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BENEFIT CONCERT & AUCTION
Hosted by Midge Woolsey
Honoring Joseph Kerr
Thursday, November 13, 2014
The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, NYC
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Absentee Bid Form
Name (please print)
Address
City
State
Phone
Email
ZIP Code
Signature
I request that members of the Fontainebleau Associations enter bids on the following lots up to the
maximum price I have indicated for each lot.
I understand that Fontainebleau Associations is executing absentee bids as a convenience, and is not
responsible for inadvertently failing to execute bids or for errors relating to their execution of my bids.
If identical absentee bids are left, precedence will be given to the first one received. All successful bids are
subject to the terms and conditions of sale printed in the front of this catalog.
Lot Number and Name (in numerical order)
Maximum Bid Amount
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B.
C.
D.
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To allow time for processing, absentee bids should be received at least 24 hours before the auction begins.
Bids may be emailed to [email protected]. All bids will be confirmed. If you not receive a confirmation,
please resubmit your bid(s) or contact Jennifer Jahn at 201-394-6007.
Thank you for bidding!
AUCTION COMMITTEE
Jennifer Wright, Guest Auctioneer
Therese Casadesus Rawson, Fontainebleau Associations President
Eugenia Choi, Jennifer Jahn & Caroline Nagy, Gala Co-Chairs
Paul Barkley
Jennifer Jahn
Armand Pohan
Eugenia Choi
Joseph Kerr
Nicholas Stanos
Zach Craun
Julie Lee
Valerie Stanos
Catherine Delloye
James McCullar
Anthony Tappe
Linda D’Onofrio
Mitchell Levy
Sylvia Golden
Caroline Nagy
AUCTION REGULATIONS
Auction purchases are tax-deductible for the amount that the purchase price exceeds the fair market value
of the item. Valuations are provided by the donors and do not reflect an independent appraisal. Following
the event, each purchaser will be sent a letter for tax reporting purposes.
Fontainebleau Associations assumes no risk, liability, or responsibility for any of the items included in the
Auction, and is not liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of the items. Fontainebleau
Associations is not liable and no exchange or refund will be offered for events cancelled or rescheduled.
Unless otherwise specified, all items must be used by November 13, 2015. Unless otherwise specified,
dates and times are to be determined at the mutual convenience of donor and purchaser.
All sales are final; purchasers may not ask for exchanges or refunds from either Fontainebleau
Associations or the donor. Please read the specifications and limitations in each lot description carefully.
Payment for all Auction items may be made by cash or check made payable to Fontainebleau Associations.
AUCTION
On Thursday, November 13, the Auction will open at 6:30 pm and conclude at the end of the dinner
portion. Bids, in increments of $50, are entered by signing the bid sheet for the corresponding lot. Please
note that on lots valued at $1,000-$1,999, bidding will be in increments of $100, and for those valued at
$2,000+, the bidding will be in increments of $250. The winning bid is the highest bid above the
minimum bid submitted before the close of the Auction.
Winners will be announced at on the evening of the Gala. Winners must make arrangements to pay for
and pick up their items at the event or by November 15, 2014. Items not paid for by November 15th will be
offered to the runner-up bidder. If an item is not purchased by a runner-up bidder, the item remains the
financial responsibility of the original winner. Please call Jennifer Jahn, Gala Co-Chair, with any questions
at 201-394-6007.
LIVE AUCTION LOTS
1. A Week in Fontainebleau
Come to where it is all happening! Meet the Music and Fine Arts students and
faculty, audit the lessons, master classes, lectures, and attend the concerts and field
trips. You and your companion will stay right in the center of town at the lovely
Napoleon Hotel, close to the Chateau (breakfast is included). Paris is just a gorgeous
45-minute train ride from Fontainebleau.
Value: $3,000
Minimum: $1,500
Donated by: The Napoleon Hotel; The Fontainebleau Associations
2. A Week in Paris with a Hidden Paris Tour
Stay in a fabulous five-room apartment in the Seventh Arrondissement for
one week this spring or fall. The seventh is the most prized arrondissement
of the city, on the left bank and surrounded by fine restaurants, intimate
bistros, and exclusive boutiques. This elegant apartment (two bedrooms/two
baths) in a quiet residential neighborhood is near the Invalides and down the
street from the Musée d’Orsay. Included with your stay is a “Hidden Paris”
tour given by Fontainebleau administrator Catherine Thiou.
Value: $5,000
Minimum: $3,000
Donated by: David and Therese Rawson; Catherine Thiou
3. Private Dinner for Eight Prepared by David Rosengarten
David Rosengarten—author of The Dean & DeLuca Cookbook, host of 2,500
shows on The Food Network, and editor of The Rosengarten Report—will prepare
a dinner for a party of eight (8) guests in Fontainebleau Board member Sylvia
Golden’s elegant Upper East Side townhouse. Dinner will be preceded, if you
desire, by a cooking class for all or part of your party where you will learn about
both ingredients and techniques. Since David is the author of Red Wine with Fish,
a seminal work on matching wine with food, you can count on excellent food and
wine pairings. Your choice of menu theme: a Spanish regional dinner, an Indian
regional dinner, or an Italian regional dinner. Food and wine included.
Restrictions: Must take place at Fontainebleau Board member Sylvia Golden’s
town house on a mutually agreed up on date.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $1,500
Donated by: David Rosengarten with wines by Sylvia Golden
4. Three Nights at the Four Seasons Private Residence, Miami
Head South for the weekend with this three-night stay at the Four
Seasons Private Residence, Miami. The two-bedroom, premier suite
boasts 2,000+ square feet with views stretching south and east over the
bay towards Key Biscayne, a dining area seating up to eight, kitchen,
laundry, flat screen televisions, deep soaking tubs in the master
bathrooms, and many, many other luxurious amenities. Mutually
agreed upon date—winter break and spring break not included.
Value: $6,000
Minimum: $800
Donated by: Angelo and Courtney Slabakis
5. Dinner Soiree
Jennifer Jahn and Beverley Treuille will host a private dinner and festive concert
at Beverley’s apartment on East 57th Street for up to ten (10) lucky guests. The
evening will include a mini soiree of light, edible French treasures performed by a
pair of our extraordinary Fontainebleau alums.
Value: Priceless
Minimum: $1,000
Donated by: Beverley Treuille; Jennifer Jahn
6. An Evening of Cocktail Music with Fontainebleau Kingpin Joe Ker
“Caustically funny…” hails Stephen Holden, The New York Times
“Superfine pianist…” writes The Village Voice
Bid on a memorable evening of cocktail music with our own Joe Kerr! With Joe at
the piano, your next gathering is sure to be a hit as he charms you with his style,
wit, and provocative songs. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, he studied
composition at Fontainebleau with Nadia Boulanger and is currently the Program
Director of the Conservatoire Américain. He has written songs for BBC radio,
National Lampoon, and Sesame Street, and performs in New York at such diverse
venues as The Knitting Factory, The Rodeo Bar, BAMCafe, and The Neue Galerie.
This is surely to be a night to remember!
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $300
Donated by: Joseph Kerr
7. Vacation in the Hamptons
Do you hear paradise calling your name? Set off to Amagansett, a small village just
east of East Hampton, and enjoy everything this luxurious Hamptons home has to
offer. Located right on Napeaque Bay, this 4-bedroom, 3 1⁄2-bath home with a fully
equipped kitchen and wraparound patio sits 50 feet from the water and has a
heated on-site pool. This package includes seven (7) nights, excluding Memorial
Day to Labor Day but including Hamptons Film Festival Week. The best time in
the Hamptons is just prior to ‘THE SEASON’ or just after. September and October
are a fabulous time to be there. The restaurants are open, the crowds are gone, and
the roads are passable!
Value: $7,500
Minimum Bid: $4,000
Donated by: Sylvia Golden
8. Yankees Tickets
Grab two great seats at Yankee Stadium! This package comes with two
prime seats in section 120A, just 19 rows behind home plate as well as
access to three clubs (Audi Club, Mohegan Sun Sports Bar, and the newest
Field MVP Club Lounge), and a parking pass! You can select from the new
schedule once it is available. Most dates available with advance notice.
Value: $525
Minimum Bid: $250
Donated by: Sylvia Golden
9. A Week in Tuscany
Stay at this beautiful villa located less than half a mile from Abbadia San
Salvatore in a quiet, scenic hillside area close to Siena, Pienza,
Montepulciano, Montalcino, the thermal waters of Bagni Vignoni, and some
interesting Etruscan archeological sites. The house is surrounded by a
large, five acre garden. On the ground floor are a living room, dining room,
kitchen, and bathroom. On the second floor are a queen bedroom, a double
bedroom, and another bathroom. The house can accommodate up to four
people and is available from May through September 2015.
Value: $2,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Donated by: Eleanora Zilianti
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13. Sponsor a Student
Your sponsorship of an extraordinary young musician or architect is what
this evening is all about. Each music student requires tuition of $3,500 and
each fine arts student, $4,500. We offer four categories of sponsorship. Each
level of sponsorship entitles you to attend any of our concerts and lectures
during the 2015 summer session. All donations are fully tax-deductible, and
your generosity will be acknowledged in all the printed concert programs in
Fontainebleau.
Francis the First Level ($4,500 and above)
Henry the Fourth Level ($3,500)
Marie-Antoinette Level ($2,500)
Napoleon the First Level ($1,000)
Louis the 16th ($500)
SILENT AUCTION
14. A House in the French Alps
Bid on a charming 18th century constructed chalet in La Salle-les Alpes. This
beautiful home has four (4) bedrooms (3 with queen beds; 1 with 4 twin beds)
and four (4) bathrooms. La Salle-les Alpes is a small village South-East of
France, close to the Italian border and Torino. There are three beautiful
churches in the area built between the 12th and 16th centuries. Located 6km
from Briançon and surrounded by the stunning mountains of La Meige,
Nevache, Les Ecrins, you can hike, climb, canoe, kayak, or summer ski on the glacier. Note: Valid only for
June 15 – July 10, 2014.
Value: $4,000
Minimum Bid: $800
Donated by: Anthony Béchu
15. Metropolitan Opera Tickets, Plus!
An evening you will not forget—this lot includes two house seats to the
Metropolitan Opera during the 2014-2015 season (excluding new
productions). Plus, enjoy a contemporary American cuisine for two at precurtain or during intermission at The Grand Tier Restaurant, highlighted by
spectacular chandeliers and original masterpieces by Marc Chagall.
Value: $750
Minimum: $350
Donated by Hilary Ley; The Grand Tier Restaurant
16. An Evening at the Ultra Exclusive (but unstuffy!) Core Club
Gain access to Core Club for a chef’s tasting with wine pairings for two (2)
people in their elegant restaurant. Core Club’s culinary team, headed by chef
Bernard Liberatore, sources the best quality local produce and uses only
sustainable fish and free range, hormone free meats, to provide its members
with outstanding dining experiences. Core Club is described by the New York
Times as a “portal of power...for those New Yorkers and their kind, those used
to breathing the rarefied air of great wealth, there is a particular gathering
place in Manhattan, a quiet six-story annex of a Midtown office building, unmarked and inconspicuous,
where they can be among their kind.” That place is the Core Club. Keep your eyes peeled for New York’s
elites and celebrities at this invitation-only, private club known for its elegance.
Value: $450
Minimum Bid: $200
Donated by: Core Club and Eugenia Choi
17. Dinner for Six at The Cosmopolitan Club
Enjoy dinner and wine for six (6) people in the beautiful dining room of this
exclusive New York icon. Centrally located on Manhattan's Upper East Side,
The "Cos Club" is a full-service, private club that for almost a century has
been a gathering place where women of accomplishment enjoy each other's
company and pursue their interest in arts. Note: Both women and men are
welcome in the dining room.
Value: $400
Minimum: $250
Donated by: Julie Lee
18. Wine Tasting Party Assortment - “Vive Fontainebleau”
Add to your esteemed wine cellar with this incredible Windsor Vineyards 15-Bottle Winter
Collection:

2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – four (4) bottles

2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc – four (4) bottles

2011 Reserve Pinot Noir – four (4) bottles

2011 Platinum Series Chardonnay – three (3) bottles
Wines and Vintages are subject to availability at time of shipping. Substitutions will be
made as necessary.
Value: $350
Minimum: $150
Donated by: Paul Barkley
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22. Photo-Shoot with Brian Kao of “Capture Yourself”
Say Cheese! Capture all the precious and fun moments forever with a candid family
photo-shoot in Manhattan by professional photographer Brian Kao. This package
includes editing and a variety of colorful and memorable proofs. Winner has the
option of purchasing prints which start at $20. More information on Brian Kao can
be found at www.captureyourself.com. Manhattan-only.
Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $200
Donated by: Brian Kao
23. Hear Stephen Hough at Carnegie Hall
For the music lovers—visit Carnegie Hall on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm
to hear pianist Stephen Hough perform for you. This lot includes two (2)
tickets—front orchestra seats (Orchestra Row G, Seats 103-104). The program
is scheduled to include music by Debussy and Chopin.
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $200
Donated by: Linda D’Onofrio
24. A Private Tour of a Multi-Million Dollar Musical Instrument Vault
Visit the Midtown showroom of rare musical instruments dealer, Paolo
Alberghini, and the workroom of master luthier Julie Reed. You will
receive an after-hours tour of their collection to get a close look at some of
the finest violins and cellos in the world by makers such as Stradivari and
Guarneri. Paolo Alberghini Rare Violins recently collaborated in the sale of
the highest price ever paid for a violin in the world, the Guarneri Del Gesu, known as the “Vieuxtemps!”
Violinist and Fontainebleau Alumna Eugenia Choi can also demonstrate examples for you to hear the
differences between these multi-million dollar violins. Tour can accommodate up to six (6) people.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $300
Donated by: Paolo Alberghini Fine Violins and Eugenia Choi
25. Decorative Prints from Anthony Béchu’s Private Collection
A collection of vintage French decorative prints of Parisian scenes from the private
collection of Fine Arts Director Anthony Béchu.
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $250
Donated by: Anthony Béchu
26. “No Wait” Shakespeare in the Park Tickets
The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park is “the most beloved of the
city’s summer theater rites and a cherished New York institution...”
according to The New York Times. Experience this iconic theater experience
with two (2) “No-Wait” seats to a 2015 Shakespeare in the Park production
of your choice in Central Park. Productions typically run late May – mid
August.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $300
Donated by: Caroline Nagy and Andrew Cornelius
27. Case of Wine from the Xavier Flouret Collection
Xavier Flouret Wines is a carefully curated collection of some of the world’s finest
boutique vintages. Flouret personally conducts a vigorous selection process,
choosing only expertly made wines that highlight their terroir for his premium
portfolio. Respecting the tradition of craftmanship, Xavier Flouret reveals unique
wines with a beautiful heritage. Today, the recognizable “X” can be found on 15
different wines, stemming from the best wine regions in eight different countries.
Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $200
Donated by: Muffy and Xavier Flouret
28. A Fashion Show for Two During New York Fashion Week
Attend an exclusive fashion show with acclaimed fashion Music Director,
Henri Scars Struck! You and a friend will have exclusive access to a major
fashion show this February 2015. Take in the glamour and excitement as
guests of the show's music director, Henri Scars Struck, and watch the show
from the music director's seat. Henri Scars Struck has created the music for
brands such as YSL, Hermès, BCBG, J Mendel, Sophie Theallet, Levi's,
Parsons School, and Michael Bastian to name a few. These highly anticipated
shows are not open to the public and are by invitation only. Maestro Struck will offer the winner some
options with regard to which show to attend and their show times to meet on a mutually agreeable date.
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $250
Donated by: Henri Scars Struck
29. $500 Gift Certificate from Italian Wine Merchants of New York
The winner has the fun task of choosing your favorite wines with a $500 gift
certificate from Italian Wine Merchants of NY. If the purchaser would like help
with wine selections or pairing of wine with food for a dinner or tasting,
Eleanor Shannon—certified Italian sommelier, who lives between Italy and the
US and whose son attended the Fontainebleau program—will assist you.
Value: $500+
Minimum Bid: $300
Donated by: Eleanor Shannon
30. Roundabout Theater
Bid on a pair of house seats to the show of your choice PLUS a backstage
tour, for a mutually agreeable date. Founded in 1965, Roundabout Theatre
Company has grown from a small 150-seat theatre in a converted
supermarket basement to become the nation’s most influential not-for-profit
theatre company, as well as one of New York City’s leading cultural
institutions. With five stages on and off Broadway, Roundabout now reaches
over 700,000 theatergoers, students, educators and artists across the country and around the world every
year.
Value: Priceless
Minimum: $200
Donated by: Sylvia Golden
31. Personalized Sketch by Zach Craun
Architectural renderings are typically completed during the design process
to convey ideas of a proposal, but most architects hone their skills by drawing
from their surroundings as can be seen in their travel sketchbooks (example
to the right). Fontainebleau's program encourages fine arts and architecture
students to draw using traditional materials such as pen, pencil, charcoal and
watercolor. This bid is for an alumni of the Fontainebleau Fine Arts program
to sketch any architectural feature of your choosing in a medium to be
determined. It could be your condominium, your country house, or a fondly
remembered streetscape, provided the subject is either easily accessible or photographs are available.
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $150
Donated by: Zach Craun
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33. A Botttle of Marcasssin Three Sistters Vineyard
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Bid on onee (1) bottle off a 2006 Threee Sisters Vineyard Chardoonnay (only 700 cases). Th
his
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texture in
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Value: $2
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Donated by:
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34. Look As Young As You Feel
A consultation and treaatment session with the 20
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Doctor
Jessica J. Krant, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and foun
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ArtofDermatology.com). Drr. Krant will sspend a sessioon reviewing
all potentiial facial rejuvvenation optio
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35. Bottlee of Pol Rogerr Reserve
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36. Case of La Caravelle Champagne
Enjoy this lovely case (12 bottles) of La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Nina. Hand
chosen by Rita and André Jammet to carry on the tradition of La Caravelle
restaurant, this legendary French restaurant closed its doors in 2004 after 43 years.
These champagnes have been crafted in the traditional style using only the best
quality grapes from Epernay in the Champagne region of France. The new label
reflects a contemporary style with classic roots. This champagne is poured in some of the best restaurants
in NYC—Jean Georges, Daniel, and Le Bernardin, to name a few. Ideal to pour for any celebration!
Value: $450
Minimum: $250
Donated by: Sylvia Golden
37. Macarons by Laura Kerr
Rumor has it that her macarons rival those of Louis-Ernest Ladurée, François
Payard, and Thomas Keller. Find out for yourself when you win three (3) dozen of
Laura Kerr’s specialty macarons baked exclusively for you!
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Donated by: Laura Kerr
38. For the Wine Lovers
Bid on an assorted case of Domaine Serene (Oregon) 2011 Pinot Noir including:

Domaine Serene Gold Eagle (1 bottle)

Domaine Serene Grace Vineyard (1 bottle)

Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill (1 bottle)
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Domaine Serene Two Barns (1 bottle)
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Domaine Serene Evenstan Reserve (8 bottles)
Value: $960
Minimum: $400
Donated by: Sylvia Golden
39. Spruce Up Your Style with Personal Stylist Cara Coniglio
Do you need a new look? More professional? More artsy? More conservative? Or do
you own a closet full of clothes and never have anything to wear? Or never seem to
be pulled together? Or just plain clueless and don't care because you have the world
to conquer? Fashion Designer Cara Coniglio will review your closet with you and
weed out the bad-ill fitting-outdated-shabby or just plain unacceptable. She will
coordinate complete outfits, shop for the needed missing elements either together
or on her own, and make the most of what you already have. Other services include:
1.) Cataloging of outfits for easy reference to make dressing quick and mindless; 2.)
Rescuing a favorite piece- through transformation; or 3.) Any occasion gift
shopping.
Value: $375
Minimum Bid: $100
Donated by: Cara Coniglio