Auction
A spirited live auction was had at Tuesday night’s gala as guests helped support AIA programs. As soon as auctioneer Sandia Jain Patel took the stage, bidding was in a flurry. Live auction trips included a ten-day trip to the Galapagos Islands, a chance to dig at Pompeii, a Circumnavigation of Ireland and a trip retracing the Odyssey through the Ancient Mediterranean lead by AIA President Elizabeth Bartman and Past President C. Brian Rose, amongst others. These exclusive trips included opportunities not available to the public, giving our gala attendees exclusive access to once-in-a-lifetime trips.
The live auction bidding concluded with a pledge drive for Site Preservation (including Irish sites!). In increments of $250 to $10,000, generous guests pledged their support to the AIA’s Site Preservation program. To learn more about this program and how you can support our efforts, please visit our Site Preservation on the AIA website.
But the bidding didn’t end there! The silent auction had guests on their toes during the reception and during the after party following dinner. Guests had the opportunity to bid on more exclusive trips, including a trip through India, personal tours of the American Academy of Rome and many Irish handicrafts.
For more information on the items which were featured in our auction, both live and silent, please see below.
AUCTION ITEMS
Circumnavigation of Ireland: August 14, 2011 – August 27, 2011 (14 days)
Mythical Heroes: Retracing the Odyssey with the AIA’s Elizabeth Bartman and Brian Rose! June 18, 2011 – June 29, 2011 (12 days)
Journey to the Galapagos Islands
An Incredible Opportunity to Excavate at Pompeii
A Guided Visit to the Institute of Nautical Archaeology’s Bodrum Research Center
Tour of Trinity College Dublin
Private Tour of Trim Castle and Town
Private Tour of the Hunt Museum in Limerick
A Paleolithic Pairing
Tour the Golden Triangle of India
My Own Private Italy: One-week stay at Villa Cappelli in Terlizzi – June or late October 2011 or summer 2012
Was there a Trojan War? Tour of Troy, August 2011 or August 2012
The Midas Touch- Tour the Gordion Site July 2011 or July 2012
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Explore the Mysteries of the Mediterranean on a RPM Nautical Foundation Expedition
Private tour of the Discovery Programme and 63 Merrion Square, Dublin
Private Tour of the Hill of Tara
The Greatest Golf in the World
Discover Norway
A Serotonin Boost in San Diego
A Getaway Stay in the French Quarter
Boulder Outdoor Survival School with Josh Bernstein: 15-21 May 2011 or in May 2012
Deep In The Heart of Texas! 2011-Jan 2012
Step Lively!
The Power of Dance
Tastes of Tasmania
Retreat and Renew
A Special Gift for Nautical Archaeology Buffs
Celtic Cross Pendant Set With An Emerald And Diamonds
Irish Studies: Books from Four Courts Press
Insight into the Kennedys
- Three Great Courses on DVD by Professor John R. Hale
Library of Ancient Culture
Irish Knits: Your choice of three distinctive items
Bog Standard Basket of Delights
Calling All Architecture Buffs!
Traditional Irish Chain Quilt
Irish Artisans In Your Living Room
A Gourmet Palate: Irish Foods Gift Basket
Kerry Woollen Mills blanket
Stoneware from Master Potter Louis Mulcahy
The Copper Age ~ Candleholders from Paddy McCormack
A Gift from Gabriel Byrne’s Alma Mater
Pillars of the Classic Maya: Palenque to Tikal November 19-27, 2011
Traditional Ireland: Framed Prints by Artist Sue Bryan
Ballymorris Pottery Bowl from Nora Nora Irish Imports
St. Brendan’s Voyage: Handmade Cufflinks by Lynn Durie
An 18th-Century Map of Ireland by Thomas Kitchin
A Privileged Visit to the Eternal City of Rome
- Game Night: Boston Celtics Owners’ Seats
New Items!
Photograph by Robert A. McCabe
Celtic Knot Earrings by Peter Banyasz
Auction Items
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