Results charity auction "from childhood"

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December 5, 2013 "House of antique books in Nikitsky » together with «Top Signature» and gastronomic bar «The Kisa» held a charity auction " from childhood " in favor of the fund "Life Line" , the purpose of which was to raise funds to finance the costly and such operations required to seriously ill children .
The auction began somewhat later than the announced time , harsh weather conditions detained for most participants . But wait lasted had a positive impact on the mood of the public: come guests got an opportunity to explore further submitted items , and assess culinary gastronomic dignity bar «The Kisa» - buffet atmosphere was friendly and warm.
After words of welcome Sergei Burmistrov , General Director of "House of antique books in Nikitsky " Wisteria and Galina , a representative of «Top Signature», the timer on the big screen , counting down the time before the auction, gave a start and leading auction Anatoly guests began bidding.
Came public was ready for action : from the first lots prices began to rise sharply . This certainly contributed to the policy of the auction - 100 lots with a starting price of $ 100, which included rare books , vintage toys, collectibles and works of leading Russian artists, but also - to a large extent - a sincere desire to help the children of participants .
For the fifth item - greeting easter card beginning of the twentieth century - has risen in price by 32 times , and were active trades per lot number 10 - picture Tatiana Vecheslova " Cats - ballerinas" already had correspondence bit 500 rubles. Touching picture found the owner , reaching 2,000 rubles , that is 4 times higher than the correspondence bit and 20 times starting .
Expected struggle ensued for the top lots of the auction - the work of Irina Whitman "Moscow dovecote " in 1968 ( sale price 55.000 rubles.) , Sketch artist Dmitry Ikonnikova " Evening in Paris " ( sale price 39.000 rubles. ) Painting " Angels of Love , sadness and hope "brush Olga Bulgakova ( sale price 88.000 rubles.) , which became the most expensive of the lots sold . Great interest of the audience accompanied schedule Kovalenkov Anastasia , whose work " Cherries and vane " went for 22,000 rubles, and two sheets of a series of "Cabin " - more than five thousand each , sketches and graphics Anastasia Nefedova Yuri Harikova .
 Traditionally auction "House of antique books with Nikita " with serious battle unfolded for rare editions : praised one of the earliest works of the famous illustrator of children's books Lebedev "Hunting" ( selling price 15,000 rubles). Mikhalkov and autograph on his book poems ( sale price 21.000 rubles.) .
Section of toys most expensive lot was the sculpture "General Bruin " - 22000 rubles, found their new owners puppets Lancelot ( 3300 rub . ) Guards to play " Tales of 1001 Nights " ( 3000 , 1600 and 600 rubles).
Not less pleasant , especially in anticipation of approaching Christmas and New Year holidays, lots number 39 and 40 , which are well executed Christmas toys of the late XIX and early XX century, also attracted the attention of the public , showing good results - Lot number 39 was sold for 2,000 rubles . , and 40th exhibition and did estimate exceeded 60 times , stood at 6,000 rubles.
Total auction " from childhood " was implemented 99 %of the lots - an excellent result , and the total amount collected amounted to almost 400,000 rubles! We all sincerely hope that the funds raised will help kids feel again the joy of life. "House of antique books in Nikitsky expresses gratitude to all participants of charitable trading partners , as well as guest Anatolia , who spent a wonderful auction in brilliant fashion.

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Сообщение от Lotta

Total auction "from childhood" was implemented 99%of the lots - an excellent result

Well, just one lot out of a hundred, and was not sold.

Сообщение от Lotta

and the total amount collected amounted to almost 400,000 rubles!

Yeah, well.