Q: Is this a natural rough uncut diamond???

A: It is a drawing of one.

3.64 Carat Icy Diamond Flawless Gem-Grade Rough Uncut

3.64 Carat Icy Diamond Flawless Gem-Grade Rough Uncut, 2008
Ink on paper, 4x4"

Beautiful gem-grade diamond specimen from Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil. 3.63 carat flawless icy (colorless) diamond. Superb single crystal with perfect surfaces and octahedral form. Conflict free diamond, purchased from legitimate sources in accordance with United Nations resolutions.

Up for bid is an original drawing of the above described gem by artist, Erik Dalzen. Not drawn to scale. India ink on German Etch gray 100% archival cotton rag paper. The drawing measures 4x4 inches. Unique. Signed and dated on the back.


Bidding open until 11.02.2008 19:39:33 PDT - Collaborate

***Update***
Sold for $.99

Fifth auction closes $27,989.50 under expected sale price

Real Four 4 Leaf Clover Shamrock Lucky Charm Juju

Real Four 4 Leaf Clover Shamrock Lucky Charm Juju, 2008
Digital Chromogenic Print, 1/10, 8x10"

Rarer than albinism, a four leaf clover is sure to bring good luck. Discovered in a renegade clover patch off the streets of Santa Maria, Brazil, this biological oddity is housed in a self made contact-paper laminate. Measures slightly smaller than a credit card, for optimal portability. It would be the acme of genius to acquire such a charm.

The described four leaf clover in not up for bid. Up for bid is an original photograph of said clover by artist, Erik Dalzen. The photograph could maybe bring good luck too. The photograph measures 8x10 inches. Limited Edition. Signed, numbered (1/10), and dated on the back.

Bidding open until 10.30.2008 11:13:33 PDT - Get lucky

***Update***
Sold for $18.5

Fourth auction - $21

Internationally collected!!!

The third auction ended today, closing at $17.48. I then shipped it off to France. I am pleased to say that was my first international sale.

Second auction closes at 20 bones

eBay also debuts a new look.

First auction closes at $7.50

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Less than a day left on the first Commodities auction. It's at $7.50, had 6 bids, and has 4 watchers. This is the first print of a ten edition set.

In other news, everything has bids. Sony TPS-L2 Walkman 1st Portable Cassette Player is getting some good questions and additional information from Walkman collectors. It has also received the most visits at 194, thus far. Andrea Modica Treadwell Signed 1st Ed 1996 and Hickok Beltogram Sterling Silver Watch Fob Key are currently the most affordable with the next bid at just $1.04. While Virgin Mary In Grilled Cheese Apparition Simulacrum has been posted for the least amount of time, it is making the speediest clime in price, currently at $7.50.

Virgin Mary In Grilled Cheese Apparition Simulacrum

Virgin Mary In Grilled Cheese Apparition Simulacrum, 2008
Ink on Paper, 5.75x4.75"

Reputed to be a blessing, bringing fortune and luck, this holy sandwich features the Virgin Mary Mother of God. After taking a bite, sandwich maker, Diane saw the Virgin Mary staring up at her. Fourteen years later, the sandwich still has not gone moldy. Miraculously, nothing was done to preserve it, or rather, no human intervention has preserved it. It was simply placed in a regular plastic case with cotton. Not a hoax.


Up for bid is an original drawing of this divine manifestation of the Virgin Mary with mystical power by artist, Erik Dalzen. The drawing is still in pristine condition. It has not deteriorated or anything. Artist believes to have been blessed since drawing it. Winning bidder will receive the actual physical drawing, blessings may follow. India ink on Strathmore acid free 70 lb drawing paper. The drawing measures 5.75x4.75 inches. Unique. Signed and dated on the back.

Virgin Mary In Grilled Cheese Apparition Simulacrum, detail

Ends: 10.24.2008 13:49:19 PDT

***Update***
Sold for $10.50

1st bidder

Things are off with a bang and Commodities has it's first bidder. It appears that Sony TPS-L2 Walkman 1st Portable Cassette Player is the hottest item thus far, featuring the first bidder and the most watchers.

Hickok Beltogram Sterling Silver Watch Fob Key

Hickok Beltogram Sterling Silver Watch Fob Key, 2008
Digital Chromogenic Print, 1/10, 8x12"

Vintage Hickok Beltogram features a beautiful art deco design with a bold letter "E" monogram. Sterling silver with inlaid black enamel. Circa 1930's. The item may be used as a watch fob or key chain that attaches to your belt. Back of item stamped "Hickok Beltogram/Hickok Plate" Item has survived extremely well and is still 100% functional. Beltogram measures: 1 1/2x1/4x3/16", chain: 6"


Up for auction is an original photograph of the described beltogram by artist, Erik Dalzen. The photograph measures 8x12 inches. Limited Edition. Signed, numbered (1/10), and dated on the back.

Bidding open until 10.22.2008 09:57:25 PDT - Bid here

***Update***
Sold for $21.00

Sony TPS-L2 Walkman 1st Portable Cassette Player

Sony TPS-L2 Walkman 1st Portable Cassette Player, 2008
Ink on Paper, 7x8.5"

The original Walkman. The first commercially available portable cassette player on the market. Debuted in 1979. This device revolutionized music allowing portable play for the first time ever. The first edition featured two headphone jacks so as to be less anti social. Additional features include: operation light, hot line, voice recording with microphone built in, Stop/Eject, Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, two separate volume controls, tone control, DC IN (3V) jack.


Up for bid is an original drawing from a stellar example of the original model in perfect working order by artist, Erik Dalzen. India ink on Strathmore acid free 70lb. drawing paper. The drawing measures 7x8.5 inches. Unique. Signed and dated on the back.

Action ends: 10.22.2008 08:42:31 PDT - Collaborate

***Update***
Sold for $17.48

Andrea Modica Treadwell Signed 1st Ed 1996

Andrea Modica Treadwell Signed 1st Ed 1996, 2008
Digital Chromogenic Print, 1/10, 8x12"

Treadwell contains an amazing body of work by photographer Andrea Modica. In addition to an essay by E. Annie Proulx and introduction by Maria Morris Hambourg. Modica spent years photographing a young girl, Barbara, and her semi-nomadic family in various small towns throughout upstate New York. Treadwell presents 40 incredible, duotone photographs exploring the human condition. Modica works with a cumbersome 8x10 view camera but the work she produces is intimate, evocative, and unimposing. The book is long sold out and eagerly sought after. Book and dust jacket in mint condition. Boldly signed on title page.

"I know how hard it is to make pictures as deliberate and sensual, as real and mystical as these. But when Andrea Modica does it they seem effortless, unforced, like radiant gifts." –Sally Mann.


Up for bid is an original photograph of the above described book by artist, Erik Dalzen. The photograph measures 8x12 inches. Limited edition. Signed, numbered (1/10), and dated on the back.

Auction ends 10.21.2008 21:03:07 PDT - Place a bid

***Update***
Sold for $20.00

1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG

1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG, 2008
Digital C Print, 1/10, 8x10"

Washington silver quarters were minted 1932-1964 and contain 90% silver and 10% copper, unlike todays "Johnson sandwich," that is composed predominately of copper with 8.33% nickel. The 1940 Denver mint coin was not the rarest minted of the Washington silver quarters but it is among the most difficult to find in high grades. Circulated coin, very good condition.

Up for bid is an original photograph of the above described coin by artist, Erik Dalzen. The photograph measures 8x10 inches. Limited edition. Signed, numbered (1/10), and dated on the back.

Auction ends 10.21.2008 14:25:18 PDT - bid

***Update***
Sold for $7.50