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1 Preview of Auction Items To place an absentee bid, or for more information, please contact Jamie Pearl at or , extension 118. Auction pre-bid deadline is 12 noon on Saturday, April 21.

2 Abigail Kirsch-Catered Dinner in the Galleries with Artist Helena Hernmarck Starting Bid: $2,000 Join Swedish artist Helena Hernmarck for an intimate dinner in the Museum, surrounded by her amazing tapestries, during her upcoming exhibition. Hernmarck, who is internationally recognized as one of the most significant fiber artists working today, has exhibited her work at MoMA, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the American Craft Museum, among other locations. The delicious three-course gourmet dinner will be catered by Abigail Kirsch, the tri-state area s premier wedding and event caterer. The dinner is available for six participants; the successful bidder will choose from dates available between November 2018 and early January 2019.

3 Make a Pilgrimage to the Post-War Art Mecca, Marfa, Texas Starting Bid: $2,000 Marfa, Texas, is a magical place. Nestled along the Chinati mountain range, Marfa became an artistic mecca when Minimalist artist and art critic Donald Judd began to purchase properties there in Judd permanently installed his work and that of John Chamberlain, Dan Flavin, Roni Horn, Robert Irwin, Claes Oldenburg, Richard Long, and others in Marfa until his death in The package is for two couples and will take place over a three-day weekend; it includes: Accommodations at the Holland Hotel or the Hotel Limpia successful bidder s choice! Dinner for four at either The Century (Holland Hotel) or Blue Mountain Bistro (Hotel Limpia). Guided experiences at the Judd Foundation, Chinati Foundation, and Ballroom Marfa. The Holland Hotel was built in 1928 by local rancher J. R. Holland, and was designed by acclaimed architect Henry Trost. It has been beautifully restored and updated by the Greenwich Hospitality Group. The Hotel Limpia, a historic, restored hotel built in 1912, is located in mile-high Fort Davis in the scenic Davis Mountains. The courtyard garden, the glassed-in veranda, and the welcoming porches invite guests to enjoy the tranquility of a bygone era of Texas. Special thanks to Charles Mallory, Greenwich Hospitality Group, for this exclusive donation.

4 Own an Original Artwork by Exhibiting Artist Tucker Nichols Starting Bid: $2,700 Tucker Nichols, Untitled (BR1720), 2017 Enamel on panel 16 x 20 x 1 1/2 inches Value: $5,400 Tucker Nichols, whose work will be on view in Almost Everything On The Table, one of The Domestic Plane exhibitions opening at The Aldrich in May 2018, has generously donated one of his artworks.

5 Tour of Palazzo Chupi, Julian Schnabel s home in New York City Starting Bid: $2,000 Be a guest at Julian Schnabel s New York City home, Palazzo Chupi, on this private tour. Described by Vogue s Dodie Kazanjian as like another piece of art, Palazzo Chupi was designed by the artist in the style of a Northern Italian palazzo on top of a former horse stable. It is known for its pink exterior, which occupies a prominent place on the skyline of the West Village. Explore the lower four floors, which include Schnabel s apartment and swimming pool. Tour for ten guests.

6 An Exciting Selection of Wines from the Cellar of Elin McCoy, Global Wine Critic for Bloomberg News Starting Bid: $1,000 Enhance your cellar with this 12-bottle case of highly collectible 2012 and 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; valued at $1,300, it includes one bottle each of: 2014 Robert Mondavi Reserve To Kalon Vineyard 2014 Clos Du Val Stags Leap District Hirondelle Vineyard 2014 Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard 2014 Mount Veeder Reserve 2014 Chappellet Signature 2014 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2012 La Jota Howell Mountain 2012 Palmaz Vineyards 2012 Purlieu 2012 Rombauer Diamond Selection 2012 Mathew Bruno 2012 Clos Pegase Hommage Tenma Vineyard The lot will also include a signed first edition of McCoy s The Emperor of Wine, her critical biography of Robert M. Parker, Jr., which appeared in five languages.

7 Visit Sol LeWitt s Home and Studio, then Stay for Lunch Starting Bid: $2,200* Enjoy a private tour of Sol LeWitt s studio and home in Chester, CT, led by his wife Carol LeWitt. The studio, built in 1992, contains an extraordinary range of work by the artist, and is virtually untouched since his passing in 2007, with both finished works and works in progress on view. Then join Mrs. LeWitt for a luncheon in her home, amid the family's personal collection, including work by Kiki Smith, Charles Simonds, Franz West, and many more. Available for a party of eight to sixteen guests. *BUY NOW! Pre-purchase this experience now for $10,000. Only one experience available. Contact Jamie Pearl at jpearl@aldrichart.org or , extension 118, to purchase today.