Fine Arts

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We gratefully accept donations of the following types of fine art:

  • Art of the Native American, Alaska Native, First Nation, and indigenous peoples of the world
  • Fun, interesting, unique artifacts
  • Hand-blown glass pieces
  • High-end art supplies, easels, and large canvases
  • Multiple-original prints including lithographs, etchings, engravings, monotypes, silkscreen, woodcraft, and linocuts
  • One-of-a-kind pottery and ceramics
  • Original paintings or drawings from all eras in a variety of media: oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, tempera, pen & ink, and collage
  • Pacific NW: logging, ferries, mountains, parks, beaches scenes
  • Sculptures and carvings in various metals, stone, or wood
  • Signed limited-edition serigraphs and exceptional photographs
  • Textiles and beaded work
  • Valuable posters and maps
  • Vintage advertising and memorabilia
  • Picture frames in good condition and of ‘better’ quality
  • Blank canvases

We also gratefully accept donations for the Art Annex:

  • Appealing non-original art including fine art reproductions, prints and posters of all sizes, styles, mediums, and interests.
  • Unique photo frames.
  • Please note: the Art Annex is in the Commons, opposite the stage.

View photos of special pieces as they are donated by visiting the Fine Art Bainbridge Rotary Auction Facebook page.

Key information for Sale Day

  • We are proud to have offered for sale some remarkable pieces at the Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale in past years.
  • Whether a painting by a European master, a classic Asian antiquity or a fun, retro sculpture, knowledgeable volunteers are assisted by professional appraisers to price items to be a value to the buyer.
  • Art appreciators with any budget are sure to find a treasure.
  • About a thousand items are priced first-come-first-served, with about 25 of the most sought-after pieces put on silent auction. Silent auction bidding closes at 15 minute intervals between 9:30 and 11:30 am.

For more information about this department, please contact:
arts@bainbridgerotaryauction.org