; Lapis Lazuli) |
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Lot 27 Pendant Splendid large silver and carved white jade dragon pendant Approx. 6 cm including loop Estimate: R 900 (Kindly donated by Jo Raw; Lapis Lazuli) |
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Ceramic Vase Gorgeous Lisa Firer cobalt and white scribble vase 27 cm x 10 cm Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by the artist) |
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Lot 29 Singing Bowl Exquisitively etched and tinted Tibetan singing bowl 14.5 cm x 8 cm Estimate: R 1500 (Kindly donated by Himalayan Handmades) |
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Lot 30 Silver Ladle Magnificent antique 1894 hallmarked silver ladle 15.5 cm x 6 cm Estimate: R 1100 (Kindly donated by Rene Stevenson) |
Heartfelt thanks to all the artists and donors who have generously supported this auction