The Spectrum auction is divided into silent and live auctions. The silent auction begins promptly at 6:00 pm, with early bidding starting at 5:30 during the VIP auction preview. The silent auction closes at 8:30 pm, when buyers can pay for and take their artwork home.
The live auction begins at approximately 7:30 pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. Winners in the live auction can proceed directly to checkout to pay for and receive their artwork.
In addition to more than 60 works of art, the Spectrum auction will feature one or more special non-art packages, including:
-Dinner for 10 at San Francisco’s celebrated Zuni Cafe: Experience a delightful meal in the private dining room with wine pairing.
-San Francisco Staycation: Two-night stay at the Galleria Park Hotel, a gift certificate from Modern Appealing Clothing and a dinner for 4 at Cafe Des Amis including wine pairings.
-Dinner for four with wine at Michelin starred Spruce Restaurant.
-Body Conditioning Package: Includes a personal training series at Diakadi body, a private yoga session, a personal chef with a week’s worth of meals prepared by Green Heart Foods and 20 units of Botox from Gentle Star Med Spa.
About the Auctioneer
Alissa Ford began her training at Sotheby’s in New York and joined Bonhams & Butterfields in Los Angeles in 2004. Leading 4-6 auctions per month, Alissa has worked as a full-time professional auctioneer and appraiser for the past 7 years. Alissa’s passion for auctioneering has brought her considerable business as a Charity Auctioneer and Auction Advisor for the Bay Area. After leading her first auction she discovered that her grandmother was a female auctioneer in the late 40s and early 50s. Alissa holds great pride in being a female auctioneer in a predominantly male field and carries on the passion that her grandmother possessed 70 years earlier. When she’s not on stage auctioneering, Alissa works as an independent art adviser and appraiser, specializing in late 19th / early 20th century California & American paintings
Absentee Bidding
Patrons unable to attend the event may place absentee bids. If you are interested in placing an absentee bid please send us an email info@accessinst.org
Contact
If you have any questions about the Auction or the Spectrum event please email us at info@accessinst.org.