Auction
To Raise Money For Pioneer 10th Ward
Young Men & Young Women
Help raise money for the Pioneer 10th Ward Young Men and Young Women. After the Pioneer 3rd Ward split, making the Pioneer 10th Ward; the Young men and young women ended up not having any funds for activities or camping equipment. All funds will be donated straight to the YM & YW of the Pioneer 10th Ward.
The two items up for auction is The First Vision and The Young Women’s Plaque. Both are Intarsia wood portraits made from all natural woods and NO PAINTS or STAINS USED. The word Intarsia means “Pictures in Wood” it is a semi-three-dimensional (2.5D) wood carving that hangs on the wall. Please see the HOME PAGE for the full definition of what Intarsia is. To read about the artist Click Here
See Below How to Bid and Auction Rules, Thank you
The two items up for auction is The First Vision and The Young Women’s Plaque. Both are Intarsia wood portraits made from all natural woods and NO PAINTS or STAINS USED. The word Intarsia means “Pictures in Wood” it is a semi-three-dimensional (2.5D) wood carving that hangs on the wall. Please see the HOME PAGE for the full definition of what Intarsia is. To read about the artist Click Here
See Below How to Bid and Auction Rules, Thank you
The First Vision
Current Bid $500 As of 5-8-19 at 6:30pm
About The First Vision
This was inspired by, "The First Vision". The man on the ground is 14 years old Joseph Smith; the year was 1820. The two personages above him is God the Heavenly Father(Left) He is pointing to His beloved son Jesus Christ. For more information of the First vision click here for link.
The Woods Used: Western Red Cedar (Trees), Honduran Mahogany (Joseph's Pants), Birch Joseph's shirt and Christ's Hands),
Red Oak (Joseph's hand & Christ's belt), White Oak, Maple Christ's Face, yellow heart leaves, Aspen (Christ's Rob), Gray pine (Beards), Walnut (Joseph's Belt & Shoe), and birch plywood backing.
(Size 33 3/4" Wide x 43" Height x 2" Thick)
The Woods Used: Western Red Cedar (Trees), Honduran Mahogany (Joseph's Pants), Birch Joseph's shirt and Christ's Hands),
Red Oak (Joseph's hand & Christ's belt), White Oak, Maple Christ's Face, yellow heart leaves, Aspen (Christ's Rob), Gray pine (Beards), Walnut (Joseph's Belt & Shoe), and birch plywood backing.
(Size 33 3/4" Wide x 43" Height x 2" Thick)
The Young Women’s Plaque
Current Bid $75.00 As of 5-8-19 at 6:30pm
About The Young Women’s Plaque
This was depicted after the old young women's in excellence medallion. The size is 14 1/2" wide x 18" Tall x 1" Thick
Wood Used: Honduran Mahogany (Back board), Walnut (Frame), Aspen Pine (Dress & Hair), pink pine (Roses), Birch (Women's Face&neck)
Wood Used: Honduran Mahogany (Back board), Walnut (Frame), Aspen Pine (Dress & Hair), pink pine (Roses), Birch (Women's Face&neck)
How To Bid & Auction Rules
Please go to, "Contact & Order Info" at the top of this page, or CLICK HERE to be sent there directly. Fill out the "Contact Form" or send either a text or email message to Elizabeth Gibbons. Label messages as "Auction Bid” so your message doesn't get put into spam. Please supply your full name, email address, your starting bid and your maximum bid. Bidding will work just like ebay. As other offers come in, I will increase your bid. If the bidding reaches your maximum bid, you will be notified and given the option to re-bid or not. The highest current daily bid will be posted below and updated throughout the day. Bidding starts 6pm on May 8th 2019 and will be open for 3 weeks, ending at 6pm on May 28th 2019.
Additional Frame Options...
The winner can have a larger and grander frame put onto The First Vision. If they want this option, it takes approximately 3 weeks to have a custom frame made. Payment must be made prior to having the frame ordered. The custom frame will add an additional $300 to the total cost. The winner will be given 5+ frame options to choose from in different styles and widths. Photos of the frame options will be texted or emailed to the winner. The art piece will need to be picked up within 5 business days after the winner is notified the frame has been installed. Failure to pick-up artwork after the 5 business days will veto your claim and the second highest bidder will be notified. Payment is nonrefundable. The frame cost is the only money that will not be donated straight to the Pioneer 10th Ward YM & YW. I am NOT charging for time, labor, or materials.
Payment & Pick-Up Details
If Winner Pays In Cash:
If the winner plans to pay in cash, they must pay and arrange for pick up within 7 business days of end of auction. Failure to do either will veto your claim and the second highest bidder will be notified. Payment is none refundable.
If Winner Pays by Check:
If winner plans to pay by check, payment must be made or postmarked within 5 business days of end of auction. Once the check has fully clear the bank the winner will have 5 business days to pick up art work. Failure to do pay or pick up art work within the specified time frame will veto your claim and the 2nd highest bidder will be notified. Payment is none refundable.
Shipping Details If Needed
If the winner is out of state or needs the artwork shipped somewhere, shipping costs will be extra and the winner is responsible for insurance and cost to have the piece professionally packaged.
If the winner plans to pay in cash, they must pay and arrange for pick up within 7 business days of end of auction. Failure to do either will veto your claim and the second highest bidder will be notified. Payment is none refundable.
If Winner Pays by Check:
If winner plans to pay by check, payment must be made or postmarked within 5 business days of end of auction. Once the check has fully clear the bank the winner will have 5 business days to pick up art work. Failure to do pay or pick up art work within the specified time frame will veto your claim and the 2nd highest bidder will be notified. Payment is none refundable.
Shipping Details If Needed
If the winner is out of state or needs the artwork shipped somewhere, shipping costs will be extra and the winner is responsible for insurance and cost to have the piece professionally packaged.