Big Ball ’15: Auction

AUCTION

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purple necklace 1 big purple necklaceBring home an elegant amethyst chain necklace (worth $1200), donated by a friend of AWARE.

Also available this year is a stunning large amethyst pendant (worth $600).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facade (Day)Housed in a traditional conservation shop house located in the heart of Chinatown, the New Majestic Hotel features an emphasis on strong design, local culture and the arts. With each of the New Majestic’s 30 different rooms, New Majestic Hotel is a stunning and eclectic mix of heritage chic.

The award-winning Majestic Restaurant continues to be a stylish destination for modern Chinese dining in the heart of historic Chinatown. Housed within the New Majestic Hotel, Majestic Restaurant features Cantonese cuisine by internationally renowned, award-winning owner-chef Yong Bing Ngen.

Unlisted Collection is offering a 1-night stay in the Attic Suite of the hotel and a $100 restaurant voucher (worth $1000).

 

 

TN1 InteriorLocated on the banks of the Huangpu River and near the Shiliupu dock in Puxi, The Waterhouse at South Bund is a unique boutique hotel with 19 rooms with a separate all-purpose event warehouse.

The hotel’s design philosophy is based on a blurring or an inversion of internal & external spaces, creating a disorienting yet refreshing spatial experience for guests in search of something out of the ordinary.

Table No. 1 is a modern rethinking of contemporary European cuisine in a cosy, convivial atmosphere highlighting fresh, seasonal and natural flavours featuring top-quality ingredients.

Unlisted Collection will be offering a 1-night stay at The Waterhouse at South Bund and a dinner at Table No. 1 in a package (worth $1000).

 

 


New Cristallo Fiocco
Sidefame Singapore is offering an ANTEPRIMA Wirebag (worth $600).

The New Cristallo Fiocco *R A unique mixture of wire and satin, accented with a small crystal bow that adds a refined elegance to this hobo bag
which is the perfect size for everyday essentials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invertigo Studios - aware-2015-9-UP-2by3_with-footerInvertigo Studios logo 2015 Capture beautiful, happy memories together with your loved ones in a 3-hour classic photo shoot (worth $825) by Invertigo Studios! Pick a sentimental or picturesque place in Singapore and bring along family, friends or cherished pets for a professional outdoor portrait photography session.

You’ll receive 30 high-resolution hand-retouched digital images, ready for printing or sharing online.

See more photographs and read about client experiences.

 

 

 

AuctionCase_BACCOBacco Wines is offering a mixed case of highly-awarded wine (worth $500). The mixed case includes a 2005 GATTINARA RISERVA from Piedmont’s Nebbiolo grape, an elegant 2009 Montepulciano called LYSIPP from Marche, plus a very special Montepulciano d’Abruzzo nicknamed the ‘chocolate’ wine but officially called JANU, then a Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet/Merlot) from the mountains of Trentino called FRATAGRANDA, a delicious 2011 from Lazio called BACCAROSSA made from the rare Nerobuono grape, and last but not least the 99-pointer EREMO SAN QUIRICO that features Aglianico.

BACCO specialises in boutique Italian wines from all 20 diverse regions of Italy and they share their unique finds with guests at regular tasting events. Be sure to drop along to their office at Robertson Quay to chat to the owners and explore the rare grapes in their portfolio. Featuring over 300 wines, created by small-production wineries located all over the Italian peninsula – from Trentino and Friuli, to Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia – there’s something to suit every wine lover!

 

 

 

 

Laphroaig with HRH logoBeam Suntory is offering a bottle of Laphroaig Whisky (worth $900).

There are 3 main ingredients for making Laphroaig – Barley, Water, and Yeast, but the secret ingredient is the people. Laph.roaig (La-froyg) is the story of a community. An uncompromising, tough and determined group of people who work to ensure that this defining whisky has always remained true to its origins for 200 years. These origins can be found in Islay itself – its harsh climate and tough landscape have created a hardy people whose single-mindedness and honesty is as distinctive as Laphroaig.

 

 

 

 

Burberry My Burberry PerfumeOffered by Luxasia, this 900ml exclusive bottle of My Burberry (worth $4500) is not for sale in Singapore.

The composition of the new fragrance My Burberry opens with sweet peas and citrusy notes of bergamot leading to geranium, freesia flowers and golden quince in the heart. The fragrance is rounded up with patchouli in the base, joined with Damascus and Centifolia rose! The perfumer of the composition My Burberry is Francis Kurkdjia.

 

 

 

 

ArtBlue Studio Logo copy Racing Elephant. 100x120 cm (1)ArtBlue Studio is sponsoring a beautiful piece by artist Nguyen Hong Son (worth $1,500).

Nguyen Hong Son was born in Hanoi, Vietnam in 1955. He graduated from the Hanoi School of Fine Arts and from Hue’s Fine Arts University where he later became a Lecturer. He is a Member of the Thua Thien-Hue City and the Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Associations.

He believes that painting the same style can be boring not only for him but his followers, so he is constantly researching for new ideas which represent everyday rural life in Vietnam. He has been quoted in saying “I will continue to paint until I can no longer hold a brush.” Many of his paintings are in private collections throughout the world especially France, Germany, Singapore and the United States of America. He specialises using lacquer on wood, and oils and ink on canvas.

 

 

Montigo Resorts Nongsa Win a two-night weekday stay for up to four people with breakfast at the Montigo Resorts Nongsa (worth $1,000). The resort offers the perfect getaway for you and your family. This tropical haven boasts some of the most exciting activities, indulgent spa treatments and creative dining options. With 88 spacious villas, most with plunge pools and panoramic sea views, Montigo is the ideal resort destination that you leave you wanting more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jada artTangJueyLee_EternalLove2_acryliconricepaper_46x72cm_2015_$3,900Jada Art is proud to present a beautiful work of art by artist Tang Juey Lee (worth 3,900). This piece depicts the orchids of ARANDA LEE KUAN YEW and VANDA KWA GEOK CHOO and Mr Tang’s signature style of Singapore orchids.

Malaysian artist Tang Juey Lee was born in the border town of Johor Bahru. He has made a successful career in painting that has taken him to far flung corners of the globe, exhibiting his work extensively during the mid 1970’s and 80’s and spreading Malaysia’s good reputation of producing talented artists.

Tang’s work is held in the private collections of many corporations, banks and institutions, including the National Museum of Singapore, Royal Collection of Saudi Arabia and Changi Airport.

Jada Art was conceived out of gallery director Valerie Cheah’s passion to help gifted Asian artists locate opportunities to showcase their talents not only in their communities, but at the world stage. Representing both emerging and established contemporary artists, special focus is placed on artworks from South East Asia and China.

 

 

 

 

IMG-20151019-WA0012Ode to Art is pleased to sponsor a painting by artist Ren Zhenyu (worth $2,800).

Born in Tianjin in 1976, Ren Zhenyu graduated in 1999 from the Oil Painting Department at Tianjin Academy of Fine Art, where he currently works as a lecturer. His great talent has been recognized and appreciated by renowned galleries and distinguished collectors throughout China, and increasingly worldwide. His work has been represented in several exhibitions in China and is spreading globally. He has achieved fame in Europe through his distinct portrait series of historical and political icons such as Andy Warhol and Chairman Mao.

Ode To Art represents an international spectrum of artists with diverse collections of paintings, sculptures, photography, and installation art. Currently with spaces in Singapore and Malaysia, Ode To Art has in its portfolio some of the most distinguished names in contemporary art in the likes of Fernando Botero, Mauro Perucchetti, Qin Feng, Chen Wenling, Lee Jung Woong and Lim TzePeng. The gallery is also actively involved in the development of contemporary art and promotes many promising international emerging artists from their various genres of visual arts.

 

 

 

unnamedBring home a set of Royal Salute Chivas and Glenlivet (worth $630), courtesy of Pernord Ricard. Two sets are available.

 

 

 

 

KJ119CF-YGGift yourself or a loved one a beautiful cuff (worth $650) lovingly curated by Marilyn Tan Jewellery.

Marilyn Tan is a Singaporean born jewellery designer whose jewellery­making began as a personal love that grew into a unique and compelling passion. Her design interests are vast and reflect everything from modern art to her many world travels. Marilyn’s talent for fusing antique aesthetics with modern fashion results in timeless wearable works of art, thus her pieces have been worn by everyone from budding fashionistas to celebrities like Nadya Hutagalung, Linda Black, Liz Lazan, Tolula Adeyemi, and Oli Pettigrew.

Marilyn Tan Jewellery evokes a will to touch, to try, and to wear. Inspired by nature, architecture and her own environment, she constantly creates collections that are exquisite with a quirky edge. Featuring stunning necklaces, rings and bangles made of beaten silver, hammered gold and studded with raw precious stones, Marilyn’s bold pieces are perfect for the strong, confident and independent modern woman looking to stand out from the crowd.

 

 

 

 

16 Pagoda violet photoPainstakingly hand-crafted in Florence, Italy, Pagoda uses the finest calf leather and the most detailed artisanal work to create an impeccable modern elegance. The effort and detail that goes into creating the Pagoda bag is what makes this iconic bag the definitive bag for the lady who embodies timeless elegance.

The Pagoda bag (worth $1,300 each) is available in three colours: Tan, Taupe and Violet, and is proudly sponsored by Braun Buffel.

 

 

 

 

17 Cosmopolitan photoExclusively crafted in Florence, Italy, Cosmopolitan (worth $1,300) uses premium textured calf leather with fine artisanal craftsmanship to create the immaculate bag for the stylish corporate man. The trapezium-shaped bag is the first of its kind for a Braun Büffel Men’s bag. Coupled with the characteristic colours of Olive Green, Cosmopolitan allows the fashionable corporate individual to express himself through his bags.

The Cosmopolitan is proudly sponsored by Braun Buffel.

 

 

 

 

 

BezelThe first of its kind here, Bezel boasts a unique concept – a private member’s club that aims to assist watch collectors and enthusiasts to advance their collections.

Add the Dietrich OT1 to your collection.

Created by designer and artist Emmanuel Dietrich, Dietrich is the expression of Emmanuel’s passion of forms. Organically concieved in 2009 after more than 20 years of experience designing for the world’s most renowned luxury housrs, Emmanual Dietrich has gathered his expertise, and celebrated taleent under one roof: Dietrich.