Silent Auction at the 2015 NYSCF Gala

10 th Anniversary

Gala

Celebration

Silent Auction Art & Experiences

THE NEW YORK STEM CELL FOUNDATION

is proud to present the

Silent Auction of

Art and Experiences at the 10 th Anniversary

Gala Celebration

Conditions of Sale Some works of art and experiences are subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price agreed to with the donor, below which the work will not be sold.

To ensure your silent auction donation goes to funding stem cell research, we ask all winners to cover the cost of shipping.

Winning bids will be automatically charged to your credit card, if swiped at registration. If you did not provide credit card details at registration, NYSCF will send a pledge reminder with instructions on how to fulfill your donation.

CHRISTO Wrapped Automobile (Project for 1950 Studebaker Champion Series 9G Coupe), 2015 Lithograph and collage of cloth, cardstock and thread on Somerset Satin paper 17 x 21 inches AP 42/50 from an edition of 200 + 10 HC + 50 AP Landfall Press, Santa Fe, NM Estimated Retail Value: $6,500 Christo, along with his late wife and partner, Jeanne-Claude, produced several of the most monumental works of public art in modern times, including The Gates in Central Park, which brought more than one million visitors to Central Park in 2005. Wrapped Automobile (Project for 1950 Studebaker Champion Series 9G Coupe), a precursor to Christo’s largescale environmental projects, captures the team’s early exploration of wrapping everyday objects with fabric or polyethylene to generate new perceptions of the familiar.

Graciously donated by Christo

URS FISCHER Pet Parade, 2015 Acrylic paint and silkscreen medium on paper 51 1/8 × 39 7/8 inches Limited edition print of 20 + 5 AP Estimated Retail Value: $4,250 Urs Fischer is a contemporary artist, best known for his large-scale installations and sculptures, which in many cases are made from utilitarian or ephemeral materials.

Although primarily known for the latter, Fischer’s Pet Parade is a unique print representative of his work in acrylic paint and silkscreen medium on paper. A featured artist of the Whitney Biennial 2006, the museum described Fischer’s “artistic practice” as “founded on a consideration of the nature of substances, the act of making, and the unpredictable processes that can result from combining the two.”

Graciously donated by Gagosian Gallery

ROY LICHTENSTEIN Chem IA, 1970 Screen print on Special Arjomari paper 30 x 20 5/16 inches Edition 65/100 Š Estate of Roy Lichtenstein Estimated Retail Value: $12,000 Roy Lichtenstein (1923-97), renowned pop artist, embodied the Pop movement of the period, creating compositions that simultaneously documented and parodied contemporary life. Chem 1A exemplifies many of Lichtenstein’s most well-known characteristics, including the use of flat comic strip imagery, benday dots, and primary colors. The image, related to the Peace Through Chemistry series, was produced as a benefit for the University of California, Irvine, in conjunction with the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Graphics, Reliefs, and Sculpture, 1969-1970 (October 27 December 6, 1970). It also appeared on the cover of the exhibition catalogue. It is signed, dated and numbered 65/10.

Graciously donated by Dorothy Lichtenstein

JOHN NEWSOM Mood Indigo, 2015 Oil on canvas 48 x 48 inches Estimated Retail Value: $54,000 John Newsom is a painter based in New York. He received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and MFA from New York University. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT; and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, among others. He is currently represented by Marc Straus Gallery, New York, and Patrick Painter Inc., Los Angeles. Newsom’s work, Mood Indigo, depicts a dramatic and contemplative portrait of an exotic panther. The heavy texture is completely painted with thick passages of oil paint, requiring months of drying time.

The expressionistic background recalls aspects of The New York School, while alluding to allegorical portraiture in the form of the big cat. The sensuous palette of deep hues reinforces the emotion of the panther’s eyes directed at the viewer.

Graciously donated by John Newsom

RICHARD POUSETTE-DART Where Are The Winds III, 1979 Etching on paper 21 x 31 inches Edition of 6 prints; Number 3 in series Estimated Retail Value: $40,000 Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Westchester County, New York, Richard PousetteDart (1916-1992) was a central figure in the development of Abstract Expressionism. His work is exhibited in major museums and art galleries globally, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where his monumental painting Symphony No.1, The Transcendental (194142) hangs on permanent view. In the late 1970’s, Pousette-Dart created a series of large etchings. Employing traditional methods of etching on hand-grounded plates and utilizing a vintage press, the artist explored themes parallel to his drawing of the time - interlaced curves, spirals and lines. Of great interest to Pousette-Dart was the manner in which the image could be transformed by the changing state of the printing plate. To this end, prints utilized different saturations of ink and pressure, creating unique prints within an edition.

Often, Pousette-Dart reworked the plate itself to further distinguish an etching from the previous or upcoming state.

Graciously donated by The Richard Pousette-Dart Estate

CHUCK CLOSE Phil (Spiral), 2014 Etching on Arches Cover Cream Image, 15.5 x 11.5 inches; dimensions of paper, 30 x 22 inches Edition of 50 Printed at Magnolia editions by master printer Nicholas Price Estimated Retail Value: $12,000 Phil (Spiral), a portrait of Close’s friend and longtime subject, modern composer Philip Glass, was inspired by 17th-century French painter and engraver Claude Mellan’s print “The Sudarium.” Mellan, for the first time ever, had used a single line to engrave a realistic human face. Close challenged Donald Farnsworth and Magnolia Editions to recreate Mellan¹s “inimitable” technique. Ultimately, Close and Farnsworth were able to reproduce the crown-like curls and beatific gaze of a young Philip Glass via copper plate etching with only a single engraved line emanating in a concentric spiral from the center of the composer¹s nose. Phil (Spiral) exemplifies the breadth of Close’s arsenal of approaches to portraiture and reflects an ongoing dialogue between printmaking’s past and future, into which Chuck Close and Magnolia Editions continue to introduce unexpected and exciting possibilities. Signed and numbered by the artist.

Graciously donated by Chuck Close

PATRICIA TOBACCO FORRESTER First Bannockburn Irises, 1981 Watercolor 52 x 41 inches Estimated Retail Value: $10,000 Patricia Tobacco Forrester (1940-2011), born in Massachusetts and later based in Washington, D.C., was an American watercolorist. She traveled the world painting directly from nature to create lush landscapes comprising trees and flowers. First Bannockburn Irises embodies Forrester’s practice and fosters an appreciation of wildlife through her use of vivid colors and expressive strokes. She received her B.A. from Smith College (1962) and B.F.A. (1963) and M.F.A (1964) from Yale University. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and The British Museum in London, among others.

Graciously donated by Richard and Eileen Ekstract

RICHARD SERRA Bight #2, 2011 One color direct gravure 27 x 22 inches Edition 45; SP 6 of 9 Estimated Retail Value: $8,000 Richard Serra is one of the preeminent American artists and sculptors of the post-Abstract Expressionist period. Beginning in the late 1960s to the present, his work has played a major role in advancing the tradition of modern abstract sculpture in the aftermath of Minimalism. Bight prints feature dynamic variations of helix-shaped lines which virtually spin out of control. Serra wanted the lines to be as deeply black as possible, yet he wished to preserve the light, lyrical nature of the surrounding areas in the imagery. Considerable experimentation and proofing was undertaken by Master Printer Xavier Fumat and his assistants in the workshop. Culled down from over 25 images, ultimately nine were approved. Bight and Ballast continue the artist’s two-dimensional examination of mass and weight in a small scale, with highly textured and saturated surfaces that have come to define Richard Serra’s print work.

Graciously donated by Gemini G.E.L. LLC

FRANK GEHRY Fish sketch, 1995 Ink on archival paper 9 x 12 inches Estimated Retail Value: $35,000 One of the most celebrated architects living today, Frank Gehry’s career spans five decades, three continents, and has forever altered the urban landscape with spectacular, dynamic structures. Gehry believes that sketching is an invaluable ingredient in his creative process and one that sets the foundation for his practice. Fish sketch is a wonderful display of not only Gehry’s exploration of form but also his fascination with fish. Frank Gehry once said, “The fish is a perfect form.” His long-time captivation with the latter is evident in such projects as Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain (1997) and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago (2004), among others. Gehry told Vanity Fair in 2010, “I think the study of fish allowed me to create a kind of personal language.” This sketch was exhibited at Gagosian Gallery between January and February of 2013. Signed by Frank Gehry.

Restrictions: Gehry Partners, LLP reserves all rights, titles and interest to the copyright contained within the artwork.The recipient may use the artwork for non-commercial display only.The copyright shall not be reproduced, reverse engineered, or distributed without the express written permission of Gehry Partners, LLP.

Graciously donated by Gehry Partners, LLP

TARRA BANDET Untitled, 2015 Mosaic glass on an Ostrich egg sculpture 12 x 6 inches Estimated Retail Value: $2,700 Tarra Bandet has transformed an element of nature through the use of 24-carat gold, mosaic glass, and crystals on an Ostrich egg, into an enchanting work of Art. The artwork examines the story of creation, using the symbolism of an egg to represent the birth of humanity. Bandet also draws on the struggle of women for dignity throughout time and foreshadows the rebirth of the female sex. This one-of-a-kind piece was created specifically for The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s 2015 Gala.

Graciously donated by Tarra Bandet

YIGAL OZERI Untitled; The Boathouse, 2012 Oil on canvas 15.5 x 10 inches Estimated Retail Value: $15,000 New York-based Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri (b. 1958) is renowned for his large-scale cinematic portraits of young women. A master of the photo-realistic painting technique, Ozeri captures the true spirit of his subjects. Untitled; The Boathouse features an ethereal young woman in a dreamy state set against a diffused background. Ozeri has shown extensively around the world including solo exhibits in Barcelona, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, France, and Munich. He is in a traveling show, 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting, showcased in a number of venues including: Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao. He is also in the permanent collections of: the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Jewish Museum in New York, The New York Public Library, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation in Los Angeles. He is represented by Louis K. Meisel Gallery in New York City.

Graciously donated by Yigal Ozeri

Experience History – “Super Bowl 50” Live!

Super Bowl 50, the 50th edition of the Super Bowl in American football, has been dubbed as the Golden Super Bowl as it will take place in the Golden State of California. You and three guests will watch the game LIVE on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the stateof-the-art Levi’s® Stadium, in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers. This will be the first Super Bowl held in the San Francisco Bay Area since January 1985.

Graciously donated by Stephen M. Ross Value: $6,000

Experience The Miami Dolphins vs.

The New York Giants in Miami!

Watch the New York Giants take on the Miami Dolphins in luxury from your VIP suite with you and three guests. This experience also includes field passes, parking and two rooms at the newly opened Miami Beach EDITION. The EDITION Hotel was one of the most anticipated hotel openings in Miami over the last few years.

The game will take place on Monday, December 14, 2015 in Miami.

Graciously donated by Stephen M. Ross, Owner of the Miami Dolphins

Ian Schrager, Ian Schrager Company with EDITION Hotels Value: $3,500

New York Yankees Luxury Box for 16 Celebrate one of America’s favorite past times with 15 friends at Yankee Stadium! The Luxury Box features two distinct areas: a bar with granite countertops and rich wood paneling in addition to a spacious lounge area with comfortable leather furnishings. Tickets include concierge service, access to the luxury suite lounge, and private entrance.

Restrictions • Winner to coordinate date through NYSCF. • Choose from the 2016 home game schedule.

• Food and drinks not included.

Graciously donated by Peter John Goulandris &

Dr. Karen Burke Goulandris Value: $8,000

Experience Art, Fine Dining and Architecture with Paul Goldberger You and a guest will be led on a walking tour of the High Line

by Paul Goldberger, the Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic and author. This will be accompanied by a walkthrough of The “New” Whitney American Museum of Art, followed by the lunch at Untitled, the new fine dining experience curated by Danny Meyer and the Union Square Hospitality Group.

Restrictions • Expires May 31st, 2016 Graciously donated by Paul Goldberger & Whitney Museum of American Art Value: One of a kind

The Proenza Schouler Experience for Two You and a friend will have exclusive access for two to attend the Proenza Schouler show at New York Fashion Week 2016, Fall or Spring showings. In addition to this oncein-a-lifetime experience, you will also have the opportunity to choose one iconic PS1 Bag, the classic satchel embodying a sense of wearable luxury that has become the brand’s signature, from Proenza Schouler’s Madison Avenue store. Proenza Schouler, the New York based women’s wear and accessories brand founded in 2002 by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, is defined by its fusion of craftsmanship and attention to detail with a sense of refined ease.

Restrictions • Must be for 2016 shows.

• Winner to coordinate date through NYSCF. Graciously donated by Proenza Schouler Value: One of a kind

Experience VIP Shopping at Legendary Saks Fifth Avenue The Fifth Avenue Club at Saks Fifth Avenue is synonymous with luxury, fashion, class, and superb service. The winner of this bid will get an appointment with a senior specialized wardrobe consultant in a VIP suite. The experience will continue with a complimentary lunch for two at Café SFA as well as a cosmetic/ skincare evaluation and a makeup application. The appointment also comes with a $200 gift card.

This experience can be customized for a woman or a man.

Restrictions •Expires October 1, 2016 • Valid in the New York flagship store only.

Graciously donated by Saks Fifth Avenue Value: $750

Experience the Majestic Wonders of Sweden Spend six thrilling days and five fun nights in Europe’s largest ski resort - Sweden’s “Aspen” - staying at a hotel right in the village, where you can ski-in and ski-out. You’ll also stay one night in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital.

• Experience the ultimate winter thrill of Ice-Driving in a high

performance sports car on a 6-mile long track on the frozen lake Åresjön.

• Go snowmobiling and enjoy either downhill, cross country skiing or snowboarding (all equipment rentals, if needed, and lift tickets included).

• Enjoy wine and beer tasting.

• Learn how to make delectable chocolate delights at Åre Chokladfabrik.

• Trip includes two dinners at leading Åre restaurants.

Restrictions • Airfare not included.

• Specific dates to be arranged.

Graciously donated by Swedish Culinary Summer Value: $13,000

The Hermitage Club: One-Year Introductory Membership The Hermitage Club is an exclusive, all-year-round private club community in southern Vermont celebrating the outdoors and family fun. Members have access to private mountain recreational activities in the winter ranging from alpine skiing and snowboarding, with no lift lines and open trails, to cross country skiing, ice-skating and snowmobiling. In the spring, summer and fall members enjoy golfing on 18-hole Desmond Muirheaddesigned course plus hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and paddling.

One-year introductory membership includes: • The membership is good for one family (spouses and their children age 25 & under). Each person in the immediate family will have unlimited skiing.

• 50 complimentary ski passes for family and guests. Guest restrictions apply.

• Access to our new 80,000 square foot timber frame clubhouse, which includes a restaurant and bar, private dining rooms, locker rooms, spa and fitness center, child care center, snow sports school, movie theater, bowling alley and arcade.

Additional fees apply for some services and activities.

• Unlimited golfing at the Hermitage Golf Club.

• 10 complimentary rounds of golf for extended family and guests plus discounts on additional guest rounds.

• Recreational activities on the grounds such as tubing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, fishing and water sports are also included for the family.

• If the auction member decides to upgrade to a Family Legacy membership the amount of the winning bid (up to $15,000 max) will be deducted from the initiation fee.

Restrictions • Offer only valid for one-year membership.

• The membership starts on the date of the auction and runs for one year.

• Membership is non-transferrable.

• Multiple families may not share a membership.

• Past introductory members are ineligible for this auction item.

Graciously donated by The Hermitage Club Value: $15,000

Win Dinner for Four at the James Beard House, NYC All performing artists deserve a great stage. Musicians have Carnegie Hall. Opera singers have the Metropolitan Opera House. And chefs, winemakers, and cookbook authors have the James Beard House. Nearly 30 years ago, we began inviting chefs from around the world to cook dinners in James Beard’s historic townhouse in Greenwich Village. Today, the Beard House continues to provide unique dining opportunities to interact and experience the cooking of America’s top chefs—from up-and-coming talent to celebrities like Tom Colicchio, Mario Batali, and Daniel Boulud.

Choose any date between now and November 30th, 2016.

Restrictions • Expiration Date: November 30th, 2016 • Winners must be 21 or older • Winners must comply with the James Beard House reservations policy.

• Donations are tax-deductible within the limits of the law. Please check with your tax advisor.

Graciously donated by James Beard Foundation Value: $700

With special acknowledgements to: Dorothy Lichtenstein, John Elderfield, and Jeanne Collins for their guidance and leadership with the silent art auction.

The artists, galleries, foundations, and individuals who donated art to the silent auction: Tarra Bandet, Christo, Chuck Close, Richard and Eileen Ekstract, Gagosian Gallery, Gehry Partners, LLP, Gemini G.E.L. LLC, Dorothy Lichtenstein, John Newsom, The Richard Pousette-Dart Estate, Yigal Ozeri The individuals and companies who donated one-of-a-kind experiences to the silent auction: Paul Goldberger, Peter John Goulandris and Dr. Karen Burke Goulandris, James Beard Foundation, The Hermitage Club, Proenza Schouler, Stephen M. Ross, Swedish Culinary Summer, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ian Schrager Company, Whitney Museum of American Art

Thank you for your support of the silent auction, which helps make our stem cell research possible.