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Marenn Parenn First Annual
Art Auction and Reception

Thursday, October 27, 2005
6 - 9pm

145 E. 15 Street #6R (bet. 3rd & Irving Place)
New York City

THANK YOU FOR VISITING. THE 2005 AUCTION IS CLOSED. COME BACK NEXT YEAR.

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Note: items are tax-deductible for any amount paid over the price valued


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“Mother and Child” Oil Painting from Haiti

This painting of Mother and Child embodies the special relationship of life as seen through the eyes of the artist, noted Haitian artist Marie-Marthe Louissaint. Click picture to read more.

This painting is 24 x 20 inches and is unframed acrylic on canvas. It has been valued at $600.


Starting bid is $600 (bids increase in increments of $50)

Tree of Life #1, "Noah's Ark"

This Arbol de la Vida is from Metepec Mexico and depicts the story of Noah's Ark. Click picture to read more.

The work is 6 x 6 inches. This is valued at $130.


Starting bid is $160 (bids increase in increments of $20)

Tree of Life #2, "Totonac Indians"

This Arbol de la Vida is from Metepec Mexico and depicts the story of 'Voladores de Papantla' who are Totonac Indians. Click picture to read more.

The work is 6 x 6 inches. This is valued at $130.


Starting bid is $160 (bids increase in increments of $20)

Sterling Silver Bracelet with black accents

This sterling silver bracelet with black accents is from Taxco, the silver capital of Mexico. It measures 7 inches in length. This is valued at $40.


Starting bid is $40 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Sterling Silver Bracelet #2

This sterling silver bracelet is from Taxco, the silver capital of Mexico. It measures 7 inches in length. This is valued at $40.

Sterling Silver Bracelet #2


Starting bid is $40 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Sterling Silver Bracelet #3

This sterling silver bracelet is from Taxco, the silver capital of Mexico. It measures 7 inches in length. This is valued at $40.

Sterling Silver Bracelet #3
Starting bid is $40 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Sterling Silver Bracelet #4

This sterling silver bracelet is from Taxco, the silver capital of Mexico. It measures 7 inches in length. This is valued at $40.

Sterling Silver Bracelet #4
Starting bid is $40 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Sterling Silver Bracelet #5

This sterling silver bracelet is from Taxco, the silver capital of Mexico. It measures 7 inches in length. This is valued at $40.

Belted Sterling Silver Bracelet #5
Starting bid is $40 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Huichol Bead Mask from Mexico

The Huichol are famous for their masks that are made of wood, slathered in beeswax then covered bead by tiny bead in multiple rainbow colors with symbolic designs. Click picture to read more. This is valued at $120.

Huichol Bead Mask
Starting bid is $120 (bids increase in increments of $20)

“Sisters” Oil Painting from Haiti

This painting is entitled “Sisters”. Click picture to read more. This painting is 12 x 16 inches and is acrylic on stretched canvas. It is valued at $150.

Sisters oil painting
Starting bid is $150 (bids increase in increments of $20)

Single Face Mask from Haiti

This leather mask of a young woman was been hand tooled in Haiti. The leather has been skillfully folded and designed to frame the young face which has been simplified in its detail and yet has lent a skin-like quality to the face. Craftsperson is unknown. This mask is valued at $25.

Leather Face Mask from Haiti
Starting bid is $30 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Single Face Mask with Patterns from Haiti

The frame around the face of this young woman has been folded and black ink strokes have created a pattern contrasting with her simple features and smooth skin. Craftsperson is unknown. This mask is valued at $25.

Face Mask Painted
Starting bid is $30 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Hand carved wooden head from Haiti

This wood carving of a woman has a stylized hairdo with the addition of wire and stud decoration. This is an interesting and unique piece for the wood carving collector or for the novice who wants to start a conversation piece collection. This is valued at $25.

Hand carved wooden head from Haiti
Starting bid is $30 (bids increase in increments of $10)

Haitian Stone Sculpture of a Man

This hand carved and polished sculpture of a man will make a unique gift or dramatic addition to your own home. Carved from a piece of Haitian river rock and hand-polished, it is part of a movement to revive this traditional Haitian art. One might think of this sculpture as a version of The Thinker – one can imagine this man in a pensive mood, perhaps thinking of the state of affairs in his Haiti. This is a piece to enjoy touching as well as looking at the sensuous planes and curves and the intricate texture of his fabric and hair. The piece is 11 ¾” tall and 6 ¾” at the base. This is valued at $50.

Stone Sculpture
Starting bid is $50 (bids increase in increments of $10)

"Untitled" by Nalini Langhorne from Haiti

This piece is emblematic of Haitian art and is full of vibrant colors. It attempts to capture a snapshot of life in Haiti. It is made of acrylic and felt which results in a unique piece that is perfect for the beginner art collector. The artist Nalini Langhorne created this piece in 1995 which has been valued at $100.

Langhorne artwork
Starting bid is $140 (bids increase in increments of $20)


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