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Wilbur Niewald ('53 Painting)Unframed Print | Number 32 of 40, signed and titled in pencil19.5" x 14.5"2006
A quintessential Kansas City landscape by celebrated artist and longtime KCAI professor Wilbur Niewald (1925-2022). This signed and numbered intaglio depicts the towering pines of Loose Park, a subject Niewald returned to repeatedly while working directly from observation. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art holds an artist's proof.
Jennifer JaneskoOil on Canvas14" x 14" Framed
John T Upchurch ('90 Painting) Ebonized mahogany and walnut, reeds, aluminum, thread, copper rivets, enamel paint, wax, chalk and found objects 14" x 20" x 7" 2019
Nathan Fox ('97 Illustration)Digital illustration20" x 30"2014
Andrew Quintero Castaneda (18' Ceramics)Ceramic Abstract Relief17" x 14.75"
Jennifer Walker ('83 Sculpture)
Ceramic5.25" x 5" x 7"
Celebrate KCAI spirit with a touch of wit and whimsy with Jennifer Walker's Frog with Gold Crown. This charming ceramic sculpture pays playful tribute to the frog, the beloved mascot of the Kansas City Art Institute, transforming a familiar KCAI symbol into a delightfully regal figure crowned in gold.
Hand-Ground Aluminum Bowtie Wreath by Jerry FouldsAdd a striking contemporary accent to your home with this 13-inch hand-ground aluminum Bowtie Wreath by Jerry Foulds. Featuring sculptural layers of polished aluminum accented with red details, this distinctive piece brings an artful, modern interpretation to the traditional wreath.
Includes a hanger and handmade storage box.
Celebrate the season with this charming 8-inch ceramic Santa by KCAI alumna and celebrated Kansas City artist Irma Starr. Richly detailed with Starr's distinctive decorative patterns, textures and vibrant holiday colors, this whimsical Santa is a wonderful example of her imaginative ceramic work.
Art & Culture Book Collection | 15 Volumes
Lot includes all 15 books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Explore art, photography, and visual culture through this thoughtfully assembled collection of 15 books spanning more than three decades. An engaging addition to the library of an artist, collector, designer, or art enthusiast, the collection brings together celebrated artists, important museum publications, and accessible explorations of art history and creative practice.
Highlights include individual volumes devoted to Edward Hopper, Willem de Kooning, Romare Bearden, Andy Warhol, alongside Ketav: Flesh and Word in Israeli Art from the Ackland Art Museum. Photography is represented by MoMA's American Children: Photographs and the contemporary favorite Humans of New York.
The collection also offers books designed to deepen visual understanding and creative practice, including Betty Edwards' influential Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Understanding Abstract Art, An Artist's Notebook, and How to Look at Modern Art.
Museum and cultural publications round out the collection, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's Handbook of American Paintings, the Spencer Museum's Tokaido, and Stories of Land Told in Pictures and Word.
Together, these volumes offer an eclectic journey through modern and contemporary art, American painting, photography, drawing, abstraction, and global visual culture-a wonderful collection for browsing, study, inspiration, or display.
Modern Masters & Museum Collection | 7 Volumes
Lot includes all seven books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Discover a compelling collection of seven art books celebrating influential artists, landmark museum collections, photography, and American craft. Spanning publications from 1983 to 1998, this group offers a fascinating look at some of the defining figures and institutions of 20th-century art.
Highlights include Warhol: The Masterworks, an exploration of the unmistakable work of Andy Warhol, alongside volumes dedicated to George Segal and Mark Rothko, including Mark Rothko: Works on Paper. Together, these books offer insight into artists whose approaches to Pop Art, sculpture, abstraction, and color transformed modern art.
The collection also includes Snowdon Sittings 1979-1983, featuring the portrait photography of Lord Snowdon, and a volume on Hans Hofmann, whose influential work and teaching helped shape Abstract Expressionism.
Museum-focused publications include Museum Ludwig, highlighting one of Europe's important modern and contemporary art collections, and the Smithsonian's Skilled Work from the Renwick Gallery, celebrating craftsmanship and the role of making within American art.
Together, these seven volumes create an engaging library for the artist, collector, designer, art historian, or curious reader-equally suited for research, inspiration, or display.
Historic Photography, Travel & Americana Collection | 6 Volumes
Lot includes all six books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Travel through American history, architecture, landscape, and early photography with this distinctive collection of six vintage and antiquarian illustrated books dating from 1893 onward.
A highlight is C.D. Arnold's 1893 Official Views of the World's Columbian Exposition, documenting the extraordinary architecture and spectacle of Chicago's legendary World's Fair. Also included is Henry Collins Brown's Fifth Avenue Old and New 1824-1924, the official centennial publication of the Fifth Avenue Association, richly illustrating a century of New York history, architecture, and transformation.
The collection includes the 1936 The Four Seasons in Yosemite National Park, featuring photographs by Ansel Adams-an especially fascinating early publication from his relationship with the Yosemite Park and Curry Company.
Rounding out the collection are Palestine & Syria (1926), The Riverside Church NYC (1931), and Ansel Adams' This Is the American Earth.
Together, these volumes offer a remarkable visual journey through World's Fair history, New York architecture, the American landscape, travel, religion, and photography. Ideal for the collector of vintage books, photography, architecture, Americana, or cultural history. Lot includes all six books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Modern Sculpture, Impressionism & Portraiture | 5 Volumes
Lot includes all five books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Explore the evolution of modern art through this handsome collection of five richly illustrated art and museum volumes, spanning modern sculpture, Impressionism, portraiture, and important museum collections.
Highlights include A. M. Hammacher's The Evolution of Modern Sculpture (1969), an expansive examination of the development of modern sculptural practice, and The Collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (1988), celebrating works from one of Kansas City's most important cultural institutions.
The collection also features Paul Peel (1986), devoted to the accomplished Canadian academic painter, alongside two substantial exhibition publications devoted to masters of European portraiture.
Renoir's Portraits: Impressions of an Age (1997) is an extensively illustrated 384-page volume produced in association with the National Gallery of Canada and accompanying an exhibition that traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago and Kimbell Art Museum.
Peter Funnell's Millais: Portraits (1999), published in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery, examines the portraiture of Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais and includes more than 170 illustrations.
Together, these five volumes make an appealing collection for the artist, collector, art historian, or museum enthusiast.
From Antiquity to Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper & Canvas | 4 Volumes
Lot includes all four books and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Journey across centuries of artistic achievement with this collection of four distinguished art books and exhibition catalogues, exploring classical antiquity, American Impressionism, Italian draftsmanship, and European Old Master prints.
Giovanni Becatti's The Art of Ancient Greece and Rome (1967) provides an expansive survey of classical art, with more than 380 illustrations tracing artistic development from the rise of Greece through the Roman world.
William H. Gerdts' Masterworks of American Impressionism (1990) was published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Foundation and celebrates the distinctive American interpretation of Impressionist painting.
The beautifully produced Strokes of Genius: Italian Drawings from the Goldman Collection (2014), published by the Art Institute of Chicago, presents exceptional Italian drawings from the 16th and 17th centuries and accompanied the museum's major exhibition of the Goldman Collection.
Completing the collection is R.S. Johnson Fine Art Old Master Prints & Drawings, 1475-1825 (1991), an illustrated catalogue devoted to centuries of European printmaking and draftsmanship.
Together, these volumes offer an engaging library for artists, collectors, historians, and lovers of art history.
Modern Masters: Chagall to Diebenkorn | 6 Volumes
Lot includes all six books and 10% gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Explore some of the defining voices of modern American and European art with this distinguished collection of six illustrated monographs, museum publications, and exhibition catalogues.
The collection brings together volumes devoted to Marc Chagall, Marsden Hartley, Franz Kline, and Richard Diebenkorn, offering an engaging survey of artists whose work helped shape modernism and postwar American art. Gerald Nordland's substantial 1987 Richard Diebenkorn examines the celebrated California artist's development across abstraction and figuration.
A particular highlight is the Menil Collection's 1994 Franz Kline: Black & White, 1950-1961, a beautifully produced exhibition catalogue featuring 61 plates and examining the powerful black-and-white paintings for which Kline became internationally recognized. Specialist examples of this title can command significant prices.
Michael Auping's Abstract Expressionism: The Critical Developments accompanies the landmark 1987 Albright-Knox exhibition and features scholarly essays examining one of America's most influential artistic movements.
Completing the collection are Marsden Hartley and a 1991 publication from New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Together, these volumes form an excellent library for the collector, artist, student, or modern-art enthusiast.
Contemporary Collections, Photography & Modern Masters | 6 Volumes
Explore photography, modern art, works on paper, and the strength of Kansas City's contemporary art community with this collection of six museum publications and artist-focused volumes.
At the heart of the collection are publications from the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College, including a 2021 Nerman Museum volume and two copies of the Oppenheimer Collection publication. The Oppenheimer Collection is a cornerstone of the museum's permanent holdings and includes painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, new media, textiles, and works on paper by significant contemporary artists.
Also included is Eudora Welty: Photographs (1989), revealing another dimension of the celebrated American writer through her evocative photography; Works on Paper: Manet to Picasso (1990), exploring drawing and works on paper by major modern artists; and a 1984 volume devoted to Jasper Johns, one of the most influential figures in postwar American art.
Together, these books offer an engaging journey from modern masters to contemporary collecting, combining photography, drawing, painting, museum scholarship, and Kansas City cultural history.
An excellent addition to the library of an artist, collector, museum enthusiast, photographer, or contemporary-art lover.
The World of Art: Masters from Giotto to Picasso | 25 Volumes
Lot includes all 25 volumes and 10% off gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Build an instant art-history library with this impressive collection of 25 vintage volumes, primarily from the celebrated Time-Life Library of Art series published during the 1960s and 1970s. Together, the books provide an engaging visual journey through more than six centuries of Western art.
The collection features beautifully illustrated volumes devoted to some of history's most influential artists, including Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Dürer, Michelangelo, Titian, Bruegel, Vermeer, Velázquez, Rubens, Rembrandt, Bernini, Watteau, Goya, Turner, Delacroix, Whistler, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Rodin, Matisse, Picasso, and Marcel Duchamp.
Each volume combines reproductions of major works with biographical and historical context, offering insight into the artistic movements, cultural environments, and innovations that shaped each artist's career. The collection concludes with American Painting 1900-1970, broadening the set with an overview of 20th-century American art.
Published between 1966 and 1970, these vintage volumes are as appealing for their period design and illustrations as for their art-historical content. An excellent collection for an artist, educator, student, collector, or art enthusiast, and a handsome addition to a home or studio library.
The Art of the Kitchen | 5 VolumesLot includes all five books and a 10% gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Celebrate the art of cooking with this thoughtfully curated collection of five essential cookbooks, bringing together celebrated culinary voices, approachable recipes, and timeless techniques.
The collection includes Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Simple and Milk Street Tuesday Nights, offering flavorful, accessible recipes designed for everyday cooking. Marcella Hazan's landmark Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking provides an authoritative introduction to the traditions and techniques of Italian cuisine, while Patricia Wells' Vegetable Harvest celebrates fresh, seasonal cooking. The Chefs of the Times rounds out the collection with recipes and perspectives from notable chefs.
An inviting culinary library for the experienced home cook or anyone looking for inspiration in the kitchen.
The Art of the Table: Cooking, Entertaining & Culinary History | 7 Volumes
Bring together the pleasures of cooking, entertaining, collecting, and culinary history with this inviting collection of seven books perfect for the home chef, entertainer, or design enthusiast.
The culinary selections include The Mediterranean Refresh, featuring approachable recipes inspired by the fresh flavors and traditions of Mediterranean cooking, along with three popular Taste of Home collections: Slow Cooker Recipes, Grandma's Favorites, and Slow Cooker and One Dish Recipes. Together, they offer comforting classics, convenient weeknight meals, and recipes designed for sharing with family and friends.
For those who appreciate beautiful entertaining, Tisha and Richard Chefetz's Antiques for the Table and Modern Antiques for the Table explore the art of collecting and incorporating distinctive tableware and decorative objects into the home. These richly illustrated volumes celebrate the intersection of food, design, history, and personal style.
Rounding out the collection is Tabasco: An Illustrated History, a colorful exploration of the iconic American pepper sauce, the McIlhenny family, and the Louisiana tradition behind a culinary brand recognized around the world.
An enjoyable collection celebrating good food, beautiful tables, and the stories behind what we eat and collect.
Birds & Blooms: The Beauty of the Natural World | 5 Volumes
Celebrate the beauty, color, and wonder of the natural world with this beautifully illustrated collection of five books devoted to birds, flowers, floral design, and botanical art. Perfect for the gardener, nature lover, designer, artist, or anyone who appreciates bringing the outdoors in.
David Allen Sibley's What It's Like to Be a Bird offers an engaging exploration of how birds behave, communicate, survive, and experience their environments, accompanied by Sibley's celebrated illustrations.
The floral selections combine art, history, and contemporary design. Flowers celebrates the extraordinary visual diversity of the botanical world, while A Bouquet from the Met draws inspiration from floral works in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lewis Miller's Flower Flash showcases his celebrated large-scale floral installations that unexpectedly transform public spaces into moments of beauty and joy. Second Bloom completes the collection with another distinctive perspective on flowers, creativity, and design.
Together, these volumes create an inspiring library celebrating nature, observation, botanical beauty, artistic expression, and the transformative power of flowers-equally at home on a coffee table, in a studio, or in the library of a passionate gardener.
Escape, Create & Savor: Travel, Art & Flavor | 5 Volumes
Lot includes all five books and 10% gift certificate to Marble & Canvas.
Escape the everyday with this eclectic collection of five beautifully presented books celebrating travel, creativity, coastal living, personal style, and the pleasures of food. An appealing collection for the traveler, artist, cook, or anyone who enjoys discovering new sources of inspiration.
A highlight is Taschen's 2025 Great Escapes USA, a richly illustrated journey through distinctive destinations and memorable retreats across the United States. Beaches continues the spirit of exploration with an evocative celebration of coastal landscapes and destinations. Finding Fabulous brings a sense of personality and discovery to the collection, while Understanding and Creating Art offers an accessible introduction to appreciating artistic ideas and developing one's own creative perspective making it a welcome addition to the library of an emerging artist or lifelong art enthusiast.
Rounding out the collection is Flavor for All, a contemporary culinary volume focused on building delicious, approachable dishes through an understanding of flavor and creative cooking.
Together, these five books celebrate the art of living well, where to go, what to see, how to create, and what to cook when you get there.
Perfect for a coffee table, kitchen, studio, or home library.
Kansas City & American Adventures | 6 Volumes
Lot include six books and gift certificate for 10% off Marble & Canvas
Explore Kansas City history, iconic American places, and extraordinary adventure through this distinctive collection of six richly illustrated books.
At the heart of the collection are three titles with strong Kansas City connections. Kings of Cut-Rate tells the colorful American story of Isaac and Michael Katz, founders of the legendary Katz Drug Stores. Illuminating Kansas City offers a photographic celebration of the city, while The Plaza: First and Always explores the history and character of one of Kansas City's most recognizable landmarks.
Beyond Kansas City, Harvard: A Living Portrait and New England: A Photographic Journey provide beautifully illustrated perspectives on two quintessential American places. Rounding out the collection, Climbing the Seven Summits Solo chronicles an ambitious mountaineering pursuit across the world's continents.
Together, these six volumes offer an engaging mix of local history, photography, architecture, travel, and adventure-an appealing collection for Kansas City enthusiasts, travelers, history lovers, and armchair explorers alike.
Includes 6 volumes.
Explore your creativity with a $300 KCAI gift card toward an Art + Design Community Education class, Pre-College ArtLab (PCAL) summer or weekend high school program, or an Educator Learning Network (ELN) seminar for teachers. A perfect opportunity to learn, create, and experience KCAI firsthand.
Maker's Moment with Robyn Nichols ('79 Design) | Marble & Canvas
Lot includes reservation for one on November 19, 2026.
Enjoy a creative evening at Marble & Canvas during a special Maker's Moment with Robyn Nichols ('79 Design) on November 19, 2026. Experience hands-on creativity, cocktails, and conversation while learning from a celebrated Kansas City artist. A memorable opportunity to create, connect, and be inspired at KCAI.
Cooking Demonstration & Dinner for 12
Enjoy an unforgettable evening for 12 at the home of Jyoti Mukharji. Guests will take part in an engaging cooking demonstration followed by a delicious dinner.
The winning bidder will provide beverages. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Enjoy an exceptional evening of food and drink at The Restaurant at 1900 with an exclusive dinner for eight. Guests will experience a thoughtfully prepared dinner accompanied by curated drink pairings for a memorable night of dining and conversation.
Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Experience an unforgettable evening at home with a private dinner for six prepared by Chef Charles D'Ablaing of Chaz at The Raphael. Chef D'Ablaing will bring his culinary expertise directly to your kitchen, creating an intimate dining experience for you and your guests - all without leaving home.
Beverages are not included. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Enjoy fresh, vibrant Mexican flavors with a $100 gift certificate to Taco Naco. From tacos and quesadillas to their famous house-made salsas, it's the perfect excuse to gather with friends.
The Painted Table Dessert for Four at Affare
Indulge in a memorable Painted Table Dessert experience for four guests at Affare Restaurant. Gather around the table for a creative and delicious dessert experience designed to make the finale of your evening just as special as the meal itself.
Certificate expires March 30, 2027. Beverages and gratuity are not included, and the certificate is not valid for holiday menus.
Eatable KC Catering Co.Cef-Owner Natasha Bailey
$250 Gift Certificate towards meal prep for one breakfast, lunch or dinner order.
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