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.

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Julie Forsyth.

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

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Anita Marra Rogers.

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

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Jim Kemme.

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

Auction items from the personal collection of retired Keepsake Ornament Artist, Nello Williams.

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