2016 Gala Auction Booklet

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The America and the Sea Award Gala auction o c t o b e r 22, 2016

WELCOME TO MYSTIC SEAPORT’S 2016 AMERICA AND THE SEA AWARD GALA! Tonight we are honored to present Bob and Rod Johnstone – J/Boats our highest award for their significant contributions to the sailing world and to raise awareness and funds for Mystic Seaport – The Museum of America and the Sea. Our mission is to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. Your support this evening will help us achieve our vision to significantly influence how new generations engage with our nation’s maritime past, present, and future.

Thank you for your continued support of America’s leading maritime museum.

Our auctioneer for the evening is Geraldine Nager Griffin, senior vice president at Sotheby’s. A longtime friend of Mystic Seaport, Geraldine has contributed her expertise and enthusiasm to numerous live auctions for the Museum.

Please bid generously!

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ERA OF EXHIBITIONS - MYSTIC SEAPORT IN THE 21ST CENTURY The opening of the Thompson Exhibition Building signals a new era of exhibitions at Mystic Seaport. Soaring architecture, advanced security, and state-of-the-art climate control combine to provide an ideal environment, not only to celebrate our extraordinarily diverse collections, but also to host some of the most valuable and historically significant objects from museums around the world. The opportunity provided by the Collins Gallery, the site of tonight’s gala, is to pull these artifacts together to tell the story of how we as Americans have always related to the sea; how it reveals our sense of discovery, drives our ingenuity, demands our fortitude, and inspires our perseverance; in essence, how the sea defines our very nature.

Yet this is not a history we can tell through artifacts alone. Success in this new era will be measured by how well we connect these histories with our public; and how we achieve this connection will be most dramatically impacted by technology. Through new projection techniques we will simulate crashing waves at the entrance to our first exhibition, SeaChange; visitors will see for the first time between decks on a three hundred-year-old ship model by controlling an arthroscope; and media players will integrate photographs, film, ephemera, and interviews to present the histories of the guano trade, a Chinese bed, and an Alaskan umiak, among others.

These breakthrough solutions are only the beginning of how we will employ technology to revolutionize audience engagement in the exhibition spaces centered on the McGraw Gallery Quadrangle. Your support during tonight’s paddle raise will allow Mystic Seaport to emerge as a leader in how museums leverage the best of technology to build a diverse, national audience, one experience at a time. Please consider participating tonight as we ask your to support this exceptional funding opportunity!

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A DAY ABOARD ZING, A BEAUTIFUL MJM 50z Enjoy the ‘no-roll’ comfort of a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer on this new MJM Yachts 50z, either in Naples, FL over the winter, or during Nantucket’s Opera House Cup on August 20. Zing can accommodate up to 6 guests. Captain and fuel provided. Bring a picnic and enjoy a spectacular day on the water!

The recipient can select either a Florida or Nantucket day trip option: Florida Option Board the 50z Zing at the Naples Yacht Club on a mutually convenient weekend day between December 9, 2016 - January 8, 2017 Nantucket Option Board Zing in Nantucket on August 20, 2017 for a day of spectating the Rainbow Fleet and the Opera House Cup Donated by MJM Yachts Restrictions and terms: Valid on a mutually convenient weekend day between December 9, 2016 - January 8, 2017 in Naples or August 20, 2017 in Nantucket. Captain and fuel provided; the successful bidder is responsible for any additional provisioning.

Estimated fair market value: $5,000 Opening bid: $1,500

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THE PALM TREE OIL PAINTING BY NELSON H. WHITE Known for his highly evocative scenes of beaches from around the world, Nelson Holbrook White is a third-generation Connecticut Impressionist. His work hangs in many public and private collections worldwide, including the permanent collections of the Wadsworth Athenaeum, the Florence Griswold Museum, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. White’s ability to use vibrant color and his rich brushstroke create a serene mood that transports the viewer to the summer shore anywhere in the world.

Painted in December 1986, the painting measures 18” x 24” and is donated by the artist.

Estimated fair market value: $8,000 Opening bid: $2,500

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CANDLESTICKS MADE OF WOOD FROM THE WHALESHIP CHARLES W. MORGAN Bring a piece of history into your home with one-of-a-kind candlesticks made from lacquered bronze winches, copper candle holders, and original reclaimed wood from the whaleship Charles W. Morgan, procured during her 2008 restoration.

Built and launched in 1841 and now a National Historic Landmark, the Morgan is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered more than 2,700 vessels. Over an 80-year whaling career, the Morgan embarked on 37 voyages with most lasting three years or more. She is known as a “lucky ship,” having successfully navigated crushing Arctic ice, hostile natives, countless storms, Cape Horn roundings and, after she finished her whaling career, even the Hurricane of 1938. The wood in these candlesticks was there through it all!

Includes two 9” pillar candles.

Donated by J. Jeffrey Walker Estimated fair market value: $1,000

Opening bid: $500

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LUXURIATE FOR A WEEK IN MEXICO WITH A VIDANTA CERTIFICATE Vacation like a residence club member at one of six exclusive properties along the Mexican coast. Vidanta is a collection of luxury resorts, where stunning natural beauty meets awe-inspiring design.

Vidanta has reinvented the vacation destination, offering luxurious, spacious accommodations, gourmet dining, pristine pools, state-of-the-art spas, world-class entertainment and extraordinary golf courses. Days here are spent making vacation memories unlike any other.

You will receive a certificate enabling you to enjoy a week at any of the six Vidanta resorts in Mexico as if you are a member. The successful bidder will pay Vidanta a reduced weekly usage fee ranging from $600 (Master Room) up to $2,200 (master suite, 1 bedroom loft, or 3 bedroom), with many other options in between. The cost of the weekly usage fee will depend on the level of the unit booked. In addition, the certificate allows the successful bidder to enjoy reduced greens fee, a two-for-one spa treatment, and transportation to and from the airport.

Choose from accommodations in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Puerto PeĂąasco, or MazatlĂĄn.

Please visit www.vidanta.com to explore the six stunning destinations of Vidanta.

Donated by David Taylor Restrictions and terms: Expires January 3, 2018. Offer valid for an 8-day 7-night stay. The successful bidder is responsible for the weekly usage fee for the size of unit reserved, a $50 Administrative Fee, and all incidentals, payable by credit card. The successful bidder can book at any level of accommodation subject to availability, up to 5 months in advance. Certificate is non-transferable.

Estimated fair market value: Average $7,500, depending on level of unit booked Opening bid: $2,500 12

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COMMISSIONED MARINE OIL PAINTING

BY JULIA O’MALLEY-KEYES Imagine you and your boat in a beautiful commissioned oil painting of 24”x36”, by contemporary realist Julia O’Malley-Keyes. The successful bidder will provide the artist with a high-resolution digital color photograph that has been shot by a professional photographer. Action shots with the boat owner onboard make the best conversion to an oil painting.

Julia O’Malley-Keyes resides in Falmouth, MA, where she lives and paints in her studio.

Her affinity for the ocean is reflected in her luminous coastal landscapes, seascapes, and paintings of classic yachts including the “Big J’s”, Endeavour, Endeavour II, Shamrock V, Velsheda, Hanuman, Lionheart and Ranger. Her love of painting large sailing yachts is widely applauded and her paintings are collected by numerous owners of J boats and big boat class sailing enthusiasts.

Julia has painted commissioned works of landscapes, private yachts and portraits for a wide variety of luminaries, including retired news anchor Charles Gibson and Don Graham, past publisher of the Washington Post. She has also been commissioned by and her works are in permanent collections at The Royal Perth Yacht Club and the New Zealand National Maritime Museum.

Donated by Julia O’Malley-Keyes Restrictions and terms: Valid until October 22, 2017. Two to three months are required to complete a commissioned painting.

Estimated fair market value: $15,000 Opening/Minimum bid: $5,000 14

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QUINTESSENTIALLY MYSTIC GETAWAY PACKAGE Be prepared to be pampered at Spicer Mansion, Mystic’s newest luxury boutique hotel.

Boasting an affiliation with Relais et Chateaux, each aspect of this beautiful former captain’s home has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur, coupled with every modern convenience to ensure your comfort. From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, your needs will be impeccably attended to by the hotel’s top flight staff.

This remarkably relaxing package includes a two-night stay in the Magellan Suite, dinner for two with wine pairing in Spicer Mansion’s elegant dining room on one evening of your stay, and light fare from the speakeasy menu served in the Belvedere salon with 360-degree views from atop the Mansion on the alternate evening.

Several bespoke experiences await you during your stay. Captain Jack Spratt, a local expert on the area’s history, will share Mystic and her history by water while you enjoy a private, two-hour cruise aboard the classic 30-foot wooden motor yacht Encore.

Select an exclusive “behind-the scenes” tour at Mystic Seaport with a senior member of the curatorial staff. Choose from the Museum’s vaults which house over 1 million maritime artifacts and works of art, the Watercraft Hall comprised of 500 historically significant vessels, or the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard - one of a kind in the United States.

This package provides a Mystic getaway of extraordinary luxury that is personalized, unique and elegant!

Donated by Brian Gates and Captain Jack Spratt Restrictions and terms: Hotel stay expires November 30, 2017; subject to availability and holidays excluded. Tours to be booked on a mutually agreeable date.

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WATCH HILL LAND AND SEA LUXURY PACKAGE Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, RI, Ocean House is an iconic New England seaside resort, and the first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel in the state. Reflective of Watch Hill’s maritime heritage, the impressive two-floor Morgan Suite pulls inspiration from the classic sailing and motor yachts that take to our local waters. Consisting of a living room, full-service kitchen, master bedroom, guest room and dining area, the spectacular upper level affords uninterrupted ocean views for relaxing and entertaining. On the first floor, a second master bedroom includes a private outdoor terrace with beach level access, as well as a sumptuous master bath and powder room. The Suite accommodates six to eight guests.

During your stay, enjoy a 4-hour afternoon or evening cruise for six* on a captained luxury Hinckley Picnic Boat. The Barton & Gray Mariners Club boats are captained and maintained by a professional crew, and are fully-equipped with all safety and recreational equipment. You and your guests can enjoy a carefree gourmet lunch or dinner, a sunset cocktail cruise, an afternoon of fishing, or simply relax in the sun for a few hours.

*The 4-hour afternoon or evening cruise for six can be redeemed in any of the following Barton & Gray Mariners Club locations: Palm Beach, Jupiter, Naples, Sarasota, Miami and Boca Grande, FL in the winter season, and Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, and Osterville, MA, Greenwich and Rowayton, CT, and Newport and Watch Hill, RI in the summer season.

Donated by Chuck and Deborah Royce, and Barton & Gray Mariners Club Restrictions and terms for Ocean House stay: Offer valid November through April only; expires November 30, 2017; subject to availability and holidays excluded. Offer not valid without original letter and letter must be presented upon arrival. Please reference letter when making reservation.

Excludes taxes and gratuities.

Restrictions and terms for Barton & Gray Mariners Club outing: Valid Monday through Thursday only. Not valid in Nantucket or the New York Markets. The successful bidder is responsible for fuel and any additional provisioning.

Estimated fair market value: $15,500 Opening bid: $5,000

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SAIL WITH ROD JOHNSTONE AND DINE AT DOG WATCH Experience sailing from the perspective of celebrated yacht designer and honoree, Rod Johnstone. You and three friends will spend an incomparable day on the water with Rod in spring or summer 2017. Depart from Stonington Harbor, and afterwards, head over to Dog Watch Cafe in beautiful Stonington Borough, directly overlooking Dodson Boatyard. Enjoy a marvelous dinner and drinks, and hear firsthand the success story that started with Ragtime.

Donated by Rod Johnstone and Clay Burkhalter Restrictions and terms: Valid on a mutually agreeable date prior to May 24, 2017 or after July 1, 2017.

Estimated fair market value: $700 Opening bid: $500

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Live Auction Procedures and Rules Please bid generously!

All items have been donated to Mystic Seaport and proceeds go directly to support the Museum.

By bidding in the live auction each bidder agrees to these auction rules: Bidding numbers are located on the back cover of this auction booklet.

Raising your auction booklet and being recognized by the auctioneer constitutes a bid. Please use only the bid number assigned to you. All bids are considered binding commitments to purchase. The auctioneer will determine who is the successful bidder and their discretion is final.

As the auctioneer announces, “SOLD,” title to the article will pass to the highest bidder who thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the item and agrees to payment thereafter. The successful bidder of an item will immediately receive a buyer’s agreement for signature. At that time, they should verify that the bid number, amount, and item description are correct.

All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” Mystic Seaport shall not be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.

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Unless otherwise specified, all auction certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising directly or indirectly, Mystic Seaport, their elected and appointed officials, members, and employees, the auctioneer(s), the auction company and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction. Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the auction to the cashier.

Mystic Seaport will gladly accept cash, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or your check payable to Mystic Seaport. Please read your receipt carefully regarding limits to the charitable deduction associated with your purchase; please consult your tax advisor.

Thank you for your participation in support of Mystic Seaport.

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FRONT COVER: Andrea Falconi

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