‘Spaceman Cigarettes’, a limited edition silk-screened print by Michael Parekowhai GABA's strongest ever catalogue of artworks will go under the hammer at the GABA Gold Auction this Sunday night. The works comprise those by acclaimed New Zealand artists, including Michael Parekowhai, Reuben Paterson, Sally Burton, Ewan McDougall, Miriam Saphira, K. Airini Vane, David K. Shields and Agnes Wood; Australian artist Ross Watson; and American artists, Jeanne Roth and Jane Aughey. There's also a variety of celebrity items and experiences being auctioned off, including signed books from Stephen Fry, a personal portrait shoot with photographer Russ Flatt, a walk-on-role experience for two people on Shortland Street, a walk-and-talk garden consultation with Tony Murrell, a signed Rugby World Cup Referees jersey, and the mandatory Dan Carter-signed Jockey undergarments. For political junkies, there are wining and dining experiences with Labour's Maryan Street and Jacinda Ardern, National's Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry, plus two signed bottles of Prime Minister John Key's private reserve Pinot Noir. All proceeds go to the Gay Auckland Business Association's Charitable Trust, which helps community groups and to out students with academic promise. Here are some of the lots up for grabs: Art: ‘Spaceman Cigarettes’ (1000 x 700mm, framed, image attached). A limited edition silk-screened print by contemporary New Zealand artist Michael Parekowhai, created to accompany his exhibition at this year’s Venice Biennale and donated by Michael Lett Gallery. www.michaellett.com ‘Oil and Sand’, 2010 (841 x 1189mm, mounted, image attached). An exhibited artwork by photographer David K. Shields, whose work was most recently acquired by the Wallace Arts Trust. www.smartnetwork.co.nz/blogs/david-shields ‘Arches 1’ and ‘Arches 2’ (gouache on paper, both 280 x 440mm, framed). Two paintings by K. Airini Vane (1891-1963), donated by Judith Anderson Gallery in Hastings. www.judith-anderson-gallery.co.nz ‘Itchycoo Park’, 2008 (oil on canvas, 460 x 920mm, image attached). A work by expressionist New Zealand artist Ewan McDougall, whose 49 years of painting are celebrated in the new art book, ‘Ewan McDougall: Paintings’. www.ewanmcdougall.co.nz ‘Soldiers, Off Set’ (800 x 700mm, framed, image attached). A limited edition print by contemporary realist Australian artist Ross Watson, donated by Murray Smallfield and Ross Watson. www.rosswatson.com ‘A Lot To Say’ (oil on canvas, 840 x 400mm). A painting by contemporary New Zealand artist Dr. Miriam Saphira. www.miriamsaphira.co.nz Travel: Two nights stay in a luxury Lodge Suite at the multi-award-winning Hamurana Lodge, a unique boutique hotel hidden in the hills around Lake Rotorua that blends extravagant French style with natural New Zealand beauty. Includes evening canapés and aperitif, daily Petit Déjeuner, and a sumptuous three course dinner on your arrival evening, crafted by award-winning Host Chef, Charlie Brown, at the lodge’s own restaurant, Le Manoir. Valid until March 2012, this magnifique Hamurana Lodge package is valued at $2,500. www.hamuranalodge.com Two nights accommodation for two people in a Private Garden Villa at the Pink Flamingo Resort, the award-winning, gay owned and operated, boutique hotel in Port Douglas, Northern Queensland. Includes a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Valid until December 2012. www.pinkflamingo.com.au Celebrity: A Rugby World Cup Referees jersey, signed by the RWC 2011 referees, and donated by Welsh referee Nigel Owens. www.irb.com A personal portrait shoot with noted fashion photographer Russ Flatt, who has appeared as guest photographer on both ‘Make Me A Supermodel’ in the US and ‘New Zealand’s Next Top Model’, and whose work has featured in Vogue Hommes, i-D and GQ magazines. www.russflatt.com Signed copies of ‘The Fry Chronicles’, the 2010 autobiography of Stephen Fry; and the Harry Potter Audio Books, as read by Stephen Fry. www.stephenfry.com A 90-minute walk-and-talk garden consultation with Tony Murrell, landscape designer, star of TV One’s ‘Mucking In’, RadioLIVE host and author. www.murrellgroup.com Fashion: A $500 gift voucher from contemporary tailors Crane Brothers on High Street. www.crane-brothers.com $500 worth of off-the-rack designer women’s wear from Adrienne Winkelmann in The Chancery. www.adriennewinkelmann.com A $150 gift voucher from Marvel Menswear on Ponsonby Road. www.marvelmenswear.co.nz Politics: Two bottles of Prime Minister John Key’s private reserve Pinot Noir, signed by the PM and bottled exclusively for him as a limited edition wine. www.johnkey.co.nz Champagne High Tea for two at The Langham with Labour MP Jacinda Ardern. Treat yourself and a friend to an exclusive tête-à-tête with Labour’s Auckland Central candidate and enjoy The Langham’s wonderful selection of afternoon tea delectables. www.jacinda.co.nz More auction donations will be announced this week. GABA GOLD Charity Auction
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First published: Tuesday, 1st November 2011 - 3:23pm