Auction for Tea and Twine

Last week's auction on Dulcinea was a great time - we're looking forward to Round 2!

Before I say anything else: a big thanks to those who bid (and won!) and also to those who reached out to let us know what paintings they'd like to see put up for auction. If you haven't told me yet what your favorite painting(s) is/are, please do so now! Drop me a line at john@johnfolley.com! We haven't finished deciding what will come up next in this Crazy Auction series, so your input will be carefully considered! 

Without further ado: Today's 2nd Crazy Auction painting is Tea and Twine!

Tea and Twine
14"x11" oil on canvas
frame included

If you're familiar with my still life portfolio, you know that I tend towards painting more formal scenes. This still life was a little more playful for me, with the more casual elements and brights colors. Here I let the few simple objects speak for themselves. In keeping with my theme of spouted vessels, I chose the tea kettle mostly for its popping and vivid color! A sort of tea time feeling came through with the buttery color of the twine...
​A kettle and some twine have a practical feeling, but clearly there's time for enjoyment when it comes to stacking sugar cubes!
​I can see this painting in a kitchen, a breakfast nook, a dining room, a sitting room... and anywhere that could use some beauty and warmth and the kind breath of calm and cheer that comes with a peaceful pause on an afternoon.

We have updated the rules slightly, so please read through below!

Auction rules:

• The original price for this piece is $1780. Starting bid for the auction is $450.
• Shipping is free in the the contiguous US!
• To place a bid on the painting, use the comments section below. 
• Feel free to use a pseudonym, but please be aware that winners will be informed via email, so it is imperative that you provide your working email when placing a comment bid. Your email will be kept private and will not be published along with the comment.  
• Minimum bid increase amount is $25. This means that you must bid at least $25 higher than the previously published comment. For example, if the comment above yours is $475, your minimum bid is $500. You may bid higher in increments of $25 (e.g., you may follow a $475 bid with a $600 bid). 
• The auction will run a little longer this time, ending at 10am, EST, on Saturday the 24th, 2020. 
• The highest, final bid to post in the comment section with a timestamp prior to 10:00am on the 24th will be the winning post. In the case of any confusion, we will refer to our backend information on the website to determine the bidder who successfully logged the final, top bid prior to closing time.
• We will contact the winner via email to arrange payment and shipment. 
• Massachusetts residents will be subject to MA sales tax (6.25%). 

Good luck!