The original long scroll painting titled “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” was painted by Zhang Zeduan, a Song dynasty artist, in the early 12th century. It is a national treasure of China kept in the Palace Museum in Beijing and rarely displayed because it is so fragile. This paper scroll is a copy of the original.
Versatile Hickory, N.C., artist Jacquelyn Mate, has donated two items for the Winter Weekend. “Paint the Sky Pink” is an original painting in chalk pastel of Bass Lake, N.C. The impressionistic work measures 6 x 10 inches and is matted and presented in a 14 x 18-inch frame. Ms. Mate has won many competitions in North Carolina and the Southeast. She teaches art as well and works in pastels, watercolors, and acrylics. The multitalented Ms. Mate has also donated a pair of sterling silver handmade earrings with gold-filled backs and fittings and Swarovski crystal beads.
The 2½-inch-tall and 5-inch-in-diameter silver bowl is patterned from ancient Pakistani designs and is raised on small legs. The sides are divided into petal-like segments. Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, the former minister of foreign affairs for Pakistan, gave the bowl to President and Mrs. Carter during a meeting in Atlanta. The bowl is presented in a green felt-lined case
Georgia artist Joseph Bagby created the original of this print of a young Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indian tribe. Chief Joseph was a skillful leader who led his people over 1,400 miles while being chased by 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers. He is best known for saying “From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever” during a speech he gave after surrendering. Bagby’s works are held in many private collections and have been featured in Life magazine, Brown’s Guide to Georgia, and other publications. The framed painting is 27 x 33 inches.
A spoke shave is a tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts - often for use as wheel spokes or chair legs. This 10½-inch custom-designed spoke shave was created by master chair designer and builder Russell Filbeck. It is made of cocobolo (an exotic rosewood), is waxed, and has a hand-rubbed oil finish. This is a replica of President Carter’s personal spoke shave.
The souvenirs in this collage were collected from Air Force One during President Carter’s administration. A signed photo of President Carter aboard the plane is included along with a photo, signed by both President and Mrs. Carter, of the two of them with daughter Amy leaving the aircraft. There are also Air Force One notepads, place cards, brochures, menus, matchbooks, a “Music in Flight” list, a gold-colored peanut pin, and signature Jimmy Carter lapel pin.
After the death of gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson, a group of his friends gathered for a memorial service on Aug. 20, 2005, at Thompson's "Owl Farm" in Woody Creek, Colo. His longtime collaborator and friend, Ralph Steadman, created an image of the memorial service site that was signed by many of the attendees. The five-color original silkscreen artist proof print is framed and measures 22½ x 29½ inches and includes signatures from: Ralph Steadman (artist /author), President Jimmy Carter (who was not in attendance), Ed Bradley (“60 Minutes” reporter), Anita Thompson (Hunter S. Thompson's widow), Bill Murray (actor/comedian), Laila Nabulsi (friend), Bob Braudis (Aspen sheriff), Deborah Fuller (Hunter's assistant for over 20 years), Jann Wenner (publisher of Rolling Stone Magazine), Johnny Depp (actor), Juan Thompson (Hunter's son), Douglas Brinkley (author/historian), Kurt Vonnegut (author/artist), Joe Petro III (artist/printmaker).
African animals are the theme for this handmade basket by California artist Michele Morton. Michele crafted the basket using Canary Island pine needles that have been dyed black. The center of the basket contains a disc of curly maple with a laser engraving of the Carter Center logo and motto that was made by master carpenter Russ Filbeck. This basket took nearly 60 hours to weave, is approximately 12 to 14 inches in diameter, and is 2½ to 4 inches tall.
Coiled basketry is said to be the oldest of all basketry techniques, and pine-needle art is one of the oldest crafts known, predating pottery.
Both President Carter and Vice President Mondale have signed this 16 x 20-inch red, white, and blue campaign poster presented in a beautiful frame. Profiles of the candidates are shown side by side with a front view of the White House below them and a U.S. flag in the background. The slogan above their heads reads “Challenging Leadership for Challenging Times.”
Five presidents, 23 presidential candidates, five vice presidents, and four first ladies have visited Grand Hotel and its 880-foot front porch, declared “the longest front porch in the world” by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Grand Hotel has been in operation since 1887 and is both a National Historic Landmark and a Historic Hotel of America. It is located on Mackinac Island in Michigan, an island without cars, where horses and bicycles are still the favored modes of transportation.
Your two-night vacation for two includes one room during Grand Hotel’s 2009 season (May 1 – July 1 or Aug. 23 - Oct. 25, 2009), dinner on arrival day, breakfast and dinner on the second day, breakfast on departure day, and all tax, tipping, and baggage-handling charges as they pertain to the room. It does not include any ground transportation or incidental charges such as cocktails, lunches, phone calls, gift shop purchases, recreational charges, etc. Please make your reservations early as the room is subject to availability. To learn more about this beautiful resort, site of films and vacationing celebrities, see the Web site www.grandhotel.com.
These rare artifacts date from the June 6, 1953, coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Included are the Illustrated London News coronation magazine and the coronation program filled with historical articles, photos, and sketches. Also included are a blue china teacup and saucer numbered D1180/1 and a beige china teacup and saucer numbered D1180/7, both made in England by Aynsley China Company. A cup and saucer numbered D1192 by Aynsley and a plate by Paragon China Company, both commemorating the 1959 opening of the St. Laurence Seaway by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, complete the collection.
International photographer and Winter Weekend guest Gail Shore donated these six beautiful photos of the Sahara Desert. To take the photos, she trekked and rode a camel through the dark desert night, guided by the stars, to the top of the sand dunes in order to capture the amazing first light of day. The six 8 x 10-inch photos are matted and ready for framing. These will make a wonderful display in your home or office. For more information, see www.culturaljam.org
Ever wonder what it is like to live a “day in the life” of a PGA TOUR player? This is a chance for you and a friend to find out. Two golfers will enjoy exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunities and will be joined by a professional caddy to play a legendary round on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and the Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass. They will also receive a personalized bag tag and money clip similar to those given to TOUR professionals at PGA TOUR events, be given access to a personal locker in the VIP Players-only locker room, and an hour lesson for two at the TOUR Academy at TPC Sawgrass and much more.
To complete your experience, you’ll receive two round-trip domestic, coach airline tickets courtesy of The Carter Center and two rooms for two nights at Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Some time restrictions for golf tournaments and holidays will apply.
Donor(s): Timothy W. Finchem, Commissioner, PGA TOUR The Carter Center
Roger Kinnaman is an art teacher and painter of landscapes and nudes, working in oil and soft pastel. This framed 30 x 44-inch pastel shows a view of the rocky shores of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, two iconic autographed photos are framed together. The first is 8 x 8 inches and is signed by astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin. It shows him with the U.S. flag on the moon’s surface. The second is a view of the Earth as seen from the surface of the moon and is signed and dated by astronaut Michael Collins, who took the picture and measures 8 x 10 inches. The caption on the photo reads, “The Earthrise is seen by Apollo 11’s crew over Smyth's Sea just before Armstrong and Aldrin depart for their historic first manned lunar landing.”
Also included is a rare signed copy of Buzz Aldrin’s book “Men from Earth.” The leatherbound, gold-leaf book is numbered 668 of 1,500 and contains a certificate of authenticity.
An 11 x 14-inch framed certificate signed by all three members of the Apollo 11 crew, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, completes the collection. The official Apollo 11 astronaut patch and the slogan “We Came in Peace for all Mankind” appear on this rare keepsake.
President Carter has signed this 10 x 13-inch document, which contains both the congressional resolution and the presidential proclamation made to honor the 10th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The framed keepsake is decorated with a black-and-white sketch of an astronaut in a spacesuit and a full-color Apollo 11 astronaut patch.
This set of five Shaker boxes ranging from four to 10 inches in length is a replica of boxes Mrs. Carter owns. They are made of cherry wood with copper tacks and have a hand-rubbed oil finish protected by wax. The boxes are laser-engraved with the Carter Center logo and Mrs. Carter’s name
Former Carter administration Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall was the original owner of this poncho. It was sold at auction on Oct. 7, 1983, at Sotheby’s in New York to benefit The Carter Center. It has now been donated back to us to once again benefit the Center. The cotton smock from Amusgo, Oaxaca, is handmade, and the golden fabric is covered with a traditional Mexican floral pattern. The poncho measures 40 inches across and is 34 inches long.
The family of President Carter’s “Aunt Sissy” (Emily Gordy Dolvin) has donated this collection of campaign memorabilia to The Carter Center. The collection contains 26 campaign buttons; two donkey pins; an American flag pin; four peanuts (gold metal); a copper plaque that reads, “A member of the Jimmy Carter family stayed in this house during the 1976 presidential campaign”; a 6-inch pewter plate with the seal of the president of the United States; a 6-inch pewter plate with the seal of the state of Georgia; a 3-inch inaugural coin/paperweight; and a framed poster that reads, “Carter Mondale 1980 - This is Carter Country,” signed by President Carter.
A beautiful black-and-white Fender electric guitar has been signed by President Carter. It has Fender super bullet strings and comes in a solid metal case with form-fitting insert to protect the guitar. Serial # Z7170516.
Donor(s): Fender Guitar Company and The Guitar Center Foundation
“ROSALYNN” is a 20 x 24-inch oil painting featuring images of the former first lady and a poem written by her husband, Jimmy Carter. The work was created by Rita Thompson, an Atlanta artist affiliated with The Carter Center.
Club Med is pleased to offer a complimentary seven-night, land-only vacation for two to one of the following resorts in the North America zone: Sandpiper (Port St. Lucie, Fla), Columbus Isle (Bahamas), Turkoise (Turks and Caicos), Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Ixtapa Pacific (Mexico), or Cancun Yucatan (Mexico). Visit www.clubmed.com for more information on the resorts and to determine which location has the greatest appeal for you.
Included in your Total All-Inclusiveä vacation are three meals a day (including wine and beer throughout lunch and dinner), all-day snacking and open bar, nightly entertainment, and unlimited sports activities!
Please note requirements and restrictions at end of catalog. Does not include air travel.
A unique collection of books signed by the Nobel Peace Prize winners who wrote them. These leatherbound volumes are printed by Easton Press and would be a handsome addition to any collection. They include: “Crisis” by Henry Kissinger (1973); “God Has a Dream” by Desmond Tutu (1984); “Sages and Dreamers” by Elie Wiesel (1986); “Long Walk to Freedom” by Nelson Mandela (1993); “Beyond the White House” by Jimmy Carter (2002); “Iran Awakening” by Shirin Ebadi (2003), and “Earth in the Balance” by Al Gore (2007).
Jerome Lawrence created this painting of cheerful, bursting red tulips dappled with white. Jerome describes the work as reflecting that “Love comes out of nowhere.” Lawrence, who has struggled with mental illness, has been a presenter with Rosalynn Carter in our Mental Health Program’s event on Mental Illness in the arts. The colorful work is not framed and measures 30 x 40 inches.
This will be an outing to remember! You’ll receive four VIP tickets and a parking pass for an Atlanta Braves regular season 2009 home game. The seats are in the owner’s box right next to the Atlanta Braves dugout. See activity dates in the addendum.
An incredible collection of Zuni Indian art can be yours in this collection of 43 carved fetish pieces. Made from coral, antlers, fossilized ivory, stone, and tagua nut, the images include: turtles, frogs, turkeys, boats, grasshoppers, eagles, boars, monkeys, bees, bats, fish, praying mantises, corn, lizards, parrots, ants, quail, platypus, and masked Indians dancing for rain and deer. The collection comes with two books on Zuni art: “Zuni Fetishes” by Hal Zina Bennett and “A Guide to Zuni Fetishes and Carvings” by Kent McManis. Fetishes” by Hal Zina Bennett and “A Guide to Zuni Fetishes and Carvings” by Kent McManis.
The Cottages at Persimmon Creek Vineyards, an exclusive resort at Persimmon Creek Vineyards, is offering two couples a two-night weekend stay in the North Georgia mountains. Located on a 110-acre estate at 2,100 feet elevation, Persimmon Creek is near Clayton, Lake Rabun, and Lake Burton. In addition to the mountain weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation, you and your friends will have a complimentary bottle of Persimmon Creek wine, a private guided tour of the vineyards, a dinner with wine pairings, and continental breakfasts in the comfort of the vineyard cottage retreat. More information is available at www.persimmoncreekwine.com.
To complete the package you will receive “Autumn Glory Rabun County”an original painting by celebrated Georgia artist Robin Bolton. The 16 x 24-inch scene of North Georgia in the fall is reminiscent of land near Persimmon Creek and was created especially for the Winter Weekend.
For the Winter Weekend, author J.K. Rowling has signed all seven of the United Kingdom edition (Bloomsbury Publishers) of the Harry Potter series. The books in this complete hardback set have slightly different graphics than the USA versions and come in a presentation box. The Harry Potter series has sold over 400 million books in 67 languages.
In 1980, a special commemorative stamp collection was given to members of the Postal Commemorative Society. This collection includes a mint condition specimen of every official stamp ever issued depicting the White House (six in all). There is also a steel engraved cover bearing the 1938 two-cent John Adams stamp, postmarked Nov. 1, 1980, the 80th anniversary of the White House, and a color reproduction of the South Portico at night. Presented in a commemorative portfolio.
Three photos are in this framed collage. The first two are of President Carter and the Dalai Lama each holding their Nobel Peace Prize. The third photo shows the two men together. It has been signed by both recipients.
This Yamaha acoustical guitar has been signed by many of the top music stars who toured Atlanta in 2003, including (in alphabetical order): the B-52’s (Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Keith Strickland); CSN (David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash); Sheryl Crow; Cult (Ian Asbury); Def Leppard (Vince Campbell, Rick Savage, and others); the Doors (Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger); Peter Gabriel; Grateful Dead (Bob Weir); Heart (Ann and Nancy Wilson); Metallica (Lars Ulrich); Willie Nelson; REM (Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck); James Taylor; Steve Winwood.
This tribute to the bygone days of beautiful wood artifacts and fine craftsmanship is assembled without nails or staples, entirely from light, durable cedar. The classic John Winters design, handcrafted by Allen Sinquefield, is 16½ feet in length and weighs approximately 58 pounds. Its graceful lines are accented and enhanced by careful color matching from bow to stern. The professional deep finish ensures years of proud ownership, whether on or off the water.
The canoe, serial number 2009-01, bears a commemorative plaque documenting its association with the Carter Center’s 2009 Winter Weekend Auction and the builder and donor Allen Sinquefield. To see other examples of Allen Sinquefield’s craftsmanship,
visit www.sinquefieldcustomboatworks.com.
President Carter’s original painting of this scene hangs in the stairwell below his office at The Carter Center. The framed giclée print, numbered 32 of 50, is signed by President Carter and stamped with the Carter Center embossing seal. A certificate of authenticity is also included.
President Carter was presented with this key to the city of La Paz, Bolivia, by the mayor, Dr. Juan del Granado Cosio, during a visit in December 2003. The key measures 6½ x 2¾ inches and is made of gold and brass. It is covered in red Mayan characters and presented in a red velvet box. The inscription inside the box reads, “Key of Gold of the City of Our Lady of Peace to former President of the United States of North America Jimmy Carter for your grand visit to our City.” The price is based on appraised value.
Hawaiian koa wood was used to make this 15-inch-diameter, 6½-inch-tall bowl. It was a gift to First Lady Rosalynn Carter on a June 24, 1977, visit to Honolulu. Koa is a beautiful hard wood found only in Hawaii. It has a very dark and striking grain, and typically has a dark to medium red hue. The bowl contains a plaque with the inscription “Presented with Warmest Aloha to Rosalynn Carter.” The more than 30-year old bowl is slightly scratched and chipped.
Puerto Rican artist Wilfred Labiosa painted and signed this original watercolor harbor scene measuring 7 x 10¾ inches. Mrs. Carter brought the beautifully framed work to The Carter Center in 1987, where it has been on display in staff offices.
American artist Gerald Fraize created and signed this lovely 30 x 25-inch framed print, numbered 276 of 500. In 1989 Mrs. Carter brought it from Plains to The Carter Center where it has been on display.
Master chairmaker Russell Filbeck made this three-slat side chair especially for the Winter Weekend. The Appalachian ladder-back chair is 39 inches tall with a 19 x 20-inch seat. The seat is made from the woven inner bark of a hickory tree and is the same material President Carter uses in his ladder-back chairs. The slats are engraved with the Carter Center motto, “Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope.” Filbeck teaches woodworking at Palomar College in San Diego and is the author of “Making Ladder-Back Chairs With Russ Filbeck,” for which President Carter wrote the foreword.
In 2002, artist Monty Wiksell created this pencil study of a Georges de la Tour masterpiece. The original “St. Joseph, The Carpenter” was painted in 1645 and is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This framed study is signed and dated by the artist.
Very stylish diamond earrings set in white gold. Each earring is composed of 12 channel-set, step-cut, trillion-cut diamonds; two channel-set, step-cut, Princess-cut diamonds; and approximately 155 bead-set, full-cut, round brilliant diamonds. The earrings are secured with tension backs. Total weight of diamonds: 1.75 carats.
Five presidents (Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush) have signed a Rawlings baseball. This is the only baseball known to exist with all these signatures.
This print is one of 30 highly collectible artist’s proofs of Robert Indiana’s image from the Presidential Portfolio “An Honest Man Has Been President: A Portrait of Jimmy Carter.” The original silkscreen was created in 1980 in colors on wove paper that Indiana signed in pencil and dated. The 20 x 24-inch artist proof has been signed by President Carter.
Robert Indiana’s best-known image is the word “LOVE” in a square with a tilted “O,” which was first created for a Christmas card for the Museum of Modern Art in 1964. It was later used by the U.S. Postal Service in 1973 as the first of their regular series of “love” stamps.
A beautiful English wool handmade tapestry with a floral border measuring 96 x 70 inches depicts a romantic woodland scene including foliage and waterfalls. The tightly woven piece contains primarily soft green, brown, and beige with red and blue accents.
Back by popular demand: President Carter has donated one bottle of red wine that he made using traditional family methods. The 750-ml bottle boasts his private label and is stamped with the presidential seal on the top and the signature of Jimmy Carter. The label reads: “Carter Farms (with a sketch of the main street of Plains, Ga.) Vented and Bottled by Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia, Vintage 1998.”
Italian artist Massimo Cruciani painted on glass this image of an Italian village with the misty tones and amorphous shapes that define his work. Cruciani’s work hangs in the Vatican Contemporary Art Museum. This image is 12½ x 17 inches and is framed in a distressed wood frame that measures 23½ x 28½ inches.
As a remarkably successful “Craftsman of Color,” he never tires of exploring in the realm where desire meets imagination, and reality intermingles with fantasy. He has participated in numerous solo exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States.
Donor(s): Joanne Gimbel and New Masters Gallery (Carmel, California)
These original stylized and framed posters from the 1970s were donated to The Carter Center by former missionary Camille Anders. They are handsomely framed and reflect the cultural and political changes of China.
a. Devoted to Rural Development – Depicts a young woman who, after calling them with her whistle, feeds young pigs in the rural mountains of China while another young woman charts the feeding. The older couple near the top of the painting has been sent from the city to the country as part of the re-education program. The lady’s hat indicates that they are now so happy they do not wish to return to the city. In the distance, motorized vehicles, power lines, and factories can be seen. The poster measures 20½ x 30 inches.
b. Spring Farming – The entire village turns out to weed and clear rocks after the spring planting. Poster measures 20½ x 30 inches.
c. An Earnest Server on a Train to Help Out Passengers – A woman serving tea stops to mend a child’s jacket while his family and others look on approvingly as the train continues toward its destination. The red notebook on the train wall is a “suggestion box” for how to improve the train. The box containing thread and medicine and other potential needs reads “Service for the People.” The child holds a simple storybook along with his toy rifle. The magazine on the table is from the Communist Party. Poster measures 20½ x 30 inches.
International Sterling Silver coffee and tea service includes a coffee pot, teapot, creamer, and sugar service with lid. The service is presented on a large oval silver-plate tray measuring 20 x 14½ inches. This beautiful service has never been used. This would make an ideal wedding or anniversary gift.
Grand Rapids artist Jose Narezo, one of the best known artists, art educators, and advocates in western Michigan, will long be remembered for his paintings, murals, and mosaics. A few weeks prior to his death, Jose donated one of his beautiful paintings for the 2009 Winter Weekend auction. A quote from Jose’s Web site reads “You’ve got to have light so you can see…painting is a light into the soul.” The painting measures 29 x 40 inches. For more information on the artist, visit www.josenarezo.com.
This framed museum-quality print is numbered 46 of 50 and signed by Jimmy Carter. The 1989 painting by President Carter depicts the dining area of the Carters’ North Georgia cabin and includes his bottle collection on the wall. President Carter made the lazy Susan table, six chairs, and Parsons table shown in the painting. The 17 x 20-inch print comes with certificate of authenticity.
The Brigadoon Lodge, one of the premier fly fishing resorts in North America, located in the North Georgia mountains, is offering a vacation to remember. You and up to seven of your friends (eight total) will arrive for a day of fishing on March 20 to be joined by President and Mrs. Carter in the afternoon. That evening you will enjoy cocktails and dinner with the Carters. On March 21, you will have another full day of fishing including lunch with the Carters before departing late in the afternoon. Guides, tackle, and meals are included, although transportation is not. This fishing trip is only SIX WEEKS after the Winter Weekend, and the dates cannot be changed, so check your schedules before bidding.
Several headlining artists have signed a maroon Fender electric guitar for the 2009 Winter Weekend. Included on the guitar are signatures from: David Burne, Sheryl Crow, Duran Duran (Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Billy Gibbons), ZZ Top, Allison Krauss, Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Simon Lebon, Robert Plant, REM (Mike Mills, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe), Kid Rock, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen (The Boss), and Heart (Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson).
Pine Island’s painting princess, internationally-acclaimed Florida artist Leoma Lovegrove donated this original work titled “Edison Nights.” The work is of the brightly decorated winter home of Thomas Edison, located near Fort Myers, Fla., on a Christmas night. This vibrant and colorful mixed medium measures 24 x 30 inches. Leoma Lovegrove’s work can be seen at The Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, the penthouse of the Sears Tower in Chicago, and the headquarters of Virgin Airlines in London. For more information about the artist, visit www.leomalovegrove.com.
Students and adults can learn from and enjoy this National Geographic offering at the Winter Weekend. In addition to a Quest desk globe and two black National Geographic fleece vests, one small and one extra large, the collection includes:
Atlases "National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World,” “National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers: 3rd Edition,” “National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East: 2nd Edition,” and “National Geographic Atlas of China”
DVDs
"Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Complete 2nd Season,” “Dog Whisperer: Focusing on Aggression,” “World’s Last Great Places Collection,” “Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures,” “Stonehenge Decoded: A Lost City Revealed,” “All Roads Film Festival: 5th Anniversary Collection,” “Eden at the End of the World,” “Odzala: Islands in the Forest,” “Strange Days on Planet Earth 2,” “Illicit: Inside the Criminal World of Fakes,” “National Geographic Live! The Photographers: Mark Moffett & Annie Griffiths Belt,” and “His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Peace & Prosperity”
Books
“Inside China,” “Through the Eyes of the Condor: An Aerial Vision of Latin America,” “Planet Ocean: Voyage to the Heart of the Marine Realm,” “Hubble: Imaging Space and Time,” “Visions of Paradise,” “Odysseys and Photographs: Four National Geographic Field Men,” “Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System,” “Book of Peoples of the World: A Guide to Cultures,” “Photographing Your Family,” “Organizing Your Digital Life,” “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest,” “Cesar’s Way,” “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor,” “The Biblical World: An Illustrated Atlas,” and “The Camera Phone Book: How to Shoot Like a Pro.”
Donor(s): Terry Adamson, National Geographic Society
Cuban artist Jose Aguilera Vicente created this work titled “Salud Maestro” (For the Teacher). The original woodblock print on paper image is 21 x10 inches and is signed by the artist.
Aguilera was born in 1933 in Santiago de Cuba. He is a painter, sculptor, and graphic artist and has won 33 provincial and national awards in the various fields. For more see: www.cubanart.org.
Donor(s): Clyde and Brigid Hensley (Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange Association)
Your Napa Valley vacation for two begins with a three-night stay in an Oak Creek Lodge at Calistoga Ranch. You’ll then enjoy a wine tasting and gift of wine from Clark-Claudon Vineyards and other fine vineyards and an exciting tour of Napa Valley. Ground transportation while in Napa for the tastings and tour will be provided, and round-trip coach class air travel for two is also included.
Donor(s): Calistoga Ranch, Laurie Claudon and Tom Clark, The Carter Center
A six-prong split-bail-style pendant contains one round brilliant cut diamond weighting approximately 2.14 carats. The pendant hangs from an 18-inch Byzantine-style, 14-karat yellow gold chain with a tube-style clasp and safety chain weighing 20.4 grams. The G color diamond is SI2 clarity with a cut grade of Good
Enjoy a one-week vacation at Unicorn by the Sea. Unicorn is beautiful with a unique style that is both welcoming and relaxing. You’ll be impressed by the state-of-the-art open-air kitchen and the fully air conditioned home. This spacious villa has two well-appointed bedrooms in the lower level of the main house, and on the other side of the pool and grilling deck, a guest cottage houses the third bedroom that has its own kitchenette and sitting area. It's perfect for those who want a little extra privacy.
The recently renovated villa overlooks Fish and Rendezvous bays and faces south for all-day sunshine and excellent views of the national park and the south shore of St. John’s Cruz Bay, which is a 10- to15-minute drive away on partially paved roads. Complete with cable TV, VCR, stereos with CD players and barbecue grills, both villas have private, tiled decks and kitchen, dining, and living areas. A washer/dryer is provided in the guest cottage. For more views of this fabulous place, see www.vivacations.com.
Transportation is not included. See Item Clarifications and Restrictions at the end of the catalog for additional travel information.
Donor(s): John Rendon, Sandy Libby, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rendon
The world-famous Rodriguez family, makers of classical and flamenco guitars, made 100 instruments to mark their 100th anniversary in 2005. This guitar is number five (5) and has been signed by President Carter on the guitar neck. It is made of rosewood from 1905, was given to President Carter by the family, and has beautiful inlay on a solid cedar top and rich tone. Included with the guitar is a book containing photographs of the family’s guitar shop in Madrid, Spain, and from Spanish media coverage of President Carter with the guitar. It also comes with a warranty; a certificate signed by Manuel Sr., Manuel Jr., Norman Rodriguez, and President Carter; and a temperature- and moisture-monitored, Bausach-lined guitar case.
A famous scene from one of the most popular movies of all time. The image of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on the bow of the ship in the movie “Titanic” is captured on this 46 x 34-inch framed work of art. The handmade pictorial Persian rug is woven with care from fine lamb’s wool and silk by Tabrizian master weavers.
Vibrant, lifelike images have been created in this handmade lamb’s wool and silk pictorial Persian rug woven with care by Tabrizian master weavers and signed by its maker. The bold colors in this lovely rug exhibit a great deal of passion and creativity. The frame measurers 34 x 46 inches.
A beautiful image of a Native American maiden has been hand created from fine lamb’s wool and silk from the city of Tabriz by master weavers. The frame measurers 34 x 46 inches.
Bring the conveniences of the indoors out into the fresh air and entertain guests or family with this complete outdoor kitchen from KitchenAid. Included are: a 48-inch stainless steel grill with a 48-inch grill vent hood, 48-inch stainless steel access doors, a 6.0-cubic-foot capacity frost-free refrigerator with two removable shelves, an 18-inch ice maker, a 24-inch-wide stainless steel side burner to keep foods warm, a 30-inch-wide stainless steel refreshment center (includes a cutting board, water filter, sink, faucet, utility bin, ice bin, and bottle opener), warming drawer with panel, two 14-inch-wide stainless steel trash drawers, two utility drawers, a 27-inch-wide stainless steel serving cart with commercial-size casters, 27-inch access doors, covers for the equipment, an apron, and grill tools. All items will be shipped free of charge from KitchenAid to your door.
Designer Carleton Varney’s grandmother owned furniture similar to these two handsome hand-carved chairs. The reproductions by Kindel Furniture Company will be shipped to a warehouse near your home for pickup. Kindel has been making furniture for more than 100 years. Typically, one carver spends at least 12 hours hand carving the back of the chair and another six on the front legs. This is in addition to the machine carving. These chairs truly are special because of their cost and craftsmanship. It is rare to find chairs with such hand carving today. The chairs will be finished and covered in a neutral fabric.
Donor(s): Carlton Varney, Kindel Furniture Company
Each year, the Heisman Memorial Trophy Awards Dinner is held to award the trophy to an outstanding college football player in the United States. As part of the celebration, the new recipient and any former winners present are asked to sign footballs. These are then distributed to all of the signers. This football is from the recent 2008 Heisman awards ceremony and features the signatures of the following 22 great Heisman Trophy winners: Dick Kazmaier (1951 – Princeton), Howard “Hop” Cassady (1955 - Ohio State), Paul Hornung (1956 - Notre Dame), John David Crow (1957 - Texas A&M), Pete Dawkins (1958 – Army), Gary Beban (1967 – UCLA), Steve Owens (1969 – Oklahoma), Jim Plunkett (1970 – Stanford), Johnny Rodgers (1972 – Nebraska), Billy Sims (1978 – Oklahoma), Charles White (1979 – Southern California), George Rogers (1980 – South Carolina), Mike Rozier (1983 – Nebraska), Ty Detmer (1990 – BYU), Gino Torretta (1992 – Miami), Danny Wuerffel (1996 – Florida), Ron Dayne (1999 – Wisconsin), Chris Weinke (2000 – Florida State), Eric Crouch (2001 – Nebraska), Jason White (2003 – Oklahoma), Tim Tebow (2007 – Florida), Sam Bradford (2008 – Oklahoma).
Bask in the desert air with family or a group of friends at this luxury vacation home in Palm Springs, Calif. You and your guests will have one week at the Villa Grand, a 4,600-square-foot home previously owned by Christina Onassis that sleeps up to 17. This well-appointed home has a spectacular heated pool, two Jacuzzi spas, a sauna, a lighted tennis court, a tiki bar/room, two kitchens, two living areas, two fireplaces, a citrus grove, lush green gardens, seven bedrooms, and seven baths.
This offer is for an 18-month period from May 2009 to September 2010.
Master chairmaker Russell Filbeck made this replica of an Appalachian-style ladder-back rocking chair especially for the Winter Weekend. The cherry, six-slat rocking chair is 44 inches tall, 26 inches wide, and 44 inches deep and is a reproduction of one that Filbeck made for President Carter. The hickory bark seat is woven in a herringbone pattern and finished with four coats of oil and paste wax. The slats are engraved with the Carter Center’s motto, “Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope.” Filbeck teaches woodworking at Palomar College in San Diego and is the author of “Making Ladder-Back Chairs With Russ Filbeck,” for which President Carter wrote the foreword.
One week in a fully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the historic Renaissance center of Florence. The apartment has all-new electrical wiring, plumbing, bathrooms, central air conditioning, Internet, phone, and TV connections. It is located in a 17th century palazzo near the Ferragamo and Frecobaldi family residences, one bridge west of the Ponte Vecchio, surrounded by antique shops, art galleries, and fine restaurants and only a five-to 10-minute walk to all of Florence’s major sites.
The 2,000-square-foot unit is furnished with Oriental carpet, antiques, original artwork, designer linens and all-new appliances. Each of the spacious three bedrooms has a queen-size bed, writing desk, and roomy closets. There is a large dining room and spacious living room. The second floor unit is an easy walk up with no elevator. NOTE: Subject to availability from Feb. 8 through Sept. 1, 2009. For more information about the apartments, see www.romit.com. Two coach-class tickets to Florence are included courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
Donor(s): Mr. and Mrs. N. Robert Stoll, Delta Air Lines
This limited-edition photo is numbered 17 of 100. It was taken at the dedication of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 6, 1997, and is signed by Presidents Carter, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Ford.
This color photograph, numbered 46 of 100, of five presidents (Bush, Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon) during the dedication of the Ronald Reagan Library on Nov. 4, 1991, in Simi Valley, Calif., is autographed by each president pictured. It is a priceless piece of our national heritage.
Six giclée prints of original paintings by President Carter were made to provide a selection to display during the auction. These six prints are larger than the original paintings. President Carter has signed and indicated that these mono-type prints are all one of a kind. The high bidder has a choice of one or more prints each at the winning bid amount. Subsequent high bidders will have the same option until all are sold.
The original works include:
“Sunflower” (oil on panel, 12 x 16 inches, painted April 2003)
“Farm Bell” (acrylic on panel, 21 x 16 inches, painted July 2003)
This is a picture of the farm bell mentioned in “An Hour Before Daylight” that was used to wake the Carter family for work on President Carter’s boyhood farm.
“Amish Buggy” (oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, painted November 2003) President Carter says of the Amish, “I admire the simplicity of their lives.”
“Live Oaks at Cumberland” (oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, painted September 2004) President Carter describes this as “one of my favorite trees and places.”
“Building and Coke Sign” (oil on canvas, 16 x 12 inches, painted October 2004) “Coca-Cola Co. repainted this old sign for me,” according to President Carter.
“Old Grist Mill” (oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, painted with modifications from a photograph)
The winning bidder can select one from among six choices of original paintings by President Carter. The works include:
“Sunflower” (oil on panel, 12 x 16 inches, painted April 2003)
“Farm Bell” (acrylic on panel, 21 x 16 inches, painted July 2003)
This is a picture of the farm bell mentioned in “An Hour Before Daylight” that was used to wake the Carter family for work on President Carter’s boyhood farm.
“Amish Buggy” (oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, painted November 2003) President Carter says of the Amish, “I admire the simplicity of their lives.”
“Live Oaks at Cumberland” (oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, painted September 2004) President Carter describes this as “one of my favorite trees and places.”
“Building and Coke Sign” (oil on canvas, 16 x 12 inches, painted October 2004) “Coca-Cola Co. repainted this old sign for me,” according to President Carter.
“Old Grist Mill” (oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, painted with modifications from a photograph)
Donor(s): President and Mrs. Carter
Value: $100,000.00
Winning Bid - $100,000.00
Item Restrictions and Clarifications Not Previously
Expressed
Grand Hotel Vacation – Book early. Room will be subject to availability for two consecutive nights May 1 – July 1, 2009, or Aug. 23 - Oct. 25, 2009. Incidental charges such as cocktails, lunches, phone calls, gift shop purchases, and recreational charges are not included. See certificate for hotel amenities included in this package and for directions on scheduling vacation.
PGA TOUR Player Experience - Certificate is not redeemable for cash and is based on space availability. When scheduling your TOUR Player Experience, please have alternate dates/times in mind. Contact listed on certificate is to book hotel and golf activities. Air travel must be booked separately. You must book your air travel personally.
Club Med Vacation Packages – Certificates are valid until Jan. 1, 2010, on a space-available basis at one of the resorts listed. Blackout dates apply for the weeks of Christmas, New Year’s, Presidents Day, Easter, Labor Day, Memorial Day, school holidays, the month of August, and any other holiday periods or special events acknowledged by Club Med – This certificate is nontransferable and non-redeemable for cash, goods, or services and cannot be combined with any other special offer or promotion. Bookings will be made on a space-available basis within (45) days of desired travel date, and desired travel date must be before expiration date. This certificate is valid for one trip only for the maximum # of days specified above and cannot be separated into multiple trips. Cancellation charges and other terms and conditions of travel will apply. No extensions will be granted beyond the expiration date. Club Med is not responsible for any airfare penalties or differentials incurred by travelers due to purchase of tickets prior to confirmation of land stay. Club Med is not responsible for lost or stolen certificates. Proof of citizenship and country entry requirements are the traveler’s responsibility. Membership and initiation fees are included. Air transportation is not included.
Atlanta Braves Tickets – Please contact Ms. Shandle Williams at (404) 827-1764 and fax a copy of the letter in your winner’s envelope to fax # (404) 827-5655 no later than July 31, 2009, with your choices of the date/game. Preferences are subject to availability.
North Georgia Vacation – make your reservations early as the cabins are subject to availability.
Fly Fishing Fantasy – Winner will be responsible for coordinating details for any additional guests (total of 8) that they wish to bring. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the lodge. Dates of March 20 - 21, 2009, cannot be changed. Air and ground transportation are not included.
Napa Valley Vacation - Certificate for Calistoga Ranch expires Feb. 28, 2010, and cannot be extended. You must book your stay at least 30 days in advance. Lodging is subject to availability. Directions for making reservations are on the certificate. You must present certificate to front desk at check-in.
A Week in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands – Major holidays not included. Reservations must be made two months in advance. Package includes homes only. Air transportation, ground transportation, cars, boats, and food are not included.
Villa Grand Vacation in Palm Springs – Reservation of this home is subject to availability from May 2009 through September 2010, excluding March 2010, April 2010, holidays, and special events. To determine availability and to book your vacation, visit www.vacationpalmsprings.com. Guest must sign a standard lease and pay a refundable security deposit of $1,000. The deposit is returned within two weeks after departure.
FLORENCE, ITALY, HOLIDAY - For best selection, schedule this vacation at least two months in advance. Please note: The apartment is on the second floor above street level, and there are no elevators. Reservations are subject to availability from Feb. 8 through Sept. 1, 2009. The Delta round- trip tickets should be coordinated at the same time as the lodging as they are also subject to availability.
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