NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
1,900.00USDby floor+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2026 Jun 06 @ 13:30UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Eli Polite | Harrington, Delaware
New Life, 2026
14 x 12.7 x 12.7cm | 5 x 5 x 5 inches
The wood used for this piece was pulled from my burn pile. It came from the broken branch of a tree that is growing in my yard. The thought behind it was even something broken and discarded could be made to be beautiful if enough time and effort was invested. So after 150 hours of work this dry-rotted, moldy, worm eaten, discarded tree branch became something amazing.
Eli Polite has been turning for 10 years. His main focus has been segmenting and turning rare and unusual materials. His goal is to challenge the status quo in segmented turning. Like all artists he seeks to forge his own unique and unmistakable style.
@ elipolite
Auction Location:
500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
Previewing Details:
You do not need to be present to bid during the live auction. The auction will be streamed live online in both video and audio formats, and online bids are accepted.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| ST |
8.25% |
NC State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
0% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
PICKUP AND SHIPPING
On-site Pickup
On-site pickup for purchased items ends Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 PM EDT. A UPS/FedEx shipping station will be available at the Convention Center for buyers who wish to arrange shipping directly from the Symposium.
Items not picked up on-site will be returned to Saint Paul, Minnesota and shipped by June 30.
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Shipping Flat Rate Table (Continental United States)
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Auction Sales Tax Info
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