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“Delight” by Anahit Melkonyan
Gouache and Acrylics on Canvas
40 x 50cm
Minimum Starting Bid: 50.000 AMD
This painting is kindly donated by AUA alumna Anahit Melkonyan (BAB ’23). Melkonyan has a diverse background, having been engaged in policy making, leading community projects, and founding a tech startup. Melkonyan is also an art enthusiast. Her painting focuses on one of the most prominent symbols of Armenia, grapes.
“Refraction” by Garo Ardaz
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
60.5 x 80cm
Market Value: 650.000 AMD
Minimum Starting Bid: 200.000 AMD
This painting is kindly donated by professional artist Garo Ardaz. Bridging worlds through art, Ardaz’s journey from Beirut to Fresno and, finally, to Yerevan, reflects his diverse heritage and unwavering artistic passion. His art invites us to discover our own connections between heart, mind, and canvas.
Tigranes II “The Great” Coin from Luman
Silver
15.76g | 28mm
Minimum Starting Bid: 500.000 AMD
This 95-55 BC tetradrachm coin from Luman is kindly donated by Robert Hovhannisyan (MAIRD ‘26). The coin depicts Armenian King Tigranes II “The Great” wearing a distinctive five-peaked tiara adorned with a star and eagles. On the reverse side, Tyche of Artaxata sits on a rocky promontory holding a palm branch, with the river god Araxes at her feet. A powerful symbol of Armenian heritage, the coin reflects the strength and artistry of Tigranes's reign.
Stargazers by The Rug Code
Cotton warp and weft, wool pile
91 x 152cm
Minimum Starting Bid: 380.000 AMD
This handmade rug, designed by visual artist Gohar Martirosyan, is kindly donated by Kyle Khandikian, Director of Alumni Relations at AUA and founder of The Rug Code. Featuring two deer gazing at an eight-pointed star, Stargazers invites viewers into the natural world of the Armenian Highlands. Handmade in Armenia’s Noyemberyan region, the approximate lead time of this model is 4 months.
Elina Avanesyan’s Signed Tennis Ball from Keron Foundation
Minimum Starting Bid: 50.000 AMD
This tennis ball, signed by Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan, is kindly gifted by the Keron Foundation. A rising star in the tennis world, Elina has made history as the first Armenian athlete to enter the WTA Top 40. With the support of the Keron Foundation, Elina proudly obtained Armenian citizenship, allowing her to represent Armenia in international tournaments and inspire the next generation of athletes. The executive director of the Keron Foundation is AUA alumna Vanane Ararktsyan (LL.M. ’11).
ALYA Ring by AMY Jewellery
Sterling Silver and Cubic of Zirconia
Size: 17.2
Minimum Starting Bid: 80.000 AMD
This ring is designed and kindly donated by Mary Israyelyan (BAB ‘20), founder of AMY Jewellery. Handmade in Yerevan, it represents the perfect blend of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. AMY Jewellery carries a mission to remind us that finding beauty in everyday life is a blessing, making each piece not only a luxury accessory but also a meaningful symbol.
