Women's Lunch Place – Spaghetti Dinner 2016
Auction Ends: Oct 21, 2016 09:00 AM EDT

Art

TORTOISE AND HARE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS, Nancy Schon

Item Number
115
Estimated Value
750 USD
Sold
500 USD to Live Event Bidder
Number of Bids
3  -  Bid History

Live Event Item

After the online close, this item went to a Live Event for further bidding.

Item Description

Cast in fashion metal with 22K gold finish. Signed by the artist. Together with a signed photograph of the bronze sculptures by Nancy Schön.

Nancy Schön is a Boston treasure with her most loved and revered pieces being Make Way for Ducklings in Boston Garden and the Tortoise and Hare in Copley Square, which was created as a tribute to worldwide runners who have participated in the Boston Marathon. Her sculptures have thrilled all of us for years.

The artist’s statement about the Tortoise and Hare sculpture: “I wanted to create a sculpture that would attract children, yet have meaning for the (Marathon.) The fable of the Tortoise and Hare by Aesop was the perfect metaphor for the wide variety of people from all over the world who participate in the (race), people of all ages, shapes, and sizes, many of whom are proud just to walk over the finish line. These miniature sculptures were created exclusively for all those who are inspired by the powerful lesson the tortoise teaches.”

Schön’s jewelry is based on her sculpture and is cast in fashion metal with a 22K gold finish, signed in the process by the artist.

Learn more at http://www.schon.com/.

Item Special Note

Final bidding will conclude on October 21 during the Live and Silent Auctions at Spaghetti Dinner. All items may be picked up at the Fairmont Copley Plaza after the program concludes (9-10pm). For online winning bidders and bidders unable to take home their item that evening, Lorraine Levine (lorraine@womenslunchplace.org; 617-449-7190) will be in touch to arrange pick up at Women’s Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, or shipping via industry standard shipping method and price. If shipped, the amount will be added to the total cost.