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Art Deco Under The Stars at Stephen Kelly Gallery
Geoffrey Bradfield, and Cynthia MurphyDr. Stephen Kelly graciously opened his gallery, as well as his beautiful rooftop to a number of his guests from the art and design industries, last Tuesday evening. Visitors were shown some of his most recent collection of French Art Deco from Jean Dunand, and Jean Goulden. Jean Dunand (1877–1942) was a Swiss lacquer artist, a master metalworker, who created furniture and decorative arts. His contemporary, Jean Goulden (1878 – 1946), was a painter, designer and enameller who “excelled in the art of champlevé enameling”. Notables from the evening included, Geoffrey Bradfield, Jared Goss, high end gallery dealers from the New York tri-state area, executive members from various auction houses in the city, and many others.
Renowned interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield and his guestStephen Kelly GalleryJudith Gura, Design historian from The New York School of Interior DesignVyna St. PhardChristina Japp, Cynthia Murphy
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Top Designers & Members of The Press Gathered Together in NYC to Kick-off Masterpiece London
Thomas Woodham-Smith, Mario Buatta, Susan Gutfreund, Geoffrey Bradfield, Audrey Gruss, Ellie Cullman, Philip Hewat-Jaboor, Nazy Vassegh, Nicola Winwood, Jamie DrakeThis was the second year that the American Patrons for Masterpiece London held their New York kick-off to announce plans for Masterpiece London, which opens with a preview on June 26 and runs through July 3 at the South Grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea. This year Ellie Cullman hosted the reception at her magnificent apartment.
Lynne Westcott, Geoffrey BradfieldPhilip Hewat-Jaboor, Sandra NunnerleyAlex Shuman, Jeffery BilhuberPhilip Hewat-Jaboor, Nazy Vassegh, Nicola Winwood, Thomas Woodham-SmithTimothy Van Dam, Ron WagnerRod_KeenanJennifer CeasarThomas Woodham-Smith, Bennett Weinstock, Michael_SimonHenry_NevilleGreg Kwiat, Dana KiyomuraChristina Murphy, Nina CarboneMaureen Footer, Daniel HamparsumyanRichard Dragisic, William Brockschmidt, Tom ScheererBruce Bierman, William Secord, Audrey GrussConstantino Castellano, Christopher Hyland, Geoffrey Bradfield, KyleMarshall
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Highlights of NYSID’s 2013 Spring Gala
On April 30th, The New York School of Interior Design, a private, not-for-profit college devoted exclusively to interior design education and related disciplines honored two industry luminaries, Geoffrey Bradfield and Laurie D. Olin. The event was well attended by notables in the industry, guests and supporters of the college. Geoffrey Bradfield, an Architectural Digest Dean of American Design, was the recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the most international acclaimed designers of our time, he is known for creating elegant and luxurious interiors for private residences, offices, embassies, and resorts on virtually every continent as well as those of many yachts and jets that travel among them.Laurie D. Olin, founder and principal of OLIN in Philadelphia, is a distinguished teacher, author, and one of the most renowned landscape architects practicing today. Olin received the Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design. Alexa Hampton, interior designer and NYSID trustee, was the Benefit Chairman.Martha StewartMichael S and Tara RockefellerRachel and Ara Hovnanian, Mary HilliardBaroness Gabrielle von Langendorff and Paul CardileRalph Rucci, Eric JavitsStephanie Krieger, Brian Stewart, Ellen ScarboroughDeborah Nielson, Betsey Ruprecht, Mario BuattaAlexa HamptonLeslie Stevens and Michael BoodroMichael Sovern, Betsey Ruprecht, Charlotte Cady, Patricia SovernDebbie Bancroft, Thom Filicia, Amy HoadleyMartha Stewart, Jill Dienst and Tom HahnThomas Woltz, Kate Wood, David SproulsPhoto credit: Matthew Carasella - Art, Design, Galleries, Kips Bay, Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Life and Style, Parties, The Weekender
Out On The Town: This Month’s Hottest Events
Clockwise: David Patrick Columbia and Vyna St. Phard (Doyle New York), Felicia Zwebner, Bryant Keller, Jennifer Duneier (Irene Mamiye Gallery), Thom Filicia (Mandarin Hotel), Solstiss Lace showroom, Nicky Haslam and Vyna St. Phard (Baroncelli), Irene Mamiyeand Stephen Dweck (Irene Mamiye Gallery).Kips Bay President’s DinnerOne week ago at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the annual Kips Bay President’s Dinner raised over $500,000 for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. It was a great evening that gathered New York’s influencers and design elite including Dennis Basso, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Tony Ingrao, Randy Kemper, Vicente Wolf, Thom Filica, Bunny Williams, Margaret Russell, Mario Buatta, Richard and Marcia Mishaan, Jim Lebenthal, and James Huniford, among many others. The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club choir also treated guests to two performances throughout the evening, the first was ’96,000’ from the Broadway hit In The Heights, the second was ‘The Prayer’, originally performed by Andrea Bocelli.James Druckman, Tony Ingrao, Margaret Russell, Randy Kemper, Richard Mishaan, Jennifer Steinbrenner, Bunny Williams, Jamie Drake, Daniel QuinteroTony Ingrao, Margaret Russell, Randy KemperRichard Mishaan, Margaret RussellThom FiliciaBunny WilliamsRichard Mishaan, Marcia MishaanMario Buatta, Patricia SovernSusan Henshaw Jones, James LebanthalJennifer Steinbrenner, Daniel QuiteroMichael Bruno, Lizzy Fraser, Mario BuattaKips Bay Boys & GirlsPhoto courtesy Patrick McMullanIrene Mamiye Soho Gallery OpeningNew York-based artist Irene Mamiye opens a gallery space at 89 Spring Street in Soho to showcase her fine art photography, furniture from the Chroma Collection, design and video. Mamiye is best known for incorporating various digital imaging techniques into her fine art photography. Inspired by light, color and movement, her work explores the intricate relationship between her complex personal history, the camera’s unique relation to reality, and the visionary possibilities of digital imaging. Mamiye’s work has been exhibited in prestigious national venues, including: Phillips De Pury & Company, Sotheby’s, Art Basel/Miami, HW Gallery in Naples, Hamburg Kennedy NY and East Hampton, 212 Gallery in Aspen, and Cheryl Hazan Gallery NY.Irene MamiyeBryant Keller and Suzanne EasonAlberto Villalobos and Mercedes DesioDana and Jennifer DuneierFelicia Zwebner, Bryant Keller, Jennifer DuneierRandall Tarasuk and Charles Pavarini IIIJack Lynch and Steven StolmanMichael Gabriel and Eric HiltonElyse MamiyeNina Reeves and Beth MitchellAlyson Mamiye, Lisa Mitchell and Nicole Cohen
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Bailey House 30th Anniversary Auction & Gala
Dear readers, just a few days ago, I sat down with interior designer Alan Tanksley at his sumptuous office soaring above a busy 5th Avenue building in the Chelsea neighborhood. I had a refreshing, in-depth conversation with Alan, as we spoke about one of New York’s most anticipated event, The Bailey House 30th Anniversary Auction & Gala. Alan explained how last year, the gala attracted over 800 affluent, philanthropic New York trendsetters. Through generous sponsorships, bidding wars and celebrity buzz, this organization have raised over $12 million dollars since their inaugural event. All proceeds from the Auction & Gala have gone directly to provide housing and supportive services for Bailey House clients.
High End Weekly™: When was Bailey House founded and why did you decide to get involved?Alan Tanksley: The organization was founded in 1983, a few years after the Aids crisis decimated the gay and lesbian communities. As we are very well aware, in the 21st Century, the Aids epidemic has reached various groups of people and communities throughout the world. Back then, however, there were all these new organizations that were formed, and people were galvanized into action. During that time, a great number of people lost their homes because they were unable to work, and some were even kicked out of their apartments because they had this disease. People were rejected by their families, and homelessness became a huge issue very quickly. Bailey House played a masterful role in helping those who fell victim to Aids and the consequent increase in homelessness.In a way, Bailey House became a hospice of sorts, a place of refuge. Our catch phrase were: The Future Begins With A Place To Live. With shelter, your health is improve, your regularity of taking medicines, all of these elements play a major part to your well-being. In 1988, a group of my friends and I – all young professionals, took it upon ourselves to rally support for medical research, civil rights, and legal issues from various organizations.
One of these organizations was Bailey House. At that time, it was known as the Aids Resource Center (ARC). However, after five hears into our organization, we were dissolved for various reasons – some of them were quite painful. It was then that I was approached by one of the main members from Bailey House. When I came on board, it was meant to be temporary, but 30 years later – and 25 years of personal involvement, I found that this is still a dynamic organization which has grown in a tremendous way.HEW: The fundraising gala on March 28th is fast approaching. Tell me about it, and who are your special guests?AT: The gala itself is truly an incredibly event. Plus it’s spring, so it’s a time for new beginnings, a time for romance, possibly. During the auction, people can bid on some knockout furniture and art works as well as a variety of dazzling fashion. Guests will experience glamorous vignettes from these interior designers: John Lyle, John Eason, and myself. This year, yet again, we have a tremendous amount of prodigious items to be auctioned off.HEW: Really? What are they?AT: Photography by Herb Ritts & Robert Mapplethorpe. Art by Hunt Slonem & a Private Cocktail Party for 25 at Hunt’s studio. Portrait sittings by Andres Serrano & Mark Beard, Premium opening night tickets to Alan Cumming’s one-man Macbeth on Broadway Exotic vacations in Mexico, Costa Rica & other desirable global destinations. Week-long luxury stay in the Hamptons for four Accessories from Prada, Marc Jacobs, Brooks Brothers. Fitness memberships to Crunch & Equinox. Weekend at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Tickets to Watch What Happens Live, The Colbert Report & many other hits of stage and screen. Loehmann’s Shopping Spree. Tourneau Watch, Hot Air Balloon Ride. A│X Armani Exchange Leather Jacket, a 1920s Gustav Klimt Print and more.HEW: Wow. That is exciting, indeed! And the special guests you have lined up are?AT: We have Susan Sarandon, Julianne Moore, Todd Oldham, Wendy Williams, Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, Tim Gunn, Bobby and Jill Zarin, Andy Cohen, Terrence Meck and Breton Alberty, Lucy Arnaz, John Bartlett and John Esty, J. Goodwin Bland and Michael Katovitz, David Mixner, Kevin Sessums, Grant Shaffer, Toby Usnik, Carmen Marc Valvo and Jane Pauley will be hosting the evening.HEW: This truly will be a fun party, plus it’s for such a good cause. Finally, tell me about the honorary awards.AT: The Arts & Legacy Award Honoree goes to Alan Cumming. Rand Harlan Skolnick will receive the Corporate Responsibility Award. The Honoree is Harlan Bratcher, President & CEO of A/X Armani Exchange Bingham McCutchen. The auction emcee is Ray DeForest, and the host for the evening is Jane Pauley.As I mentioned from the beginning, The Bailey House Auction & Gala has a rich legacy as a highlight of the New York City benefit season. It has been covered by the NYT’s Bill Cunningham, Patrick McMullan, ABC News, NBC News, DNAinfo.com, Dan’s Papers, the Daily News, The New York Post, CBS Radio, NY1 and other media outlets. In addition, there is a long list of high profile companies that have consistently supported us, including Armani, Coach, New York Yankees, Coca-Cola, Patron, Orbitz, Swiss Air, CBS, Baccarat, The W Hotel Group, ABC/Disney, Judith Ripka, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Wells Fargo and West Elm/Williams Sonoma, among many others. For tickets please visit www.baileyhouse.org. - Art Deco, Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, Life and Style, Maison Gerard, Park Avenue Armory, Parties, The Metro Show, Winter Antiques Show
January’s Key Events on Review
Rose Hartman, celebrity photographer of Incomparable Women of Style and Pamela Hill of Hill Gallery (Birmingham, Michigan) at the Metro Show opening night accompanied by a life-size sculpture of a amiable man dressed in 18th-century fashion carved from Southern pine, Early 19th Century,From 18th century textiles from Asia, folk art from the Americas, Jule Leleu’s arm chairs from France, to art deco tea service by Brüder Frank from Maison Gerard, the major antique art shows opened with a brilliant and optimistic note last month starting with the opening night at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, home to the 2nd Annual Metro Show.
A SOIRÉE AT THE METRO SHOW
Editor’s Top PicksLillian Nassau LLC (New York): Tiffany Studio art glass, early 20th CenturyPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™THE 59TH ANNUAL WINTER ANTIQUES SHOWSet of four Armchairs by Jules Leleu, Carolle Thibault-Pomerantz* Mahogany and gilt bronze sabots, numbered on right back leg, France c. 1935* Pair of Fine Ceramic vases by Primavera. Signed on base: Primavera France, impressed with hatchet mark for Sainte-Radegonde. Atelier of Les Grands Magasins du Printemps (founded in 1912)* Fine rare extension and adjustable center table/coffee table “guéridon elevator” by Jules Leleu. France, c. 1955. *Wallpaper, Incas. Wood-block printed by Dufour in 1818, after Jean-Francois Marmontel. One scene from the panoramique “Incas”: pizaro disembarking with his companions in Peru. Rare panel: in pristine condition and colors, never hung. Wood-block printed by Dufour in 1818, after Jean-Francois Marmontel. * Wallpaper, “Les Chasses de Compiègne” (Stag Hunt at the Chateau de Compiègne): Quarry Scene ( La Curée). This is the only scenic panoramique designed by the painter Carle Vernet who specialized in hunt and horse scenes. The panels were wood-block printed by Jacquemard & Bénard, successor of Reveillon. Provenance:Jean Zuber private collection.Black Wings is a hand knotted carpet, made at the Wilton Royal workshops, England,circa 1935 by Marion Dorn., KeshishianSalvador Dali, Spain, Ménagère , 1962Silver-gilt cutlery comprising: “Cuillère artichaut”, artichoke spoon with snail shell, painted and lacquered artichoke bowl. “Fourchette- é l é phant 3 dents”, fork with three teeth and elephant head, the eyes set with rubies. “Couteau escargot aux larmes”, snail knife with tear-shaped pendants., Didier LtdItalian Glass PastBarovier Intarsio Vase designed by Orcole Barovier 1961Venini Mosaico Zanfirico Vase, designed by Paolo Venini, c. 1954, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base, *Three Venini Incamiciato Vases designed by Paolo Venini, 1950, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Salviati Fascia Murrine Vase designed by Luciano Gaspari, 1964, Inscribed signature “Salviati Murano” to base * Venini Fasce Verticale Vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi, c. 1952, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Venini Tessuto Vase designed by Barlo Scarpa, 1940 Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to bas * Venini Battulo Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa, c. 1940 Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to base * Venini Occhi Vase designed by Tobia Scarpa, 1962, Acid signed “Venini Italy Murano” (Circular) to base * Venini Mezz-Filligrana Decanter, c. 1956, Acid signed “Venini Murano Italia” to base * Venini Mezza-Filigrana Bird designed by Tomaso Buzzi, 1932, Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to base * Venini Incamiciato Vase designed by Tomaso Buzzi, c. 1933, Acid signed “Venini Murano” to base * Venini Mezza-Filigrana Bird designed by Tomaso Buzzi, 1932,
Acid signed “Venini Murano Ars” to baseFine & Rare Art Deco Silver six-piece Tea Service by Brüder Frank, Vienna, Austria, circa 1920 from Maison GerardSerge Manzon, White lacquered bibliothèque with three stained oak shelves, c.1970, Magen H GalleryWingback Lounge Chair, Unknown, Denmark, c. 1951, Wool and Teak, Lost City ArtsThe decisive leadership that made Lincoln greatHe overrules his military commander to protect Washington Autograph Letter Signed. May 21, 1862, The Kenneth Rendell Gallery
Photo credit and story by Laurence FayardWilliam Helburn Washington Square Arch, 1950 Gelatin Silver PrintWilliam Helburn Red Canoe, 1959 Archival Pigment PrintBoth photographs from Peter Fetterman GalleryVARIOUS VENUESA reproduced Campbell’s Soup Can by Andy Warhol from the MOMA StoreUnknown artist oil on canvas at the offices of Drs. Chapas and MacGregor of Union Square Laser DermatologyPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™ -
It’s Time To Celebrate!
Davide and Paolo SozziWelcome to the DIFFA Age
The Italian furniture atelier PROMEMORIA held its annual holiday parties in cities around the world this week including Paris, Moscow, London, Milan and New York. At the New York fete, in the company’s Upper East Side showroom at the Fine Arts Building, New York’s prominent interior designers, design editors and design-loving New Yorkers gathered with hosts Davide and Paolo Sozzi to celebrate the season take a chance in a “Wish-Raffle” to benefit Design Industries’ Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). Guests made a wish and a donation to the organization for a chance to win one of two tremendous prizes.Some of the wishes were general in nature, others were more specific to the AIDS cause, for which DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities and granted over $40 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide since its founding in 1984. Journalist and author Jorge Arango made this heartfelt wish “As someone who has lived with AIDS since 1993, it is my sincerest wish that the good works done by DIFFA will not be necessary in some near future, and that a cure will make the organization’s existence unnecessary.” David Sheppard, Executive Director of DIFFA National for more than 15 years, wished for generous benefactors: “What a difference it would make if more companies like Promemoria added ‘doing good’ to doing good business!”Raffle prizes were donated by generous sponsors and included The MoMA VIP Experience (featuring a private, after-hours tour of the museum and dinner for four at The MODERN restaurant, one of New York’s premiere dining experiences), and a deluxe Holiday Home Entertaining package (featuring 8 bottles of fine wine from LaCrema, 6 hand-blown Murano glass tumblers by Promemoria, and a $100 gift certificate to chef Mario Batali’s Eataly Market).Arlene Angard, RioHamilton, VynaStPardMichael Tavano, Barry RichardsDarrin Varden, Michael Tavano, LarryMartinoDennis Scully and Michael TavanoFruit DisplayJames Rixner and Rio HamiltonJorge Arango, Vyna St PhardMaggie Brown, Steven WilliamsMichael Tavano, Arlene Angard, Vyna St PhardMichael Tavano, Arlene AngardMichael Tavano, Larry MartinoThe three hour party was afloat in Italian wine and Prosecco, delicious hors d’oeuvres were copious and a huge buffet table laden with luscious fruits in della robbia style displays and several enormous Panettone, the traditional sweet breads that mark the holidays in Italy, and which hail from the north of the country, where Promemoria is headquartered and where they makes all of their fine furniture, lighting and gift items by hand.
Live jazz from the 45 Riots Quartet featuring Broadwaystar LaShonda Reese singing holiday and jazz favoritesRock Axtman, Lizzy SchofieldThe Panettone is the highlight of the event, and is flown in from Milan especially for the occasion by Promemoria, which has its entire staff tasting various versions of Panettone from Milan’s top bakeries and voting on the favorite months in advance of its worldwide celebrations.Photos courtesy PromemoriaAll Rights Reserved - Architectural Digest, Donghia, Events, Interior Design, Life and Style, Parties, Rubelli, Textiles, The Weekender
The Weekender: The Rubelli Story Lives On
On September 19th, 2012, Margaret Russell, Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of Rubelli, and Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of Donghia, came together at the New York Showroom of Donghia to celebrate the brand new book, Rubelli: A Story of Silk in Venice. The book chronicled the rise of the Rubelli family and the company’s extraordinary textiles.Pictured: Matthew White, Giulio Capua, Vice President & Publisher, Margaret Russell, Andrea Favaretto, Rubelli and Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli
A portion of the evening’s book sales will benefit Save Venice Inc. More photos of the celebration can be found on our Facebook Page.
Margaret Russell with Chuck Chewning, Donghia Creative DirectorAndrea Favaretto Rubelli, Donghia CEO, Margaret Russell, Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli, Rubelli CEO
Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, Carolyn Reed, VP Residential Sales, Donghia, Margaret Russell, Chuck Chewning and Nicolo Favaretto RubelliMatthew White, Chairman, Save Venice with Nicolo Favaretto RubelliPhotos courtesy Jude Domski -
Social Butterflies
The social swirl of New York City already started with a boom. At the closing of Fashion Week, New York’s socialites continued to put on the ritz by attending a series of high profile events. It’s impossible to cover them all, so on this post, I’m only going to focus on just two (look for a series of others to come, and for more pictures on our Facebook Page). Alright then, let’s start with the Nancy Gonzalez‘ event last week at Sotheby’s.Pictured: Santiago Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez, and China ChowNina Garcia, and Nancy GonzalezFor those who are not familiar with her work, Nancy Gonzalez is a precious skins accessories designer who’s known and admired for her innovative design, distinct craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Recently, she’s partnered with TWO x TWO, a Dallas-based charity, in order to create a truly unique, and outstanding tote collection. Cindy and Howard Rachofsky of TWO x TWO and her design company commissioned ten world class contemporary artists to each create a one-of-a-kind Leaf Tote Bags for the upcoming TWO X TWO For Aids and Art benefit for AmfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art. The one-of-a-kind totes debuted at a preview event at Sotheby’s in New York last Thursday evening.Leaf Tote, Lawrence WeinerLeaf Tote, Joseph MeckseperLeaf Tote, Kaws by Nancy GonzalezLorenzo Martone, Cheyenne JacksonRichard Phillips, Nancy GonzalezChina ChowLorenzo Martone, Chris Salgardo, Darian Darling, Jeremy KostNina Garcia, and Nancy Gonzalez at Sotheby’sHoward and Cindy Rachofsky will host the TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art gala and auction in their Richard Meier-designed home on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Dallas, TX. The ten ‘priceless’ Artist Leaf Totes will be available at auction the night of the event with 100% of the proceeds benefiting TWO x TWO for amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art.Photos courtesy Billy Farrell Agency2ND ANNUAL TIMECRAFTERSWhen I told my friends I was going to attend the TimeCrafters event at the Armory, generally, all of them asked: What is that? Now on its 2nd year, and from the looks of things, still going strong, The TimeCrafters Luxury Watch Exhibition is an event organized by Editions Temps International, a leading European publisher of magazines in the international watch sector. Their goals is to educate people on fine watchmaking and showcasing the latest designs from the world’s top watchmakers. Brand executives and representatives were on show at the Park Avenue Armory up until this past Sunday, as they presented an excellent timepiece exhibition, and discussed the newest inventions to this centuries-old craft, as well as shared technological advancements and behind-the-scenes information. Last year, the show was held at the New York Times Building in midtown Manhattan, but for some reason or the other, they moved into the Armory. Although fairly well attended, the exhibition itself lacked the warmth and atmosphere which the former building brought about so effortlessly. But I believe most of the folks who attended were not there to notice the negative space, but to enjoy and buy some of the world’s most exquisite and sought after timepieces.Don Mcnichol, Stephane Linder, Matt SpacePhoto courtesy High End WeeklyMarta Danylyk, Francois Bezault, Simran MalhotraRobert Weintraub, Michael MargolisRolf StuderSarah Siciliano, Shelby FredaPhotos courtesy A. JohnsonPatrik Lonn, and his guestPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™