Rare Hallmark Artist Pieces Featured in Exclusive Silent Auction

Collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore a unique silent auction showcasing one-of-a-kind pieces and selections from the artists’ personal collections.

Bidding begins at 9:00 AM CT on Friday, October 17, 2025, with staggered closings starting Saturday, October 18, at 2:00 PM CT.

Proxy bidding is available for those unable to attend. Interested parties may contact nicki@hookedonhallmark.com for details and to receive a bidder number.

These exceptional items go beyond ordinary ornaments—Hallmark pre-production pieces are among the rarest collectibles, with many truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the opportunity to add a remarkable treasure to your collection.

Open Me First Bundle

Open Me First (1986)

This special bundle includes the very first ornament Julie Forsyth sculpted for Hallmark — the design that opened the door to her Keepsake Ornament Studio career. It includes her hand-painted prototype and a production ornament, both accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

Starting Bid: $50.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $110.00

Snow Gentleman Creative Production Bundle

Snow Gentleman (2019)
Original concept sketches, original hand-sculpt, the corresponding production ornament, and a signed certificate of authenticity.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $150.00

Kringle Moon Bundle

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Kringle Moon (1988)

This exclusive bundle highlights Anita Marra Rogers’ debut sculpt for the Keepsake Ornament Studio, featuring her hand-painted prototype, the corresponding production ornament, and a signed certificate of authenticity.

Starting Bid: $50.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $70.00

2019 Poinsettia Ball, Heritage Collection Bundle

Poinsettia Ball (2019)
Heritage Collection

This unique bundle includes the original wax hand-sculpt and a production ornament, accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $220.00

2019 Santa with Bells, Heritage Collection Bundle

Santa with Bells (2019)
Heritage Collection

This bundle includes the original wax hand-sculpt and a production ornament, accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $310.00

HAUNTINGTON: Werewolf Newsboy (for the Daily Howl News) – NEVER PRODUCED
Creative Production Bundle

Werewolf Newboy
Hauntington, USA
Original concept sketch, Epoxy (green body), & Hand-painted Prototype

This one-of-a-kind bundle includes the original concept sketch (comes already framed for display), green body, and hand-painted prototype for Werewolf News Reporter, a planned addition to the Hauntington, USA Collection II. The piece was originally scheduled for release in 2006 as a follow-up to the 2005 Hauntington, USA Collection. Production was canceled before it reached market, making this set a rare glimpse of what might have been. Includes a certificate of authenticity and is signed by the artist.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $1,200.00

HAUNTINGTON: Werewolf News Reporter (for the Daily Howl News) – NEVER PRODUCED
Creative Production Bundle

Werewolf Newpaper Reporter
Hauntington, USA
Original concept sketch, Epoxy (green body), & Hand-painted Prototype

This one-of-a-kind bundle includes the original concept sketch (comes already framed for display), green body, and hand-painted prototype for Werewolf News Reporter, a planned addition to the Hauntington, USA Collection II. The piece was originally scheduled for release in 2006 as a follow-up to the 2005 Hauntington, USA Collection. Production was canceled before it reached market, making this set a rare glimpse of what might have been. Includes a certificate of authenticity and is signed by the artist.

Starting Bid: $100.00
Bid Increment: $20.00

Final Bid: $1,020