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Toronto Chamber Choir's Spring Auction


One solo lute recital performed by Lucas Harris item
One solo lute recital performed by Lucas Harris
$300

Starting bid

This can be a gift for a music-loving friend or family member or planned for a special party or gathering. Instruments used may include Renaissance or Baroque lutes, theorbo, Baroque guitar, early or modern classical guitars. Date/time/repertoire to be determined in consultation with Lucas and subject to his availability.

Approximate value: $600.

Hand-knit dress for 12-24mo item
Hand-knit dress for 12-24mo item
Hand-knit dress for 12-24mo item
Hand-knit dress for 12-24mo
$40

Starting bid

A beautiful "Sproutlette Dress," sized for a 12- 24-month-old. Hand-knit with cashmereno wool by choir member Mary Thomas Nagel.

One 1h session with personal fitness trainer Dana Fradkin item
One 1h session with personal fitness trainer Dana Fradkin
$60

Starting bid

Dana trained as a competitive dancer in high school before falling into the world of stunts and martial arts. She's got a mean sidekick as well as a badass flying-helmet kick. For the last 12 years, she's been a Personal trainer and fitness instructor for HIIT bootcamp, martial arts, boxing, tumbling, dance fusion, capoeira and just basic ninja knowledge! She currently teaches at Soulfuel Fitness, Verity Women's Club and privately. Certifications: Canfitpro and CPTN.

Approximate value: $120.

Hand-knit dress for 6-12mo item
Hand-knit dress for 6-12mo item
Hand-knit dress for 6-12mo item
Hand-knit dress for 6-12mo
$40

Starting bid

A beautiful handmade dress for ages 6 to 12 months, knit with Sweet Paprika Minuet 100% superwash merino wool. Hand or machine wash with cold water and lay flat to dry.

Three-day cottage stay item
Three-day cottage stay item
Three-day cottage stay item
Three-day cottage stay
$300

Starting bid

Three days/two nights for two at a rustic cottage. Enjoy a taste of life on the Green River in Washago, Ontario, only a 1 ½ hour trip north-east of Toronto. Close to grocery store, LCBO, provincial parks. Amenities include master bedroom with queen-sized bed, second bedroom with twin bunk bed, bathroom with bathtub/shower, BBQ and deck, stove, microwave, tv and DVD player. Unplug (no wifi) and relax in a rural waterfront setting. Use of two kayaks can be arranged. Availability in July, August and September by arrangement with host

Approximate value: $500

Five-day cottage stay item
Five-day cottage stay item
Five-day cottage stay item
Five-day cottage stay
$600

Starting bid

Fives days/four nights for two at a rustic cottage. Enjoy a taste of life on the Green River in Washago, Ontario, only a 1 ½ hour trip north-east of Toronto. Close to grocery store, LCBO, provincial parks. Amenities include master bedroom with queen-sized bed, second bedroom with twin bunk bed, bathroom with bathtub/shower, BBQ and deck, stove, microwave, tv and DVD player. Unplug (no wifi) and relax in a rural waterfront setting. Use of two kayaks can be arranged. Availability in July, August and September by arrangement with host

Approximate value: $1000.

Books by David Barber item
Books by David Barber
$50

Starting bid

An assortment of books by musician, writer, and choir member David Barber.

Approximate value: $100.

Classic Royal Tuscan English china tea service item
Classic Royal Tuscan English china tea service
$50

Starting bid

Classic Royal Tuscan ’Charade’ English fine bone china tea service from the 1970s. Set comprises tea cups, saucers and plates (six each) plus cake plate, sugar bowl and milk jug (one each). 21 pieces in all. Line discontinued -- now only available as collectibles. Prime condition, minimally used.

Approximate value: $100.

Two chainmail bracelets (Copy) item
Two chainmail bracelets (Copy)
$25

Starting bid

Two bracelets woven from chainmail, made by choir member Bard Swallow.

Approximate value: $50.

Still life prints item
Still life prints item
Still life prints
$200

Starting bid

Two still life prints by Dutch artist Hendrik Bos.

Books by Kevin Wilson item
Books by Kevin Wilson
$20

Starting bid

K. R. Wilson’s debut novel An Idea About my Dead Uncle won the inaugural Guernica Prize in 2018 and was published by Guernica Editions in 2019. His tragical-comical-historical novel Call Me Stan (Guernica Editions 2021), an epic tale told by a 3200-year-old Hittite, was long-listed for the 2022 Leacock Medal for Humour. Its follow-up, Stan on Guard, is coming from Guernica Editions in the spring of 2026. His work has appeared in various literary journals and in the short fiction anthologies This Will Only Take a Minute and Sticks and Stones. You can find him at www.krwilson.ca and on socials at @krwbooks. 

Approximate value: $55.

Wicker Sofa item
Wicker Sofa item
Wicker Sofa
$100

Starting bid

Outdoor wicker sofa and hassock. In pristine condition. 152 x 92cm (5' x 3'); hassock is 92 x 30cm (3' x 2').

Navajo Madonna watercolour print item
Navajo Madonna watercolour print item
Navajo Madonna watercolour print
$30

Starting bid

Unframed print by Navajo artist R. C. Gorman. Approximately 8 x 10 inches inclusive of mat.

Approximate value: $60.

Venezia watercolour print item
Venezia watercolour print
$30

Starting bid

Unframed print by Giovanni "Sandi" Bonazzon.

Approximately 7 x 9 inches.

Approximate value: $60.

Birds item
Birds
$40

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Bird print in a dark golden frame, unknown artist.

Approximately 6.25 x 7.5 inches.

Approximate value: $100.

Birds of paradise fabric print item
Birds of paradise fabric print
$20

Starting bid

Birds of paradise print on fabric.

Approximate value: $40.

Don Quixote item
Don Quixote
$100

Starting bid

Painted on canvas by Madrid artist F. Moreno. Framed in wood with gold trim.

Approximately 18.75 x 23 inches.

Approximate value: $270.

Birch tree painting item
Birch tree painting
$20

Starting bid

Painted on birch bark, artist unknown.

15 x 20 inches.

Approximate value: $40.

Golden plants oil painting item
Golden plants oil painting
$60

Starting bid

Oil on canvas by Toronto artist Vera Yurchuk with gold metal frame.

32 x 18 inches.

Approximate value: $150.

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