1982 Worlds Fair PEZ Rare Astronaut B Blue Stem

1982 Worlds Fair PEZ Rare Astronaut B Blue Stem, 2009
Ink on paper, 7x9"

Up for bid is an original drawing of a 1982 World's Fair PEZ dispenser. The drawing is by Erik Dalzen, and is titled "1982 Worlds Fair PEZ Rare Astronaut B Blue Stem." India ink drawing on Strathmore acid free, 70lb drawing paper. The drawing measures 7x9 inches. Unique, one-of-a-kind drawing. Signed and dated on the back.

Of the plethora of PEZ dispensers available none are as scarce as the 1982 Knoxville Tennessee World's Fair PEZ*. There are but two in existence; one with a blue stem and matching helmet as well as one with a green stem and white helmet. Their past is shrouded in rumors, conjecture and hearsay making them not only the most rare but also the most mysterious.
*This is background information about the PEZ dispenser depicted in the drawing. The actual PEZ is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.


Auction ends: 04.01.2009 18:56:21 PST Place a bid.

***Update***
Sold for $21.50

Human Kidney Healthy Donor Transplant Organ

Human Kidney Healthy Donor Transplant Organ, 2009
Ink on paper, 8x9"

Up for bid is an original drawing of a freshly removed human kidney. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Human Kidney Healthy Donor Transplant Organ." Ink drawing on Strathmore acid free, 70lb drawing paper. The drawing measures 8x9 inches. Unique, one-of-a-kind drawing. Signed and dated on the back.

Kidneys not only fuel your bladder they also maintain the homeostatic balance of bodily fluids. Without them, or at least one, a body can not survive. This exquisite kidney* specimen was taken from a drug and alcohol-free, healthy individual. It is so fresh it comes wrapped in fatty tissue. So if failed kidneys got you down, get up again by taking advantage of someone else's donated organs.
*This is background information about the kidney. The actual human organ is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.

Auction ends: 03.28.2009 19:48:04 PST Place a bid.

***Update***
Auction closed at $15.50

21st auction ends

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Mondrian Dress Auth 1965 closes at $14.30.

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Mondrian Dress Auth 1965

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Mondrian Dress Auth 1965, 2009
Ink on paper, 8x11"

Up for bid is an original drawing of a 1965 Mondrian style dress by Yves Saint Laurent. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Yves Saint Laurent YSL Mondrian Dress Auth 1965." Ink drawing on Strathmore acid free, 70lb drawing paper. The drawing measures 8x11 inches. Unique, one-of-a-kind drawing. Signed and dated on the back.

This beautiful, Mondrian inspired, sleeveless dress* by Yves Saint Laurent is an incredible piece of art fashion. Turning the modified shift dress into a canvass Saint Laurent applied Mondrian order to hide the body's shaping amid the color field grid. Leather and silk in color blocks of red and white with black trim. The dress is predominately leather except for white shoulder panel and trim on the edge of the opposing red panel, which are matte French silk. Circa 1965.
*This is background information about the dress depicted in the drawing. The actual dress is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.


Auction ends: 03.21.2009 18:45:52 PST View item

20th ending

Deathbeds Signed Wesley Eisold Heartworm Mint OOP closed at $30.01. It is going abroad–to London.

19th auction close

Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold closed at $2.25.

Question III regarding Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold

Q: is this the ring or a picture u are selling
A: I am selling a photograph of the described rings.

18th close

Gandhi Glasses Wire-Rimmed "Eyes" Mahatma India sold for $21.50. Tschüss! It is off to Germany.

Question regarding Deathbeds Signed Wesley Eisold Heartworm Mint OOP

Q: hahaha this is a pretty worthless auction

A: ...

Question II regarding Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold

Q: Hi,what size are the rings?And can they be resized?Thanks

A: The rings in the photograph are size 5. However, please note the rings are not up for bid. This auction is for a photograph of the described rings. Please visit erikdalzen.com for more information.

Deathbeds Signed Wesley Eisold Heartworm Mint OOP

Deathbeds Signed Wesley Eisold Heartworm Mint OOP, 2008
Digital Chromegenic Print, 8x10"

Up for bid is an original photograph of Wesley Eisold's Deathbeds. The photograph is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Deathbeds Signed Wesley Eisold Heartworm Mint OOP" The photograph measures 8x10 inches (including border). Numbered 1/10 from a limited edition of 10 prints in this size. Signed, numbered, and dated on the back.

Deathbeds* is 176 pages of Wesley Eisold's writing, poety, and music from 1999 through 2007. Highly sought after and limited to just 1,000 copies, which sold out in but a few hours online. The copy pictured is boldly signed on the title page. Mint condition. Unread. First and only edition. Perfect-bound. Paperback. hrtwrm #11.
ISBN 978-0-9797238-0-3 ISBN 0-9797238-0-9.

*NOTE - This is only background information about the book. The described copy of Deathbeds is represented in the photograph up for bid but not included in the auction itself. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a photograph in the mail, shipped in a flat envelope.


Auction ends: 03.13.2009 11:03:24 PST View item

Question regarding Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold

Q: why are you selling a picture listed under wedding rings. Why not under art. This is misleading. Especially if someone doesn't read every word on your description. Why mention the size of the ring and other characteristics.

A: This is part of a larger art project. The listing is in fact listed under art as well as wedding rings. One reason being, that the project is intended to be exhibited outside of an art context. Additionally, by blurring the lines between the object and the image it questions the role of photography in our culture as well as consumerism. Even with that said, I do endeavor to be quite explicit in stating that the auction is for a photograph and not, in this case, a wedding set. I appreciate your concern and apologize for any confusion this may have caused. If you would like to learn more about the project please visit, erikdalzen.com

Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold

Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold, 2008
Digital Chromegenic Print, 8x10"

Up for bid is an original photograph depicting a diamond wedding set. The photograph is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Antique Diamond Wedding Set Old Mine Cut 14K Gold" The photograph measures 8x10 inches (including border). Numbered 1/10 from a limited edition of 10 prints in this size. Signed, numbered, and dated on the back.

This is a beautiful antique wedding set* with exquisite craftsmanship and timeless eloquence. The engagement ring features a prominent old mine cut diamond flanked by three smaller diamonds on each side. Old mine cut diamonds were popular throughout the 1800's, cut to maximize carat weight and feature the most favorable appearance. They are characterized by a high crown, small table, deep pavilion and large cutlet. The result is that the diamond has an enchanting, soft romantic glow rather than the harsh "fire" of modern diamond styles. The wedding band is a beautiful compliment with nine channel set diamonds. This amazing antique set is superbly crafted with diamonds cut by hand, 14K White Gold, and solid and secure settings. Other names for old mine cut include: old miner, cushion cut, peruzzi cut, and triple cut brilliant.

*This is only background information about the rings pictured. The actual wedding set is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a photograph in the mail, shipped in a flat envelope.

Auction ends: 03.11.2009 21:47:15 PST View item

17th auction closes

Britney Spears' Shaved Off Hair Locks of Pop sold for $10.

Gandhi Glasses Wire-Rimmed "Eyes" Mahatma India

Gandhi Glasses Wire-Rimmed "Eyes" Mahatma India, 2009
Ink on paper, 7.5x8.5"

Up for bid is an original drawing of Mahatma Gandhi's wire-frame glasses. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Gandhi Glasses Wire-Rimmed "Eyes" Mahatma India." Ink drawing on BFK Tan 100% archival cotton rag paper. The drawing measures 7.5x7.5 inches. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind, historically important drawing. Signed and dated on the back.

Gandhi was the ascetic of the century (as well as Time magazine's Man of the Year in 1930 and five time Nobel Peace Prize nominee between 1937 and 1948). Of the few items he did own, his wire-rimmed glasses* were his trademark feature. They accompanied him all over the place; throughout different countries, to lots of people's houses, to prison and on trains. As The Father of the Nation Gandhi's "eyes" helped him to obtain the vision to transform India and lay the foundation for it's independence movement. Glasses are very fine, uber rare and historically important. They are also pretty cool looking given the right head shape.
*This is background information about the Gandhi's glasses and does not pertain to the drawing itself. The actual glasses are not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.

Auction ends: 03.09.2009 22:02:34 PST View item

16th auction closes

Bee/Stag AR Tetradrachm EF Ephesos Ionia 390 BC closes at $.99.

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