2024 Solidarity AUCTION Preview
ABOUT THIS Solidarity AUCTION
The higher you bid, the more people in need
can access critical support!
At Lighthouse Relief, we are dedicated to providing food, shelter, community spaces, and other essential services to refugees in Greece. As a small charity, we rely entirely on donations and grants from small philanthropic institutions to carry out this work, and your support is critical to our ongoing efforts.
By bidding generously on our auction items, you're not only getting a chance to win some incredible prizes - you're also making a real difference in the lives of displaced people in Greece. Every winning bid helps us provide crucial support and resources to those most need it.
Item # 1: 3-night stay at Ionian Garden Villas, Corfu (Copy)
In the heart of Corfu, in a beautiful garden of 2 ½ acres overlooking the sea, full of giant and very old olive trees, palm trees, various citrus trees, and other fruit trees, as well as many kinds of flowers, stand Ionian Garden Villas.
Featuring a private swimming pool and beautiful sea views, designed to offer a unique accommodation experience, combining stylishness, comfort, and customized services.
Fair Market Value: €1000-€2,400 (depending on the season); Starting Bid: €500
Item # 2: At-home massage by Antonis
Enjoy one of the best massages of your life in the comfort of your own home. Antonis will perform a massage of your choice, and bring a massage table and all the necessary equipment. He is professional, kind, and an excellent masseur!
Fair market value: €60; Starting bid: €30
Item #3 - Traditional Japanese Silk Kimono (Copy)
This kimono is a Kurotomesode, traditionally worn by the mother of the bride or groom on their wedding day. They are always made from black silk with images and patterns expressing wishes of happiness for the couple adorning the lower part of the kimono. They feature embroidery details sewn with thread spun from actual gold.. The Kamon around the shoulder is the family crest, indicating origins. Depending on the importance of the family, a kimono can have up to five Kamon.
This kimono has images with cranes. In Japanese folklore, the crane (or Tsuru in Japanese) is a strong majestic bird that mates for life and is said to live for a thousand years. It symbolizes honor, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity. Around the shoulders, we count five Kamon.
Fair Market Value €1500, Min. bid €350
Item #4: 7-night stay in a Manhattan loft (Copy)
Live like a local New Yorker in a stylish loft on the Chinatown/Soho border (Manhattan). Exquisitely renovated in 2015 with custom fixtures and new windows (despite being in a bustling neighborhood, you won’t hear a thing!). It has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, an open kitchen, and large living/dining room. There is also central A/C. Please note it is a 4th-floor walk-up (no elevator).
The apartment lies at the intersection of several culturally rich neighborhoods: Chinatown, Little Italy, Lower East Side, Nolita, and Soho. You’ll find many restaurants, bars, art galleries, and unique shopping outside your door.
*This is the permanent residence of the donors, but they travel a lot! The dates will have to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Fair Market Value: €3000; Starting bid: €1000
Items #6 and #7: €200 gift certificate to Kopria (Copy)
This charming shop in Exarcheia offers a beautiful selection of indoor plants and plant holders.
Fair Market Price: €200 ; Starting Bid: €100
Item #8: 4-NIGHT STAY AT RURAL FARMHOUSE, KEA (Copy)
Enjoy the serenity of a rural Aegean farmhouse that is only an hour away by ferry from Lavrio! Away from touristy spots, this house traditional stone house represents the epitome of rural architecture in Kea from over a century ago. It is traditionally built and yet modern in comfort and interior aesthetic. Come to relax and enjoy a glass of wine under the stars or contemplating the sea view.
Fair Market Value: €600; Starting Bid: €275
Item #9: €200 gift certificate to Urbane Skin (Copy)
Indulge in one face and one body treatment of your choice! “Urbane Skin” transforms skincare into a memorable experience and way of living. Its highly accredited and well-trained spa experts uniquely merge the know-how of beauty science with the philosophy of a modern City Spa.
Fair Market Value: €200; Starting bid: €100
Item #10: June8 Fine Jewels Citrin Oval Cut Ring with Rubies (Copy)
Citrin oval cut with 4 ruby brilliant zirconia on oxidized 925 sterling silver.
Fair market value: €800; Starting bid: €350
ITEM # 12; SIGNED COPY OF "THE NAKED DON'T FEAR THE WATER" BY MATTHIEU AIKINS (Copy)
“This is a book of radical empathy, crossing many borders – not just borders that separate nations, but also borders of form, borders of meaning, and borders of possibility. It is powerful and humane and deserves to find a wide, wandering readership.” — Mohsin Hamid, author of Exit West
In this extraordinary book, an acclaimed young war reporter chronicles a dangerous journey on the smuggler’s road to Europe, accompanying his friend, an Afghan refugee, in search of a better future.
Fair Market Value: 40€; Starting Bid: 15€
ITEM # 13: Signed copy of “Platonic dialogues or why everyone parties in the cave” by Haris Vlavianos (Copy)
Signed by the celebrated author, poet, and translator Haris Vlavianos. This book is a series of tragicomic “dialogues” between spouses, lovers, friends, or strangers that highlight the most basic characteristic of human relationships: the inability to communicate meaningfully, which makes our lives a constant “comedy of misunderstandings”. Plato’s cave is transformed into an arena from which no one wants to escape. The party will last until the protagonists give up all attempts to grasp the meaning of things – and the reader, smiling rather complicit, closes the book.
Publisher: Patakis, Language: Greek
Fair market value: €40; Starting bid: €15
ITEM #14: Personal Styling Session with Sahar Kadri (Copy)
Sahar has been a seminal fixture in the Paris fashion scene for decades as a model, buyer, and consultant for luxury brands including Dior, Christian Lacroix, Chantal Thomas, Jean Louis Scherrer, Zadig & Voltaire, to name but a few. She is also a certified style, confidence, and fulfilment coach.
She will help you up your style game and advise you on how to look and feel your best! The three-hour session includes:
- a questionnaire aimed to understand your goals
- an exercise to discover your ‘style personality
- Wheel of appearance
- What do your clothes say about you
- Lifestyle analysis.
At the end of the session, she will tie everything together and help you set goals.
Fair Market Value: €350, Starting Bid: €100
ITEM # 15: Bespoke Hand-Painted Leather Jacket (men's or women's) (Copy)
Bring home a beautiful vintage leather jacket today and then take it to Kilo Shop on Ermou Street, where the celebrated artist Fotini will paint a bespoke design just for you! The jacket is available in both men’s and women’s versions.
Fair market value: €400; Starting bid: €150
ITEM # 16: June8 Fine Jewels Chandelier Ring (Copy)
Chandelier design with 34 brilliant diamond zirconia, five emerald brilliant zirconia, and five ruby brilliant zirconia on gold and oxidized 925 sterling silver.
Fair market value: €900; Minimum bid: €400
ITEM # 17: SIGNED COPY OF DRAWN ACROSS BORDERS: STORIES OF MIGRATION BY GEORGE BUTLER (Copy)
A collection of vivid and powerful stories drawn on the front lines of migration.
Language: English
Fair market value: €50; Starting bid: €20
ITEMS # 18 AND # 19: Watercolor Paintings by Farida El Gazzar (Copy)
Watercolour on paper | 12x17cm (unframed) | 22x27cm (framed)
Farida El Gazzar is a Greek-Egyptian artist born in Alexandria and based in Athens. These paintings are part of a ‘flora and fauna’ watercolour series. She is represented by Kalfayan Galleries, Athens-Thessaloniki.
Select recent exhibitions inclue: ‘Night Garden’ (solo show), Kalfayan Galleries, Athens; Art Basel Miami, solo show in Kabinett section with Kalfayan Galleries (2017) and ‘NP or the Possibilities of Life’ (locus Athens), Athens; ‘Dream City’, Gypsum Gallery, Cairo (2015); ‘Arabic Without A Teacher’, Kerameikos, Athens; ‘Ofthalmofanes’, Technopolis, Athens ( all 2010); ‘Rehang’, (curators: November Paynter and Sylvia Kouvali), parallel event to the 11th International Istanbul Biennial, Grand Hotel De Londres, Istanbul; ‘Thirty Posters on Migration’ IMEPO (Hellenic Migration Policy Institute), Syntagma Metro Station, Athens;
Fair Market Value: €600 (each painting); Starting Bid: €220 (for one painting)
ITEM # 20: 4 Night Stay Camellia Guesthouse, Ktima Spanou, Ikaria (Copy)
Modern amenities and traditional Ikarian architecture have come together to offer you the ultimate holiday experience in a peaceful and mind-blowing natural environment at the Camellia guesthouse. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a balcony, a fireplace and central heating. Amenities include hairdryer, iron, toiletries, and WIFI. Breakfast included. It can host up to 3 people.
Fair Market Value: €320-€480, Starting bid: €200
ITEM # 21: ORGANIC COTTON TOWELS SET, COCO-MAT (Copy)
COCO-MAT embraces a lifestyle based on simple life values that can make every day a little happier: honesty, responsibility, hospitality. Sleep on nature with the exclusive collection of organic cotton towels by COCO-MAT. Ultra-soft bathroom towels & bathrobes made of 100% cotton fabrics that ensure the highest softness and comfort.
Fair Market Value: €65; starting bid: €25
ITEM # 22: 'LESVOS' SANDALS - EF93 (Copy)
EF93 was created during unprecedented times. Quarantined and having time to think about what the future will look like, Emma realised she wanted to have a positive impact on our planet's future, and if you know her and her love for shoes and colours, what better way to do so than to create a sustainable brand”. Since its inception in January 2021, EF93 has been built on a philosophy that commands sustainability and no waste. EF93 embraces nature’s perfect imperfections with creativity and the utmost respect it deserves. By wearing our sandals, one chooses to walk on nature with coconut fibre, natural rubber, cork and leftover fabrics made of cotton and linen.
Fair Market Value: €130, Starting bid: €55
ITEM # 23: Trail ride and picnic for 2 by Madis Riding Academy, Artemida (Copy)
Enjoy an hour-long trail ride through the beautiful hills around Artemis (35-min by car from Athens). If you are a novice rider, we will spend half an hour learning the basics of horseback riding in the ring before setting out for a walk through nature. The trail ride while include a light picnic for two persons.
Fair Market Value: €60; Starting bid: €35
ITEM # 26: MINOAN VACATION JUMPSUIT BY MOID (Copy)
Elevate your style this summer with the exquisite jumpsuit designed by MOID, featuring a captivating print inspired by the rich heritage of the Minoan culture.
Made from 100% natural viscose, this jumpsuit ensures optimal breathability, allowing your body to stay cool and comfortable all day long. Its oversized cut strikes the perfect balance between comfort and style, while the deep and flattering V-neckline adds a touch of allure.
Whether you're heading out for your daily routine or embarking on a summer vacation, this jumpsuit is a versatile wardrobe essential. Stay effortlessly cool and chic with this must-have piece that seamlessly blends elegance and comfort.
Fair Market Value: 90€, Starting bid: 40€
ITEM # 27: €30 gift certificate to Kyklo + Handmade Ceramic Cup (Copy)
Kyklo is a zero-waste concept store in Exarcheia. Stock up on eco-friendly soaps, candles, laundry products, skincare, chocolate and more! The ceramic cup is hand-painted.
Fair Market Value: €42, Starting Bid: €18
ITEM # 28: SIGNED COPY OF THE FOGHOM ECHOES BY DANNY RAMADAN (Copy)
A deeply moving novel about a forbidden love between two boys in war-torn Syria and the fallout that ripples through their adult lives.
Fair market value: €40; Starting bid: €20
ITEM # 29: €200 gift certificate to Essam Guenedy Boutique, Kolonaki (Copy)
At the Essam Guenedy boutiques in London and Athens, each and every design is personally chosen by Essam to reflect the season's trends. You will find elegant classics with a twist, the latest colours and styles, beautiful silks and Italian cashmere, along with handbags and accessories.
Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou 23, Athina 106 73, Greece.
Fair Market Value: €200, Starting Bid: €100
ITEM # 31: €50 Gift Certificate to Polyamorous (Copy)
Is there really a store in Athens that sells plants, drinks, and sex toys? Yup! At Polyamorous, you will find a beautiful selection of potted plants and flowers, fine liquors, a unique wine selection, plus a variety of adult toys, not to mention the friendly owners who also run a non-profit dedicated to responsible drinking.
Fair Market Value: €50, Starting Bid: €25
ITEM # 32: CAR DIFFUSER WITH AROMA & 1 REFILL (Copy)
You know how nice your room smells when you have a good-quality diffuser? Now your car can smell just as lovely! The sleek, elegant design fits your car’s air vent and diffuses when using heat or air conditioning. It comes with two lovely aromas: “White Sun” and “Pure Skin”. Once you’ve finished them, you can return to KK’s Lab on Lekka St. to purchase a new aroma of your choice.
Fair Market Value: €180, Starting bid: €75
ITEM #34; DUO PERFORMANCE BY LIA IKKOS AND ROBIN PORTER (Copy)
This 30 minute duo performance for party entertainment from Lia Ikkos and Robin Porter combine Latin jazz and the standards on voice and guitar or piano. A mesmerising and dynamic concert, it is ideal for your cocktail events.
Fair Market Value: 300€; Starting Bid: 150€
custom framed poster of Franz Marc painting "Die roten Pferde" 1911 (Copy)
Franz Marc, Die roten Pferde, 1911 - Busch-Reisinger-Museum, Harvard University Museums © DACO-VERLAG, Stuttgart
Fair Market Value: €125; Starting Bid: €60
ABOUT THIS AUCTION
The charity auction will take place live on May 19th and is by invitation only. It is a silent auction, meaning you can bid on items throughout the party by writing your name and amount on the item’s corresponding bid sheet. Winners will be announced around midnight. All proceeds will benefit Lighthouse Relief.
Please note that some photographs above merely represent the items and may not depict the precise available piece. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about a particular item, please email hoc@lighthouserelief.org.
The higher you bid, the more people in need
can access critical support!
At Lighthouse Relief, we are dedicated to providing food, shelter, community spaces, and other essential services to refugees in Greece. As a small charity, we rely entirely on donations and grants from small philanthropic institutions to carry out this work, and your support is critical to our ongoing efforts.
By bidding generously on our auction items, you're not only getting a chance to win some incredible prizes - you're also making a real difference in the lives of displaced people in Greece. Every winning bid helps us provide crucial support and resources to those most need it.

