Gala Information

HOUSTON AUDUBON GALA

Education that Soars

Honorary Chair
Lucie Wray Todd
 
Gala Chair
Jan Cato
 
Honorees
Dr. Dan Brooks
Fred Collins
Auction Total

Amount raised so far: $89,745.68

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ITEM #503
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Original Audubon Abbeville Edition Print -

Custom framed Audubon Abbeville Edition print, “Meadow Lark” plate #136 of 435.

The Audubon Abbeville Press Limited Edition of John James Audubon’s “Birds of America” series represents only the second full reproduction of the entire set of images issued in the original Havell publication.

This set was issued in 1985 in coordination with the National Audubon Society to commemorate the 200th anniversary of John J. Audubon’s birth.

The set was limited to 350 full sets, 300 bound and 50 sold as loose sets. This print is from 1 of the 50 loose sets.

Generously donated by: David Duthu

Framed by: Speedy Picture Framing



Value
$1,150.00

Leading Bid
$750.00

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ITEM #504
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Life-Size Yellow Warblers
by Lonnie Dye -

Lonnie Dye took first place with these beautiful Yellow Warblers in the Gulf South Championship at the Louisiana Wildfowl Festival in 2000.

Lonnie Dye began carving birds in the late 1970s and has competed and judged at scores of carving competitions across the United States. Lonnie works and competes in both miniature and life-size categories, preferring active, aggressive songbirds and birds of prey.

This life-sized carving of Yellow Warblers sits 23" tall and is truly an amazing piece of art.

Generously donated by: The Collection of John Whitmire



Value
$3,000.00

Leading Bid
$2,000.00

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ITEM #506
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George Harrison
by Mark Seliger -

Get the chance to add this amazing photograph of George Harrison to your art collection by famed photographer, Mark Seliger.  This 20 x 24 gelatin and silver print is a signed limited edition (Artist’s Proof 2/5 and signed on the back).  This photo was used on the cover of Time Magazine on December 10, 2001.

Houston is proud to call Mark one of its own.  He grew up in Houston since the age of 5 (born in Amarillo) and graduated from HSPVA and East Texas State University.

Mark Seliger was the chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine from 1992-2001.  He has been capturing amazing images of celebrities from around the world for magazines like Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ and many others.  He has published 7 books and is the recipient of the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award, Lucie Award, CLIO, Cannes Lions and ASME.

Generously donated by: Mark Seliger



Value
$3,000.00

Leading Bid
$1,500.00

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ITEM #509
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Little Blue Heron
Art, Poem and Book -

This original and creative painting of the Little Blue Heron by Isabelle Scurry Chapmanon a cigar box is featured with an engraved poem by Jim Blackburn from their book “Birds: A Collection of Verse and Vision” (page 53).

Also included is a signed copy of their book which is a collection of Scurry's art and Blackburn's poetry about birds and the relationship of humans and the nature.

Generously donated by: Donna Rybiski/Jim Blackburn/Isabelle Scurry Chapman



Value
$400.00

Leading Bid
$330.00

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ITEM #515
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Blue-winged Warbler
by Dennis Shepler -

Dennis Shepler is an experienced birder and talented artist. He started birding in 1962 and taught biological, environmental and marine sciences in Texas and California. By combining his artist talent with his love of birds, amazing results ensue.

Add this stunning framed and mounted watercolor painting of a Blue-winged Warbler to your art collection. (19x23 complete frame size)

Generously donated by: Dennis Shepler



Value
$400.00

Leading Bid
$280.00

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ITEM #523
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Painted Bunting
by Alan Murphy Photography -

Stunning framed and mounted photograph of a Painted Bunting by Alan Murphy Photography.

Alan’s artistic background cultivated his creative use of perches with uncluttered backgrounds and excellent lighting. Over the years this became Alan's signature: gorgeous perches paired with beautiful birds showcasing their natural environment with simple elegance. (19x23 complete frame size)

Generously donated by: Alan Murphy Photography



Value
$400.00

Leading Bid
$310.00

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ITEM #536
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Peregrine Falcon
by Cin-Ty Lee -

Cin-Ty Lee is a well known scientist at Rice University. Among his various skills, he is a talented artist.

This unique piece is a framed and mounted drawing of a Peregrine Falcon with Red Knot on the internationally recognized Bolivar Flats on Bolivar Peninsula. (19-1/2 x 23-1/2 complete frame size)

Generously donated by: Cin-Ty Lee



Value
$350.00

Leading Bid
$275.00

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ITEM #538
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Green Jay
by Joe Smith -

Joe Smith is an expert birder and local bird photographer.

His photographs are a great example of local Texas birds. This piece is a striking photograph of a Green Jay taken at the Luguna Seca Ranch in South Texas. It is an 8x12 acrylic image mounted in a metal frame and comes with a kit to hang it to a wall.

 Generously donated by:Joe Smith



Value
$200.00

Leading Bid
$150.00

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ITEM #541
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Great Horned Owl
by Shelbi Nicole -

This is a custom painting created and framed by the talented Shelbi Nicole.

Shelbi is a local Houston artist with a joyful and unique style. Her artwork can been seen all over the city through a number of murals, and in various art galleries.

Shelbi has created this piece specifically for the Houston Audubon Gala: Education that Soars.

Generously donated by: Shelbi Nicole



Value
$900.00

Leading Bid
$450.00

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