At the latest auction I was lucky enough to buy another two of the cartons of that lovely Clare Valley rose style wine, and the price was exactly as before, a mere $2.44 per bottle. That appears to be the last of this lot so I shall have to keep my open for a different great tasting bargain... At the same auction I also bought this framed 2001 cat art print by well known Austrian artist Rosina Wachtmeister. The actual art work is about 15cm square while the entire framed item is closer to 30cm square. Generally I am not a huge fan of her Picasso style feline paintings, but I did like this particular picture, entitled "Cats from Capena".
Recently I had an unexpected run on my Care Bears and sold all of those I had on hand via an internet auction. As well as a three large toys, blue Bedtime Bear, orange Champ Bear and lavender Harmony Bear, all going to different buyers, I sold this cute set of four tiny Care Bears, being Tenderheart Bear, Wish Bear, Cheer Bear and another Bedtime Bear. Now I am on the lookout for some more to recycle through the auction system! I have since found a large pink Cheer Bear plus another small one, but have not put them up for sale quite yet, as I might be able to find the full small set to auction together. There is no rush as in the meantime I get to admire these cheerful toys each day.
Recently I bought some Clare Valley rose style wine at an auction and my carton of twelve bottles worked out at a princely $2.44 per bottle. Being a cleanskin, I do not know which winery it originates from but it is truly delicious and I am very pleased indeed with my purchase. So much so that I am glad to see some more is available at another pending auction and this time I expect to buy two more cartons. This wine has a light cherry flavour, being faintly tart and not too sweet. It goes well with food or without and I wish I could afford more than just two cartons. Cheers!
I like to buy at auctions but I do sell things as well. After all it is always a matter of give and take! One item I recently sold was a gorgeous kitten print titled "Special Blossom" by renowned Japanese artist Makoto Muramatsu. I have always liked his art work. His animals are such a delicate cross between realism and cartoon. Although he paints many different creatures he does seem to specialise in cats. I have several of his glossy cat prints for sale on an online auction site, each measuring about 30cm by 40cm.
