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This is not a complete gallery of the auction items available at the 2019 Convention.
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One-of-A-Kind Custom Nutcrackers
These one-of-a-kind auction items are uniquely designed and decorated by a different Keepsake Studio Artist.

Bidding on each started at $300.00.

Woodland Nutcracker
Has a functioning lever.
By Terri Steiger
Final Bid $3,600.00

Penguin Nutcracker
Has a functioning lever.
By Kristina Gaughran
Final Bid $3,200.00

Bird Nutcracker
Has a functioning lever.
By Edythe Kegrize
Final Bid $3,500.00

Uncle Sam Nutcracker
Does NOT have a functioning lever.
By Tom Best
Final Bid $900.00

Gnome Nutcracker
Has a fuctioning lever.
By Tammy Haddix
Final Bid $1,100.00

Horse Nutcracker
Does NOT have a functioning lever.
By Debra Nielsen
Final Bid $1,025.00

Traditional Nutcracker
Has a functioning lever.
By Joanne Eschrich
Final Bid $2,200.00

4′ Custom Trees
Themed 4ft Christmas trees custom designed and decorated by different Keepsake Studio Artists.

Father Christmas
Christmas Tree
Features a variety of the Father Christmas series signed by artist Joanne Eschrich.
Beginning bid $750.00.
Final Bid $900.00 

Snow Buddies
Christmas Tree
Features a variety of the Snowbuddies series signed by artist Tammy Haddix, including a one of a kind large scale Snow Buddies with light.
Beginning bid $600.00.
Final Bid $1,000.00

Beauty of Birds
Christmas Tree
Features a variety of the Beauty of Birds series signed by artist Edythe Kegrize.
Beginning bid at $1,250.00.
Final Bid $1,800.00

The Magic of Ken Crow
Christmas Tree
Features signed ornaments by artist Ken Crow, including a Santa’s Christmas Clock, Where Dream Become Toys, various Toymaker Santa and the 2019 Santa’s Magic Train Tabletop.
Beginning bid $1,000.00.
Final Bid $32,000.00

Keepsake Studio Tour & Day at Hallmark Headquarters
This never-before-offered, behind-the-scenes look into the Keepsake Studio is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see how your favorite ornaments come to life. This item includes a Keepsake Studio tour for two people, lunch with artists in Hallmark’s Crown Room and two nights of lodging at Crown Center, plus a welcome bag, Hallmark Art Collection tour, and even coffee with a couple of your favorite artists! Beginning bid $1,500.00. Final Bid $4,200.00

Silent Auction

Silent Auction Tables

Keepsake Studio Miniature
Ornament Tree
Miniature ornament tree features one signed miniature ornament from each Keepsake artist in the studio.
Value $475.00
Beginning Bid $237.50

Beauty of Birds Miniature
Ornament Tree
Miniature ornament tree featuring twelve miniature Beauty of Birds ornaments all signed by Edythe Kegrize.
Value $950.00
Beginning Bid $475.00

Winter Fun with Snoopy Miniature
Ornament Tree
Miniature ornament tree featuring Winter Fun with Snoopy series.
Value $600.00
Beginning Bid $300.00

Heritage Nutcracker
Prototype & Ornament inside custom made wooden frame

Heritage Fox
Prototype & Ornament inside custom made wooden frame

Heritage Cardinal
Prototype & Ornament inside custom made wooden frame

Heritage Angel
Prototype & Ornament inside custom made wooden frame