Auction
Secure one of these limited-edition kiwi sculptures by bidding on an online auction or attending our in-person auction event.
Online auctions
The below sculptures are available to bid for now, on GalaBid:
Kiwi in Eden by Alana Mays
Cape Kiwi by Isobel Loughran
Prosperity by Jing Liu
Fractal Flow by Lizzie Snow - fortyonehundred
Born to Soar by Sam Allen
Iwi the Kiwi by Te Arepa Teki
Jesse’s Technicolour Kiwi by Jesse Card
Night Watcher by Briar van Ameringen
Online auctions opened on Thursday 27th March and will run until 7pm on Wednesday 9th April.
The reserve for all sculptures is $5,000.
Click on the images below to view the GalaBid auction listings and place your bids.
Good luck!
In-person auction event
The below sculptures will be sold under the hammer at a live, in-person auction event in Auckland on Wednesday 9th April:
Lot #1: Bloom Bird by Amanda Billing
Lot #2: Wings of Change by Valerie Auersperg
Lot #3: Eye of the Kiwi by SWEATS
Lot #4: Kiwi in Bloom by Kirsty McMahon
Lot #5: Tōnga o te rā by Sarah Oostendorp
Lot #6: The Dream of the Kiwi (The Night Sky is for Lovers) by Lucy Eglington
Lot #7: Buzzy Kiwi by Weston Frizzell
Lot #8: Song of the Ngahere by Paris Kirby
Lot #9: Night Eyes by Toby Morris
During the event, enjoy interviews with artists, drinks and canapes, and of course the exciting auction.
Doors open at 6pm. Online auctions close at 7pm. The in-person sculptures will be sold under the hammer from 7:15pm.
The reserve for all sculptures will be $5,000.
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Location: Orakei, Auckland (address details will be supplied when RSVPing)
Dress code: smart casual
Please RSVP before midnight on Sunday 6th April.
Can’t attend the live auction event but would like the opportunity to place a bid on one of the below sculptures? Please email enquiries@savethekiwi.nz for more information about pre-auction offers and bidding on a buyer’s behalf.
FAQs
What is the reserve price?
The reserve for all sculptures is $5,000. Eight sculptures were sold pre-auction for $10,000 each.
Does the sculpture come with a base?
A base can be supplied free of charge if the winning bidder wants it. Please note that the bases have endured some wear and tear over the last six months of touring
If I win a sculpture, how will I get it home?
Save the Kiwi and Gallagher Insurance will liaise with the winners of all auctions on delivery. Winners can transport the sculpture themselves, or the Kiwi Art Trail can organise delivery, to be charged to the buyer.
What are the sculptures made out of?
The sculptures are made out of fibreglass. They have been painted then applied with a clear coat which is a UV stable automotive product.
What are the dimensions of the sculptures?
Kiwi measure 1000mm(L) x 800mm(H) x 600mm(W). They weigh ~10kg.
Bases measure 1200mm(L) x 930mm(D) x approx. 300mm(W). They weigh ~30kgs.
Have other questions? Please get in touch.
These sculptures were sold for $10,000 each pre-auction, including to art buyers in London, New York, Italy, and Liechtenstein.
The Kiwi Art Trail auction will raise much-needed funds for kiwi conservation all over Aotearoa.
Thank you to our sponsors & partners for making the Kiwi Art Trail possible
