An Extraordinary Evening - Live Auction
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About our Auctioneer
Mae Anderson
Chairman, Art Outreach Singapore
Ms. Anderson is deeply engaged volunteer in Singapore’s non-profit sector, serving on the Board of Art Outreach Singapore, a leading art education non-profit organization in Singapore, since 2003.
Art Outreach shares the power of art with children, parents and communities by offering art tours and programmes for the public, education programmes for primary students and community groups, and train volunteers to serve as art advocates. The organisation also supports the professional development of emerging artists and curators through an art prize and provides a community art space for independent practitioners to organize exhibitions and art presentations.
Ms. Anderson has served on the Land Transport Authority’s Art Review Panel since 2012 and was appointed in 2014 to Singapore’s Public Art Trust Advisory and Commissioning Panel. She also served on Singapore’s Venice Biennale Commissioning Panel for the 2019 and 2022 editions of the biennale and is currently serving on the 2024 biennale panel. Ms. Anderson often speaks on topics in the area of Art and Philanthropy.
Ms. Anderson has led many fundraising initiatives for a number of key local charities, including Food From The Heart, Viva Foundation and the Centre for Fathering, and is a sought-after advisor to several charities. Ms. Anderson works in the financial industry, as Head of Philanthropy Services for BNP Paribas Wealth Management. She is a graduate of the National University of Singapore.
Live Auction Items
Código 1530 Origen Sherry Cask Finished
Sponsored by Código 1530
Market Value SGD$800
Sponsor's Bio
Código 1530 proudly bears the Jerusalem Cross as the symbol of its heritage story. This iconic cross sits atop the Jalisco Coat of Arms and dates back to 1530 when after colonial struggle, Amatitán was officially recognized as a city of New Galicia and Jalisco was given a coat of arms by the Spanish monarchy, which was anchored by the Jerusalem Cross. Código 1530’s name honors “Los Códigos,” the old world codes and customs that shaped and still live on in Amatitán and the Los Bajos region to this day. These values are at the core of the proud families who served this tequila in their homes, and the artisan distilling family who has been the custodian of this private tequila for generations.
Description of Item
Codigo 1530 Origen is lauded by spirits experts as the most decadent Extra Añejo tequila available. Its ocmplex flavour profile which crafted with great acre over time, combines the refined palate of an aged tequila with many of the tasting ntoes typically found in aged whiskeys and fined cognacs.
Our special double-barrelled Anejo, is first aged for 6 years in award-winning Napa valley Cabernet French White Oak barrels, then finished in imported Spanish Sherry Fino casks. Bottled in a club-style bottle.
Tasting Notes:
Ripe dark berries migled with oak, wisps of spice and orange peel.
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Hermitage, La Chapelle 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine
Sponsored by Mr Wee Ee Chao
Market Value SGD$1,500
Description of Item
The 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle is inky coloured and ruby at the rim. It offers an absolutely profound bouquet of sweet cassis, smoked meats, chocolate, liquorice and spice. A full-bodied, insanely textured, pure and hedonistic palate, the 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle has the perfect mix of still-vibrant fruit and ample secondary nuances.
Drinking Window: 2002 – 2040
Alcohol ABV: 13%
Sweetness: Dry | Blend: 100% Syrah
Maturation: Oaked | Closure Type: Cork
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Lolwa Iris Necklace
Collection: Mystic Vision / Eyes
Sponsored by Nejla Bint Asem Fine Jewelry
by Her Royal Highness, Princess of Jordan Nejla Bint Asem
Market Value SGD$988
Sponsor's Bio
Bringing memories of a nostalgic past inspired Nejla Bint Asem to curate a jewelry collection mesmerized with ancient gems and blissful colors. Nejla believes that jewelry pieces are the enchanting way to express emotions; every gemstone holds intrinsic symbolism that resonates with experiences. Mirroring the ancient aristocracy that the Marquise stone beams, the Lolwa Iris necklace is a royal masterpiece that holds stories the eyes encountered.
Description of Item
Collection: Mystic Vision / Eyes
18k yellow gold thin chain necklace with a 16x24mm Marquise eye, and a white diamonds marquise eye on the chain
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Sparkle Drops
Sponsored by Infiniti Jewels
Market Value SGD$1,350
Sponsor's Bio
With roots in the diamond and gemstone trading, quality is at the heart of everything Infiniti Jewels does. For almost half a decade, the Mehtas have built and maintained a reputation as Singapore’s premier provider of quality bespoke jewellery and investment-grade gemstones.
Description of Item
Crafted with high-quality 18K white gold and 0.46 carats of natural diamonds, these earrings are a masterpiece of precision and elegance, boasting a sleek and modern design. Whether you are dressing up for a special occasion or simply adding a touch of sophistication to your everyday look, these earrings are sure to make a statement.
18K White Gold Weight: 2.38g
Carat Weight: 0.46 ct
Average F colour
VS clarity
Breakdown:
10pcs of round: 0.11 ct
22pcs of round: 0.12 ct
12pcs of round: 0.06 ct
24pcs of round: 0.17 ct
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The Lunar Banquet - Lacquer Tea Cabinet
Sponsored by RuNam
Market Value SGD$5,300
Sponsor's Bio
RuNam is a high-class coffee and restaurant chain. The brand was established in 2013, with its name evoking inspiration from the old lullabies of the south, embodying the traditional essence of Vietnam. The brand also offers a wide collection of gifts, designed exclusively by young artists and artisans that are found both in-house, and locally in Vietnam. These gifts pay homage to core traditional Vietnamese values, regarding both design and stories.
Description of Item
A very special example was the masterpiece that triggered the birth of the cabinet ‘Đêm Hội Trăng Thu’: the woven tapestry, ‘The Unicorn Rests in a Garden’, which is currently on display at the Met in New York City. Originally painted in France and woven in the Southern Netherlands some 500 years ago.
Although the carpet has no direct links to our beloved Mid-Autumn Festival, it is the enigma that engulfs the scene where the unicorn lies in the middle of a garden, with a bed of flowers covering almost the entirety of the image: the core spirit of ‘Đêm Hội Trăng Thu’. In addition, it is that curious fusion between a Western visual language and an Eastern culture that triggers a challenging but equally intriguing design experience for the artistic team at RuNam.
Cabinet: D69.5cm x R46.5cm x H66.5cm
Table: H145cm
Weight: 70kg
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Special Omakase Menu with Wine Pairing by Executive Chef Hoo
for 4 Pax
Sponsored by Si Chuan Dou Hua
Market Value SGD$1,000
Sponsor's Bio
Si Chuan Dou Hua is a renowned Chinese restaurant that specializes in traditional Sichuan cuisine and Cantonese cuisines. Located at the top of the UOB Plaza in Singapore's central business district, the restaurant offers a stunning panoramic view of the city skyline from its lofty perch on the 60th floor of the building.
Description of Item
This exclusive dining experience features a variety of expertly crafted dishes using the freshest ingredients, each paired with a carefully selected wine to enhance the flavours. Expect a culinary journey that will delight your taste buds and leave you satisfied.
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Birds of a Feather
By Genine Tham
(Beneficiary of Extra Ordinary People's Creative Lab)
Market Value SGD$1,500
122cm x 91cm
Acrylic on Canvas
Bio of Artist
Genine is a beneficiary of Extra•Ordinary People's Creative Lab Programme. Through her art, Genine creates glimpses of her inner world, motivated solely by self-discovery, inquisitiveness, and play. Amidst her artistic process, she is expressive, gentle and explorative. Each of Genine's paintings projects new awareness emerging from her artistic process and her use of her hands and feet in creating panoramic landscapes that engage the viewer in their complex textures and details.
Description of Artwork
Through sweeping movements and varying hues, Genine playfully chose beautiful colours not unlike the Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae). Like the gorgeous plumage of this rare and beautiful creature, we are reminded of how diversity can unite. Whether you are pink, green, yellow, or blue, there is always room to flock together in making this world a more beautiful and colourful place.
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Sauropod Herd Under the Starlight
By Thaddeus Chew
(Beneficiary of Extra Ordinary People's Creative Lab)
Market Value SGD$1,000
122cm x 61cm
Watercolour on Canvas
Bio of Artist
Thaddeus is a differently abled paleo artist who has a real sense of prehistoric life on earth. He is on the Autism Specturm. His depictions of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures are crisp, colourful and imaginative in nature. Thaddues' choice of colours set the mood by cementing the emotions behind his illustrations. His art shows a world or animals interacting with each other in a way no other paleo artist had done in the past!
Description of Artwork
Sauropods are notable for their long necks and enormous sizes, with a height reaching as tall as 18 metres. Stars are known to be symbols of hope, destiny and direction. This painting shows us that being hopeful is an important virtue, so never lose hope and keep putting in work that projects your ambitions on the right path.
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Tequila Clase Azul Ultra
Sponsored by Mr Alejandro Blanco
Market Value SGD$4,000
Description of Item
Described as “one of the world’s exclusive Tequilas” and limited to 100 bottles per year, its easy to see why this striking expression is worth a pretty penny. Housed in a decanter boasting platinum, silver and 24-carat-gold among its decorative efforts.
COLOR: Dark amber with copper highlights.
BODY: Full body.
AROMA: Sherry, dried plums, apricot, and cherries. Maple syrup, hazelnut, and intense oak.
FLAVOR: Dried plums, cinnamon, crème caramel, vanilla, and crystalized ginger.
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