Auction One Step in Re-Development Project for Notre Dame Sisters The Notre Dame Sisters are taking bold steps to ensure the future of their property! In order to preserve their historic building in the Florence area and to re-develop it to serve others long into the future, they are partnering to create additional senior housing on their campus. In 1997 the Notre Dame Sisters opened Seven Oaks of Florence, an independent living complex with 77 apartments for senior living. A first step in the Re-Development Process is to clear the building of items the Sisters will not need in the new configuration of space. An initial auction will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2009, that will include antiques, furniture, chapel pews, artwork, religious statues and more. This event will support the future retirement needs of the community. During the Re-Development Process the Sisters will move to other housing throughout the city. Their offices will remain on the present campus during and after the re-development. They value their commitment to and presence in the Florence area, and look forward to continuing to be a vital part of the neighborhood. Sr. Joy Connealy, chair of the Re-Development Project states: “We are entering the 100th anniversary of our presence as a congregation in the United States. With this project we hope to strengthen our commitment to the people of Omaha and particularly to the historic Florence area. Seven Oaks has made a difference in the lives of our residents. This expansion is very important to them and to us.” A second auction will be held at a later date and will include other valuable items and many salvage items. ...more

Crucifix 100 x 60 corpus 60,plaster composite, probably DaPrato label not visible, a couple small chips...more

Immaculate Heart 60" plaster composite, DaPrato Studios, 1951, a few chips off base...more

Our Lady of Fatima 60", Plaster composite, Painted eyes, DaPrato Studios, 1947, Portuguese features, chipped fingertips, crown around heart base...more

Sacred Heart 60 x 36 x 20", Plaster composite, glass eyes, possibly DaPrato label covered or missing, moderate crazing of paint, some chipping, sun bleached red cloak, attempted repair on back of base...more

St. Therese of Lisieux 60" Plaster composite, glass eyes, DaPrato Studios, 1925, some abrasions on habit, chipped base Memory of Virginia J Tusa...more

Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima 55" Plaster composite, metal crown, Scarborough Foreign Mission Society, after the original by Jose Ferreira Thedim who made it in collaboration with Lucy, the visionary. "Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima"...more

Crucifix 40 x 21 1/2", 20 x 18" corpus, Brass (hollow) wood, From NDA cafeteria, c. 1965...more

Woman and Child 37" x 18" framed, Wood "applique", African Artist Nigeria, From Sr. M Uchenna Lily Ogbulafor...more

Sacred Heart 33", Plaster composite, DaPrato Studios, Was re-painted with inaccurate colors, skin tones and robe are too pink. No toning of shaded areas...more

Crucifix 32 x 16" corpus 16 1/2 x 4 1/2, Plaster on 2 1/2" wood, Excellent detail, a little chipped paint on corpus, INRI sign has some chipping and peeling paint...more

Crucifix 30" x 15" 12" Brass Corpus, NDA Class of '63, Had been spray painted, cleaned 2008...more

Crucifix 30 x 15" 12 1/2 x 12" corpus, Clay?, Old crucifix...more

Woman Carries Life 26 1/2 x 4 x 4 1/2 Wood, Nigerian From Eze J.J.O. & family (Sr. Lillian Ogbulafor)...more

Woman holding up the world, 25 x 9 x 3 1/2", Wood, Nigerian, From Eze. J.J.O. & family (sr. Lillian Ogbulafor)...more

Our Lady of Grace- 25 1/2" x 10 x 7", Plaster composite, 1000-24, B, Crackled paint on back of veil...more

Immaculate Heart of Mary 24" Wood, Made in Italy From Msgr. Jack McCaslin...more

Sacred Heart 24" wood, Made in Italy, From Msgr. Jack McCaslin...more

Infant of Prague 23" Plaster composite, glass eyes, Attached crown is made of plaster flawed sleeve lace...more

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 23 x 11 x 11", Terra Cotta?? Bronzed, then white-washed, Emerson engraved at top section of base, unknown material, bad paint job chipped base & R shoulder...more

Crucifix, 21 x 9 1/2", 12 x 6" corpus, Clay, wood Acrylic paint?, Gene Kowskie Jr. 1994, Hand-painted clay, 1" wood cross boards...more

The Holy Family, Flight into Egypt, 21 x 21 x 12", Cast Bronze, 1/12, J. Daly, 1984, Gift from Msgr. Jack McCaslin, intact condition...more

Crucifix 20 x 10", 10" corpus, Brass on 1" wood, Some brass plate/paint peeling...more

Our Lady of Grace 20 x 9 x 6", Plaster, Some nicks, abrasions, fading Possibly Sr. Gabriel's...more

Santo? 19 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2, Wood ,Mexican Artist, Made in Mexico City Shows Man with harvesting knife and pineapple...more