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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). Expires 10/13/2019.
Value: $200.00
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Whimsical Fox Painting
This framed oil painting by Learning Center Director Erin Abbott's mom, Alice Taylor, of a whimsical fox seems to have been caught at a peaceful moment, perhaps having outwitted the hounds yet again and contemplating his next move. Any Fox would love to have this hanging at home!
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $300.00
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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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Foxcroft School Gate Framed Acrylic Painting
The perfect memento for a graduating senior -- or any student -- who wants to remember their time at Foxcroft. Painted with stunning detail by the Jeanmarie Trosko, senior Emma Lewis' grandmother, it shows the crepe myrtle in full bloom on a sunny day and the iconic stone wall by the front gate, along with the street signs, bay laurels, and three-board fencing that have become the backdrop of your daughter's second home here at Foxcroft. This lovely painting with have your daughter traveling down memory lane every time she sees the Foxcroft School sign! (Painting is approximately 11x14 before framing.)
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $250.00
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One Month of Sculpting Class with Goksin Carey at Artists in Middleburg
Anatomy is the first and foremost important aspect of all the artistic learning processes. All first time students will start with horse head study. The horse head is used for it’s simplicity in understanding bone and muscle anatomy. The workshop will cover the following: Anatomy, Proportion, Understanding Negative and Positive space.
Workshops start each month. Four consecutive Thursdays (9:30am to 12:30pm).Total of 16 hours.
Location: The Artists in Middleburg - AIM, Middleburg, VA
Workshops start each month and classes run for four consecutive Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm at The Artists in Middleburg, 102 W. Washington St., Middleburg, VA. Expires October 13, 2019.
Value: $355.00
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Hound Head Painting
This charming hound head painting will look gracing the foyer of any Houndy family. The artist is former Foxcroft parent Deb Cadenas!
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $175.00
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"Snow Birds" Watercolor & Pastel by Eliza Winn Lloyd
From the Estate of Bunny Mellon, this lovely abstract watercolor and pastel piece featuring soft blues and grays was created by her daughter Eliza Winn Lloyd and was one of the many in Mellon's gallery of her daughter's art at her home in Upperville. Reframed by Joan of Art in Marshall, VA for the Auction.
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $500.00
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Pastel Drawing of Your Home
Director of the Art Department Karin Thorndike will draw a beautiful pastel picture of your home (18" x 24") from your pictures.
You provide several photos of your home and give several weeks notice. Must be completed by 5/30/2019.
Value: $150.00
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Framed Fox Head Giclee Print "Darcy"
Limited edition giclee fox head print (2017) by Helen Milinkovic entitled "Darcy." Original done in watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache.
Not returnable. Not exchangeable.
Value: $250.00
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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, Grace Chen '19 - 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 Grace's piece!
The online catalog shows a sample of Grace Chen's photographs, and the photograph on display is an example of Grace's work. The photograph 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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