UK registered charity, No. 1002295

Silent CHARITY AUCTION 2019

check this list regularly as it is updated with extra lots.

leave advance bids or bids if you cannot attend the Party on 11 December

jpopov@friendsofbulgaria.org.uk

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Ivo Varbanov Wine

A presentation bottle of Ivo Varbanov Merlot red wine with Recording of Ivo Varbanov

performance of Dimitar Nenov Piano concerto with the Royal Scottish National orchestra

under Emil Tabakov.

Kindly donated by Ivo Varbanov value £70

Ivo Varbanov Wine

Another presentation bottle of Ivo Varbanov Merlot red wine with Recording of Ivo

Varbanov performance of Dimitar Nenov Piano concerto with the Royal Scottish National

orchestra under Emil Tabakov.

Kindly donated by Ivo Varbanov value £70

Weekend for two at MaxiClub Velingrad

http://maxivelingrad.com

2 nights for 2 in a Double Deluxe Studio, with breakfast and complimentary use of Spa and

Fitness Centre

Valid: 6 months starting the 11th of December 2019 – excluding public holidays

Kindly donated by Kamen Bankovski Value £250 German ‘Kraft’ Beer Tasting and Brewery tour

Exclusive tour of „German Kraft Meisters of Purity” Brewery and tasting of German Kraft

Beer at the newly opened Food Market Mercato Mayfair.

-MM Mayfair Bar combines century old church window aesthetics with new age ecological

recycling: the altar bar is made of 1000+ glass bricks over four months by the boys from

German Kraft from ecologically recycled broken beer glasses –

-This new arrival follows the success of the London Mercato Metropolitano, Elephant and

Castle.

For 4 people." £100

Kindly donated by Kamen and Kathrin Zahariev

Svetozar Dimitrov Night Sky II

40 x 30 cms, acrylic on canvas.

Svetozar Dimitrov’s artistic style could be described as Abstract Expressionism. He finds

inspiration in the work of artists such as Rene Magritte, Alexander Kaprichev, and Jean-

Michel Basquiat, as well as in the aesthetic of 1930s-1960s and Brutalist architecture. He has

had one solo exhibition at the American University in Bulgaria (2011) and has been part of a

group exhibition (Arosita Gallery, Sofia, 2015) and a joint exhibition (The Art Foundation,

Sofia, 2016). Dimitrov’s works are part of private and public collections in Bulgaria,

Germany, and the United States.

Last year, Svetozar’s donated artwork Untitled was part of a new series of paintings inspired by

London’s autumn spirit of melancholy optimism.

Kindly donated by the artist opening bid £300

Ant Tyler Selo Zasele, Iskar

palette knife oil on canvas 20 x 16 in, signed and dated

Ant Tyler Biography

Modern History, Oxford.

Ruskin School of Art, St.Martin’s and the Chelsea School of Art under future Turner scholar

Eric Shanes and life-class sessions with Quentin Crisp as model.

Selected, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1975

Exhib. Solo: Petworth, Bath and Young British Artists, Mall Galleries

Current Member of the Sketch Club

Private collectors: United Kingdom, Europe and United States.

Comissions received for portraits of people and of houses.

Kindly donated by the artist opening bid £200

Ant Tyler Russian Orthodox Church, Sofia

palette knife oil on canvas 20 x 16 in, signed and dated

Ant Tyler Biography

Modern History, Oxford.

Ruskin School of Art, St.Martin’s and the Chelsea School of Art under future Turner scholar

Eric Shanes and life-class sessions with Quentin Crisp as model.

Selected, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1975

Exhib. Solo: Petworth, Bath and Young British Artists, Mall Galleries

Current Member of the Sketch Club

Private collectors: United Kingdom, Europe and United States.

Comissions received for portraits of people and of houses.

Kindly donated by the artist value £200

Designer earrings

Designed by Roberta Giacobbi these earrings are beautiful with timeless elegance. Made of

gold plated sterling silver and mother of pearl.

Kindly donated by Aleksander Petrov Opening Bid £50

Bulgarian Designer shirt by Eugenio

Our friend and fashion designer Evgeni Petkov has created this twist of the classic white shirt

making it from pure linen. The shirt is very feminine, with open décolletage, allowing for

multiple styling options.

Kindly donated by Evgeni Petkov Opening Bid £50

Bulgarian Natural Rose Oil (1ml)

The famous Bulgarian Rose Oil from Kazanlak – pure essential oil that can be added to

cosmetics or food.

Kindly donated by Ralitsa&Aleksander Petrov Opening bid: £30

Bulgarian Roses – Set of Lifting Serum and Hydrating Day Cream

Kindly donated by Ralitsa & Aleksander Petrov Opening bid: £40

Bulgarian Natural Rose Oil Body Spray (150 ml)

Kindly donated by Ralitsa & Aleksander Petrov Opening bid: £20

Bulgarian Roses Set of 3 Hand Creams:

Wild Rose, White Rose and Red Rose (75 ml each)

Kindly donated by Ralitsa & Aleksander Petrov Opening bid: £20

Climb the roof of the O2 arena.

Scale one of the world's largest entertainment venues and enjoy the finest panoramic views of

the city of London

A treat for two people of 90-minute adrenaline-fuelled adventure to complete any experience

of the British capital. upattheo2.co.uk

Two Vouchers kindly donated by Kathryn and Kamen Zahariev value £72

Balkan Holiday House, Troyan, Bulgaria

One week stay, max. 6; self catering, excl. flights.

A traditional hamlet house remotely situated at the base of the Balkan range, half an hour’s

wooded walk to the Troyan Monastery, a foremost historic monastery in Bulgaria famous for

its miracle-working icon and colourful mural painting.

It offers a peacefully secluded base for mountain excursions to suit every level of ability and

every area of interest in the natural world, as well as expeditions further afield.

The house sits on the upper edge of a hamlet with a garden planted with fruit trees and a

terrace commanding panoramic views of the Balkan Mountains.

It accommodates a maximum of 6 over two floors, each fitted as a self-contained unit with

kitchen and bathroom. Recently restored, the rooms are furnished in traditional style with

antique Bulgarian kilim and local ceramics.

Troyan is 2 hrs. drive from Sofia, the nearest airport.

Terms: valid 1 year, extension by arrangement; excl. August 10-18. £300

Day following the Grafton Hunt, Northamptonshire

As guests of Claire and John Brisby, attend the Meet of the Grafton Hunt to watch

the mounted riders including John set off with hounds to pick up a laid trail,

follow them crossing country on foot and in the car with Claire ending with full

hunting tea.

A Saturday during the months November to March, starting at 11.00 am and

finishing approx 5.00 pm. Max. 6 people.

Kindly donated by Claire and John Brisby opening bid £60

Домашна Сливова Троянска Ракия-

Troyanska Rakiya - Private Production

Double distilled, oak barrel aged plum Brandy from region of Troyan Monastery

Двойно дестилирана Oтлежала в дъбови бъчви

opening bid £40

Юлова Ракир - Rose Brandy, Kazanlak

Speciality Rose Brandy, Lema, Kazanlak Opening bid £30

A bottle of SEXTON Whiskey, Bushmills Distillery

The is a recently released Irish Whiskey, produced by the Bushmills Distillery.

It is produced from triple distilled 100% malted barley, and is aged in a former sherry butts.

The sherry character is unmistakable, contributing vinous and nutty impressions.

From the nose alone, this whiskey seems heavily sherried and fairly sweet, but also quite

pleasant.

On the palate, this is much more viscous than you'd expect for a whiskey of its age

and proof (a mere 40% ABV or 80 proof)

Kindly donated by the Sexton Family opening bid £30

Traditional Bulgarian Pitka and a bottle of Wine

Bulgarian type of bread, flour , eggs, yeast , fresh milk and yogurt

Kindly donated by the London Bulgarian School ‘Ivan Stancioff’ Opening Bid £20

Another Traditional Bulgarian Pitka and a bottle of Wine

Bulgarian type of bread, flour , eggs, yeast , fresh milk and yogurt

Kindly donated by the London Bulgarian School ‘Ivan Stancioff’ Opening Bid £20