Rare Hallmark Artist Pieces Featured in Exclusive Silent Auction

Collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore a unique silent auction showcasing one-of-a-kind pieces and selections from the artists’ personal collections.

Bidding begins at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, April 17, 2026, with staggered closings on Friday, April 17, @ 2:00 PM and Saturday, April 18, @ 3:00 PM CT.

Proxy bidding is available for those unable to attend. Interested parties may contact [email protected] for details and to receive a bidder number.

These exceptional items go beyond ordinary ornaments—Hallmark pre-production pieces are among the rarest collectibles, with many truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the opportunity to add a remarkable treasure to your collection.

CLOSING ON FRIDAY @ 2:00 PM

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Linda Sickman.

Here Comes Santa Bundle

Santa’s Fire Engine
Here Comes Santa
7th in the series.
Wood Prototype

Santa’s Fire Engine (1985)
Here Comes Santa
7th in the series.

This exceptional, one-of-a-kind bundle includes:

  • The original hand-crafted wood prototype
  • Artist-signed production ornament
  • Certificate of authenticity – personally signed by Linda Sickman.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $650.00

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Ruth Donikowski

Close-Knit Sisters Bundle

Close-Knit Sisters
Prototype

Close-Knit Sisters (2011)

This unique, one-of-a-kind bundle includes:

  • The original hand-crafted prototype
  • Artist-signed production ornament
    Both items come mounted in a shadow box, ready for display.
  • Certificate of authenticity – personally signed by Ruth Donikowski.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $200.00

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Nello WIlliams

God’s Love is TImeless (2017)

This design draws inspiration from jewelry that blends acrylic and wood, with the serene blue symbolizing Jesus walking on water.

This rare offering includes:

  • Never-issued Hallmark ornament – a one-of-a-kind collectible, never released to the public.
  • Artist-signed – personally signed by the designer, Nello.
  • Certificate of authenticity – signed by Nello, guaranteeing its originality and rarity.

A rare, one-of-a-kind Hallmark keepsake—an extraordinary collectible for any serious ornament enthusiast!

Size: 2.87″ w. x 3.75″ h. x 0.25″ d.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $700.00

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Anita Marra Rogers

Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments Creative Production Bundle

Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments
original pencil sketches
(enlarged and cropped to show detail)

Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments
Prototype

Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments (2019)

This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind bundle includes:

  • Original pencil sketch – one-of-a-kind, of the 2019 Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments design, the first step in bringing this charming design to life.
  • Original color sketch – one-of-a-kind, showcasing the design before production.
  • Unpainted prototype ornament – a true collector’s gem, 3-D printed pre-production sample.
  • Artist-signed production ornament – celebrate holiday traditions with this nostalgic 1950s-style ornament, featuring Cozy Critters, Puppy Love, and Mischievous Kittens nestled in charming retro packaging. A perfect mix of vintage charm, artistry, and holiday cheer.
  • Certificate of authenticity – personally signed by Anita Marra Rogers.

A complete package of artistry, nostalgia, and holiday magic—a rare collectible that traces the journey from original sketch to finished ornament!

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $510.00

CLOSING ON SATURDAY @ 3:00 PM

A special auction item created exclusively for the HOO auction by retired Keepsake Ornament artist Tammy Haddix.

Sunni the Snowman

This special offering includes:

  • One-of-a-Kind Work of Whimsy Design – An exclusive collectible created solely for the HOH auction.
  • Artist-Signed – Personally signed by designer Tammy.
  • Certificate of Authenticity – Signed by Tammy, guaranteeing originality and rarity.

A truly unique collectible, perfect for any serious enthusiast!

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $500.00

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Terri Steiger.

Wings of Hope Bundle

Wings of Hope
original dimensional pencil sketch

Wings of Hope (2013)

The Christmas Ornament DVD (2013)
from the Hallmark Holiday Collection

Our Christmas Together (2013)

This remarkable, one-of-a-kind bundle includes:

  • The original dimensional pencil sketch of the 2013 On Wings of Hope ornament—an early sellout.
  • The Christmas Ornament DVD from the Hallmark Holiday Collection, where the ornament is prominently featured, telling the heartwarming story of Kathy, a widow whose first Christmas alone is transformed by the magic of a special ornament.
  • Two artist-signed 2013 production ornaments: On Wings of Hope and Our Christmas Ornament, both appearing in the film.
  • A certificate of authenticity personally signed by Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger.

A complete package of holiday magic, artistry, and heart—an extraordinary story and the ornaments that bring it to life!

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $270.00

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Nello WIlliams

Reindeer Games Bundle

Reindeer Games
original pencil sketch

Reindeer Games
Prototype

This unreleased, one-of-a-kind bundle includes:

  • Original concept sketch – for Reindeer Games
  • original hand-crafted prototype – a one-of-a-kind collectible, never released to the public.
  • Certificate of authenticity – personally signed by Nello Williams.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $10.00

Final Bid: $1,750.00