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Home Page Mission and Purposes General Camper Info Camp Activities Camp Venue Information Adult Workshops Korean Market and Silent Auction Donations, Volunteer and Contact Information Registration Materials and Other Forms Local Accommodations Counselor Application Page Special Links and Other Interesting Items	SILENT AUCTION CAMP CHOSON 2004 THIS AUCTION IS EXPIRED, BUT FEEL FREE TO BROWSE THROUGH
	Welcome to the 2004 Silent Auction!  Camp Chosôn is pleased to bring you the many items listed below available for bidding in the auction this year.  Most of these items were hand-carried back to the U.S. by family members of the children at camp, or volunteers who traveled to Korea over the last year.  We would like to acknowledge their generosity in helping the camp transport these items so that our auction has truly authentic and unique treasures to present to you. As you bid on the items below, please keep in mind that Camp Chosôn uses the funds produced from this auction to support its programming and the general costs of operating the camp.  In addition, since Camp Chosôn is a 501c-3, non-profit corporation, any amount of money used to purchase an item above the value of that item, is tax-deductible.  With that preface, please bid generously! Below you will find the Bidding Rules, followed by the Items, Pictures & Descriptions.  On-line bids can be placed via e-mail to the camp (info@campchoson.org) and must include the Item number, your name/contact information, and the amount of your bid.

Silent Auction – Sealed Bid Rules 1.  Bidding on all auction items opens on the first day of camp, Sunday, June 27th, at 4:00 PM, with the arrival of our resident camp families.  The items will be available for viewing near the Market from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM every day thereafter until the last day of camp.  The current highest bid will be posted at camp and on this page each day beginning Tuesday, June 29th. 2.  On-Site bidding will be officially closed on the last day of camp, July 2nd, at 1:45 PM.  On-line bidding will be officially closed on the last day of camp, July 2nd, at 7:00 AM. 3.  On-Site bidding will be open each day (except July 2nd) until 4:00 PM, while on-line bidding will be open 24 hours/day (except July 2nd). 4.  On-line bidding will be via e-mail to info@campchoson.org. 5.  To be considered an official e-bid, the e-mail must contain the item number, your name/contact information and must be an amount no less than the "minimum bid" for that item.  Qualifying bids must also be at least $1.00 more than the highest bid for that item if one is posted. 6.  The highest bid of the day for each item will be posted to the web site as soon as possible after 4:00 PM. 7.  Bidding ties will be indicated as such when posted as the current highest bid.  All ties not broken by the bidding process at the close of the auction on Friday, July 2nd, will be decided by random drawing by the Board President, to determine the winner. 8.  All winning bidders must claim and pick up their items before the close of camp on Friday, July 2nd.  Please pay with cash of by check (made payable to Camp Chosôn); no credit cards will be accepted. ITEMS AND DESCRIPTIONS ITEM #1:  Wall Lamp Beautifully light up any room with this exquisite wall lamp made of rich rosewood and delicate rice paper. The gorgeous gazebo-shaped structure, exquisite hand-painted garden designs, and lovely latticework, will transport you into the outdoors leaving you feeling tranquil and serene.  Can’t you almost smell the fragrant flowers?  Please note the original red seal on the front panel indicates the artwork is authentic and original (no duplicates!).  This light comes equipped with two bulbs (white and red) activated by a pull switch.  It is intended for indoor use only. MINIMUM BID:  $80 ITEM #2:  CIRCLE DANCE PRINT This vibrantly colored “Circle Dance” original print will look striking displayed on any wall in your home! The Korean Circle Dance is performed to celebrate and give thanks for the year’s harvest.  Painted on traditional paper, each dancer is adorned in conventional Hanbok dress in alternating primary colors of green, blue, red and yellow.  The original red seal on the print indicate the artwork is authentic and original (no duplicates!). MINIMUM BID:  $20 ITEM#3:  FAN DANCER PRINT Decorators would be honored to decorate around this original piece of art!  This strong and stunning “Portrait of Fan Dancer” displays traditional Korean femininity—arched brows, colorful Hanbok, conventional hairstyle and seductive gaze.  The sheer size of the woman in relation to the frame communicates power and importance, and the beautifully colored gold rice paper makes the print truly unique. MINIMUM BID:  $30                 CLOSED                                                                                  OPEN ITEM #4:  LEATHER FORTUNE BOX Peek inside and you’ll find Chinese astrological writing that claim to give insight into the future!  This rustic-looking leather fortune box has the feel of an antique with its brass hardware and deep rich colors.  Look closely and you’ll see the simple image of springtime—bird, flowers, and tree—all skillfully painted on this treasure box.  Rumor has it, this container would have been used to store pills, but you can certainly think outside the box!  A perfect size for jewelry and other valuables, or perhaps just handsomely displayed in a study or office. MINIMUM BID:  $40                          SCROLL BOXES Traditionally used to store scrolls, these 16” antique replica scroll boxes are incredibly distinctive. With their octagon shape and brass hardware, you’ll be sure to make a statement no matter how you use them.  Birthdays, holidays, hostess gifts…how about placing a bottle of wine inside to create a truly special gift package! ITEM #5:  BLACK SCROLL BOX (On Left) A dramatic look with gold Chinese lettering set against a black background. MINIMUM BID:  $35 ITEM #6:  BROWN SCROLL BOX (On Right) A beautiful lotus flower design—painted in warm earth tones—that symbolize Buddhism. MINIMUM BID:  $35              ITEM #7:  BLACK BRUSH BOX This 18” black box was traditionally used to store brushes. But use your own imagination to decide what treasures you’ll keep inside…perhaps you’ll consider storing all those TV remotes! The gold Chinese lettering set against a black background with handsome brass hardware helps create that antique look, while making a strong statement.  What’s it saying to you? MINIMUM BID:  $35 KOREAN DOLLS Whether a daughter, mother, grandmother, or sister – who doesn’t admire the symbolic stature of the Korean women?  Both dolls are robed in brightly colored Korean traditional dresses - one in traditional  dress with a shawl for a formal function, the other dressed to identify importance in society – such as royalty. ITEM #8:  (Blue Shawl - Right)           ITEM #9:  (Royalty - Left) MINIMUM BID:  $10                               MINIMUM BID: $10 ITEM #10:  CELADON PLATE The deep moss color against the traditional celery green is what makes this Celadon plate truly unique!  Look closely at the lovely vine and hibiscus design that literally fills the entire plate.  Too beautiful to use?  Nonsense!  It’s perfect for appetizers, elegant treats and exotic fruits, but feel free to display. MINIMUM BID:  $25 ITEM #11:  CELADON VASE Cranes, a symbol so often recognized in Korean culture, represent a long, healthy and peaceful life.  And standing almost 9” high, this traditional Celadon vase is tastefully designed with cranes and other graceful patterns.  Imagine a beautiful bouquet of flowers in this sweet vase…simply stunning! MINIMUM BID:  $30 ITEM #12:  BAEK-JA CRANE AND CELADON CLOUD BOTTLE This beautiful Baek-Ja (white porcelain) bottle, standing 7 inches tall, is incised with a design of cranes flying among the clouds, symbolizing immortality, surrounded by “old theme” depiction of mountains and Korean Pine trees.  The indentations signify an artistic expression of pinecones and are the traditional way to draw the Korean Pine.  This design dates back to the Chosun Dynasty period (1392-1910).  A touch of elegance to serve your favorite beverage or simply display a single blossom; the light color of the piece, is unique in itself! MINIMUM BID:  $15 ITEM #13:  CHRYSANTHEMUM BUN-CHEONG COSMETIC BOX This olive green Bun-Cheon ware cosmetic box (3 inches in diameter, standing 1 inch in height) with a bouquet of white stamped chrysanthemums encircling the cover is the perfect display piece on a bedroom dresser or bathroom vanity. Cosmetic boxes like this one, were used by women of the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910) to hold cosmetics, medicines or jewelry.  Some things over the years, never really change much! MINIMUM BID:  $20             WINTER                                                                                     SUMMER pLAYFUL PRINTS Displaying a modern, more contemporary side of an ancient culture, these two, beautifully matted, framed 16X16 prints display the Korean importance of joy and interactive playfulness of kindred spirits!  Perfect in a child’s bedroom or play space. ITEM #14:  WINTER SCENE The warmth of a burning flame, thawing fingers, toes and drying....SOCKS??   In a background mountain setting, you can almost taste the sweetness of the  plums two are nibbling, as these friendly hikers take a moment to recover from what appears as a cold and wet excursion. MINIMUM BID:  $25 ITEM #15:  SUMMER SCENE On the traditional Sunday morning hike in the mountains, three friends treasure a peaceful, reflective moment to refresh themselves in a sparkling brook while nibbling on fresh fruits – some enjoying the abundance more than others! MINIMUM BID:  $25 ITEM #16:  CELADON CHOPSTICK HOLDERS Five ¾” X 3” rectangular shaped, cradling chopstick holders in celery green with incised olive green hibiscus blossoms and leaf pattern.  Something a Korean home could not be without when entertaining special guests.  Add this tradition to your table when whipping up the perfect Asian meal. MINIMUM BID:  $5 ITEM #17:  CELADON TEA SET WITH SPOONS Two traditional tea cups with coddling inserts and dainty tea spoons create a lovely gift idea for any special occasion.  In sage green with a leaf print, this will be a treasured addition to the tea enthusiast’s tea cup collection! MINIMUM BID:  $10 ITEM #18:  TRIPLET CELADON VASES Familiar – yet entirely unique; what better way to embrace the special way in which families are created?  These three delicate vases, each unique in shape, design and color, enhance the beauty of being individualized, while maintaining the dignity of similarity.  Two in celery green, one with bamboo rushes, one with a blossom and leaf branch, – and one in moss green with pink berries, truly signify the “coming together” to create a lovely trio for any display table, vanity, or collection. MINIMUM BID:  $7 HAPPY BIDDING !!!