Above you can see a sampling of the paintings that were available. The original artwork from the framed pin sets sold at the event were also available (not pictured).  The artist proof and whiteware Hitchhiking Ghosts sculpture set from the Walt Disney Classics Collection (above, bottom left) and the whiteware of the resin event sculpture "And a Ghost Will Follow You Home..." (above, top right) were up for bidding as well.  The auction prices were very reasonable given that most people were pin collectors and did not bid on the larger artwork.  The only negative comment we can make is that of the silent auction process itself.  The idea is that people write down a bid on paper and then someone can come along and raise that bid etc.  The problem is that people see the other person's bid (i.e. it is not a "blind" auction as stated).  Therefore, what happens at these events is that instead of active back-and-forth bidding as happens at a regular auction, someone will stand in front of the clipboard at one minute before the closing time, and then dominate the clipboard until the auction closes so that they are ensured the win.  We saw people physically picking the clipboard up off the table and holding onto it until the auction closed so that no one else could have a chance.  This would not happen if bids were placed into a box so that you truly were making a blind bid, reflecting the highest amount you would pay.  Despite this, it seemed people enjoyed the auction and the unique collectibles that were available.

  At the auction, many limited edition artists were present, including Robert King, sculptor of the "And a Ghost Will Follow You Home" sculpture, and Dave Avanzino who created a auction piece of the Haunted Mansion hallway (shown below).

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