Humanscale’s annual Faces in the Wild art auction and fundraiser generated a total donation of $42,000 for World Wildlife Fund. The September 16, 2009 event raised a total of $21,000 in bids and donations, an amount that was matched by Humanscale to be presented to WWF.
Arktos by Scott Henderson
More than 175 guests attended the auction in Humanscale’s jungle-themed New York City showroom, including artists, designers, local philanthropists and WWF supporters.
The following pieces were declared winners for their excellence and creativity:
- “Arktos” by Scott Henderson
- “Flamingos, Reflect” by Black + Blum
- “Renatta” by Rodger Stevens
Honorable mentions were awarded to:
- “Blue Bear” by Kathy Jackson of Brand Partners
- “Gems in the Wild” by Rosalind Goldman of Wil, Gotshal & Manges
- “The Hierarchy of the King” by Sean Martorana of +HE s+UDiO
Humanscale extends its deepest gratitude to the artists who donated their talents and materials, as well as the art and wildlife lovers who bid generously to support a tremendous cause.
- Highest winning bid: $3,500 for “Arktos” by Scott Henderson, depicting a polar bear on an ice float
- Second-highest winning bid: $2,500 for “Umka” by Scott Wilson, a minimalist aluminum sculpture of a
polar bear - Third-highest winning bid: $1,600 for “Bengal Tiger” by Suzanne Tick, a one-of-a-kind 6’ x 9’ rug depicting the stripes of the Bengal tiger
