There are many of Mark Shafer’s original artworks to be auctioned off on Nov 10th. Mark was a master at capturing Fairfield’s history in beautiful detailed colorful paintings and drawings. A live auction will begin at 8:00 PM that night. A display will be available for viewing during the day of Nov 10th, and bids can be made by texting (641) 919-2121 to be included in the auctions.
There will also be a silent auction and “Buy it Now” area. All these options will include many other well know artists works and items including quilts, wood works, jewelry, bronze sculpture, a dinner by Chef Anderson Hardy (see below), wine, FA&CC Tickets, Whiskey Tasting Basket & Sampling event, and much more. Full list will be on Website the week before the event.
Below is just an example.
“LOUDEN PULLEY”
Original Watercolor Painting by Mark Shafer
Reflects Mark’s incredible relationship with Fairfield History & the Louden Barn
Signed, Framed
“IOWA VICTORIAN” & “IOWAN MAGAZINE”
Original Serigraph by Wendell Mohr
Signed & numbered, limited edition hand-pulled silkscreen is a study of the bell tower on the 1868 Vernon School, which was featured on the cover of the Iowa Magazine.
That issue appears in the 1989 Kevin Costner movie “Field of Dreams”, on the dashboard of the farm truck.
“FIGS IN THE JUNGLE”
Painting By Suzan Bates Kessel
Original acrylic on canvas, painted for her recent one-person exhibit. Kessel has exhibited and sold art in Lake Tahoe, and in numerous galleries throughout the Midwest. She has captured “Best of Show” awards and has artwork is in many private & public collections.
“MARK’S HOLIDAY TIES”
By Jaxine Andersen
Mark was known for his unique ties.
Display of 4 ties in 17.75” by 21.75” frame.
“MARKS DOVE ~ CLOCK”
by Cris Soth
Hand painted from Image of Mark’s Painting
Acrylic on 6”x6” wooden clock ~ It works.
“LIVE EDGE OAK BENCH”
by Dave Fredericks
3” Slab, 16”x 54” wood from original tree on the FG&CC – oldest continuous operating golf club West of Mississippi ~ Founded in 1892
Bench with black metal legs
“NORTH SIDE OF FAIRFIELD SQUARE”
Hand Painted Print by Mark Shafer
7″x10″ Signed framed 13.5 x 16.5
Painted in 1998 ~ Artist Signed
HANDMADE QUILT
Created by Jaxine Andersen
Civil War vintage quilt with reproduction fabrics, dark background fabrics used to set off colored fabrics used for piecing the Monkey Wrench pattern. 76” x 62”.
“FAIRFIELD AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY”
By Mark Shafer
One of the last copies, no longer in print, published in 1976 with drawings and text by Mark Shafer. Features homes, buildings downtown, industrial, rural, church & schools. A treasured Fairfield book.
“OLD BANDSTAND”
Located In Fairfield Central Park 1907 – 1969
Original Pen & Ink Drawing by Mark Shafer
“AMERICAN BALD EAGLE”
Print of Original Painting by Kathy Tollenaere
Tollenaere is known for her many detailed illustrations of birds.
Venice of Iowa Print
“VOICES OF THE SOUL”
Print by Helen Chamberlain
From collection of Gene Copeland, given to FAA. Gene was a great friend of Mark Shafer & the arts.
“ST. LOUIS TRIP & 4 GAME TICKETS”
TRIP PACKAGE
Two Nights at One Cardinal Way Luxury Condo
View into stadium and the Arch
2 bedrooms – king beds, 2 baths, kitchen & living-room
Parking garage
4 Cardinal Game Tickets
(Cardinal/Cub games not available)
Lots of activities near-by: Art Museum, Zoo, Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Shopping and more
Discuss dates with us for 2024
