The Kings Historical Society Silent Auction runs from September 1st until December 20th 2026. These works of art have been graciously donated by members of our community. You can view these pieces digitally below or in-person at the Kings County Museum. Bids are collected using our Google Form or by calling our office at 902-678-6237. Winners will be contacted soon after closing for payment and pick-up. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via phone, email, or in-person.
Marion Evelyn Bortolin (1921 – 1999)
Marion was a landscape, portrait and still life artist who used both oil-based and acrylic paints. She focused on Canadian scenes, family, and familiar objects that portrayed a hidden story and beauty within the painting.
Though Marion was born in Toronto, she lived primarily in Lachine, Quebec. Marion studied piano at McGill University and had a career in marketing, finance, and later banking. Painting was her passion – a gift that brought joy to others.
Su-Lien Hsu
Su-Lien Hsu was born in 1941 in Miaoli, Taiwan. In 1976, she received a diploma from the Art and Crafts Department of Pingtung Normal College. She was a member of several art associations and learned watercolour and Chinese ink painting under various Taiwanese artists.
After retiring from a career in elementary school teaching, Su-Lien started studying oil painting in 2001 and continued studying watercolour painting under various Taiwanese artists. The themes of her works are mostly landscape and flowers.
In 2006, Su-Lien received a New Artist Award at the 23rd Pingtung Fine Arts Association Exhibition, and won the gold medal at a local watercolour and sketching competition for senior citizens in 2011. She had two solo watercolour and oil painting exhibitions in 2012 and 2013, and joined many art exhibitions in southern Taiwan.
Su-Lien is currently lives in Pingtung, Taiwan.
The following pieces are available for bidding. You can find the starting and highest bids alongside links to bid on each item below. If you encounter any issues or would like to place your bid over the phone, please call us at 902-678-6237.
You can also see these pieces in person at the Kings County Museum. Find our hours on our home page.
“White Lilies in Blue Vase” by Su-Lien Hsu is valued at $180 (without frame). It is 53cm x 45cm.
Lilies are auspicious flowers that symbolize harmony and good fortune across many Asian cultures. May this piece inspire harmony and good fortune in your life!
Starting Bid: $50
“Alberta Mountains” by Marion Bortolin is valued at $500 (includes frame). It is 72cm x 88cm.
Starting Bid: $100
“Pink Roses in White Vase” by Marion Bortolin is valued at $200 (includes frame). It is 16cm x 20cm.
Starting Bid: $50
“A Venice Sunset” (or “A Little Romance”) by Su-Lien Hsu is valued at over $1000 (includes frame). It was professionally framed in Calgary. It is 60cm x 67cm.
Starting Bid: $250
