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Private Gallery Tour of the National Gallery of Art by Docent & Alum Pickett Randolph '56
Come for a special tour at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC to be conducted by Pickett Randolph '56, a Fox and long-time docent at the NGA. The NGA houses one of the great collections of Western art including many gifts from the Mellons as well as the only Leonardo da Vinci in the Western Hemisphere, purchased in 1967 for $5M by Paul Mellon. You and your party of up to 10 people will meet Pickett at the National Gallery of Art on a mutually agreeable day to enjoy a leisurely tour.
From Moran to Monet, Picasso to Pollock, Cassatt to Calder, Wyeth to Whistler, Stuart to Sargent, births and deaths, gods and goddesses -- the NGA has them all -- and many more. Come and enjoy our treasures.
Mutually agreeable date. Transportation not provided. Up to 10 people (group may be made up of students with Foxcroft chaperone or parent, or adults).
Value: $200.00
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Commission Artwork for the Foxcroft Permanent Art Collection
Be a patron of the arts! Each year, a Foxcroft art student - this year it is talented artist, Hyeri Woo '18- donates an original piece of art for the Foxcroft Permanent Art Collection, commissioned by the winning bidder for this item in the Foxcroft Silent Auction. Bid on this item to be the "commissioner" of the piece. The Foxcroft Permanent Art Collection resides in the lobby of Schoolhouse where you can view previous commissioned works. Become a permanent part of Foxcroft's history, and bid generously on Hyeri's piece!
The online catalog shows several samples of Hyeri Woo's pieces, and the piece on display is an example of Hyeri's work. The piece that will go in the Foxcroft Permanent Art Collection has not yet been created.
The winning bidder becomes the donor of this "commissioned" artwork, and the item will reside in the Foxcroft Permanent Art Collection. The artist will meet with the winning bidders to discuss the commissioned work for the Permanent Art Collection. Commissioned pieces shall reflect some aspect of life at Foxcroft.
Value: $150.00
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Sarah Huntington Photography Session
A sitting at Foxcroft with local photographer and artist, Sarah Huntington. Great for senior pictures or a family portrait. Sarah has been voted "Best Photographer" in Loudoun County by a reader's poll in Leesburg Today for 10 years. Visit www.SarahHuntington.com for more information and to see her portfolio.
Value: $300.00
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Godey's Fashion Plate Prints
Godey's Lady's Book, alternatively known as Godey's Magazine and Lady's Book, was a women's magazine published in Philadelphia from 1830–1878. It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the Civil War. The magazine is best known for the hand-tinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, and which provide a record of the progression of women's dress. These four beautifully framed antique fashion plate prints from spring, summer, fall, and winter of 1870 would look charming in a nursery, dressing room, or bedroom.
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $400.00
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"Cloud Break Over Foxcroft Road" Painting
Freshen up your home with this soothing landscape scene of the surrounding Foxcroft area. Let the pops of color be a focal point for any room in your home. Art is the finishing element that can help pull a space together and make it feel complete. This original work of art done in pastel was created by local artist and artist in residence Jackie Jouvenal Washam.
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $850.00
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Fox and Hound Print
Beautiful small black and white etching of a fox and hound by Foxcroft parent Beth Van De Water framed in a simple black frame will remind you always "friends through and until the end." This intaglio print was made with a copper plate etched using a resist and mordant (acid bath). This is a wildly fun and somewhat unpredictable method of printmaking.
Not exchangeable. Not returnable.
Value: $120.00
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Fox Themed Stamp Set
This cute stamp set is perfect for the Fox in your life. Includes 4 ink pads, Fox Builder Punch, Foxy Friends peel and stick stamps, four different sized clear stamp blocks, and fox stickers. All of it stored in a clear tote with room to add more stamping supplies!
Not returnable. Not refundable.
Value: $100.00
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Hound Figurine
Place this little hound figurine on a shelf or your desk to display your Houndy spirit.
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $25.00
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Personalized Caricature
David Smith from Foxcroft's Business Office will create a caricature of the winning bidder (or of someone the winning bidder wants a caricature). You pick the theme and the background -- whether that's Superman flying in an urban landscape, or Rapunzel leaning out of a remote tower -- and provide a couple of photos to create a good likeness. David will do the rest.
Photos of caricature subject to be provided to David. Allow two weeks for delivery. Expires June 1, 2018.
Value: $200.00
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Moon & Plums Japanese Hanging Scroll - Silk & Calligraphy
Kakejiku are Japanese hanging scrolls, mounted on a roll of cloth or paper, that show scenes of natural beauty or works of calligraphy known as kana-moji. This scroll depicts the calligraphy of a famous Japanese calligrapher Terada Sennsyuu. The translation of the calligraphy is "The moon and plum of spring and somewhat temperment. a long winter has gone, plums began to bloom. Even that alone is enough to please Spring, but in addition the moon came out. With this, the actors in the early spring were fully assembled. Express the transition of a mild season in a relaxed picture and phrase."
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $200.00
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