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LISA LICHTENFELS: The Old Poet
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Description
- Location: Lenexa, KS
In addition to the seventy-two contributors to the GoFundMe campaign, we were also gifted "The Old Poet", an earlier work by Lisa, to aid in our fundraising efforts to publish her final works of art, Lisa Lichtenfels: Figures in Fabric Vol. 2.
This generous donation was made by Heather Evenson in honor of her mother, Judy Mahlstedt, the original owner. Included with the piece are copies of handwritten notes from Lisa to Judy, as well as instructions on how to pose him.
NOTE: "The Old Poet" is included in Lisa's first book, Figures in Fabric: The Sculptures of Lisa Lichtenfels, published in 2001.
Dimensions: 26"H x 15"W x 23"D
List of materials: Nylon, and fabrics
(the wicker chair and the dog are purchased accessories)
Shipping: Ships via USPS (within US Only)
Weight: 12 lbs
S/H Cost: $150.00
-- NIADA will cover 50% of the shipping fee; the final cost will be $75.00
-- Shipping fee will be refunded if picked up in Lenexa, KS
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AUCTION RULES
- All NIADA Auctions open at 10:00am EDT time zone (New York).
- The 2025 “Old Poet” auction starts on Friday, Aug. 22nd and ends Sunday, Aug. 24th @ 3:00pm.
- All sales are final. Shipping is extra. Currency: USD only
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- Bidding starts at $400.00.
- The opening bid on each item must be at least the minimum bid listed.
- Each subsequent bid must follow the minimum increment of $10.00 and can be higher than the minimum amount specified.
- There is no proxy bidding, the bid placed is the current bid.
- No bids will be removed or lowered once they have been posted.
- Registered Users can bid on as many items as they choose, can watch auctions, and get email updates and notifications if they are outbid.
- Bidding continues until the auction ends or is closed by the admin.
- “The Precious” has a starting bid of $150.00.
- Bidder A places a $150.00 opening bid.
- Bidder B places the $10.00 minimum bid increment.
- The current bid is raised to $160.00.
- Bidder C places a $170.00 bid, which becomes the new current bid.
- Bidder A places a $200.00 bid, outbidding Bidder C.
- Bidding continues in this fashion till the auction closes at the time specified.
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- The item(s) will be promptly shipped to you upon payment.
Lisa Lichtenfels: Figures in Fabric Vol.2
This is the second volume of the incredible works of Lisa Lichtenfels, who passed away in late 2024. NIADA took on the project to compile and publish her final works created between 2002 and 2019. Hardcover, 9″ x 12″, 138 pages
$50.00 plus s/h (US Only)
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Lisa Lichtenfels
Lisa Lichtenfels’ distinctive technique for creating lifelike figures from wire skeletons, batting, and nylon for skin left an indelible mark on the world of art dolls. Her unique and singular approach to creating these realistic figures made her dolls coveted by collectors around the world.
Lisa was a teacher, mentor, inspiration, and role model who influenced countless artists. The silent auction offers collectors the opportunity to own an original piece by Lisa Lichtenfels.
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STRAIGHT BIDDING AUCTION
- Bidding starts at $400.00.
- The opening bid on each item must be at least the minimum bid listed.
- Each subsequent bid must follow the minimum increment of $10.00 and can be higher than the minimum amount specified.
- There is no proxy bidding, the bid placed is the current bid.
- No bids will be removed or lowered once they have been posted.
- Registered Users can bid on as many items as they choose, can watch auctions, and get email updates and notifications if they are outbid.
- Bidding continues until the auction ends or is closed by the admin.
STRAIGHT BIDDING EXAMPLE:
- “The Precious” has a starting bid of $150.00.
- Bidder A places a $150.00 opening bid.
- Bidder B places a $10.00 minimum bid increment.
- The current bid is raised to $160.00.
- Bidder C places a $170.00 bid, which becomes the new current bid.
- Bidder A places a $200.00 bid, outbidding Bidder C.
- Bidding continues in this fashion till the auction closes at the time specified.
- The highest bid at the end is the winner.
