IRISH COFFEE AUCTION
Welcome to the Silent Auction. Competitive bidding of the 26 items begins Saturday, February 27, and ends Saturday, March 13. Scroll down the page to see all items. Click on a picture to see an enlarged image.
To bid on one item or several, please send an email to chicagoirishcoffee@gmail.com with the following: the item #(s), your bid(s), your full name, and your best phone number. Please pay attention to the Minimum/Current Bid and the Incremental Bid. Look for our emails with bidding updates. The person with the highest bid at 6pm March 13 will be the winner of that item.
Payment is available through PayPal or charge card.
Basket of Select Wines
From noted wine cellar of one of our Advisory Committee members
[1] Six bottles, three French white, three Italian red including Fonterutoli Chianti Classico, Smith Story Rheingau Riesling, Paul Croses Pouilly-Fuisse. Delivery to metro Chicago only.
VALUE
$130
Minimum Bid
$75
Increment Bid
$15
Weekend at Charming New Buffalo, MI Cottage
[2] Enjoy two nights stay at a charming New Buffalo cottage. Walk to shops and restaurants, the beach and the train. Lovely back yard available for grilling or fireplace. Sleeps 6.
VALUE
$600
Minimum Bid
$350
Increment Bid
$50
Private Art Museum Tour with Curator
[4] Enjoy a unique tour (virtual or in person) of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, with curator of collection, Adrienne Kochman, Ph.D. 5 people, date set with curator.
Abt Electronics Gift Certificate for $150
[5] Family-owned Abt Appliances, in business since 1936, is the most reliable and one of the largest family owned appliance stores in the US. They carry everything from appliances, to computers and furniture and they ship to 50 states. You know you are always purchasing there!
Update Your Headshot
with Erielle Bakkum Photography
[6] Package includes: Pre- and post-shoot consultation via email or telephone and two edited and retouched images of your choice. Head Shot sessions are scheduled during regular business hours. Your session will be held at Comer, or within 2 miles of hospital campus. Offer expires August 31, 2021.
VALUE
$400
Minimum Bid
$200
Increment Bid
$50
VALUE
$150
Minimum Bid
$75
Increment Bid
$25
VALUE
$300
Minimum Bid
$75
Increment Bid
$25
"Ascending Gull, Promontory Point"
by David Travis
[7] Chicago, June 28, 2020. Archival inkjet print with Epson UltraChrome k3 inks. (Image: 10" x 15” with 3” matting for framing). We have all been treasuring the extraordinary photography of David throughout this pandemic. Now you can have one of your own to cherish in your home. David was Curator of Photography at The Art Institute for many years.
VALUE
$500
Minimum Bid
$250
Increment Bid
$35
Ruby and Diamond Pierced Earrings Set in 14 Carat Gold, each
1 cm (approx. .5")
[11] One pair of ladies 14K yellow gold cluster style earrings each set with a center .20ct round diamond of H color S11 clarity and six 2.5 mm round genuine rubies of fine color and clarity. Appraisal available.
VALUE
$1,650
Minimum Bid
$500
Increment Bid
$100
Wines for Your Cellar
[18] A careful selection of six bottles from “57th Street Wines” in Hyde Park: two white, four red including New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, California, Cabernet Sauvignon, Georgia Saperavi. Includes handy carrying bag. Be ready to entertain. Delivery to metro Chicago only.
VALUE
$100
Minimum Bid
$60
Increment Bid
$20
Carillon Concert (30 Min) by U of C Carillonneur Joey Brink
[20] You choose the music for this one-of-a-kind concert by Joey Brink, an award winning and accomplished musician, Carillonneur at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. In person or virtual.
VALUE
$250
Minimum Bid
$125
Increment Bid
$50
Trader Joe's Brunch Basket with
2 Bottles of Wine
[24] Festive Gift Basket from Trader Joe's Groceries created for a special weekend brunch. Contains many Trader Joe's signature packaged food products and two bottles of sparkling wine, good for inviting guests to dine and enjoy. Delivery to Metro Chicago only.
VALUE
$80
Minimum Bid
$45
Increment Bid
$10
Museum of Science and Industry Membership
[26] Family membership for 2 adults, all children under 18 in same home + 1 guest, free parking, 10 free Giant Dome Theatre tickets, unlimited discount passes, invitations to annual member holiday breakfast, 50% off admission to local Illinois & Wisconsin museums & to many other science museums in U.S.
VALUE
$195
Minimum Bid
$95
Increment Bid
$25
Gift Certificate for Haircut with Dianne Petersen
[27] Located in the Gold Coast at 34 E. Oak Street, includes Haircut, Milbon deep conditioning treatment, blowdry with Dianne Petersen, Salon owner and stylist. Dianne has clients from all over the city including Hyde Park. For first time clients only. Expires December 2021.
VALUE
$270
Minimum Bid
$75
Increment Bid
$25