The HK House of Peers and Harmony Kingdom offered you the opportunity to win prototype of the unreleased bronze version of Hurly-Burly (TJCA20). At the same time you would be assisting NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a grass roots organization dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for all whose lives are affected by these diseases.

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

Hurly-Burly was carved by Master Carver Peter Calvesbert and originally released in 2006, in a limited edition of 1,500. This cold-cast bronze version was planned as an entry in the Artist Master Series as a Bronze Artist Master, but there currently are no plans to release it.
 

Hurly-Burly HK Secrets: There is no escaping the fact that cats are very popular, so it was about time that Peter tackled another one. "Rumble Seat" and "Tony's Tabbies" were two of his most successful sculptures, so he was ready to recreate the look. The stepladder carved in "Emperor's New Clothes" gave him the idea of what framework to use for his latest cat box figurine. He has filled the stepladder with an unfeasibly large number of cats. On close inspection, you may even find an extra head or possibly a two-headed cat. Peter inscribed "Phoenix" as he is looking forward to the 2006 HOP convention in this Arizona city. "1234" represents Millie's (Peter's two-year-old daughter) proficiency with counting. "Bambi spits" is an inside joke between Peter and Harmony Ball's Bobbie Hill. The hidden rattlesnake makes his second appearance on this fixed edition box figurine, and the interior portrays a cat covered in paint.   Hurly-Burly Production Box

 
Peter has filled this stepladder with an unfeasibly large number of cats. On close inspection, you may even find an extra head or possibly a two-headed cat! There are several differences from the regular piece:
 

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

• The prototype offered here is a solid piece, not a box.
• Peter inscribed "PHOENIX" and "1234" on the lid of the regular piece; those inscriptions do not appear on this prototype. However, "BAMBI SPITS" (an inside joke between Peter and Bobbie Hill) and the hidden rattlesnake still appear on this piece.
• There are no hallmarks on this piece.
• The base is covered in green felt, and there is no label.
• This Hurly-Burly prototype measures 2" x 2" x 3.5" tall.

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

 

Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype Base
 

With your winning bid you support the efforts of NAMI, in their dedication to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases. So hurry on over and place your bid!
 

This auction was held on

and ended Sunday, December 2, 2007
raising $376.00 for NAMI
 

Harmony Kingdom Hurly-Burly Bronze Prototype

This eBay Auction was a charity auction sponsored by the HK House of Peers to benefit NAMI. 

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness (major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders) and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation's voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1,100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.
 

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