A 'Naked' Angel - Prototype

As a benefit to the victims of Hurricane Floyd, the proceeds from this auction will go directly to The American Red Cross. The winds were gone, but Floyd's path of destruction continued to grow. Hurricane victims, and flood victims in North and South Carolina, are receiving assistance from The American Red Cross with shelter, food and comfort.

We are proud to help in The American Red Cross' $25 Million Campaign for Hurricane Floyd Disaster Operations.

This extremely rare prototype is the work of the famed "Toolshed Associates," best known for carving several of the popular Chapter One Harmony Garden pieces and Y2HK.

The angel wears a red shirt and black collar. Inside, a man appears, encircling her by the ankles, to prevent her from flying up to the heavens - out of his grasp forever. 

According to Martin Perry, HBC originally intended to launch a line of "risqué" angels. However, they were never produced for retail sale because "they were a little too exciting." Eleven remain in existence; only one wearing a red shirt. Martin assures that this is a one-of-a-kind item he painted himself.

Two separate forms of payment are required. The winning bidder must submit a money order or bank draft, made out to The American Red Cross, for the amount of the winning bid. The buyer pays shipping and insurance with a second money order or bank draft, payable to HK House of Peers. Personal checks cannot be accepted.

The item will ship to the winning bidder within one business day of receipt of payments. The American Red Cross payment will be forwarded to them within one business day of receipt, with a letter from the House of Peers acknowledging the contribution.

This is a charity auction sponsored by the HK House of Peers for [The American Red Cross]. Donations to The American Red Cross, as a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, may be U.S. tax deductible for the amount donated greater than the fair market value of the piece. For answers to specific questions, refer to Internal Revenue Service Publication 526, which is available on the IRS web site at [www.irs.gov], or see your tax accountant or a tax attorney.