Sotheby's

Renowned Iranian Artist Farshchian Showcases Famous Painting at Prestigious Sotheby's Auction House

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 18, 2023
Archive, History, Sale, Sotheby, Emotion, Creation, Harvard Art Museums, Painting, Sotheby's, Spirituality

MIAMI, FL, Dec 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Mahmoud Farshchian, 93, the renowned Iranian artist, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his exceptional talent and artistic vision.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, FL, Dec 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Mahmoud Farshchian, 93, the renowned Iranian artist, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his exceptional talent and artistic vision.
  • "Fifth Day Of Creation" - 6x4 feet - circa 1980s - estimated at 1.8 million USD, captured the adoration of collector Stuart Cary Welch.
  • He commissioned Farshchian, who painted an inspired painting of 3x2 feet.
  • For more information about Mahmoud Farshchian and his extraordinary artworks, please visit Farshchianart.com.

NESsT Appoints Kirsten Dueck as New CEO to Build Upon Quarter of a Century of Success for the Organization

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Fund Raising, Environment, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Organization, Neighbourly (community investment platform), PATH Foundation, Communication, PATH, Sotheby, Latin American art, Sotheby's, Senior advisor, University, Management

NESsT, a leading global impact investor and venture philanthropist, today announced the appointment of Kirsten Dueck as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NESsT, a leading global impact investor and venture philanthropist, today announced the appointment of Kirsten Dueck as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Nicole Etchart, NESsT co-founder and outgoing CEO, will transition into a new role as Senior Advisor and will remain on the Board of Directors.
  • “For 27 years, NESsT has been at the forefront of creating change through an innovative and purpose-driven approach to impact investing, consistently demonstrating a rare blend of impact and forward-thinking innovation,” said Kirsten Dueck, incoming CEO.
  • “Kirsten brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in investment and impact to NESsT,” says Nicole.

Weill Cornell Medicine to Open Medical Research Center at 1334 York Avenue

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Research, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Nursing, Construction & Property, Hospitals, Practice Management, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Science, Medicine, DNA, Weill Cornell Medicine, Disease, Cornell University, Clinical trial, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Patient, Multimedia, Regenerative medicine, Mining, Algorithm, Heart, Intelligence, Machine learning, Neuroscience, Blood, Houston Methodist Hospital, Sotheby's, Weill, Cancer, Population health, LEED, Biophysical environment, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Immunotherapy, Physician, Certification, Education, Hospital, Pharmaceutical industry, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Weill Cornell Medicine is dramatically expanding its campus and research footprint in New York City by securing five floors of 1334 York Ave., the current home of Sotheby's auction house, the institution announced today.

Key Points: 
  • Weill Cornell Medicine is dramatically expanding its campus and research footprint in New York City by securing five floors of 1334 York Ave., the current home of Sotheby's auction house, the institution announced today.
  • Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world.
  • The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine—faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.
  • Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide exemplary patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

DIOR ANNOUNCES JAY CHOU AS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 15, 2023
Rajamangala Stadium, Carnival, Record, Creativity, Multimedia, Culture, Christie's, Green Hornet, Sotheby's, Greatest Works of Art, Life, Pop icon, Dior, Art

TAIPEI, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King of Mandopop, Jay Chou, successfully ended his Carnival world concert tour at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand this past weekend. Notably, a series of stunning stage outfits caught much attention from the audience, adding an extra spotlight to the show. These outfits were designed by Kim Jones, the creative director of DIOR, exclusively for Jay's stage performance. Today, Dior has officially announced Jay Chou as its exceptional new global ambassador, "The multi-talented international icon, singer, songwriter, director and actor Jay Chou is now global ambassador for Dior fashion and Kim Jones collections." Not only is this the first time Jay becomes ambassador for a fashion designer brand, but also it's the first time Dior presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide. The superstar will release a new single on Dec. 22, just before Christmas.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Dior has officially announced Jay Chou as its exceptional new global ambassador, "The multi-talented international icon, singer, songwriter, director and actor Jay Chou is now global ambassador for Dior fashion and Kim Jones collections."
  • Not only is this the first time Jay becomes ambassador for a fashion designer brand, but also it's the first time Dior presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide.
  • In making the announcement, DIOR stated, "As our new global ambassador, Jay embodies the spirit and singularity of Dior style, a modernity with a timeless signature.
  • Jay, represented by Dominant Culture Ltd, in response to his latest appointment, said, "I am thrilled to join Dior as a global ambassador and am very grateful for Dior's custom-designed stage ensembles for the concerts in Bangkok.

DIOR ANNOUNCES JAY CHOU AS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 15, 2023
Rajamangala Stadium, Carnival, Record, Creativity, Culture, Christie's, Green Hornet, Sotheby's, Greatest Works of Art, Life, Pop icon, Dior, Art

TAIPEI, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King of Mandopop, Jay Chou, successfully ended his Carnival world concert tour at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand this past weekend. Notably, a series of stunning stage outfits caught much attention from the audience, adding an extra spotlight to the show. These outfits were designed by Kim Jones, the creative director of DIOR, exclusively for Jay's stage performance. Today, Dior has officially announced Jay Chou as its exceptional new global ambassador, "The multi-talented international icon, singer, songwriter, director and actor Jay Chou is now global ambassador for Dior fashion and Kim Jones collections." Not only is this the first time Jay becomes ambassador for a fashion designer brand, but also it's the first time Dior presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide. The superstar will release a new single on Dec. 22, just before Christmas.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Dior has officially announced Jay Chou as its exceptional new global ambassador, "The multi-talented international icon, singer, songwriter, director and actor Jay Chou is now global ambassador for Dior fashion and Kim Jones collections."
  • Not only is this the first time Jay becomes ambassador for a fashion designer brand, but also it's the first time Dior presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide.
  • In making the announcement, DIOR stated, "As our new global ambassador, Jay embodies the spirit and singularity of Dior style, a modernity with a timeless signature.
  • As he always says life has no limits, this time Jay continues to spread his international influence with DIOR in a fashionable way.

Record-Breaking Auction Result for The Glenturret 'Eight Decades' Decanter by James Turrell in Lalique crystal

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Maker, Sale, Ancient Egypt, Michelin, Glenturret distillery, Lalique, Light, Sotheby's, Condition, Nightclub, Auction, Sotheby, Crieff

The artist's proof decanter was offered as part of Sotheby's Whisky & Whiskey Auction, which took place in New York last Saturday, 9th December.

Key Points: 
  • The artist's proof decanter was offered as part of Sotheby's Whisky & Whiskey Auction, which took place in New York last Saturday, 9th December.
  • James Turrell, renowned for his work with light and space, celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year.
  • When we first launched Eight Decades in May, we knew it was a very special decanter – working with James Turrell was truly an honour.
  • We feel the decanter blurs the lines between art and whisky, and the auction result is testament to that.

Hagerty names Gary Chard as new Senior Vice President of Marketplace Operations

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023
Human, Human resources, Sale, NYSE, Senior, Solent University, Taubman Centers, Security (finance), Food, Investment, Cornell University, Privacy, Certification, Insurance, Ix, Simon Property Group, Chard, Sotheby, Sotheby's, Motorcycle, Internet, Sociology, Judgement, Business, Name, Management, Marketplace

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has named Gary Chard as its new Senior Vice President of Marketplace Operations.

Key Points: 
  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has named Gary Chard as its new Senior Vice President of Marketplace Operations.
  • Chard will join the senior leadership team of Marketplace , Hagerty's growing business to support members and enthusiasts who are buying and selling collector cars.
  • Prior to joining Hagerty, Gary served as Vice President of Leasing Operations & Work Retail for The Taubman Company and the executive leasing liaison with Simon Property Group.
  • Previous roles include Senior Vice President, Head of Global Compensation & Human Resources, Americas at Sotheby's New York and London as well as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Compensation and HR Technology at Sotheby's.

Haute Residence and Sandra Fiorenza Continue Their Real Estate Partnership Into Third Year

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
ISLAND, Coral Gables, Florida, Advertising, Douglas Elliman, Sotheby's, Joseph Fiorenza, Rib, MBA, Partnership, Residence, Family, Drug, Antarctica

FISHER ISLAND, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandra Fiorenza lives and breathes her creations, whether in luxury real estate, lifestyle branding, or philanthropy. In the real estate market, instead of merely selling property, she outshines her competitors by pursuing spaces where she knows clients will thrive. Sandra's lifestyle products, in turn, are an extension of a life lived among global and local elites: her expertise as a purveyor of luxury experiences is exceptional because it is grounded in decades of personal immersion.

Key Points: 
  • Haute Residence and acclaimed real estate agent Sandra Fiorenza take their partnership into its third year.
  • As a Haute Residence member, Sandra is one of the agents who exclusively represents the high-end real estate market in Fisher Island, FL.
  • FISHER ISLAND, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandra Fiorenza lives and breathes her creations, whether in luxury real estate, lifestyle branding, or philanthropy.
  • In the real estate market, instead of merely selling property, she outshines her competitors by pursuing spaces where she knows clients will thrive.

FIAT to Auction Three Special FIAT 500e Electric Cars During Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, Proceeds to Benefit Environmentally-focused Nonprofit

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
STLA, Carbon, Simon de Pury, NYSE, Mercedes-Benz 500 E, Fiat, Kartell, Art Basel, Fiat 500e, BEV, Mick Jagger, Organic, Sotheby's, BBC, Bulgari, Exhibition, Armani, Phillips (auctioneers), FIAT, EV, Auction, Automotive industry, Stellantis

Proceeds will benefit a nonprofit to be named following the auction.

Key Points: 
  • Proceeds will benefit a nonprofit to be named following the auction.
  • "These three special builds set the stage for FIAT's sustainable mission and create momentum as we approach the arrival of the all-electric Fiat 500e in North America."
  • This cadence of events contributes to the momentum created as FIAT prepares to launch the all-electric Fiat 500e.
  • It is wonderful that the proceeds of the auction will entirely go to environmental work," said Simon de Pury.

Sotheby's International Realty Expands in New York

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Sotheby's International Realty, NYSE, International, Multimedia, Marketing, City, Equal, Sotheby's, School, Growth, Quality of life, Auction, Sotheby

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced its expansion into Rochester, New York with the addition of High Falls Sotheby's International Realty, marking the brand's continued growth in New York and its 60th office in the state.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced its expansion into Rochester, New York with the addition of High Falls Sotheby's International Realty, marking the brand's continued growth in New York and its 60th office in the state.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome High Falls Sotheby's International Realty to our network and greatly look forward to supporting them."
  • The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
  • Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.