We are pleased to announce that a Silent Auction will take place during the Józef Piłsudski Institute Awards Gala, on October 23, 2025, in the elegant setting of Giando On The Water in New York City.
Among the auction items will be:
“Memories from Norway” – Alojzy Balcerzak, oil on canvas, 43 x 34 inches with frame, signed.
Starting bid: $750
“Chapel” – Alojzy Balcerzak, oil on canvas, 43.5 x 55.5 inches with frame, signed.
Starting bid: $500
“Clay Pitchers” – Ewa Denko, watercolor, 27.5 x 26.5 inches with frame.
Starting bid: $300
“Red Berries” – Ewa Denko, watercolor, 27.5 x 26.5 inches with frame.
Starting bid: $300
“The Little Red Hat” – Gregory Fink, oil on board, 25.5 x 31.25 inches with frame, signed.
Starting bid: $1,400
Porcelain Figurine “Lady with a Mirror”, designed by Lubomir Tomaszewski.
The design dates back to 1958.
The figurine is individually numbered and signed on the bottom, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Presented in a gift box.
Starting bid: $250
Scarf featuring the painting “Lady with an Ermine” by Leonardo da Vinci, created around 1489–1490 in Milan. The original painting is housed in the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków.
The scarf is made in Poland from 100% natural silk.
Starting bid: $100
Scarf featuring the painting “Bystra – Mountain Landscape in Autumn” by Julian Fałat (1853–1929). The original watercolor is part of the Institute’s collection.
The scarf is made in Poland from 100% natural silk.
Starting bid: $100
The proceeds from the auction will be dedicated to supporting the statutory activities of the Institute.
We encourage you to attend the Gala and participate in the auction – it’s a unique opportunity to support our mission and acquire one-of-a-kind works of art.
