The Wild Gala

Auction Preview

There are a vast number of items included in The Wild Gala auction. The following are examples from our 2007 auction of just some of the amazing journeys, exquisite artwork, beautiful crafts and intriguing treasures. If you wish to view any of the artwork in advance of The Wild Gala, please contact Gelman at (403) 232-6686.

All of the following items have been generously donated with 100% of proceeds used to support the Southern Alberta Chapter’s education programs and conservation campaigns.

For additional information, please contact the office at (403) 232-6686 or info@cpawscalgary.org.

Please note: Some lots are subject to minimum bids and all values are shown in Canadian funds.

Click the images below for related Web sites or larger views.


Click here for a larger view of Animal Painting #07-5492, by Les Thomas

Lot No. 2

Artist: Les Thomas
Title: Animal Painting #07-5492
Image Size: 48" x 48"
Medium: Oil and wax on canvas
Retail Value: $8,400 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $4,000 (Cdn)


Men’s Primo Flash Jacket

Lot No. 3

Item: Men’s Cat Ski Package
Donated by: Elements the Patagonia Store
Retail Value: $2,550 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $1,550 (Cdn)

Description: Package includes Men’s Primo Flash Jacket (Ski Shell), Primo Flash Pants (Ski Shell), Primo Gloves, R2 Jacket (Mid Layer), Cap 3 Zip Neck (Base Layer), R1 Pants (Base Layer). Cat ski package includes a 2 for 1 package of two days skiing and two nights accommodation with Kootenay Experience, Wildhorse Catskiing & Powder Mining Co.


Click here for a larger view of Tracks in Snow, by Judith Hall

Lot No. 25

Artist: Judith Hall
Title: Tracks in Snow
Image Size: 12" x 16"
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Retail Value: $780 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $470 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Judith Hall.


Click here for a larger view of Mondrian Magpies, by Brenda Harper

Lot No. 26

Artist: Brenda Harper
Title: Mondrian Magpies
Image Size: 2 pieces, 12" x 12" each
Medium: Oil on canvas
Retail Value: $800 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $250 (Cdn)


Click here for a larger view of Bernache, by Brenda Harper

Lot No. 27

Artist: Brenda Harper
Title: Bernache
Image Size: 2 pieces, 11 3/4" x 18" each
Medium: Oil on canvas
Retail Value: $800 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $250 (Cdn)


Click here for a larger view of Flamingo Feathers, by Ann Lemorande

Lot No. 28

Artist: Ann Lemorande
Title: Flamingo Feathers
Image Size: 7" x 10"
Framed Size: 13" x 15.5"
Medium: Digital photograph on high gloss premium photo paper
Retail Value: $175 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid (optional): $100 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Ann Lemorande.


Pine at Schaeffer Lake in Winter, by Tatianna O'Donnell

Lot No. 29

Artist: Tatianna O'Donnell
Title: Pine at Schaeffer Lake in Winter
Image Size: 18 x 36 inches
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Retail Value: $975 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $585 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Tatianna O'Donnell.


Click here for a larger view of Eagle, by Faith Harckham

Lot No. 31

Artist: Faith Harckham
Title: Eagle
Donated by: The Avens Gallery
Retail Value: $300 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $180 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Faith Harckham.


Mt Quincey, 1924

Lot No. 32

Artist: Byron Harmon
Title: Mt Quincey, 1924
Image Size: 6" x 9" matted to 16" x 20"
Medium: Gold Toned Archival Contact Print
Donated by: Harmon Gallery
Web site: www.harmonphotography.com
Retail Value: $300 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $180 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Byron Harmon.


Click here for a larger view of Columbia Wetlands, View of Steamboat from Spillimachie, by Diane Colwell

Lot No. 34

Artist: Diane Colwell
Title: Columbia Wetlands, View of Steamboat from Spillimachie
Medium: Type C Photograph, Edition A/P
Size: 30" x 30"
Retail Value: $950 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $570 (Cdn)


Click here for a larger view of Forest Morning – Harlequin Ducks, by Jason Kamin

Lot No. 37

Artist: Jason Kamin, Winner of 2007 Best of Show for the Gallery portion of the Calgary Stampede
Web site: www.jasonkamin.com
Title: Forest Morning – Harlequin Ducks
Size: 13 3/4 " x 23 1/2" (framed)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Retail Value: $949 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $570 (Cdn)


Wolf Trail Track, by Susan Gottselig

Lot No. 38

Artist: Susan Gottselig
Web site: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/susangottselig/
Title: Wolf Trail Track
Size: Height 4 1/2"
Medium: Hand blown glass
Retail Value: $85 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $10


Click here for a larger view of Mount Queen Elizabeth, by Christine Elmgren

Lot No. 40

Artist: Christine Elmgren
Title: Mount Queen Elizabeth
Image Size: 11" x 14"
Medium: Oil on panel
Retail Value: $375 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $225 (Cdn)

Click here to learn more about Christine Elmgren.


Click here to go to the Aurum Lodge Web site.

Lot No. 50

Item: Two-night winter getaway to Aurum Lodge
Web site: www.aurum.com
Retail Value: $290 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $200 (Cdn)

Description: A two-night winter getaway at Aurum Lodge for two persons in a standard room. This getaway includes two breakfasts and one dinner.


Click here to go to the Delta Hotels Web site.

Lot No. 51

Item: 1 night stay at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
Web site: www.deltahotels.com
Retail Value: $248 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $140 (Cdn)

Description: Nestled in the majestic beauty and serenity of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the heart of Alberta's Kananaskis Country, is the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis. Now is the time to escape to the mountains and enjoy this unique Bed & Breakfast Mountain Get-away. And just in case you can't pull yourself out of our comfortable beds in time for breakfast, join us for our famous Kananaskis Sunday Brunch in the Fireweed Grill where the temptations are endless with abundant market fresh flavours that will tantalize your palate.

Package includes:

  • one-night's accommodation in a Delta-category room
  • full buffet breakfast either in the Fireweed Grill or in the privacy of your room
  • underground parking
  • gratuities are included.


Click here to go to the Emerald Lake Lodge Web site.

Lot No. 52

Item: One night accommodation for two at Emerald Lake Lodge
Web site: www.crmr.com
Expiry Date: Prize effective January 2nd – May 31st & October 13th – December 19th 2008

Description: Located in beautiful Yoho National Park, British Columbia, enjoy your Superior guestroom, located in one of 24 cabin-style buildings, featuring a field stone fireplace, private balcony, private entrance, telephone and feather duvet to snuggle under.


Click here to go to the Prince of Wales Hotel Web site.

Lot No. 53

Item: One night stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel
Donated by: Glacier Park Inc.
Web site: www.glacierparkinc.com/
PrinceofWalesHotel.htm

Expiry Date: Dates valid June or September 2008

Description: This hotel, named after Prince Edward, offers a traditional British atmosphere complete with afternoon tea. Its romantic appeal has made it a favourite for honeymooners for more the half a century.

Please note: Based upon space available, suites not applicable and cannot be redeemed for cash.


Click here to go to the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Web site.

Lot No. 54

Item: Two-night getaway to Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah Lodge in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
Donated by: Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah
Web site: www.num-ti-jah.com
Retail Value: $350 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $200 (Cdn)

Description: Num-Ti-Jah Lodge overlooks one of the most dramatic scenes in the Canadian Rockies. Out of Bow Lake, the mountains rise steep and rugged. The blue ice of Crowfoot Glacier hangs suspended over the turquoise water. To the west, the craggy peaks of the Great Divide tower over Bow Glacier. Num-Ti-Jah Lodge is located 40 kilometres north of Lake Louise on Highway 93 in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.


Click here to go to the Juniper Hotel Web site.

Lot No. 55

Item: Gift certificate for a one night's stay with breakfast for two at the Juniper
Donated by: The Juniper Hotel, Banff
Web site: www.thejuniper.com
Retail Value: $240 (Cdn)

Description: Enjoy a one night at the Mount Norquay Room including a breakfast for two. Perched at the base of Mount Norquay, just one kilometer from the Town of Banff, The Juniper boasts outstanding vistas of the Rundle, Goat, and Sundance Mountain Ranges, as well as Banff's town site and Vermilion Lakes. A ninety-minute drive from Calgary along the Trans Canada Highway will bring you to The Juniper. Our location is not only close to all Banff area attractions, but is also a short drive away from Lake Louise and Canmore.


Click here to go to the Mount Engadine Lodge Web site.

Lot No. 56

Item: Two night getaway for two people, at the beautiful Mount Engadine Lodge south of Canmore
Donated by: Mount Engadine Lodge
Web site: www.mountengadine.com
Retail Value: $436 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $250 (Cdn)

Description: Located 40 km south of Canmore, Alberta, just a two hour drive from Calgary, the Lodge is an excellent destination for quiet mountain retreats, as well as for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, fishing and photography. In winter there is plenty to explore on cross country skis, backcountry skis, snowboards and snowshoes.


Click here to go to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Web site.

Lot No. 57

Item: One night accommodation for two in a Fairmont Deluxe Lakeview Room
Donated by: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Web site: www.fairmont.com/LakeLouise
Retail Value: $600 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $360 (Cdn)

Description: Tucked deep within the Banff National Park, the Chateau invites you to escape to a retreat of welcoming grandeur.


Click here for more information on the Remax Balloon.

Lot No. 60

Item: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Donated by: REMAX
Web site: www.remax-western.ca/
4004_hot_air_balloon.html

Retail Value: $500 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $300 (Cdn)

Description: Hot air balloon ride, facilitated by Sundance Balloons, for two people with the traditional champagne celebration upon landing.


Click here to go to the Aqua Sport Scuba Web site.

Lot No. 66

Item: Two discover SCUBA classes and 2 sets of snorkelling gear (includes masks, fins and snorkels)
Donated by: Aqua Sport Scuba Centre, Calgary, AB
Web site: www.aquasportscuba.com
Retail Value: $250 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $120 (Cdn)

Description: Experience the thrill of breathing underwater with a Discover SCUBA class in an indoor pool. This package also includes two sets of snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, and fins).


Women’s Primo Flash Jacket

Lot No. 78

Item: Women’s Cat Ski Package
Donated by: Elements the Patagonia Store
Retail Value: $2,550 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $1,550 (Cdn)

Description: Package includes Women’s Primo Flash Jacket (Ski Shell), Primo Flash Pants (Ski Shell), Primo Gloves, R2 Jacket (Mid Layer), Cap 3 Zip Neck (Base Layer), R1 Pants (Base Layer). Cat ski package includes a 2 for 1 package of two days skiing and two nights accommodation with Kootenay Experience, Wildhorse Catskiing & Powder Mining Co.


Click here for the Fiona Malena Flamenco Web site.

Lot No. 80

Item: Flamenco Dance Class
Donated by: Fiona Malena Flamenco
Web site: www.fionamalena.com
Retail Value: $90 (Cdn)

Description: Enjoy a class in flamenco dance and experience the passion of this truly unique Spanish art form. This class is either for an individual or for a group of up to 6 participants.

Please note: The gift certificate is valid for one year. The class may be redeemed subject to the instructor’s availability.


Click here to go to the Banff Mountain Festivals Web site.

Lot No. 83

Item: Two passes for the Banff Mountain Film Festival
Donated by: Banff Mountain Film Festival
Web site: www.banffcentre.ca/
MountainCulture/festivals/2007/

Retail Value: $178 (Cdn)
Minimum Bid: $100 (Cdn)

Description: Two passes for the evening presentations (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) of the 32nd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, November 2-4, 2007.


Click here to go to the Calgary Roughnecks Web site.

Lot No. 106

Item: 4 tickets for the 2008 Home Opener for the Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse Team
Donated by: Calgary Roughnecks
Web site: www.calgaryroughnecks.com
Retail Value: $50 (Cdn) each

Description: The Calgary Roughnecks have been in the National Lacrosse League for only five years, but in that short time have established themselves as one of the NLL's premier organizations. The club has made the playoffs four times, won the West Division title and in 2004 hoisted the ultimate symbol of boxla supremacy, the Champion's Cup. In last season's playoffs, the Riggers lost a heart-breaker in overtime to the eventual champions, the Colorado Mammoth.


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