28" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas by local Fox 5 Talk Show Host Portia Bruner.

The painting reflects the artist at rest--praying, meditating and reflecting on where she started, how far she's come, where she's headed and how good it feels to get there in a truly peaceful state of mind.

Valued at $1100.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your painting home with you at the end of the gala.

Studio family portrait session and a beautiful, fully retouched 14" portrait art piece.

Holland Portraits specializes in creating classic family portraits that will be cherished as heirlooms for generations to come.

Session valid for one year from September 28, 2024. Please contact Holland Portraits directly to schedule.

Valued at $750.

36" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas by local Fox 5 Talk Show Host Portia Bruner.

Commissioned by this year's Consular Ball Chair Dr. Rashad Richey special for the 2024 International Consular Ball silent auction, this piece depicts the artist's passion for grounding, meditating and praying outdoors in the grass.

The tree imagery represents how grounding with her bare feet allows her to feel rooted to the Earth. The branches and leaves "growing" from her trunk mimic the energy she feels when she meditates, prays and simultaneously heals.

Valued at $900.

Winning bidder, please remember to bring your painting home at the end of the gala.

16" x 8" mixed media canvas by local painter Elizabeth Talmadge.

Valued at $400.

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your painting home at the end of the gala.

Herend Ladybug on a Leaf Porcelain Figurine.

The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand-painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend near the city of Veszprém, Hungary. In the mid-19th century, it was purveyor to the Habsburg dynasty and aristocratic customers throughout Europe.

Valued at $225.

Winning bidder, please don't forget to take your figurine home with you at the end of the gala.

Decorative Colombian serving platter.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your platter home with you at the end of the gala.

Dhokra art, also known as "bell metal craft," is an ancient metal casting technique practiced by the Ojha metal smiths in Telangana and other states such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Using the lost-wax casting method,
craftsmen create unique sculptures by pouring molten metal into a wax-made clay mold, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.

Elegant white vase with creative, modern design that reflects the richness of Indian ethnic and contemporary style.

Includes blue velvet display box.

Valued at $90.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your vase home with you at the end of the gala.

Madhubani art is a style of painting practiced in India and named after the Madhubani District of Bihar, India. The
paintings are characterized by their eye- catching geometrical patterns.

Artwork is framed and approximately 18.5" x 14.5".

Valued at $80.

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Elephants, symbols of wisdom, wealth, and strength in Indian culture, are beautifully depicted in this piece.

Crafted from real wood, the frame highlights the natural hues, grains, and
colors, capturing the essence of Indian artistry.

Frame is approximately 8" x 8". Includes decorative cardboard box. Valued at $65.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your artwork home at the end of the gala.

4 general admission tickets to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.

In association with the Smithsonian Institution, the Booth is a 120,000 square foot museum housing the world's largest permanent exhibition space for Western art, a Presidential Gallery including something signed by every U.S. president and an interactive children's gallery.

Gond painting is a traditional art form that dates back more than 4,000 years.

Originating from Madhya Pradesh, it portrays the daily life, nature, and folklore of the Gond tribe. Artists use natural pigments from plants, fruits, and other organic materials to create bold, expressive brushwork with intricate
patterns and designs.

Winning bidder, please remember to take your art home at the end of the gala.