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The Palm Beach Polo Home Of Chrystine & George Tauber Doubles As An Art Gallery STORY BY DEBORAH WELKY PHOTOS BY SUSAN LERNER
Although Chrystine and George Tauber’s home is filled with Herend Rothschild china, early Chinese porcelain, antique English furniture and glistening sterling silver, it is the couple’s art collection that has visitors literally staring at the walls. Active globally in business and equestrian pursuits, the well-traveled Taubers long ago decided that they would much prefer buying art over any other type of souvenir. “It’s fun to collect things by people you’ve met,” said Chrystine, who often seeks out those who have created her masterpieces, from neighbors taking painting lessons to world-renowned professional artists. Vienna-born George served as senior vice president for Revlon International for 18 years and also presided over Miller Harness Co., a distributor of English riding equipment and clothing. Additionally, he worked with Professional Sports Publications, the game-day program publisher for the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and NCAA football. Chrystine, a member of the United States Equestrian Team show-jumping squad from 1965-67, holds the distinction of being one of a handful of junior riders who were awarded back-to-back medals in the AHSA Hunt Seat Medal and the ASPCA Maclay Finals. Perhaps best known as the former executive director of the American Horse Shows Association (precursor to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation), Chrystine current(Left) In the library, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves display sterling silver equestrian awards alongside a collection of art books. An old wooden ladder found in an antiques shop adds a decorative element. (Inset) In the tiled foyer, a bamboo rack filled with walking sticks, a folding screen from ABC Carpet & Home and an Oriental rug add a touch of warmth. (Right) George and Chrystine Tauber with Willow, a Norfolk terrier. WELLINGTONTHE THEMAGAZINE MAGAZINE••APRIL APRIL2010 2010 WELLINGTON
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