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FEATURES 58 Made by Artists: Joining Forces

for L.A. MOCA From its opening 30 years ago to an upcoming sale to benefit the museum, artists have always supported MOCA.

64 Art in Hollywood: The Goldwyn

Collection Art played a pivotal role in the history of Hollywood’s most fabled dynasty.

By A. Scott Berg

72 The World’s Most Desired Wine Favoured by Michelin-starred chefs and fervently pursued by collectors, Romanée-Conti is the market leader.

By Ted Loos

76 Unexpected Venice Old classics to revisit and surprises off the beaten path to discover during the Biennale this summer.

By John Brunton

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DEPARTMENTS

8 The Scene Guild Hall’s awards dinner, Bear Witness in London and more

Access 13 Art in the open; an expanded Fondazione Prada; Frieze New York; filming the Impressionists and more 24 Park Hyatt Destinations Seoul, where sleek high-rises meet ancient palaces

The Costumist 26 The grip of the bodice in art and fashion history

30 The Collector’s Eye 20th-century masterworks from the Warshawsky Collection

32 At Home with Art Alan Wanzenberg’s effortless interiors

36 Timepieces at Every Price Point A range of watches and clocks coming to auction in New York and Geneva

Art in Motion 38 Collectible cars and fabulous style at the historic Concorso d’Eleganza

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42 A Matter of Time Exploring Rolex’s deep-sea partnership with Comex

Extraordinary Properties 44 Landscapes and gardens that offer more than just curb appeal A Century of Sculpture 48 Art in the round, from 1890 to 1990

50 All that Glitters Bulgari jewels are the ultimate expression of Italian glamour

A step-by-step guide to navigating the auction process

Sotheby’s This Season 86 A calendar of auctions and exhibitions in North America Sotheby’s International Realty 90 Property Showcase

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84 How to Buy at Auction

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The Reginato Files 54 William Louis-Dreyfus donates his vast collection for a good cause

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DISCOVER THE VALUE OF YOUR JEWELRY & WATCHES Sotheby’s Jewelry and Watch specialists will be visiting the Washington, D.C. area on Wednesday 17 June to accept consignments for their fall auctions. To receive a complimentary and confidential valuation, or to learn more about the auction process, please call Carolyn Bedrosian Nagy, Assistant Vice President at +1 610 249 2600. Register now at Sothebys.com

From a Private Collection, Pair of sapphire and diamond pendant-earclips, Harry Winston Sold for $382,000 Magnificent Jewels April 2015 Estimate $150,000–200,000 Patek Phillipe, A large stainless steel cushion-form automatic wristwatch with date, power reserve, moon phases, and bracelet, Ref 5712 Nautilus made in 2007 Sold for $34,375 Important Watches December 2014 Estimate $25,000–35,000

THE SCENE Guild Hall Awards Dinner

New York top Mary Jane Marcasiano and Ralph Gibson bottom Ross Bleckner and April Gornik

Caroline Cheng and Shuimo

New York top Alice Cheng and Chen Kelun bottom Caroline Cheng and Patty Pei

Guild Hall Awards Dinner

New York top Eric Fischl, Ruth Appelhof and Marty Cohen middle Martin Short and Matthew Broderick bottom Harry and Linda Macklowe and Michael Lynne

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Caroline Cheng and Shuimo

New York top Arnold Chang and Michael Cohen bottom Ding Qiao and Marcus Flacks

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CAROLINE CHENG AND SHUIMO OPENINGS

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Guild Hall raised $400,000 to benefit the arts on Long Island during its 30th Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards. Honourees included Matthew Broderick, Jules Feiffer, Ralph Gibson and Linda and Harry Macklowe. Eric Fischl hosted, with Martin Short, Laurie Anderson, Robert Caro and Michael Lynne presenting awards.

Sotheby’s S|2 galleries celebrated The Hidden Virtues and Frame of Mind by Caroline Cheng and Shuimo: Ten Thousand Blossoms Spring.

Cheng showed Chinese characters made from porcelain butterflies sewn onto burlap ground, while the thirteen artists in this year’s Shuimo show were asked to interpret the theme of flowers and spring.

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Bear Witness London

top Guests were welcomed by a sinister skeleton bottom Oscar Humphries and Bip Ling

The galleries at Sotheby’s London were given a complete makeover for Bear Witness, an extraordinary collection of contemporary art and curious artefacts. Guests at this exclusive preview were treated to skeletons and acrobats while they explored the collection of contemporary art and bear- and skull-themed ephemera.

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INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY + MODERN ART FAIR

Art Miami New York will host 100 leading international contemporary galleries providing a fresh opportunity to acquire important never before exhibited works from both the primary and secondary markets in an intimate light. The fair will cater to both seasoned and new art collectors who are looking to experience the best of what the global contemporary art market has to offer in New York City. The versatile and rich selection of works on display will have a strong focus on emergent talent, as well as mid career cutting-edge artists, anchored by a fresh selection of secondary market works by top name artists from the Modern & Post War eras.

11.12 Gallery Moscow 55Bellechasse Paris Abby M Taylor Fine Art Greenwich Accola Griefen New York Arcature Fine Art Palm Beach ARCHEUS/POST-MODERN London Art Nouveau Gallery Miami Ascaso Gallery Miami AUREUS Contemporary Providence Birnam Wood Galleries New York C. Grimaldis Gallery Baltimore Casterline|Goodman Gallery Aspen Catherine Edelman Gallery Chicago Cernuda Arte Coral Gables Chowaiki & Co. New York Contempop Expressions Gallery Tel Aviv Contessa Gallery Cleveland CYNTHIA-REEVES New York David Benrimon Fine Art New York David Findlay Jr Gallery New York David Richard Gallery Santa Fe De Buck Gallery New York Durban Segnini Gallery Miami Erik Thomsen Gallery New York Flowers New York Galerie Andreas Binder Munich Galer铆a Casa Cuadrada Bogota Galerie de Bellefeuille Montreal Galerie Diane de Polignac Paris Galerie Ernst Hilger Vienna Galerie Forsblom Helsinki Galerie LINZ Paris Galerie Olivier Waltman Paris Galerie Paris-Beijing Paris Galerie von Braunbehrens Stuttgart Gerald Peters Gallery New York Goya Contemporary Gallery Baltimore HackelBury Fine Art London Hans Alf Gallery Copenhagen Heller Gallery New York Hexton | modern and contemporary Northbrook

Hollis Taggart Galleries New York Jennifer Kostuik Gallery Vancouver Jerald Melberg Gallery Charlotte Jerome Zodo Contemporary Milan Joerg Heitsch Gallery Munich Katharina Rich Perlow Fine Arts New York KM Fine Arts Los Angeles LICHT FELD Basel Long-Sharp Gallery Indianapolis Mark Borghi Fine Art Palm Beach Mark Hachem Paris McCormick Gallery Chicago Michael Goedhuis London MODERNISM INC. San Francisco Nancy Hoffman Gallery New York NICHOLAS METIVIER GALLERY Toronto Nikola Rukaj Gallery Toronto Omer Tiroche Contemporary Art London Paul Stolper Gallery London Peter Blake Gallery Laguna Beach Piero Atchugarry Pueblo Garz贸n Praxis New York Priveekollektie Contemporary Art | Design Heusden aan de Maas RGR+Art Valencia Rosenbaum Contemporary Boca Raton Rudolf Budja Gallery Miami Scott White Contemporary Art San Diego Sous Les Etoiles Gallery New York Tasende Gallery La Jolla The Cynthia Corbett Gallery London Tresart Coral Gables UNIX Gallery New York Vincent Vallarino Fine Art New York Wanrooij Gallery Amsterdam Westwood Gallery New York Wetterling Gallery Stockholm William Shearburn Gallery Saint Louis Zemack Contemporary Art Tel Aviv *Participating galleries as of March 10

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Not Vital’s Büna libra, a cantilevered Corten-steel staircase, installed in the sculpture park created by the artist near the Swiss mountain town of Sent.

The park is among those featured in a new book about extraordinary outdoor art.

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architecture a sculpture can achieve a different magnitude or seem dwarfed by its environment.

The High Line is a resolutely urban development but this city promenade exudes the same spirit of artistic freedom and passion that infuses pastoral installations, such as Not Vital’s free-floating Alpine stairway. Whether reachable via subway or only by boat, art in the great outdoors generates an ecology all its own. —WENDY SMITH

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Carol Bove’s Celeste, 2013, installed on the High Line in New York.

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Plensa’s Together, including largescale stainless steel mesh forms, will be installed at the San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica during the Venice Biennale (opens 7 May).

The British artist felt a profound connection to the land. Over 120 of his works fill the expanse of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (through 6 September).

Hauser & Wirth gallery reinstalls Chilean architect Smiljan Redíc’s translucent fibreglass pavilion at its Somerset arts centre, two hours from London (permanent installation).

Ten sculptures – many of them fountains in bronze or polyurethane – will be situated around Storm King Art Center’s 500-acre site in upstate New York (16 May–8 November).

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echo the tropical wilderness around them at Las Pozas, Edward James’s Surrealist retreat in Mexico. This intimate relationship with location gives outdoor art an extraordinary freshness and immediacy for viewers, especially when – as is the case with many works along the High Line – they are invited to comment on or interact physically with the art.

When artworks are placed outdoors conventional boundaries dissolve: unconstrained by

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Outdoor Art: Extraordinary Sculpture Parks and Art in Nature, by Silvia Langen, Prestel, $60; High Art: Public Art on the High Line, edited by Cecilia Alemani, Skira, $45.

The High Line may not be the first outdoor sculpture park, but the elevated walkway – which opened in New York in 2009 – transformed the way people engage with art in the open. The High Line is a platform, or as the site’s curator Cecilia Alemani calls it, “a natural pedestal.” It is also a thoroughfare, a framing device for the art and the surrounding glass-fronted condominium buildings, and a construction that quite literally heightens people’s perspective of the city.

High Art surveys the exuberant diversity of the High Line projects commissioned so far and considers its impact on its West Chelsea neighbourhood. That book, along with Outdoor Art, which focuses on sculpture parks around the world, consider the conditions of such works and their environments as well as what it means to install and encounter art beyond gallery walls.

For artists, there’s the appeal of making site-specific works, like the hallucinatory monuments that

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PRADA’S CULTURAL POWERHOUSE MILAN Coming fresh off the fashionable heels of the

Venetian outpost perched on the Grand Canal which

Fondation Louis Vuitton’s opening late last year in Paris,

opened in 2011, Prada’s Milan centre will be a year-round

the Fondazione Prada is gearing up in early May to unveil

exhibition space, with the roster of artists slated for its

its newly expanded cultural centre in Milan’s southern

opening including Robert Gober, Thomas Demand, both

industrial neighbourhood of Largo Isacro. Not to be

contributing site-specific installations, and Roman Polanski,

outdone by the glimmering glass and metal structure

who will be screening a new documentary film.

starchitect Frank Gehry designed to house the vast LVMH

Privately run centres like the Fondazione Prada are by

art collection amassed by its chairman, Bernard Arnualt,

no means uncommon in the art world (the Rubell and

Miuccia Prada, together with Patrizio Bertelli, her husband

Brant collections come to mind), but the opening of two

and business partner, have enlisted the uber-cool design

new ones so close together and both by leading fashion

firm OMA – helmed by Rem Koolhaas, Prada’s long-time

powerhouses are odds even William Tell wouldn’t favour.

go-to architect – to execute the construction of its

That said, the love affair between art and fashion is nothing

118,000 square-foot expansion. Incorporating an early

new; some may be so daring as to call it a trend. And in that

20th-century distillery, the compound will include three new

sense, Prada’s latest storia d’amore looks undoubtedly to

structures, notably a nine-story tower, and several renovated

have hit the mark. —JOSEPH AKEL

ones. Among the new additions, Oscar-nominated auteur Wes Anderson (himself a regular collaborator with Prada)

Thomas Demand, Robert Gober and other exhibitions

has designed the centre’s café, a stylistic nod to Milan’s

Fondazione Prada, 9 May–24 August

historic coffee houses. A companion to the Fondazione’s

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(Clockwise from top) Miuccia Prada; JeanBaptiste Boudard’s Farnese Hercules, 1752–55; a rendering of Fondazione Prada’s new Milan venue.

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, 3 April–31 May

Thomas Sauvin’s Silvermine, 2013.

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MARKING TIME Geneva’s watch world will be transported to London’s Saatchi Gallery for an exhibition honouring Patek Philippe’s 175th year. Expect to see 400 timepieces in the galleries (the ladies’ anniversary model is above) as well as the very craftsmen who make those intricate minute repeaters and sky moon tourbillions (27 May–7 June).

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Chinese Photobooks

Patek Philippe’s Ladies World Time Moon ref. 7175.

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BEIJING Like many photographers, Martin Parr has distributed his work in published form.

Parr, the much admired filmmaker and Magnum photographer known for casting a skeptical, often satirical eye on modern life, is also an obsessive photobook collector. And he has played an outsized role in chronicling the history of the medium in all its forms: personal record, propaganda tool, travelogue, work of art and more. The latest area of Parr’s ongoing research is Chinese photobooks, many rare examples of which have been gathered for the Ullens presentation. Co-curated by Parr and the Beijing and Amsterdam-based photographic collective WassinkLundgren, the show includes rare original publications from the imperial period through the Cultural Revolution and beyond and is accompanied by – what else – a collectible book of its own (Aperture). —MEGHAN DAILEY

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but let’s face it: not even a boat trip will keep us away from Frieze New York.

Ann Binlot has a preview of what not to miss this time around.

More galleries are following last year’s trend for singleartist presentations. At Gavin Brown look for Jonathan Horowitz, Stuart Shave brings Linder and at Pace, Richard Tuttle, whose Aspect II, 2015, is above.

3. BIG DEBUT Spotlight, a new section devoted to “unexpected” or “overlooked” 20th-century artists, “encapsulates the sense of discovery that we like to foster at Frieze,” says fair director Victoria Sidall.

Need to take a break?

Look for one of Thai artist Korakrit Arunanondchai’s massage chairs covered in his signature painted denim and feel free to plop yourself down.

5. FIRST TIMERS Among those joining the roster of 190 exhibitors this year are Acquavella, Blum & Poe, Clearing, McKee Gallery and Skarstedt, which is bringing David Salle’s Ghost 4, 1992 (above).

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Randall’s Island Park, 14–17 May

HOLLYWOOD, JE T’AIME Now in its third edition, Paris Photo Los Angeles has a new director who will welcome more than 80 international galleries and art book dealers including Louise Alexander Gallery, Galerie Christophe Gaillard and Gallery Paule Anglim. Highlights include Moroccan-born artist Hassan Hajjaj’s My Rock Stars series at LA’s Gusford Gallery and standouts from Chinese artist Liu Bolin’s ongoing Hiding in the City series at New York’s Klein Sun Gallery. While there seems to be a new French interest in the city, with Parisbased FIAC joining the contemporary fair lineup next year, PPLA director Florence Bourgeois says, “I know there is a definite French interest, but everyone is conscious that LA is now very important on the art scene. It’s too bad there were no big fairs here until now.” Artistic director Christoph Weisner agrees: “I think LA will be the new bridge to Asia and Mexico, like Miami became the connection between the US and Latin America.” —MICHAEL SLENSKE

A pair of side tables by Hervé Langlais, from Galerie Negropontes.

BY DESIGN With a new downtown venue (Skylight Clarkson Square) and a fancy guest curator (W editor Stefano Tonchi), is New York’s Collective Design hitting its stride?

Find out at the fair’s third edition (13–17 May), where a global roster of exhibitors will offer everything from jewellery to guéridons.

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Whether cocooned inside a BMW Series 7 VIP car or cozied up to a sound station inside the fair, listen to sound pieces by Xaviera Simmons, Alicja Kwade and Sergei Tcherepnin, selected

by Projects curator Cecilia Alemani (above).

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Joaquin Trujillo, Remedio Casero (India), 2012, at De Soto Gallery.

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LE CORBUSIER, Le Modulor, 1950, at the Centre Pompidou.

Eugenio Espinoza: Unruly Supports (1970–1980) Pérez Art Museum

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Self-Portrait and Romantic Landscape by Thomas Gainsborough The State Hermitage Museum

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Life is Only One: Yoshitomo Nara Asia Society Hong Kong

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NEW YORK Van Gogh: Irises and Roses Metropolitan Museum of Art

12 May–6 August (From top) Filmmaker Phil Grabsky and a production shot from The Impressionists.

SHOW & TELL LONDON Inventing Impressionism, which charts the life story of pioneering art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel who believed in and fought for the Impressionist painters Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Pissarro et al when no one else would, is being hailed as the exhibition of the year. But if life events are keeping you from seeing this blockbuster at London’s National Gallery (it next travels to the Philadelphia Museum of Art), take heart. This

America is Hard to See: Works from the Collection Whitney Museum of American Art

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Brief History of Humankind Israel Museum

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month, the London-based production company Exhibition on Screen is releasing The Impressionists – and the Man who Made Them, which brings the show brilliantly to life.

“The more you know about Durand-Ruel, the more you’ll appreciate Impressionism,” explains producer and director Phil Grabsky.“We give you the back story in an accessible, coherent way.” Relatives, curators and experts such as Sotheby’s Philip Hook all provide enlightening commentary. Grabsky, who has made similar films for Exhibition on Screen about Rembrandt, Vermeer and Matisse, says that his biggest challenge was “to show the paintings in a way that made you feel like you’re seeing them for the first time.” The narrative is based on Durand-Ruel’s fascinating memoirs and reveals the important but often overlooked role of this great art dealer. “Without him, Impressionism might have disappeared,” says Grabsky. The Impressionists will be screened in cinemas throughout the UK on 26 May and is due for wider release in 1,500 cinemas globally. —ELENA BOWES

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UK & EUROPE LONDON Richard Diebenkorn Royal Academy of Arts

through 7 June

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25 April–27 September

YOSHITOMO NARA, Black Eyed, 2014, at Asia Society Hong Kong.

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Seoul

Lively at every hour, Seoul has bustling broad avenues, towering skyscrapers and upmarket shopping areas alongside royal palaces, temples, pagodas and museums that reflect the city’s ancient cultural heritage.

PARK HYATT CONCIERGE RECOMMENDS Korea Furniture Museum This specialised museum tells the story of traditional Korean furniture design from the Joseon dynasty and exhibits wood furniture and household goods, such as pottery and brass tableware.

The collection of about 2,000 pieces includes chests, cabinets, wardrobes, tables, beds and kitchen storage. This unique museum gives insight into five centuries of interior decoration displayed in settings that give visitors a glimpse of lifestyle from the past.

MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) MMCA Seoul is located in the heart of the city in Samcheong-dong. The museum focuses on introducing global contemporary art to its visitors, offering culturally rewarding programmes and experiences. MMCA seeks to strengthen its collection of relatively overlooked genres such as prints, crafts, photography and new media, while simultaneously maintaining a standard of international excellence through research, discovery, and collecting both international and domestic art.

WHERE TO STAY Park Hyatt Seoul Perfectly situated in the heart of the Gangnam business, shopping and entertainment district, Park Hyatt Seoul’s 24-story glass building showcases stunning city views from every floor.

Guestrooms have a contemporary style with spa-inspired bathrooms. The hotel’s luxuries include a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa, as well as three restaurants and bars that epitomise the city’s inspirational culinary offerings.

Garosu-gil Located in the famous Gangnam district, this stylish street is home to many design studios and galleries as well as designer boutiques and cafés.

Venture off the main road and explore the noteworthy shops that have opened in the surrounding area, or walk to the beautiful Hangang River Park for a riverside repose.

N Tower One of the must-see tourist attractions in Seoul, N Tower sits atop Namsan Mountain, offering panoramic views of the city. While some visitors enjoy hiking, the best way to reach the top is by cable car. Come at sunset and head to the tower’s four observation decks for stunning vistas, or dine at N Grill, the famous revolving restaurant.

Insa-dong Insa-dong is the ideal place for visitors who want to experience the true character of Korean art with its subtle, enduring beauty. Once in Insa-dong, visitors will immediately be drawn to the small alleyways lined with numerous shops and galleries, both tiny and spacious: antique shops, Korean stationery stores, handicraft, pottery and porcelain shops, bookstores, painting studios and art supply stores. Restaurants and cafés serve traditional cuisine and teas.

(Top) Park Hyatt Seoul (Left) The main street in the Insa-dong neighbourhood

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Biwon (Secret Garden) Originally named Huwon (meaning “rear garden”), Biwon is the private garden of

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Gyeongbok Palace The main residence for many kings and members of the royal family during the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbok Palace is considered to be the grandest and most

elaborate of the five palaces built during the period. The buildings and grounds are full of treasured artefacts.

Bukchon Hanok Village Surrounded by Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace, Bukchon is a residential area with countless hanoks (traditional Korean houses). Bokchon is also known for its many historical spots and cultural heritage sites. The nearby village, Samcheong-dong, is popular for beautifully designed cafés and shops.

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Changdeok palace where kings and members of the royal family would go to relax and entertain. In 1997, it was registered as a World Heritage Site. The most beautiful time to visit is during the autumn, when the colourful foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

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The National Museum of Korea The largest museum in Korea houses precious cultural assets that tell the fascinating story of Korea’s history, from ancient times to the modern era. The National Museum is also a hub for cultural activities related to collecting, preservation, research and analysis, intercultural exchange programmes, concerts and more.

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the ideal silhouette, women have long endured impossibly restrictive shapewear.

(Above) A Spring/Summer 2015 look by Gareth Pugh. (Opposite) A portrait of a young lady aged 21, possibly Helena Snakenborg, later Marchioness of Northampton, from the British School, 1569.

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Corsets might sound like old-fashioned undergarments or perhaps a novelty, but let’s remember that they were worn regularly even into the 1950s. And while nowadays we have swapped the steel clasps and tight lacing for Spanx, the goal is the same: to “help” that malleable flesh into more fashionable shapes.

Long before the curvaceous corset of the 1800s there was the bodice, or “a pair of bodies” as it was called in the 16th century. At the time, it was in fact the stiff outer garment, worn over layers of linen underclothes, that controlled the lines of the body and gave the desired shape.

Various shapewear can be seen in Fashioning the Body: An Intimate History of the Silhouette, an exhibition organised by the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris and now at the Bard Graduate Center in New York through 26 July.

The bodice was originally made up of two triangular pieces of stiffened fabric (hence “a pair”), placed on the front and back and secured at the sides with stitching or often just with pins. The fabric of the bodice was reinforced with vertical seams, forming channels at intervals that were filled with whalebone or dried reeds. Whalebone (actually baleen, the tough, bristly material inside the whale’s mouth) was ideal for this purpose since it could be heated and bowed into a permanent shape.

Whalebone also had the advantage of being flexible, though that rather depends on your definition of the word.

In most paintings, artists would omit fastenings and unsightly seams so as not to detract from the overall image. Yet there were those who were unfailingly dedicated to realism; in the portraits of Hans Holbein the Younger you can often detect rows of minute

pinheads and dimples where they catch the fabric along the seams.

The ideal 16th-century silhouette certainly demanded a tiny, defined waist, but cast from your mind the hourglass figure popularly associated with corsetry. Think instead of the young Englishwoman depicted in this portrait from 1569 (opposite). The Latin inscription tells us the sitter was aged 21 and she is thought to be the Swedish-born Helena Snakenborg, later Marchioness of Northampton, who was one of Queen Elizabeth’s closest aides. Lady Snakenborg wears a red polka-dot damask bodice and has squeezed her torso into the conical form that was the paradigm from the mid-16th to mid-17th centuries. From the painting, we can clearly see that the early bodice had no darts to allow for even the humblest of bosoms; its aim was to squash the bust into its flattest possible form. To achieve that triangular look, the bodice was shorter at the back and extended past the waist and into a point at the front. A sharp-lined gown in Gareth Pugh’s folkloric Spring 2015 collection seems to nod at this convention. Pugh’s gown might not be tight enough for Tudor tastes but he’d certainly get approval from the laundresses for that starching.

This geometry elongated the body and made the waist look even smaller. Miss Snakenborg’s gown doubles that effect with its red, black and gold trim appliquéd in diagonal lines. Her ensemble is flawless, but she bears a faintly pained expression – if your ribs were crammed into half their intended space, you might, too.

These days, corseted dress shapes are more often associated with traditional bridalwear, but occasionally a designer will reference the formal or historical aspects of the corset. Valentino’s

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(Clockwise from top) A look from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection in Paris. Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, circa 1615 by William Larkin, from the Kenwood House (Suffolk Collection).

Queen Anne of Denmark, possibly by John de Critz the Elder, 16th century.

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Spring/Summer 2015 runway show featured numerous flat, sheer bodices with diagonal decorative seams. Some corsets were even layered over embroidered white linen smocks and fine, gauzy partlets in true Tudor style.

Although Valentino’s transparent bodices would have been outrageous for even the most fashionconscious lady-in-waiting, some early bodices were more than a little suggestive. Take Queen Anne of Denmark, painted around 1605: With pearls draped over her breasts and pouring into her cleavage, her figure encased in that long, pointed bodice, Anne’s outfit is rather risqué.

And lest your eye not follow the symbolism, the rosettes and ribbon girdle looped round her waist are forming an arrow. The message?

This lady is a dynasty maker.

Those not wishing to bare quite so much flesh could opt for a partlet – a triangle of fine linen draped over the shoulders, its corners tucked into the front and back of the bodice.

For an even more modest look, you could wear a high-necked bodice like Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford. While encasing her up to her neck, Diana’s bodice still forms that narrow point, which is echoed by the long folded sleeves at either side, proving you can be suggestive without showing much flesh.

The final touch for the flat-as-a-board look was a busk: a long strip that was pushed down the front of the bodice to help keep it straight. It was also useful for positioning your wheel farthingale, the cylindrical skirt that Anne is sporting. The wheel farthingale was tilted forward, resting on a bum roll at the back (yes, really) and pushed down by the busk-reinforced bodice point at the front. Anne was a huge fan of the wheel farthingale, so much so that she made every woman at court wear them, years after they had gone out of fashion.

Busks could be carved with decorative motifs or messages and were often given to ladies as gifts from their lovers. It must have been a pretty saucy thrill, wandering about at court with your lover’s ardent declarations of devotion, wedged so symbolically against your . . . heart.

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The Warshawsky Collection: Masterworks of Tiffany and Pre-War Design will be on view in New York from 16–19 May. Auction: 19 May. Enquiries: +1 212 606 7170.

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BREATHING ROOM Alan Wanzenberg’s houses and interiors reflect the same sense of composure and confidence that the designer exudes himself.

Since starting his business in 1981, New York architect Alan Wanzenberg has been a go-to resource for A-list clients, Mick Jagger and Richard Gere among them. With the late interior designer Jed Johnson, his longtime companion and business partner (and formerly Andy Warhol’s beau), Wanzenberg landed commissions with major collectors such as Beth Rudin DeWoody and Peter Brant.

Wanzenberg’s impressive knowledge of design history, from Arts & Crafts to high modernism, inevitably creeps into conversation. His passion for historical design has also come in handy when acquiring art and objects for clients, including a spectacular Art Deco collection assembled for an Australian collector that sold at Sotheby’s last December.

But for all the high-profile projects, many of which are included in his 2013 book Journey: The Life and Times of an American Architect (Pointed Leaf Press), Wanzenberg’s designs – particularly for his own homes – feel refreshingly unpretentious. He was raised on the vernacular architecture of the Midwest, from the rustic 19th-century lakeside cottages he visited as a boy to the Prairie Style homes around Chicago where he grew up. Wanzenberg spoke with Meredith Mendelsohn from his vacation house in Costa Rica, where he has several projects in development.

Many of your interiors exude a strong sense of peacefulness and calm without feeling too minimal. Is that something you strive for?

Many of our clients, because of what they do, live fairly complicated lives. They want their homes to be places of refuge and quiet, but they also have a lot of visual acuity and are interested in all kinds of things. So early on Jed and I began creating environments that convey an underlying calm but are also well informed and confident in terms of architecture, decorating and art.

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You have a way of making things look effortless – particularly in your Fire Island beach house and your cabins in upstate New York. There’s a certain modesty, and nothing feels overwrought.

Once, after Jed and I received a pretty significant commission, there was an insistence on the part of the owner of the house to do something that was exceptional but also low-key and unpretentious. Jed turned to me and said, “Well, you know, it takes a lot to make something look like nothing.”

I always laugh about that because it’s true. I’m wildly overstimulated, so for my own spaces, it’s important that I have a place to decompress.

How do you achieve that?

Sometimes neutral rooms are the most beloved because they have the most adaptability. In my book I use the analogy of the little black dress. There is a timelessness about something that’s very simple and well-tailored that you can accessorise and add to. People really respond to something that looks effortless.

How does working in the tropics compare with, say, designing in the urban context?

There’s a tendency in such places to do a kind of San Diego style – overdone stucco. My house is in wood, and there’s no air conditioning; it makes use of prevailing winds. I just have screens and shutters. Early on I worked in Mustique, in the Caribbean, and it’s similar. You have to keep things simple.

People don’t give enough consideration to how you site a house so you don’t need all this air conditioning and mechanical support. You have to spend time in a place and get a sense for it. It’s easy to get your head turned by things you

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Do you have any pet peeves about design today?

There is a purity in modernism that is currently being interpreted as minimal and reductive. But I think modernism is a movement that has huge variations. Things were much more tactile and lush than some people remember. You look at some of the colours Le Corbusier used, or the materials in Russel Wright’s home in Garrison, New York. It’s very sensuous.

Do you have any architectural advice that might surprise people?

With new homes – particularly modern ones – I often caution clients to keep a house as small as possible. I feel that in a smaller volume you do more interesting things. Space is more highly considered and just rendered better on a smaller scale. I say to people, “Show me a really fascinating big modern house,” because usually they look like car dealerships.

Meredith Mendelsohn writes about design and art for The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest and others.

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Right now You are at your house in Costa Rica, where you are also working on various projects. Tell me about those.

I bought a simple home near the beach around eight years ago and restored it very sympathetically and modestly, and I think that appealed to people here who saw it. Now I’m working on a few private residences, an expansion of a hotel and a community of houses in a coastal area.

want to bring down from the States, but we can do a lot with the wood and stone and different materials available to us here.

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You are an architect as well as a creator of interiors and you have also helped clients build collections. With a blank slate before you, where do you begin?

I think first and foremost as an architect. I am more interested in things that are fundamentally strong architecturally and then I integrate the decoration into them. But I also have an uncanny ability to imagine myself in a home – and how I would want to live in it.

(Previous pages) For a Manhattan apartment, Wanzenberg used natural materials to create a quiet backdrop for modern art.

(Clockwise from above) The designer; one of Wanzenberg’s cabins in upstate New York and his Manhattan apartment; a Hamptons library for a client, outfitted with Shaker furniture.

TIMEPIECES AT EVERY PRICE POINT A dazzling range of extraordinary and accessible watches and clocks can be found at our spring auctions in Geneva and New York.

UNDER $10,000 CARTIER A fine limited edition yellow gold skeletonised square wristwatch, no 022/100 Carrée Obus collection Privée Skeleton, circa 2002 $7,000–9,000 Important Watches

$10,000–$25,000 PATEK PHILIPPE A fine and rare platinum wristwatch with subsidiary seconds, Ref 96, circa 1958 $15,000–25,000 Important Watches

$25,000–$50,000 ROLEX A stainless steel automatic centre seconds wristwatch with date, bracelet and Rolex patent back made for Comex, Ref 1665 $40,000–60,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

11 June, New York

13 May, Geneva

RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO. A yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set pendant watch, circa 1890 $5,000–7,000 Important Watches

VACHERON CONSTANTIN A stunning and very rare pink gold chronograph wristwatch with registers telemeter and tachometer scales, Ref 4178, made in 1953 $20,000–30,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

13 May, Geneva

CARTIER A lady’s white gold and diamond-set elongated oval wristwatch, Ref 2514 baignoire alongée circa 2005 $12,000–18,000 Important Watches

PATEK PHILIPPE A stainless steel automatic annual calendar wristwatch with moon-phases Ref 5726, circa 2012 $25,000–35,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

11 June, New York

AUDEMARS PIGUET A fine and thin yellow gold automatic tourbillon wristwatch, Ref 25643 circa 1986 $7,000–9,000 Important Watches

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PATEK PHILIPPE A large stainless steel automatic cushion wristwatch with date and bracelet, Ref 3700/1a, 1978 $30,000–50,000 Important Watches

13 May, Geneva

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$250,000 AND ABOVE

ROLEX A large stainless steel automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon-phases Ref 8171, circa 1951 $60,000–80,000 Important Watches

PATEK PHILIPPE A yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases and registers Ref 2499, circa 1972 $200,000–300,000 Important Watches

PATEK PHILIPPE A fine and rare pink gold world time pocket watch with enamel dial depicting North America, Ref 605hu made in 1951 $200,000–400,000 Important Watches

13 May, Geneva

13 May, Geneva

11 June, New York

PATEK PHILIPPE A white gold automatic astronomical wristwatch with sky chart phases and position of the moon and time of meridian passage of sirius and the moon Ref 5102g, 2005 $150,000–250,000 Important Watches

ATTRIBUTED TO JACQUET-DROZ & LESCHOT GENEVA, CIRCA 1780 A gold enamel pearl and gem set singing bird automaton scent flask with timepiece made for the Chinese market $800,000–1,200,000 Important Watches

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UNSIGNED A rare gold and enamel lyre-form musical automaton, circa 1820 $50,000–80,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

ROLEX A yellow gold antimagnetic triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with registers and day and month apertures Ref 6036, circa 1951 $80,000–120,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

PATEK PHILIPPE A fine gold chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Ref 1463, made in 1956 $80,000–120,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

PATEK PHILIPPE A yellow gold automatic minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dial, Ref 3979, 1990 $250,000–350,000 Important Watches

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13 May, Geneva

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ART IN MOTION

AN ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE TRADITION As Tennyson observed, spring is the time when a young man’s fancy “lightly turns to thoughts of love.” But for the more middle-aged types whose passion is directed towards old motor cars, the welcome end of winter marks the blissful beginning of the international concours d’elegance season, which gets underway this month on the romantic shores of Lake Como in Italy.

It was here in September 1929 that the farsighted manager of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este invited the Automobile Club of Como to organise a display of the latest and most interesting cars in the hotel’s beautifully manicured gardens, leaving nature to supply the lake and surrounding Grigna Mountains as a picture-perfect backdrop.

Prestigious concours events were already established in Paris and Monte Carlo but, right from the start, there was something special about Villa d’Este’s Concorso d’Eleganza, which was inaugurated with an impressive turnout of more than 80 cars. Despite the Wall Street Crash only a month later, the Concorso survived for a second edition that saw the introduction of something called the Gran Premio Referendum, where the visiting public were invited to vote for their favourite car. The first winner they picked was a Lancia Dilambda with Stabilimenti Farina bodywork, betraying, perhaps, a slight Italian bias to the proceedings.

The Concorso d’Eleganza at the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is perhaps the most stylish event on the classic-car circuit.

Simon de Burton considers its rich history.

The 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta by Touring will be offered by RM Sotheby’s at Villa Erba this May.

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London-based writer Simon de Burton covers old and new cars for the Financial Times, Country Life, EVO and Octane.

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The event continued to grow, reaching a high point of more than 100 cars – but the outbreak of the Second World War and the subsequent upheaval signalled its demise. Fast-forward to 1995 when a man called Jean-Marc Droulers, then CEO of Villa d’Este, took the initiative to revive this rich aspect of the hotel’s heritage.

This year the Concorso d’Eleganza celebrates its 16th edition in the modern-day format.

Droulers remains the show’s honourary chairman, and it is now thoroughly established as one of the key happenings in the high-end classic-car calendar. Being invited to show a car there garners considerable cache, but such is the quality of the entries that prizes are hard-fought – at the 2013 event, for example, Ralph Lauren eclipsed the competition by entering his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, one of just four ever built and conservatively valued at $40 million.

With its glossy black paint, endless bonnet and signature exposed rivets along its beseamed length that harks back to the magnesium-bodied “Aerolithe” prototype that preceded it, the Bugatti was awarded best in show. Few were surprised when it also triumphed in the Gran Premio Referendum, enabling Lauren to walk off with the coveted Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este to add to the car’s already bulging trophy cabinet.

This year will see around 50 cars spanning the history of the automobile from the 1920s to the 1970s plus a selection of motorcycles in the Concorso e Mostra di Motociclette section as well as speedboats. At the same time RM Sotheby’s will stage an auction of classic cars at the event, the highlights being a 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta and a 1950 Ferrari 250 GT SWB “Competitizione” Berlinetta.

The Concorso is not, however, just about the cars. It is about a sense of occasion – that you can tell just by looking at the sumptuous, cloth-bound catalogue in which entries are depicted through the exquisite paintings of automobile artist Brian James, whose deft touch with brush and gouache evokes the past and defies any photograph. It is also about dressing the part – women in stylish dresses and hats, men in summer seersucker or formal blazers. There is no place for a Formula 1 baseball cap here – elegance in dress and driving is the order of the day on Lake Como.

THE CONCORSO IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE CARS. IT IS ABOUT A SENSE OF OCCASION.

(Above) The star lot of RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba sale is the 1950 Ferrari 250 GT SWB “Competitizione” Berlinetta, chassis no. 1953. (From left to right) The 1976 Riva Aquarama Special “Shaheen” and the 1953 Fiat 8V Cabriolet by Vignale, chassis no. 000050.

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Engineered to withstand extreme depths and coveted by the most dedicated collectors, divers’ watches perform just as well on land as they do at sea.

(Above) James Cameron wore a Rolex during National Geographic’s Deepsea Challenge in 2012.

(Opposite) A rare stainless steel Rolex watch made for Comex (CHF40,000– 60,000).

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If you know even a little about vintage sports Rolexes, it is likely that you would be very happy to own a watch that bears the black on white logo of Comex (Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises), the famous Marseilles-based underwater exploration and engineering company. Those five letters would indicate that the watch was issued to one of the firm’s professional divers, and their presence on the dial of a Rolex can increase its value tenfold.

Comex is, in fact, shorthand for an entire chapter in the history of Rolex’s diving watch.

As Comex developed technology that enabled deeper, longer dives it noted that the internal pressure inside the Rolexes issued to its divers equalised during extended periods at great depth, meaning that upon decompression, the glass face had a tendency to blow out. The solution Rolex devised in the early 1970s – placing a unidirectional helium escape valve in the case wall at nine o’clock – resulted in the first of their so-called Sea-Dweller watches with a dial marked 660 feet/200 metres.

What makes the Comex Rolex so exciting is that, while its origins may have been entirely practical, the powerful spell it casts over collectors is almost entirely emotional. While most owners of Comex Rolexes would probably make fairly poor saturation divers, what this watch offers them is a tangible, wearable link to an evocative period in undersea exploration.

Last year I had the pleasure to meet JeanJacques Fiechter, one of the early innvators of the diving watch. An Egyptologist, historian, biographer, thriller writer and underwater archaeologist, Fiechter also ran his family watch company Blancpain between 1950 and 1980.

Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms model is almost as famous as the Rolex Sea-Dweller, and was born from Fiechter’s friendship with diving legend Jacques Cousteau.

Fifty Fathoms-wearer Cousteau had begun his diving career in the French Navy, which in the early 1950s was looking for an underwater watch for its Special Forces, and adopted the Blancpain. A version capable of surviving depths of up to 400 feet was also worn by United States Navy personnel.

These heroic, even romantic, origins make the diving watch sector today a crowded one.

The depths at which these older models can function were exceeded long ago by modern watches, which count their submersibility in thousands of metres. Most remarkable is the Rolex Deepsea Challenge, the dial of which proclaims a functioning depth of 12,000 metres.

This comfortably exceeds the deepest known place on the planet, the Mariana Trench, which is just shy of 11,000 metres under water.

Rolex’s current Deepsea Sea-Dweller retains a similar build quality, durability and performance, and it eclipses the older Comexes in every respect, except one. With a British retail price of just over £8,000, today’s model costs a good deal less than a vintage Comex – one rare model offered at Sotheby’s in Geneva this May has an estimate of CHF40,000–60,000.

It just proves that precision and performance cannot always match emotion and history.

Nick Foulkes is a contributing editor of Vanity Fair and How to Spend It and luxury editor of GQ. Important Watches will be on view from 9–12 May in Geneva. Auction: 13 May. Enquiries: +41 22 908 48 00.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS From thoughtfully landscaped grounds to immaculately manicured gardens, what lies just outside the front door is what makes a house a home, finds Iyna Bort Caruso.

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Frederick Law Olmsted, the founder of American landscape architecture, sought to channel the “genius of a place” in his projects. He believed every habitat had a spirit of its own and accessing that quality was the most meaningful way to connect with one’s surroundings.

At their best, designed landscapes appear spontaneous – an extension of nature’s best expression.

On private estates, these elegant statements go beyond initial visual impressions or curb appeal. Gardens are a full sensory experience of colours, scents and textures.

They lure you inside and guide you through multiple spaces that, by turns, can be meditative, enchanting and surprising. “Gardens are very experiential and very ethereal,” says Miami-based landscape architect Raymond Jungles, who has worked throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

In reinterpreting the environment, designers consider the site, orientation of the sun, climate and architectural style of the residence. Landscapes can also be used to camouflage flaws. For homes that lack strong aesthetic merit, “landscaping can become the dominant design element that allows residences to recede and fade into the environment,” says Jungles.

Gardens are points of personal pride and neighbourhood identity. In cities like Charleston, South Carolina, where estates are known for their flourishing azaleas, oleanders, camellias, crepe myrtles and magnolias, “people spend a good deal of time outside on their porches and in their gardens,” says Daniel Ravenel of Sotheby’s International Realty in Charleston. “It’s part of our way of life.”

Even in dense urban settings, rooftop gardens, courtyards and balconies enable residents to feel connected to nature. They soften the city’s hard edges while providing an oasis of calm.

Olmsted well recognised the effect. “Gradually and silently the charm comes over us,” he said on a trip to England in 1850. “We know not exactly where or how.”

New York-based writer Iyna Bort Caruso has contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Newsday, among others.

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(Above) Combining the elegance of a royal European country estate with the amenities of a five-star resort, Three Ponds Farm offers an unparalleled private residence on nearly 60 picturesque acres.

Meticulously designed and executed with the finest imported materials, the eight-bedroom, twelve-bath manor home with guest wing and staff quarters is a tour de force of custom luxury design and contemporary flair by renowned architect Allan Greenberg. The beautiful outdoor oasis includes magnificent formal gardens, a rose garden with orangery and over 7,000 specimen trees.

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(Left) Built to the most exacting standards and exemplifying graceful and symmetrical design, the Rameses Estate took over five years to remodel. This singular property comprises a main residence of over 13,000-square-feet with six bedroom suites and nine bathrooms, as well as a private office, screening room, billiard room, art room and four-car garage.

Venturing beyond the picturesque residence, guests find themselves in formal gardens that flow into expansive lawns, private walkways and romantic rose gardens.

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(Right) On the Golf de Biot, discover this sublime and rare residence designed by architect André Svetchine. This beautiful domain is entirely enclosed, offering exceptional living amidst French gardens, ponds and olive trees. The main property provides spacious living opening onto two terraces; one is covered and overlooks the French gardens while the other overlooks the park.

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he 20th century was witness to some of the most profound changes in the history of art. The classic sculptural

forms that were etched in the very bedrock of Western civilisation were suddenly called into question and the language of representation was blown wide open. Throughout Sotheby’s May sales, the phenomenally inventive artistic explorations of the masters of the 20th century are on offer, from Raoul-François Larche’s wildly expressive La tempête et les nuées in London’s 19th and 20th Century Sculpture sale, to Barry Flanagan’s playful The Boxing Ones in New York’s Contemporary Art Day auction.

1890s

1900s

GUSTAV HEINRICH EBERLEIN Das Verbot (Venus reprimanding Cupid), 1893 marble 127 cm.; 50 in. column 66.5 cm.; 261/4 in.

RAOUL-FRANÇOIS LARCHE La tempête et les nuées (The storm and the clouds) Height 87.5 cm.; 34½ in.

19th and 20th Century Sculpture Exhibition 15, 17–20 May / Auction 20–21 May London

£20,000–30,000 19th and 20th Century Sculpture Exhibition 15, 17–20 May / Auction 20 May London

1940s

1950s

1960s

PABLO PICASSO Le Chat accroupi, conceived in 1943 Length 51.4 cm.; 201/4 in.

PABLO PICASSO Téte d'Animal à Cornes, conceived in 1950 Height 30.5 cm.; 12 in.

ALBERTO GIACOMETTI Annette: Venise, conceived in 1961 Height 46.7 cm.; 183/4 in.

$2,000,000–3,000,000

$700,000–1,000,000

Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Exhibition 1–5 May / Auction 5 May New York

Impressionist & Modern Art Day Exhibition 1–5 May / Auction 6 May New York

$2,500,000–3,500,000 Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Exhibition 1–5 May Auction 5 May New York

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£80,000–120,000

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1920s

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IVAN MESTROVIC Bust of a Woman Height 74 cm.; 291/8 in.

AUGUSTE-HENRI CARLI Young Woman Playing Pipes Height 80 cm.; 31½ in.

ELIE NADELMAN Horse

£40,000–60,000

£15,000–20,000

$500,000–700,000

19th and 20th Century Sculpture Exhibition 15, 17–20 May / Auction 20 May London

19th and 20th Century Sculpture Exhibition 15, 17–20 May / Auction 20 May London

1980s

AGUSTÍN CÁRDENAS Quatro Famba, 1973 230 by 43.5 by 41.2 cm.; 901/2 by 171/8 by 161/4 in.

BARRY FLANAGAN The Boxing Ones, 1985 201.3 by 167.6 by 71.8 cm.; 791/4 by 66 by 281/4 in.

$70,000–90,000

$400,000–600,000

Latin American Art Modern & Contemporary Exhibition 22–26 May Auction 26–27 May New York

Contemporary Art Day Exhibition 8–12 May Auction 13 May New York

American Art Exhibition 16–19 May / Auction 20 May New York

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Height 31.8 cm.; 121/2 in.

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ALL THAT GLITTERS

VIVIENNE BECKER

LA DOLCE VITA A new book and an upcoming auction shine a light on the Bulgari brothers, whose name and designs have become synonyomous with Italian style.

(Above) Earrings in platinum with emeralds and diamonds, 2014 (CHF295,000–485,000).

(Opposite) A Tubogas bracelet in two-colour gold with Roman imperial bronze coins, circa 1975 from Roma, Passion, Jewels.

Perhaps it is because I know and love their style, but the name Bulgari – according to Richard Burton, the only word of Italian Elizabeth Taylor knew – has a strength and hauteur that for me, immediately evokes Italian glamour. The rigour of Bulgari’s perfectly proportioned, architectural silhouettes, and the severity of their linear compositions, are countered with the voluptuousness of monumental glossy cabochon stones, the sumptuous richness of yellow gold and the exuberance of explosive, often shocking gem colour. The perfect balance of Roman classicism with Italian sensuality, Bulgari style is Italian style.

So typically Italian too is its whole design philosophy, which was conceived and nurtured by the close-knit Bulgari family. The dynasty of jewellers was founded in Rome in 1884, by the Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari who moved to Italy to make his way in the world. Sotirio’s sons Costantino and Giorgio set the company on the road to design-driven jewellery, influenced by visits to Paris early in the 20th century, but it was Giorgio’s sons, Paolo and Nicola (with the visionary Gianni who left the company in 1985), who were responsible for shaping the distinctive Bulgari identity and brand. Both formidable characters, they have remained famously reticent, retaining the mystique of true 1960s stardom. But now, a new book, Roma, Passion, Jewels (Electa) tells their story through a series of interviews by historian Vincent Meylan, lifting the lid on a jewel-box of family reminiscences that reveal their themes,

inspirations and motivations and, as the book describes, their passions, for Rome, jewels, gems and much else besides.

Memories, liberally sprinkled with anecdotes, pile on the glamour, with stories of great collectors and clients, like Barbara Hutton, who left a ruby and diamond Bulgari necklace under the pillow of her hostess, Countess di Frasso, as a thank you for staying in her house in Rome. Such details add riveting social and cultural background, and a very personal, human imprint, to the quintessential Bulgari aesthetic. Now part of contemporary design history, that distinctive style, so revolutionary at the time, burst into being in the 1960s, fuelled by the Italian economic miracle, a reaction to the hardship and deprivation of the Second World War. The book charts the meteoric rise of the business and its success in the 1970s and 1980s: In the early 1970s, with the influx and influence of Middle Eastern wealth, the Bulgaris would travel to the region extensively, with some 40 to 50 boxes of jewellery, doing business in the early hours of the morning, as the days were too hot.

In the 1960s and 1970s, in tune with the social and fashion revolution of the day, the Bulgari brothers – Paolo, the gem expert, called the Lord of the Stones, who wanted to be an architect, and Nicola, the aesthete, collector and design conceptualist, who loved archaeology – instigated a new, more casual approach to fine and high jewellery that was effortlessly wearable, more daringly design-driven and stylised but infused with historical and cultural

meaning. It was in the 1960s, for example, that they introduced their celebrated Monete jewels, set with ancient Greek and Roman coins, which Nicola collected. A group of Bulgari jewels in Sotheby’s sale of Magnificent Jewels in Geneva this May includes one of the most striking of all Monete designs: the deep spiralling collar, with four bands of tubogas, the springy coiled “gaspipe” chain, in different coloured golds, set with antique coins. It is a contemporary classic that massively influenced jewellery of the 1970s and 1980s, and still looks so right, and so chic today.

Paolo Bulgari, meanwhile, was responsible for introducing the lavish coloured gemstones and the provocative, unexpected combinations and contrasts for which Bulgari is famous. He drew on his Italian heritage, on the Renaissance

richness of deep, dark cabochon gems, to play not only with intense colour, but with light, sheen, translucency and texture. In the book, he recounts how in 1966 he took his father’s place and revelled in the glorious abundance of extraordinary coloured gems available for him to buy, many of them from princely Indian families. He tells too how he can hold a stone in his hand, and immediately knows, without looking at it, whether it has been cut correctly.

Even today, every day, he spends time in his office in Rome, with fabulously rare and precious gems spread out on a table before him, arranging them, playing with colour and shape, creating new jewels. His expertise is worldrenowned, so that when a Bulgari jewel appears at auction, set with an important coloured gem, of charisma and character, such as the pair of ear-clips, each set with a cushion-cut emerald, in the Geneva sale at Sotheby’s, the jewel has a special cachet and allure, and a personal stamp of quality.

What is most fascinating perhaps is the part that Bulgari played in the legend of La Dolce Vita, the years when Rome was the centre of the world of style, and became known as Hollywood on the Tiber. Nicola explains that the concept of La Dolce Vita was generated by Clare Boothe Luce, the writer, socialite, jewel-lover and US ambassador to Italy in the 1950s. Finding Rome boring, Luce began to lure her intellectual friends to the Eternal City, persuading artists, writers and filmmakers to come visit Rome’s attractions. Bulgari’s jewels, delectable and sensual, epitomised the sweetness of life, and their Via Condotti store was a meeting place for the rich, famous and artistic. All the glamorous stars of Cinecittà. Anita Ekberg, Claudia Cardinale, Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Loren and of course Elizabeth Taylor were devoted to Bulgari. Looking back, Nicola Bulgari recalls the time he turned down Andy Warhol’s offer of his paintings in exchange for Bulgari jewels. “It was,” he now says, “the worst deal of my life.”

But a great story, and one that tells all about the art of Bulgari.

Vivienne Becker is a jewellery historian and contributing editor for FT’s How to Spend It. Roma, Passion, Jewels by Vincent Meylan (£30/€40, Electa) will be available in June.

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels will be on view in Geneva from 9–11 May. Auction: 12 May. Enquiries: +41 22 908 4849.

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEFANO GALUZZI

THEY INSTIGATED AN APPROACH TO FINE JEWELLERY THAT WAS LESS FORMAL, MORE WEARABLE, MORE STYLISED BUT INFUSED WITH CULTURAL MEANING.

Gold and ancient Greek silver coin choker, “Gemme Nummarie,” Bulgari (CHF15,000–20,000).

Antique coin, diamond and gold demi-parure, Bulgari, and a ring (CHF30,000– 50,000).

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JAMES REGINATO

Businessman, art collector and philanthropist William Louis-Dreyfus will donate his collection of more than 3,500 artworks to benefit a worthy cause.

(Opposite) Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her father, William Louis-Dreyfus.

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William Louis-Dreyfus has spent over 50 years amassing a huge, idiosyncratic collection of modern and contemporary art with utter disregard for the marketplace. But suddenly he’s quite interested in the return on his investment.

The 82-year-old, French-born remarkably successful businessman – better known to Americans as the father of Julia Louis-Dreyfus of Seinfeld and Veep – insists that he doesn’t need the money for himself. But with his recent decision to sell off the collection incrementally, for the benefit of Harlem Children’s Zone, he is hoping to maximise his donation.

While Mr Louis-Dreyfus’s collection does contain some blue-chip names, such as Grosz, Dubuffet, Giacometti and Frankenthaler, a good deal of its artists were obscure when he bought them, and have yet to become fashionable. He’s hoping the world will catch up to his tastes.

“In business, he was always a risk-taker, and in collecting he is the same way,” says Julia.

“He likes to be right.”

During a recent visit to his museum-like private gallery – housed in a former electricalsupply warehouse near his home in Westchester County, New York – Mr Louis-Dreyfus recounted his career as a collector and businessman, as well as his fascinating family background.

“My great-grandfather Leopold was the last of eleven children born to a farmer in AlsaceLorraine. In 1851, when he was sixteen, he started selling wheat. The business he started became the major grain trader in the world.”

The Louis Dreyfus Group – where William was CEO from 1969 to 2006 – grew into an

international organisation of diversified companies involved in energy, commodities and shipping.

Born in Paris in 1932, his childhood was tumultuous. “I first came to New York when I was eight years old. After the fall of France we were able to get out because my mother was American. So I spent the war years in New York, but we moved back to France in 1945.”

Enrolled in a lycée in war-ravaged Paris, and speaking less than perfect French, life was challenging. When he could, he skipped school; one of the places he escaped to on those occasions was the Louvre, which was a formative experience for him.

“Paintings struck me as something very special,” he recalls. “I remember particularly a picture by Frans Hals of a peasant girl. She was wearing a very loosely fitted blouse. I used to look at her a great deal. I’m not sure my interest in her was purely artistic.”

Two years later, William moved back to the US and settled there permanently. After graduating from Duke University and Duke University School of Law, he practiced law in New York City for several years.

“But then my father talked me into working for the family business. I succumbed.” During his 45-year tenure at the firm, he travelled back to Europe often and was glad for the opportunity to maintain links to his homeland.

“I am very happy to have had the French connection. The French are difficult as well as highly captivating.”

PHOTO BY OWEN HOFFMANN/PATRICK MCMULLAN/SIPA USA VIA AP IMAGES

A COLLECTION FOR A CAUSE

(Left top to bottom) Alice Neel’s Portrait of Raphael Soyer from 1970 and Helen Frankenthaler’s Untitled from 1962–63 are among the treasures found in Louis-Dreyfus’s vast collection.

(Opposite) William Louis-Dreyfus leading a tour of his collection for kids from the Harlem Children’s Zone.

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His career as a collector began while he was still working as a lawyer. “One year I received a sizable bonus. I think it was $60,000. I wanted to save it. As I didn’t understand the stock market, I thought I would put it in art.

“I read somewhere that paintings by Max Ernst were selling for more than pictures

by Kandinsky. I thought, that can’t be – Kandinsky is a better artist. So I bought a bunch of Kandinskys.

“My ego was such that I thought I could tell what a good painting was. I have the conviction that I know better than most. I know that’s not true! But collecting is sort of a crazy and obsessive thing to do, so I guess I’m slightly crazy and obsessive.”

Louis-Dreyfus’s 3,500-piece collection now includes works by some 170 artists. A number of them – such as self-taught artist James Castle – have been acquired in-depth. “When I find somebody I like I tend to go crazy. I probably end up with too much of some, but there you are. I’ve made some mistakes but I don’t regret too much.”

Over the years, the collector has become close friends with a number of the artists in his collection, including John Newman and Graham Nickson. “I admire the sector of the world they are in. Being a painter requires a talent that is so mysterious. It’s an exercise of pure instinct.”

Louis-Dreyfus has an artistic temperament himself. About fifteen years ago, he began writing poetry; his work has been published in the Hudson Review, The New Criterion and Southwestern Review. “It’s been very satisfying.

If I get a few more acceptable poems written maybe I will publish a book. But that’s not why I do it. A writer, like a painter, hopes his work is seen, but the act doesn’t depend upon that.”

A few years ago, as he was contemplating the future, he saw a television interview with Geoffrey Canada, founder of Harlem Children’s Zone, which riveted him. “When I learned more about what Geoffrey was doing through the Harlem Children’s Zone – his approach of helping children from birth to college –

“COLLECTING IS SORT OF A CRAZY AND OBSESSIVE THING TO DO, SO I GUESS I’M SLIGHTLY CRAZY AND OBSESSIVE.”

I thought that made so much sense. He is a marvelous, clear-thinking person and the job he has done is supreme. So I went to meet him and I told him I wanted to give my collection to fund his work.”

And this is where Louis-Dreyfus began thinking about the art marketplace. He plans to sell off pieces of the collection individually, or in groups, over the coming years, based on their market values.

“Some pieces have reached close to what I think their top value will be, so we will start selling them soon. But I have to wait for most of the paintings to gain in value.”

Though Helen Frankenthaler is one of the bigger names in his collection, he does not plan to part with her work soon. “She’s the best-kept secret in America. Her work is undervalued.”

No one is happier about the donation than Louis-Dreyfus’s three children. “I’m thrilled to pieces about it. It’s a perfect move – one that addresses the philanthropic desires he’s been

focused on his whole life,” says Julia, whose two sisters are trained social workers. “And what would I do with 3,000 paintings?” she cracks.

In the interest of raising the value of his collection, her traditionally press-shy father has recently begun cooperating with efforts to raise its profile – notably with a documentary, Generosity of Eye, which was narrated by Julia and directed by her husband Brad Hall. (It can be viewed on the website of the Louis-Dreyfus Family Collection, ld-collection.org).

Though he is 82, Mr Louis-Dreyfus anticipates much effort ahead. “I’d love for some far-seeing collector to come along and buy the whole thing tomorrow so we can give it all to Harlem Children’s Zone, but I don’t see that happening. We have a long road before us.”

James Reginato is writer-at-large of Vanity Fair.

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the institution more than three decades ago to the many who have shown work there and the 35 who are

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now donating works to benefit MOCA’s endowment.

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story about artists, from those who helped establish

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rom the very beginning, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles has always put artists at its centre. Sam Francis and Robert Irwin were among its founders in 1979, along with a passionate group of collectors and curators who wanted to create a place where contemporary art and artists would thrive. The museum’s first space – the Temporary Contemporary, Frank Gehry’s unpretentious and utterly artist-friendly conversion of a 1940s warehouse – opened in 1983. A pop-up museum before the term even existed, the Temporary Contemporary (now the Geffen Contemporary) instantly became a vibrant hub for cutting-edge presentations of art in all genres, often at the same time.

By late 1986, when its celebrated Arata Isozaki-designed building opened on Grand Avenue downtown, MOCA had already earned a reputation for experimentation, risk and freedom. Its exhibitions gave audiences direct encounters with the often challenging, always surprising work of Mike Kelley, Liz Larner, Paul McCarthy, Raymond Pettibon and Lari Pittman.

And some artists who took centre stage in the galleries, including Catherine Opie, Barbara Kruger and John Baldessari (who had his first major retrospective there), became members of the museum’s board.

Artists were not just involved with the museum. They were the museum, and that, according to director Philippe Vergne, has not changed. “We started with artists,” says Vergne.

“And we never lost that. I think it runs through everything we do.”

That message is crucial now more than ever.

After weathering a recessionary shortfall and the 2013 departure of director Jeffrey Deitch, the board is eager to move forward. “MOCA is not a museum of the past,” says Vice Chairman Maurice Marciano. “MOCA is a museum of the future.” Vergne, who started his job in January 2014, has been regarded as a stabilising force.

Most of the artists who decamped from the board have since returned, and the focus now is on building the endowment.

To that end, 35 artists have donated works that will be sold at Sotheby’s New York this May. All of the proceeds from the sale will

benefit the endowment and be dedicated to exhibitions, education and acquisitions. “The voice of the artists will be in this endowment,” says Vergne, who explains that all the artists have had projects with MOCA in the past: Mark Bradford, Sam Durant, Mark Grotjahn, Jeff Koons, Kruger and Lawrence Weiner among them. “It’s extremely moving to see how many artists have agreed to participate and make a major contribution,” says Vergne. “We have so many works in the collection that were given by artists, and when an artist gives a work it’s a vote of confidence. For me that’s really where MOCA starts.” —MEGHAN DAILEY Artists for MOCA will be on view at Sotheby’s New York from 8–13 May. Auction 12–13 May. Enquiries +1 212 606 7254.

“WE STARTED WITH ARTISTS. AND WE NEVER LOST THAT.” —PHILIPPE VERGNE (Previous pages, from left to right) The MOCA sale will include works by Jonas Wood, Ed Ruscha, Shepard Fairey, Florian Maier-Aichen and Lari Pittman.

(Opposite) John Baldessari’s Double Play: Walking the Dog, from 2012 ($350,000–450,000) (Above) Mark Grotjahn’s Untitled (Into and Behind the Green Eyes of the Tiger Monkey Face 43.18), from 2011 ($2,000,000–3,000,000)

“MOCA IS NOT A MUSEUM OF THE PAST. MOCA IS A MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE.” —MAURICE MARCIANO

(Opposite) Sterling Ruby’s BC (5288), 2014 ($150,000–200,000)

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(Below) Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Provenance), 2015 ($120,000,180,000)

Sam Goldwyn, Jr. and Sam, Sr. with Robert Mitchum on the set of Man With the Gun in 1955.

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As paintings collected over two generations come to auction, A. Scott Berg reveals how art transformed one of Hollywood’s greatest families.

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(Opposite) The Board of Directors of United Artists Corporation: Samuel Goldwyn, Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, in 1935.

COURTESY OF MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY

(Clockwise from top left) Samuel Goldwyn Productions opened for business in 1924 (Goldwyn never worked for MGM); The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was among many Goldwyn films starring Danny Kaye; Florenz Ziegfeld and Goldwyn on the set of Whoopee!; Goldwyn at the 1946 Academy Awards, where he won Best Motion Picture for The Best Years of Our Lives, with Anne Baxter, Olivia de Havilland and Harold Russell; Goldwyn introduced Laurence Olivier to America with Wuthering Heights.

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n the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, the legendary producer Samuel Goldwyn achieved the greatest success of his fabled career – which had begun with the making of Hollywood’s first feature-length film (a 1914 western called The Squaw Man, directed by the novice Cecil B. DeMille) and which included such classics as Wuthering Heights and The Pride of the Yankees. Except for his failure to master the English language (which resulted in such famous “Goldwynisms” as “Include me out!”), Goldwyn had long since shed all traces of his impoverished beginnings a world away from Hollywood. Schmuel Gelbfisz, a Hasidic Jew born into poverty and squalor in Warsaw in 1879, had walked across Europe as a teenager, sailed to America, reinvented himself as a complete gentleman dressed in Savile Row suits and founded a motion-picture dynasty. His 68th production, The Best Years of Our Lives – inspired by a TIME magazine article about soldiers coming home from the Second World War and trying to adjust to civilian life – became a blockbuster hit, the highest-grossing film of 1946 and his greatest commercial success ever.

Nominated for eight Academy Awards, Best Years won seven of them, including Best Picture. Crowning that year’s Oscar ceremony, Goldwyn received the Irving G. Thalberg Award for his body of work. After the night’s celebrations, the chauffeur drove Goldwyn and his wife, Frances, home to their Beverly Hills mansion. She waited upstairs for Sam to come to bed; and when he did not, she searched the house.

Frances found him sitting in the living room, alone in the dark – his Oscar in one hand and his Thalberg in the other – sobbing.

Goldwyn considered the trophies a curse. He had long preached to his son, Samuel, Jr., that the higher you climbed, the harder you would fall. While Goldwyn had a few promising movies in the works, he immediately felt Best Years marked the end of his own best years. With labour troubles arising in Hollywood, McCarthyism strangling the studios (a movement Goldwyn resisted) and the threat of television killing attendance at movie theatres, Goldwyn sank into a serious depression.

He received help from a remarkable therapist named Hilde Berl, a diminutive Austrian trained in graphology. She periodically appeared in New York and Los Angeles, where

some wrote her off as a charlatan; but Berl had counselled the Goldwyns previously, helping them resolve deep family issues, including discord with their son. She returned in late 1947 to work her magic. During a session, Goldwyn described his state of mind – how he was living in greater luxury than he had ever dreamed possible, with the utmost respect of his industry. And yet, he confessed, he was deriving no pleasure from any of it.

Hilde Berl urged him to collect art.

She explained that for all the ugliness in his background, Goldwyn had a genuine eye for beauty. Just as a perfectly filmed scene gave him pleasure, so too could a single picture. If nothing else, she thought paintings could help him appreciate how much bleakness he had overcome. Berl nudged him toward the French Impressionists.

Goldwyn had recently become friendly with financier and future politician-diplomat Averell Harriman, whose wife Marie had operated one of the finest art galleries in New York.

Although Sam balked at the prices, she advised him as he made his first acquisition in 1948 – a Matisse still life called Anémones et grenades (1946), an uncluttered arrangement with a soothing palette that cost $13,500; a Chagall gouache called The Lovers followed. For months, he would hurry home after work and sit in the living room alone, now simply to gaze.

The works of Matisse and Picasso were becoming especially popular in Hollywood mansions – the famous names worth buying, if only as good investments. Their price tags were enough to terrify Frances Goldwyn; but she also came to value their beauty. Over the next two decades, artworks became the Goldwyns’ favourite gifts to each other – including a Degas pastel called Après le bain (circa 1883), two still lifes by Braque, a Bonnard and an oil painting in which he took special pride, the picture he called “my Toujours Lautrec.”

The growing collection commanded attention at 1200 Laurel Lane, the Georgian-style house the Goldwyns built on two of the choicest acres in Beverly Hills. Here they entertained every famous name in Hollywood, sometimes four nights a week, usually at dinners for twelve. As Katharine Hepburn once commented, “You always knew where your career stood by where you sat at the Goldwyn table.”

Sam Goldwyn emerged from his funk and spent the 1950s producing such extravagant movie musicals as Hans Christian Andersen, Guys and Dolls and Porgy and Bess. He became Hollywood’s grey eminence, and even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Richard Nixon in 1971.

Goldwyn died in 1974 at the age of 94; and upon Frances’s death two years later, the bulk of his $20 million estate was left

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(Clockwise from top left) Sam, Jr. on the set of The Madness of King George with Helen Mirren; he made Julia Roberts a star with Mystic Pizza; Goldwyn with Chevy Chase, Bob Wise and Jack Lemmon at the Academy Awards; Pablo Picasso in 1956 on the set of Le mystère Picasso, with director Henri-Georges Clouzot (Sam, Jr. revived the film and distributed it in the US); the last film Sam, Jr. made was a new production of one of his father’s great hits.

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PHOTO BY KEYSTONE-FRANCE/GAMMA-KEYSTONE VIA GETTY IMAGES © 2015 ESTATE OF PABLO PICASSO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK

(Opposite) Sam Goldwyn, Jr. on the studio lot.

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(Left) Frances Goldwyn with the Picasso’s Femme au chignon dans un fauteuil.

to charity. But Sam, Jr. inherited the house and all its art and, most important, ownership of the 80 films his father had produced. “Not half a dozen men have ever been able to keep the whole equation of pictures in their heads,” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in his novel The Last Tycoon. Samuel Goldwyn was one of them.

Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. was another. While his father would always remain the most colourful of Hollywood’s founders, the son became just as totemic of the period that followed, one in which the big studios became part of conglomerate portfolios and filmmakers found greater freedom of expression outside the studio walls, getting their films financed independently.

Sam Goldwyn, Jr. became one of their greatest champions, with his unparalleled understanding of the entire industry. He established the Samuel Goldwyn Company in 1979, and it would adjust to the vicissitudes of the film business over the next 35 years and prosper. He produced two dozen movies, among them Mystic Pizza, which cast Julia Roberts in her first significant role in a feature; Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World; and, most recently, a remake of his father’s

Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Sam, Jr.’s greatest strength proved to be in film distribution. He championed young, visionary directors and such films as Nicholas Hytner’s The Madness of King George, Ang Lee’s Wedding Banquet, Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, David Lynch’s Wild at Heart and Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V. Upon his mother’s death in 1976, Sam, Jr. moved into his boyhood house. 1200 Laurel Lane received overdue redecoration; and on the brightened walls, Sam, Jr. made the home his own by adding some unexpected pictures to the Goldwyn collection – a half dozen works by David Hockney in various mediums, oil paintings by Milton Avery, a Botero brush, wash and pencil sketch, Kitaj charcoals and several works by Diego Rivera.

The art that had hung at 1200 Laurel Lane no doubt inspired his particular interest in movies about painters. Over the years, he distributed Milos Forman’s production of Goya’s Ghosts, starring Javier Bardem, Mary Harron’s I Shot Andy Warhol and Renoir, France’s 2013 Oscar entry about the great Impressionist painter, which became an unexpected box-office success. One of Sam, Jr.’s personal favourites happened to be filmed by Renoir’s grandson Claude – Le mystère Picasso, an exhilarating documentary from 1956 that showed the master himself at work. Sam, Jr. rereleased it 30 years later so that new generations of American audiences could appreciate it.

Although styles and tastes change over the decades, the timeless Picasso provided a powerful bond between father and son. The greatest painting Sam, Sr. and Frances had ever acquired was the artist’s striking portrait of Françoise Gilot, Femme au chignon dans un fauteuil (1948). Sam, Jr. chose to hang the picture on the wall opposite the front door, to greet everyone who entered the house. It was a constant reminder of art’s transformative potential – to change the lives not only of those who resided there but of anybody who ever had the good fortune to step inside 1200 Laurel Lane.

Pulitzer Prize winner A. Scott Berg is the author of Goldwyn: A Biography.

His most recent book is a biography of Woodrow Wilson.

This article has been adapted from “The Goldwyn Age of Hollywood,” A. Scott Berg’s catalogue essay for The Goldwyn Collection, published by Sotheby’s in May 2015.

Highlights from The Goldwyn Collection will be on view in May at Sotheby’s New York. Enquiries: +1 212 606 7360.

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(Opposite, top to bottom) Henri Matisse’s Anémones et grenades was the Goldwyns’ first art purchase; Sam Jr. added many works to the collection including David Hockney’s Fruit in a Chinese Bowl.

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THE ART THAT HAD HUNG AT 1200 LAUREL LANE INSPIRED SAM, JR.’S INTEREST IN MOVIES ABOUT PAINTERS.

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The highly prized vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti have a deservedly outsized reputation that matches their quality. Ted Loos meets the man behind some of the world’s top-selling wines.

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f you ask most wine collectors to name the world’s single most important and sought-after wine estate, many of them – even tried-and-true Bordeaux lovers – would likely cite the great Burgundy producer Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

With roots going back to the 13th century in the Vosne-Romanée district of Burgundy, the single vineyard that gives the domaine its name was once the prized possession of King Louis XV. For many collectors, opening one of the massively powerful but also elegant wines produced there year in and year out is a kind of communion.

“In great vintages, lots of people make great wines, but even in the perceived lesser vintages, they still make great wines,” says Jamie Ritchie, CEO and President of Sotheby’s Wine, Americas and Asia. “They are super-consistent and reliable.” And the amounts that DRC produces are tiny; the “richness balanced with elegance and finesse” that Ritchie singles out in the wines is simply scarcer in the marketplace – hence their ever-growing allure at auction.

The producer’s gilded reputation is such that you might expect an imperious chamber of French tastemakers to be running it. But the person in charge and co-owner, Aubert de Villaine, 75, comes across more like someone tending an elaborate vegetable garden: proud of his work and deeply passionate about it, but relatively unassuming.

De Villaine rarely speaks to journalists – he doesn’t have to. But when he sits down with me on his yearly visit to New York, the only indication of his special status is that he is speaking in a conference room at the French Consulate. He is allowed occasional overnight stays in the consulate’s Beaux-Arts building, a rare privilege that reflects the admiration given to DRC by a country that reveres grand tradition and excellence.

If you tell de Villaine that you are not fortunate enough to taste DRC very often, he says with a laugh, “I don’t either,” given that the value of a single bottle can be thousands of dollars. But he quickly adds, “I taste in barrel often,” meaning that he closely monitors the wine’s progress as it is made.

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that has been involved with the winery for decades. He can reminisce about the famed 1945 vintage, now legendary but at the time, when he was a child, it was simply considered a difficult year to make wine in the region.

By 1991, a complex management struggle was resolved and, de Villaine says, “I began running it as I wanted.” From the beginning, his tenure involved a meticulous stewardship of the famed vineyards like Romanée-Conti, Richebourg and La Tâche, capable of producing what are agreed to be among the world’s best pinot noir-based wines. And don’t forget the rich Chardonnay from DRC’s portion of the Le Montrachet vineyard.

“Things have changed a lot,” de Villaine says, reflecting on the evolution of his home region. “First, and maybe most important, the 1970s mentality of Burgundy was to emphasise productivity. The idea was to protect the crops, buy chemicals and make as much wine as possible because the market was good.” But, he explains, DRC resisted this: low-yielding vines are part of what can make wines long-lived and desirable, since the nutrients get concentrated into fewer grapes.

While de Villaine is fortunate enough to have come into some of the world’s best vineyards because of his family heritage, he emphasises that terroir, also known as climat, or the unique natural characteristics of a particular vineyard site, isn’t everything.

“That’s always a big discussion: nature, culture, terroir,” he says. “The climat exists, but man has to have the philosophy that makes him able to maximise the potential.

It could be a vineyard like any other if it’s not properly handled. Climat is a marriage between nature and man’s decisions.”

He has thought carefully about how to pass along the estate in good hands, and has already transferred shares to the next generation. His nephew, Betrand de Villaine, will take over management. But Aubert de Villaine has set a lasting tone. “The challenge of the domaine today is to keep the right spirit,” he says. “And it has to be the whole team, from the bottom to the top.”

Ted Loos is the Wine Editor of Travel + Leisure.

DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÈECONTI AT SOTHEBY’S In February, Sotheby’s announced its top-ten list detailing the bestselling wine producers for the year 2014. The results of this second annual report were based on both auction and retail sales and as in 2013, the top producer was Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

The total sales figure, $8.9 million, represents a 24 per cent increase from the previous year. The highest auction price of the year was also achieved by DRC. “Once again DRC triumphed in the Sotheby’s ranking boosted by the $1.6 million Romanée-Conti superlot, which set a new record for wine at auction when it sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in October 2014,” says Jamie Ritchie, CEO and President of Sotheby’s Wine, Americas and Asia. This month’s sale of the Don Stott Cellar – one of the finest private collections ever offered at Sotheby’s – includes 102 lots from Romanée-Conti.

SELECTED ROMANÉE-CONTI LOTS FROM THE DON STOTT CELLAR: 50 YEARS OF COLLECTING, NEW YORK, 8–9 MAY

Three bottles Grands Echézeaux 1961 $3,000–4,000 One bottle Romanée-Conti 1966 $7,000–10,000 One magnum La Tâche 1971 $10,000–15,000 Twelve bottles Richebourg 1990 $25,000–35,000 CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SOTHEBY’S WINE RETAIL, NEW YORK

Grands Echézeaux, Grand Cru 1999 $1,495 La Tâche, Grand Cru 1985 $4,250 CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT SOTHEBY’S WINE RETAIL, HONG KONG

Richebourg, Grand Cru 1996 HK$19,980 Grand Cru 2002 HK$139,800 Visit sothebyswine.com to buy retail or sothebys.com/wine to learn more about upcoming auctions in London, New York and Hong Kong. Enquiries +1 212 606 7050 or wine@sothebys.com.

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here are many moments in the year when the world’s eyes turn to the floating city of Venice.

In February its opulent palaces are filled with masked carnival-goers, while each September sees an influx of Hollywood glamour for the Mostra film festival. Inherently cinematic, La Serenissima is a favoured backdrop for dramatic events of all kinds, from a visit by the Pope to the filming of a James Bond movie or the hysteriainducing wedding of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.

As someone who has lived here for more than 20 years, however, I tell my friends that nothing compares to the moment every two years when the Venice Biennale opens its doors to the international art world. Suddenly the city of Canaletto and Titian, Tintoretto and Tiepolo, Bellini and Guardi, finds itself hosting the new, surprising and even controversial creations of today’s artists. While the Biennale is on between May and November, the traveller has the choice to seek out an exquisite 400-year-old Veronese fresco hidden away in the artist’s parish church of San Sebastiano, or wander into a sumptuous palazzo and see a cutting-edge video or sculptural installation.

The dynamic individual who curated the 56th International Art Exhibition is Nigerian-born Okwui Enwezor,

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who has chosen the theme of All the World’s Futures to inspire the participating 136 artists from 53 countries. Explaining the appointment, Biennale president Paolo Baratta says Enwezor was selected because of his direct relationship to globalisation, and stresses that “his personal experience is a decisive starting point for the geographic range of his analysis, for the temporal depth of recent developments in the art world and for the variegated richness of the present.” Enwezor also has his eye on the past, as he explains that this edition “will use the unique 120-year history of the Biennale itself as one of many intersecting filters through which artists and the public can reflect on both the current state of things and the appearance of things” (see page 84).

For over 100 years, the Biennale has occupied the Giardini, a lush, secluded park at the end of Venice, just opposite the Lido, where participating nations have exhibitions in their own pavilions. When the privileged movers and shakers of the art world, journalists, assorted pop stars and movie actors arrive in Venice with their priceless invitations for the exclusive preview days from 6–8 May, they will discover that parts of All the World’s Futures are on view in scores of different venues across town – palaces and mansions, monasteries and convents – that are often closed to the public.

(Opposite) The Australian Pavilion at the 2013 Venice Biennale.

(Below) The Peggy Guggenheim Collection displays modern artworks from the American heiress’s collection.

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Roderick Conway Morris, art critic for the International New York Times In 2013, over 24,000 accredited journalists and invited guests surged through the Giardini and Arsenale during the Biennale preview days. So, if you have preview tickets, go early to avoid the crowds. The greatest discoveries are often outside of the main sites. Two major sculptors will be staging collateral shows this year: Ursula von Rydinsgvard, at the Giardino della Marinessa on the Riva Sette Martiri; and Emily Young in the blessedly tranquil, out-of-the-way Chiostro di Madonna dell’Orto in Cannaregio.

Michel Paciello, specialist of antique Venetian glass beads My best day in Venice would begin with breakfast on the terrace of the Danieli, then a trip to San Giorgio island to the avant-garde Stanze del Vetro exhibition space.

Next, the Giudecca for photo exhibitions at the Casa dei Tre Oci, followed by a lunch of razor clams and black squid risotto at Al Storico da Crea.

Enzo Di Martino, art critic, author of The History of the Venice Biennale Hidden inside the San Giovanni and Paolo hospital, the magnificent Sala San Marco houses the Museum of the History of Medicine, with an exceptional collection of paintings and prints, antique medical books and some terrifying surgical instruments. Meanwhile, just a hundred metres from the Piazza San Marco lies Ca’Giustinian, palatial headquarters of the Biennale, whose wonderful café, L’Ombra del Leone, offers a breathtaking terrace right on the Grand Canal.

Liesl Odenweller, soprano opera singer, co-founder of Venice Music Project One of my favourite spots is the church and cloister of San Francesco della Vigna, containing everything from the most beautiful Madonna by Bellini to an incredible collection of antique books, many of which were printed in Venice in the 16th century. And later, experience an evening of ombre and cicchetti, wine and Venetian tapas, with the locals at unmissable bacaro Vini Schiavi, just behind the Zattere.

Leslie Genninger, designer of Murano glass May is the perfect weather here. Enjoy the international bustle of the city at lunch or dinner outdoors in the famous Campos and Campiellos around town: my favourites are A Beccafico in Campo San Stefano, and Acqua Pazza in Campo Sant’ Angelo, whose antipasti cannot be beat. On the glassmakers’ island of Murano, reserve at Lele’s Busa alla Torre, romantically located in a beautiful Campiello.

Francesca Bortolotto Possati, owner of the luxury Bauer Hotel You are assured of a magical moment from the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, as the surrounding churches ring their bells in the clear blue sky with the shining sun. On Murano, visit the Seguso glass factory, where they have been making intricate works of art since 1897. Across the lagoon, go to L’Estrosa on Burano and pick up handmade linens with delicate lace and crochet.

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n 1895, when the first Biennale was inaugurated, imagine what the world would have looked like compared to today. Then in 1907, the first National Pavilion was built, by Belgium. Just think about it, in that year, the King of Belgium was dispossessed of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the local population had been reduced from something like 20 million to just 10 million.

It was the first great scandal of the 20th century. For me this is a Landscape of Residue, a theme that will run through the 2015 Biennale. Don’t get me wrong. I am not interested in presenting an historical exhibition, but rather to step back into the past and then project forward.

I have to say that I was very inspired by the Venice Biennale of 1974, which was an incredible statement of solidarity with the people of Chile after the democratic government of Salvador Allende was overturned by General Pinochet. With that in mind, I do not want this year’s Biennale to be like a series of museum exhibitions, but rather a dialogue, an interaction, an impetus for people to reflect on how the world is and how it might be.

A new arena designed by GhanianBritish architect David Adjaye will become a sort of stage for artists, filmmakers, choreographers, performers, composers,

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writers and poets, whose contributions will act like an orchestra inciting the public to think and reflect on contemporary global reality. It was very important to me that this Biennale present as much original work as possible, and the reaction from artists across the globe has been amazing.

I want to stress that we are not commissioning these new works, but rather giving the impetus to artists to create expressions of the theme of All the World’s Futures. And these important new works, which really are gifts by the artists to us, will live on long after the 2015 Biennale closes its doors. —AS TOLD TO JOHN BRUNTON

The US Pavilion at the 2013 Biennale.

THE PERFECT WAY TO DISCOVER AUTHENTIC VENICE IS TO WANDER AWAY FROM THE CROWDS.

But prior to exploring those, I recommend starting with the historic national pavilions in the Giardini. For many years the Biennale was centred around these buildings where France, Britain, the US, Brazil and 25 other nations organise their own presentations. From there, you can walk over to the Arsenale, the once off-limits military zone where hundreds of eclectic installations are installed in the former warehouses, workshops and dockyards.

Then it is time to concentrate on the 44 collateral events of All the World’s Futures. Ones not to miss include the groundbreaking My East is Your West, an unprecedented collaboration between India and Pakistan whose artists Shilpa Gupta and Rashid Rana will exhibit side by side in the 17thcentury Palazzo Benzon (where Lord Byron once stayed).

Scottish painter Peter Doig will present a new series specially created for the Biennale at Palazzetto Tito, near Campo San Barnaba in the chic Dorsoduro neighbourhood so adored by Venice’s expat community. There are intriguing sculptural installations: Secret Power, Simon Denny’s take on the postSnowden information world, at New Zealand’s pavilion in the stunning Marciana Library on the Piazza San Marco; and Together, the monumental heads by Catalonian artist Jaume Plensa in front of Palladio’s San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica.

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he perfect way to discover authentic Venice is to wander away from the crowds. Outside of the Biennale, art is a part of daily Venetian life; wander the backstreets of a neighbourhood like Cannaregio where the tranquil churches of Madonna dell’Orto, Sant’Alvise and I Gesuiti contain masterpieces by Tintoretto, Tiepolo and Titian. At the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a show centred on Jackson Pollock’s Mural, a monumental poured painting from 1943.

The city’s municipal museums should not be forgotten.

A show dedicated to Henri Rousseau is on view in the spectacular rooms of the Palazzo Ducale; at the Correr, 150 works by the likes of Max Beckmann, Otto Dix and George Grosz are included in Art During the Weimar Republic; and the Ca’Pesaro will host a Cy Twombly retrospective.

(Left) Fondamenta dei Mori, Tintoretto’s house in Venice’s Cannaregio district.

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THE TRAVELLER HAS THE CHOICE TO SEEK OUT A 400-YEAR-OLD VERONESE FRESCO OR WANDER INTO A SUMPTUOUS PALAZZO AND SEE A CUTTING- EDGE SCULPTURAL INSTALLATION.

Although daily life here may seem medieval, without a car in sight, visitors rarely realise just how much La Serenissima is constantly reinventing itself. Along with the Biennale two new luxury hotels open this month on historic lagoon islands: the San Regis on San Clemente and a Marriott resort on Isola delle Rose. And despite a reputation for rip-off tourist menus, Venice now offers foodies a host of elegant new Michelinstarred restaurants and reinvigorated traditional Venetian cuisine reinterpreted by talented young chefs cooking in rustic osterie and trattorie. One of Italy’s greatest three-star Michelin chefs, Massimiliano Alajmo, has arrived at the legendary Caffè Quadri on the Piazza San Marco, while Davide Bisetto, the only Italian chef to win two Michelin stars in France, has just taken over the kitchens at the Hotel Cipriani, creating inventive dishes at the waterside Oro restaurant. “I could not resist the temptation to come back to my part of Italy,” he explains. “Here in Venice I can work directly with local fishermen and farmers growing wonderful vegetables on the lagoon islands. The clientele is as cosmopolitan and sophisticated as Paris or New York.” Bisetto adds that he is also

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tasting wonderful dishes by local chefs at restaurants like Al Covo, Carampane or Vini da Gigio, and has sampled Venetian cicchetti (small plates) such as polpette meatballs, grilled baby squid and baccalà on creamy polenta at traditional bacari like Vedova and Al Timon.

My own Golden Rules to survive Venice? Everyone ends up in Harry’s Bar, but stick to a bellini or martini rather than ordering a meal. Have a cocktail or a coffee in the sumptuous Caffè Florian, but stay at the bar rather than sitting outside where your bill includes the live music. For a real slice of local life, join the locals doing their shopping at the bustling Rialto fish and vegetable market. That way you will realise that the home of Casanova is not only opulent palaces and gilded ballrooms, a living museum, but rather a vibrant, exciting city offering a host of surprises for the curious visitor who dares to go off the tourist track and get lost in the maze of narrow backstreets.

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2 RM SOTHEBY’S: THE ANDREWS COLLECTION Exhibition 30 April–1 May Auction 2 May Fort Worth, Texas

(Above) 1822 HALF EAGLE (five dollar gold piece) $8,000,000–12,000,000 The D. Brent Pogue Collection of Early United States Coins

19 May, New York (Below) JEAN-PIERRE CASSIGNEUL La Roseraie, 1969 $40,000–60,000 Impressionist & Modern Art

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6 IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART DAY Exhibition 1–5 May Auction 6 May

8 THE DON STOTT CELLAR: 50 YEARS OF COLLECTING Auction 8–9 May

13 CONTEMPORARY ART DAY Exhibition 8–12 May Auction 13 May

1 PRINTS & MULTIPLES Exhibition 26–30 April Auction 1–2 May S|2 Selling Exhibition

S|2 x DRAKE Exhibition 28 April–12 June

5 IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART EVENING Exhibition 1–5 May Auction 5 May

7 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN ART Exhibition 1–6 May Auction 7 May

12 CONTEMPORARY ART EVENING Exhibition 8–12 May Auction 12 May

15 AFRICAN, OCEANIC, AND PRE-COLUMBIAN ART Exhibition 9–14 May Auction 15 May

CESARE LAPINI La Sorpresa (Surpise), 1882 $40,000–60,000 19th Century European Art

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TIFFANY STUDIOS “Pebble” table lamp $400,000–600,000 The Warshawsky Collection

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20 AMERICAN ART Exhibition 16–19 May Auction 20 May

SOTHEBY’S | STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES: THE RARITIES AUCTION Exhibition 16–19 May Auction 20 May0 (Above) ANDY WARHOL 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy, circa 1955 $50,000–70,000 Prints & Multiples

1–2 May, New York (Below) 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner RM Sotheby’s: The Andrews Collection

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19 THE WARSHAWSKY COLLECTION: MASTERWORKS OF TIFFANY AND PREWAR DESIGN Exhibition 16–18 May Auction 19 May

SOTHEBY’S | STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES: THE D. BRENT POGUE COLLECTION OF EARLY UNITED STATES COINS Exhibition 16–19 May Auction 19 May

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AMERICAN INDIAN ART Exhibition 16–20 May Auction 21 May

IMPORTANT AMERICAN INDIAN ART AND WESTERN PAINTINGS FROM THE ASPEN COLLECTION OF HUGH AND GAY EATON Exhibition 16–20 May Auction 21 May

LATIN AMERICAN ART, MODERN & CONTEMPORARY Exhibition 22–26 May Auction 26–27 May

LATIN AMERICA: THE LEGACY OF ABSTRACTION Exhibition 22–26 May Auction 26–27 May

27 IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART Exhibition 22–26 May Auction 27 May

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4 JACOB LAWRENCE The Lovers, 1946 Price upon request I Like it Like This

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MASTER PAINTINGS Exhibition 30 May–2 June Auction 4 June

10 CONTEMPORARY CURATED Exhibition 5–9 June Auction 10 June

3 EGYPTIAN, CLASSICAL, AND WESTERN ASIATIC ANTIQUITIES Exhibition 30 May–2 June Auction 3 June

9 20TH CENTURY DESIGN Exhibition 5–8 June Auction 9 June

11 IMPORTANT WATCHES Exhibition 5–10 June Auction 11 June

(Above) An Egyptian Pottery Jar, circa 3600–3200 B.C. $5,000–8,000 Egyptian, Classical, and Western Asiatic Antiquities

3 June, New York

CHOPARD A lady’s white gold, diamond and opal-set ellipse bracelet Watch, Ref 5038 No 34752, circa 1970 $40,000–60,000 Important Watches

11 June, New York

© 2015 JACOB LAWRENCE / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK © 2015 ALLAN MCCOLLUM

13 (Above) ALLAN MCCOLLUM Perfect Vehicles, 1987 $20,000–30,000 Contemporary Curated

10 June, New York (Right) FINN JUHL A Rare Armchair, Model NV-44, circa 1944 $80,000–120,000 20th Century Design

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FINE BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS, INCLUDING AMERICANA Exhibition 13–18 June Auction 19 June

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Historic Georgetown Mansion This Georgetown Federal home has an unrivaled history. Built in 1797 by John Thomson Mason (nephew of George Mason) with brick he imported from England and named Quality Hill by its subsequent owner, this home has passed through the hands of many influential residents including Senator Claiborne Pell.

Quality Hill has been meticulously renovated and features 929 sq. m. of living space with 8 bedrooms and 11 baths. Each room has a preserved sense of history with modern updates. The home features grand entertaining spaces with towering ceilings in the

living room and throughout the main floor. Mahogony built-ins in the elegant and inviting library were inspired

by George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO QKCHDK TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RUSSELL FIRESTONE +1 202 271 1701 RFIRESTONE@TTRSIR.COM

$9,500,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Newly Renovated Penthouse Newly renovated, rarely available corner penthouse in the heart of Georgetown. This 2-story, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom unit includes a 3,100 sq. ft. private roof terrace with views of the Potomac River and the Arlington skyline. The full-service building includes a gym, rooftop pool, 24-hour services and a doorman.

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TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MAGGIE RHODES +1 240 997 1507 MRHODES@TTRSIR.COM

$9,000,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Georgetown Sophistication & Elegance Located in the heart of Georgetown, originally designed by architect Robert Bell in 1980, this stately West Village Federal stands behind the old police station in the courtyard, giving it privacy and a very European flavor. Built in a “Fanciful Federal” style, artistic architectural detailing is found throughout this home. This sophisticated property features a dramatic two-story dining room, 10+ foot ceilings, large windows and skylights that flood each room with natural light. The dining and living room’s French doors open onto two private garden patios. Serene owner’s suite has vaulted ceilings and a bright dressing room closet to love. Attached garage

parking is included! Interior design by Thomas Pheasant. This home is ideal for entertaining and represents “best in class” in quality, design, elegance and location.

3218VOLTA.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO WE8DDR TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DONNA MANK +1 202 550 5617 DMANK@TTRSIR.COM

$3,199,900

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KALORAMA WASHINGTON, DC

Stately Mediterranean Villa Exquisitely renovated Mediterranean villa in the heart of Kalorama.

This residence consists of 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths laid out on 4 gracious levels. Distinctive amenities include vaulted ceilings and a banquet sized formal dining room, Juliet balconies, 3 wood burning fireplaces, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, a 2-car garage and additional bonus carriage house with a studio apartment.

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SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO YBYEGV TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$2,899,000

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CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

Late Victorian Frame House A combination of elegance, classic architecture and timeless design, this Cleveland Park home is expanded and in turn key condition. The home is loaded with charm and detail evident in the foyer and stairwell with custom chestnut woodwork. The living room with fireplace opens up to a spacious dining room with chestnut trim. Renovated and expanded to include a chef’s kitchen with island, desk area, breakfast nook, first floor family room and powder room. There are 6 bedrooms including a fantastic master

suite with balcony overlooking views of the National Cathedral.

The lower level offers a recreation room, kitchenette, exercise room and au pair’s room with full bath.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KATHERINE BUCKLEY +1 202 255 6536 KBUCKLEY@TTRSIR.COM

$2,250,000

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SHAW WASHINGTON, DC

Four Exceptional Townhomes 5Q is a collection of 4 unique and exceptional townhomes nestled together at the corner of 5th and Q Streets. Every element of the 5Q homes was built with an exacting attention to detail from the modern façade, to the bay windows that allow unparalleled views from the properties’ interior, to the choice of exceptional finishes and features. Each home has a thoughtful and spacious floor plan that provides more than 2,200 sq. ft. of living space. All 4 homes include 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Each residence enjoys private terraces off the main living area and rooftop decks, while 2

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of the 4 homes feature in-law suites situated on the lower levels.

Underground garage parking completes the package.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO ZHQWJK, ZYLPBB & RBB87N TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBERT SANDERS +1 202 744 6463 RSANDERS@TTRSIR.COM BRENT JACKSON +1 202 263 9200 BJACKSON@TTRSIR.COM

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MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Grand Renovated Colonial Incredible stone-constructed colonial with 8,895 interior sq. ft., a grand foyer, luxurious entertaining spaces and large public rooms.

Additional features include large kitchen with breakfast area, formal dining room, library, family room, master suite with his-and-her baths and dressing room, swimming pool and spa and a finished lower level configured as office space (designed with a potential au pair suite).

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO J54P6E TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$6,250,000

BERKLEY WASHINGTON, DC

Beautiful French Provincial Beautiful French provincial designed by award-winning architect Ankie Barnes, constructed by Richard Zantzinger. This home incorporates 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths and 3 fireplaces on 4 levels and features the highest quality materials and gorgeous large public rooms with soaring ceilings. Sited on an excellent lot with a swimming pool and patio that backs to parkland.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO KJMR2W TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$5,995,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Incomparable Custom Penthouse Unparalleled style and river views dazzle at this coveted Georgetown address in the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton.

The immaculate 4300+ sq. ft. residence features 4 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 10’ ceilings, 2-car garage and valet parking, custom design and finishes and legendary Ritz-Carlton services. Please inquire about additional availability in this boutique building.

GEORGETOWNPENTHOUSE1D.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 4ZB82L TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CHRISTOPHER RITZERT +1 202 256 9241 CRITZERT@TTRSIR.COM CHRISTIE-ANNE WEISS +1 202 256 0105 CWEISS@TTRSIR.COM

$5,995,000

SPRING VALLEY WASHINGTON, DC

Estate-Like Property with Modern Day Amenities Stone and stucco colonial with 7,705 sq. ft., 8 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. State-of-the-art green technology, advanced mechanical systems, high performance appliances, exotic stone countertops and 3 gas fireplaces. Other features include a wine cellar with humidity control, an elevator and a 2-car garage. The 16,500 sq. ft. lot features a terraced rear yard, outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, cabana and a fire pit.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO HEC7KX TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$5,500,000

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SPRING VALLEY WASHINGTON, DC

Modern Masterpiece Spring Valley is home to many exceptional homes that epitomize traditional architectural styles. This residence complements the best elements of the familiar historical revivalism, yet is finished with a refreshing modern interpretation. Architect Robert Gurney, whose celebrated work is among the most coveted in Washington, designed this elegant house as a thoughtful and sympathetic melding of the original with the contemporary.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO TXQ8TG TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RON MANGAS, JR. +1 703 298 2564 RMANGAS@TTRSIR.COM

$4,495,000

FOREST HILLS WASHINGTON, DC

Private Oasis This beautiful home is nestled on a lovely large lot in the heart of Washington, D.C. Large windows overlook flowing water into rock ponds. This home offers exceptional space for impressive entertaining and dining. Gated drive affords privacy and parks 15-20 cars. Fully renovated, including gourmet chef’s kitchen and deluxe baths. 7 bedrooms; 6.5 baths; over 7,000 sq. ft.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 2BBT8N TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY TAD STEWART +1 202 431 5856 TSTEWART@TTRSIR.COM

$4,500,000

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WESLEY HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Romantic Gardens Romantic English-style gardens embrace this gracious home in the heart of Wesley Heights. The elegant property features 5 spacious bedrooms and 5 en-suite bathrooms, an exceptional 2-bedroom guest cottage, and a heated swimming pool – all on an expansive lot. Available for the first time in nearly 25 years, this rare offering is situated in an incomparable setting of beauty and convenience.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CHRISTIE-ANNE WEISS +1 202 256 0105 CWEISS@TTRSIR.COM CHRISTOPHER RITZERT +1 202 256 9241 CRITZERT@TTRSIR.COM

$4,475,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Classic Georgetown Grand, sun-filled Victorian with large, south-facing garden and breathtaking views of the Kennedy Center, monuments and the Virginia skyline. Located in the heart of Georgetown’s coveted East Village, this elegant and inviting home features well-proportioned rooms, 10’ ceiling height on all floors, exquisite crown moldings, three wood-burning fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and attached garage parking.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO GZ3EV9 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY GARY WICKS +1 202 486 8393 GWICKS@TTRSIR.COM

$4,150,000

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CHEVY CHASE WASHINGTON, DC

Landmark Chevy Chase Foursquare Truly the one you’ve been waiting for in Chevy Chase, D.C., this extraordinary 1900 American Foursquare is unparalleled in grace and proportion. From the expansive wrap-around front porch to the oversized rooms, soaring ceilings, original detail and excellent flow, this substantial home is awe-inspiring at every turn. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a detached 2-car garage on a beautifully maintained and private one-third acre lot, this is your forever home.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO GZ3EV9 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ANNE-MARIE FINNELL +1 202 329 7117 AFINNELL@TTRSIR.COM ELLEN ABRAMS +1 202 255 8219 EABRAMS@TTRSIR.COM

Price Upon Request

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

3015 P Street Fantastic Federal townhouse with a renovated interior in the East Village. Living room with fireplace, separate dining room with custom built shelving and a family room off of the chef’s kitchen. Open floor plan lower level family room. French doors open to professionally landscaped private garden. 3-car garage and parking for a fourth car.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO FDH7EX TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RUSSELL FIRESTONE +1 202 271 1701 RFIRESTONE@TTRSIR.COM

$2,995,000

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CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

Historic Cleveland Park Classic This exquisite Craftsman, circa 1905, has been lovingly restored and re-imagined to include a glorious chef’s kitchen and breakfast room addition, full-floor sumptuous master suite and a newly added 2-car garage with interior entrance. With over 4,600 finished sq. ft., this home includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, finished lower-level rec room and bucolic side and rear gardens.

This coveted Newark Street location is only a short stroll to metro and the myriad shops and restaurants of Cleveland Park business district.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KELLY WILLIAMS +1 202 744 1675 KWILLIAMS@TTRSIR.COM LOIC PRITCHETT +1 202 550 9666 LPRITCHETT@TTRSIR.COM

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

1626 29th Street Elegant early 20th-century Queen Anne Revival in the East Village. This large semi-detached house was recently renovated and features high ceilings and hardwood floors.

Formal entry hall opens to light-filled living room with fireplace and book cases. Gourmet eat-in kitchen features custom cabinets and marble counters. Renovated baths feature Ann Sacks tile. The large flagstone garden completes this fantastic Georgetown house.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 5E4QR5 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RUSSELL FIRESTONE +1 202 271 1701 RFIRESTONE@TTRSIR.COM

$2,749,000

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SPRING VALLEY WASHINGTON, DC

Elegant French Tudor Welcome to this fabulous home in an enchanting setting. With its elegant stone and brick façade, this is an outstanding and impressive property in the lush neighborhood of Spring Valley.

Among its many special features are gorgeous classical architecture, convenient location nearby popular neighborhood shops and services, a dramatic curved staircase and arched doorways. It also has a comfortable library, delightful sunroom and deck, and fabulous private flagstone terrace with heated pool.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 73TMWE TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DIANA HART +1 202 271 2717 DHART@TTRSIR.COM BILL ABBOTT +1 202 903 6533 BABBOTT@TTRSIR.COM

$1,725,000

CHEVY CHASE WASHINGTON, DC

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Contemporary This expanded and fully-renovated mid-century contemporary home features lots of light through walls of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Corner lot just 3 blocks from Rock Creek Park. Open-floor-plan, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, office, enclosed porch with copper screens, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, deck, 2 fireplaces and a 2-car garage.

Landscaped, level back yard includes stone retaining wall and steps to large raised garden bed.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO VMSCFG TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KATHERINE HOFFMAN +1 301 526 3565 KHOFFMAN@TTRSIR.COM

$1,395,000

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LOGAN CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

Sharp Style on Logan Circle Beautifully renovated and professionally decorated 2 bedroom and den, 2.5 bath unit is over 1,700 sq. ft. Complete with beautiful hardwood floors, built in bookshelves, steel stair and handrails, custom light fixtures, custom window treatments and spa inspired bathrooms. The modern and open kitchen includes Viking professional range and custom cabinetry.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO D6S5PR TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SHAWN BRECK +1 202 641 1200 SBRECK@TTRSIR.COM TYLER GARRISON +1 202 256 2132 TGARRISON@TTRSIR.COM

$775,000

SHAW WASHINGTON, DC

Historic Shaw Rowhouse Sold — 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath rowhouse centrally located in Shaw.

Originally built in 1900 and renovated in 2009 with hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen, finished basement and 2-car parking.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SHAWN BRECK +1 202 641 1200 SBRECK@TTRSIR.COM TYLER GARRISON +1 202 256 2132 TGARRISON@TTRSIR.COM

$949,000

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Elegant Mediterranean Villa in Park-Like Setting Mediterranean-style villa renovated and expanded in 2002 features 15,000 sq. ft. of light-filled space and hand crafted details. Sited on an expansive lot in a park-like setting near Rock Creek Park and Embassy Row. SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO VMBJ2W TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$8,275,000

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DuPONT WASHINGTON, DC

Modern Urban Oasis Voted America’s Top 12 Artplaces, this spacious 3-bedroom 3.5-bath was renovated in 2008. This home features a gourmet kitchen, glass-tile baths, hardwood floors, rooftop decks, an oversized patio and 2-car parking in the heart of Dupont Circle.

1722SEATONSTREETNW20009.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 57FNE3 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBIN WAUGH +1 703 819 8809 RWAUGH@TTRSIR.COM

$1,300,000

WESLEY HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Modern Luxury This lovely, modern and spacious apartment is truly a unique find. The many features include 10’+ ceilings, gleaming blond hardwood floors, custom built-in cabinet in the living room and spacious bedroom with walk-in closet.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KIRSTEN WILLIAMS +1 202 657 2022 KCWILLIAMS@TTRSIR.COM FRANK SNODGRASS +1 202 257 0978 FSNODGRASS@TTRSIR.COM

$339,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Historic Montrose Walk Condo Sold — 2-bedroom unit with park views in a serene setting of gardens, parks, tree-lined streets and historic homes. Across from Montrose Park and Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JANE SLATE SIENA +1 202 299 6829 JSIENA@TTRSIR.COM

$590,000

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SPRING VALLEY WASHINGTON, DC

Spring Valley Estate On one of the most exclusive streets in Spring Valley, this elegant stone residence with over 8,500 interior sq. ft. is sited on nearly 2 acres.

Generously sized rooms with high ceilings and many original finishes.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$6,985,000

WESLEY HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Spectacular Wesley Heights Living Colonial Revival on a rare, large lot has been beautifully renovated and expanded with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MARY FOX +1 202 316 9631 MFOX@TTRSIR.COM MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$3,495,000

KALORAMA WASHINGTON, DC

Updated Georgian Magnificent completely renovated Georgian with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths features formal dining room, large living room, chef’s kitchen, professionally designed gardens, and 3-car parking.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$3,295,000

KALORAMA WASHINGTON, DC

Grand Federal Classic townhouse with 6,030 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths.

Spacious rooms, natural light, hardwood floors. Master suite with fireplace, walk-in closet, separate shower and tub. In-law suite. Rear decks, 1-car garage.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 9R98SK TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$3,275,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Expansive Georgetown Residence with Serene Views This 2-bedroom residence offers over 2,500 sq. ft. with northern and western views, large living room and dining room with walls of windows, custom builtins, chef’s kitchen, 2 balconies. 2-car garage parking. On-site pool and gym.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO DQWBVB TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$2,895,000

KENT WASHINGTON, DC

Kent Colonial Revival This 7-bedroom, 7.5-bath brick colonial was renovated and expanded by architect Dale Overmyer. Family room off gourmet kitchen and master suite with spa bath. Professionally landscaped rear garden and a 2-car garage.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO EX2HZQ TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$2,995,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Timeless Residence in the Heart of Georgetown On one of the best blocks in Georgetown, this home affords formal rooms with fireplaces and wood floors. The table space kitchen opens to a family room overlooking the landscaped garden. Spacious master suite and full lower level.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 5L2CPL TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$2,650,000

PALISADES WASHINGTON, DC

Recently Constructed Craftsman This recently constructed 4-level Craftsman offers approximately 6,000 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Boasts high ceilings, family room, chef’s table space kitchen, formal living and dining room, and screened porch.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$2,650,000

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WATERGATE WEST WASHINGTON, DC

Watergate West Penthouse with Sweeping Views Penthouse with 3,000 sq. ft. and roof terrace with sweeping views. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with wrap-around windows and fireplace.

World-class amenities: pool, full-service front desk/doorman, garage parking.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO ZSLZHP TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$2,995,000

CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

Grand Views This spectacular residence offers an oversized family room, open kitchen, master bedroom suite, resistance pool, hot tub, and sauna. 2 decks overlook the Tregaron Conservancy. 3-car parking included.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344 MRANKIN@TTRSIR.COM

$2,995,000

DuPONT WASHINGTON, DC

Corner Lot Victorian Row House End-unit row house with 4,735 sq. ft. Main house contains 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 5 fireplaces. Basement with 2 separately metered legal units (one studio, one 1-bedroom). Private deck, 1-car covered parking.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO MKP9DZ TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$1,995,000

CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

A North Cleveland Park Gem 7 large bedrooms, 2 of which are in the basement unit, 4.5 bathrooms.

Boasts over 5000 sq. ft. of living space and a beautiful garden and deck.

Ready for you to put your stamp on this wonderful family home.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY FLEUR HOWGILL +1 202 425 9403 FHOWGILL@TTRSIR.COM

$1,700,000

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DuPONT WASHINGTON, DC

Private Rooftop Pool Historic charm and modern architecture are seamlessly combined creating a unique 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom modern masterpiece. This home has a large private roof terrace and pool with breathtaking views of DC landmarks.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,425,000

CHEVY CHASE WASHINGTON, DC

Steps to Rock Creek Park This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features gracious rooms and overlooks a rambling creek. Chef’s kitchen, oak wood floors, porcelain master bath, 3 marble fireplaces, banquet sized dining room, 2-car garage, optional elevator.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO HQ7FRH TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,299,000

CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

Renovated Wardman Sold — Expertly renovated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Italianate inspired Wardman townhome in the heart of Cleveland Park. Detached garage, wrap-around front porch, an exquisite chef’s kitchen and statuary marble baths.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,280,500

UNION ROW WASHINGTON, DC

Townhouse Residence in Award-Winning Union Row This pristine 2-bedroom and den/3-bedroom home features a state-of-the-art kitchen with granite counters, maple wood floors, a spacious master suite with 18’ barrel vaulted ceilings, a private terrace and secure garage parking.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 9PQQH6 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$925,000

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FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Sophisticated & Sleek at Chase Point Featured on the cover of Washington Spaces magazine, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence plus den spans 2,625 sq. ft. and offers views over Wisconsin Circle. Chase Point is a luxurious building in the heart of Friendship Heights.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO YYR9ZB TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$2,650,000

COLONIAL HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

A Modern Renovation Behind a 1940s Facade This stunning contemporary renovation boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is filled with natural light. Exquisite custom finishes, backyard with room for a pool and 2-car parking. This getaway is a rare find in our nation’s capital.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PAUL PIKE +1 202 550 8871 PPIKE@TTRSIR.COM

$1,199,000

CENTREVILLE VIRGINIA

Spectacular Custom Home This well-appointed spectacular custom house has it all. Huge master suite with expansive walk-in closet. Games room, exercise room, full wet bar.

Incredible landscaping with outside pool, kitchen and covered patios.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 3WPC7D TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROZ DRAYER +1 703 283 4334 RDRAYER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,749,900

GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

A Private Oasis A quiet circular driveway leads to this gorgeous updated 6-bedroom and 4.5-bath rambler on private lot. This gracious home was built for entertaining from the elegant foyer with soaring ceilings to the pool/waterfall/landscaping.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID DRZK58 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROZ DRAYER +1 703 283 4334 RDRAYER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,340,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Rare Estate on McLean’s Gold Coast This award-winning waterfront estate, designed by Greek-Cypriot architect Angelos Demetriou, was custom-built on one of the most spectacular sites along McLean’s Gold Coast. The residence flows seamlessly on one level and was designed for grand-scale entertaining. Barrel-vaulted, domed ceilings and an impressive 17th century fireplace highlight the principal reception rooms. Natural plaster interiors, cast-in place concrete walls, and Pelion stone floors imported from Greece provide a classical patina to the important architecture. The sweeping River Room, with floor-toceiling archways overlooking the Potomac, showcases 378 feet

of breathtaking river frontage. An indoor lap pool opens directly access to gracious outdoor terraces. This estate is unmatched in terms of its location, quality and inspired design.

5702FERNHILLRUN.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 4PDXKP TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$9,995,000

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GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

Extraordinary Georgian Estate This extraordinary estate is unmatched in terms of its timeless design and elegant features and amenities. Beyond custom iron gates, the main residence reflects classic Georgian architecture, impressive scale, and flawless interiors by renowned interior designer Barry Dixon. The design seamlessly accommodates both large scale entertaining and comfortable family living. The luxurious main residence encompasses over 12,000 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 9 baths. The nearby guest house includes 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and a private elevator. The living spaces continue outdoors with a glamorous pool, fountains, impressive stone fireplace, and an

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outdoor kitchen. A clay tennis court, indoor golf barn, basketball court, and formal gardens complete this unparalleled offering.

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$7,995,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Elegant Estate in Langley Farms A gracious parking court greets you as you approach this elegant 1.9-acre estate in sought-after Langley Farms. The front entry is flanked by copper lanterns, and guests are embraced by a 2-story entry hall which is perfectly scaled and flooded by natural light.

Perfect for entertaining, the entry hall opens to both the formal dining room and a music alcove. Just beyond, the living room boasts a tray ceiling with rough-hewn beams, magnificent fireplace, and French doors leading to the terrace overlooking the pool and gardens. The open, chef’s kitchen and breakfast room adjoin the family room and the regal wood-paneled library with fireplace.

The gracious 7 bedrooms and 8.5 baths include a spacious master

suite with his-and-her baths and separate dressing rooms. The living space flows seamlessly outdoors with a sparkling heated pool, spa and separate carriage house.

1100DOGWOODDRIVE.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO L5BPW4 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RUSSELL FIRESTONE +1 202 271-1701 RFIRESTONE@TTRSIR.COM

$5,995,000

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BROOKNEAL VIRGINIA

Own a Piece of History Majestic and historic estate built in 1848 on 273 plus acres.

Features 11 bedrooms, 10.5 baths and 15,650 plus sq. ft. in main home alone. Estate includes 4 guest homes, a library, pool house, conference center with community kitchen and dining facilities, indoor racquetball court, tennis court and pool. Collectively 25 bedrooms and 20.5 baths with 29,000 plus sq. ft. Custom Italian marble porch with fluted pillars. Expansive views.

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SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO CPCRZL TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PETER LANE +1 202 664 9202 PLANE@TTRSIR.COM ROB SANDERS +1 202 744 6463 RSANDERS@TTRSIR.COM BRENT JACKSON +1 202 263 9200 BJACKSON@TTRSIR.COM

$5,490,000

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ASHBURN VIRGINIA

Exquisite Estate Home in Belmont Country Club Belmont Country Club is a place where grace and elegance are part of everyday life, where golf course vistas and tranquility define daily existence. The experience begins at the prestigious gated entry and winds to this exquisite home situated on a beautifully wooded lot with panoramic views of the 15th fairway from the vast covered deck perfect for entertaining. This estate home features 3 finished levels, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car side-load garage, custom gourmet kitchen, huge double story family room with walls of windows showcasing a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, beamed

ceiling, upgraded Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout the main level. The lower level features a tiered theatre room, wet bar, au pair suite and walkout to a patio sanctuary.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO MDXV42 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DIANE BOONE +1 703 216 9999 DBOONE@TTRSIR.COM DIANEBOONE.TTRSIR.COM

$1,110,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Langley Farms Estate Parcel This extraordinary estate parcel is situated in the heart of one of McLean’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Langley Farms. The site encompasses 3 separate, deeded lots totaling over 3 acres and multiple, level building sites surrounded by majestic, specimen trees. The location is unmatched, just minutes from downtown Washington, Tysons Corner and all regional airports.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$8,995,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Langley Estate with Impeccable Finishes Sitting at the end of a private lane in McLean’s most exclusive neighborhood, 1001 Dogue Hill is an extraordinary residence which has been meticulously restored. Under the supervision of renowned designer Daryl Carter, the interiors are flawless and reflect a bespoke, timeless elegance that will appeal to the most discerning buyers. The systems and technology throughout the residence are state of the art. The expansive grounds provide privacy and include a magnificent swimming pool, charming guesthouse, a classic outdoor pavilion and a private putting green.

1001DOGUEHILL.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO HSHD4V TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$4,695,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Belle Demeure (A Beautiful Dwelling) Distinctive architecture, classical detailing, and fine finishes define this extraordinary property featuring a gourmet outdoor kitchen and all-glass wine grotto with tasting area. Situated in one of McLean’s premier neighborhoods, it offers a total of 5 bedrooms, 7 full and 4 half baths, 9 fireplaces, garages to accommodate 5 cars, state-of-the-art home automation and entertainment systems and the opportunity to live in your own private oasis.

801TURKEYRUNROAD.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO V9ERND TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DEBBIE SHAPIRO +1 703 679 7808 DSHAPIRO@TTRSIR.COM STEPHANIE WHITE +1 703 679 7808 SWHITE@TTRSIR.COM MIKE ANASTASIA +1 703 501 1000 MANASTASIA@TTRSIR.COM

$12,900,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Georgian Estate on the Gold Coast Elegant gated estate with views of the Potomac River on McLean’s Gold Coast. Once belonging to former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, this Georgian style home encompasses an estimated 11,750 sq. ft. The generous room sizes, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, along with the stunning renovation opening the kitchen and family room, make this home perfect for formal entertaining. Featuring 6 bedrooms along with 9 bathrooms, a theater room, a new smart home audio visual system, home gym with sauna and parking for up to 20 cars.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MIKE ANASTASIA +1 703 501 1000 MANASTASIA@TTRSIR.COM ASHLEY ANASTASIA +1 703 973 4300 AANASTASIA@TTRSIR.COM

$6,950,000

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THE PLAINS VIRGINIA

Splendid Horse Country Estate Resplendent Virginia hunt country estate in pristine condition with exquisite 12,000 sq. ft. villa, ample acreage and luxury amenities that include guest houses, swimming pool and spa, tennis court, office and studio, scenic vistas, gardens and streams.

Privacy, security and serenity, just 2 miles from Middleburg.

FIDELIOESTATE.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO K4WVJ7 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CHRISTOPHER RITZERT +1 202 256 9241 CRITZERT@TTRSIR.COM CHRISTIE-ANNE WEISS +1 202 256 0105 CWEISS@TTRSIR.COM

$12,000,000

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

Magnificent Custom Home in Country Club Hills Perfectly sited on a beautiful lot by Washington Golf and Country Club, this stunning 9,000 sq. ft. home features the ultimate quality in craftsmanship and design. Featuring elegant formal rooms, a music room, family rooms, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, 7 bedrooms and a separate studio with full bath, this exceptional home is located just minutes from downtown DC, Arlington and airports.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO G32BWH TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KAREN BARKER +1 703 928 8384 KBARKER@TTRSIR.COM WETHERLY BARKER +1 703 965 9613 WBARKER@TTRSIR.COM

$3,495,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

McInturff in McLean Designed by architect Mark McInturff, this inspired home gives nod to ancient Japanese architecture, and is finished with modern amenities and spectacular craftsmanship. The sculpted structure pairs meticulously-laid stone and thick wood beams that allow spans of glass walls. Warm accents throughout the house are enhanced by natural light permeating every room. Like the most celebrated modern homes in the world, it was finished with brilliant aesthetics, and is a devotion to the comfort of its residents.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 9KZQQK TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RON MANGAS, JR. +1 703 298 2564 RMANGAS@TTRSIR.COM

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GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

Art & Architecture A contemporary masterpiece on a gorgeous lot with unparalleled gardens and a beautiful koi pond. There is an incredible list of amenities, from the indoor/outdoor living and the pool deck, with a private tennis court; to the interior with the Savant automated home systems. The finer details are truly magnificent too, thanks to a carefully executed renovation for a true enthusiast of fine arts.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 6S8TL7 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RON MANGAS, JR. +1 703 298 2564 RMANGAS@TTRSIR.COM

$3,195,000

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ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

Extraordinary Retreat in North Arlington High-quality craftsmanship, the finest luxury amenities and complete privacy abound in this elegant Bellevue Forest center hall colonial. Ideally located minutes to DC, this exquisite 9,000 sq. ft. residence offers serene wooded views of its unparalleled .48-acre N. Arlington lot, and features an impressive home theater, sauna, elevator, 4 fireplaces, au pair suite and a handsome woodcrafted library.

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$2,749,000

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

New Construction Craftsman Masterpiece Artisan craftsmanship, refined details and the finest materials combine in this new custom home by Griffin Head. Thoughtfully designed for grand entertaining and private relaxation in a prime N. Arlington location only one traffic light to DC. Generously scaled and distinctive spaces are highlighted by a dramatic, light-filled family room and expansive chef’s kitchen, overlooking a coveted wooded lot.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 36C538 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY BETH SHEEHY +1 703 298 8143 BSHEEHY@TTRSIR.COM ROB CARNEY +1 703 927 4290 RCARNEY@TTRSIR.COM

$2,600,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Spectacular Crest Lane Custom contemporary in natural setting in McLean’s Gold Coast.

Enjoy the seasonal views, birdwatch, or entertain from one of several decks and terraces or from the open floor plan with grand 2-story windows. Executive living at its best just 4 minutes to Washington, D.C. VIDEO: BIT.LY/1151CREST SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO HFTWQ5 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HEATHER COREY +1 703 989 1183 HCOREY@TTRSIR.COM

$2,200,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Old Town’s Historic Captain’s Row Circa 1780, this historic town home is located on the cobble stoned streets of Alexandria’s most famous block, Captain’s Row. High ceilings, large rooms, marble floors and parking for 2 cars just a block from the activity of Old Town’s Waterfront. 5,100 finished sq. ft. in a world-class location.

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$1,769,900

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Warmth & Sophistication Lush, mature landscaping and the circular driveway signal immediately that this home is extraordinary. Oversized windows and doors bring light in while creating exceptional vistas of the gardens and pool. Each detail creates warmth and sophistication in this stunning light-filled home. Enjoy the kitchen’s raised hearth fireplace, large bedroom level terrace, 4 car garage and second kitchen suite.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO EBSHZS TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HEATHER COREY +1 703 989 1183 HCOREY@TTRSIR.COM

$1,725,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

World-Class Location Exceptionally beautiful — Largest plan in Potomac Greens with abundance of thick mouldings, tall doorways and ceilings, tasteful built-ins, plantation shutters and many upgrades, all highest quality.

Oversized 2-car garage, expanded laundry room, custom closets and large room sizes throughout this home. Pool, exercise and party room. Old Town lifestyle just minutes to Reagan Airport and Capitol Hill.

VIDEO: BIT.LY/POTOMACGREENS SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO Y5JL35 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HEATHER COREY +1 703 989 1183 HCOREY@TTRSIR.COM

$997,500

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ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

Custom Two-Level Penthouse A truly one-of-a-kind 2-level condo at Gaslight Square with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 3 parking spaces provides the ultimate ‘wow’ factor. Perfect for entertaining, this unit comes fully-furnished and features a complete customization by Akseizer Design Group.

Boasting 2,210 sq. ft. including a second level corner terrace, the entire home is wired with Control-4 home automation and audio/ video. Bathroom mirrors with built-in TVs, a 300-gallon climatecontrolled fish tank, loft and a private terrace complete this unique offering.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO CYR5NP TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ADAM SKRINCOSKY +1 703 915 1827 ASKRINCOSKY@TTRSIR.COM DAVID DeSANTIS +1 202 438 1542 DDESANTIS@TTRSIR.COM

$2,395,000

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA

Resort-Style Living Minutes from Washington, DC Ideally sited on a 5-acre lush wooded estate, this 5-bedroom home offers a private retreat. The open floor plan consists of a spacious great room, elegant dining room, formal living room, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a game room, movie room and luxury sauna.

Professionally landscaped grounds feature a private drive, flowering trees, expansive lawn and stunning resort style pool.

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$1,200,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

International Offering Spectacular custom-built home circa 2006, Nantucket-style Colonial with over 7,500 sq. ft. on 4 luxurious levels, 10’ ceilings with open and bright spaces, privately sited on a 1/3 acre lot, one light to Washington DC. 1528DAHLIACOURT.COM TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBIN WAUGH +1 703 819 8809 RWAUGH@TTRSIR.COM

$2,170,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Grand View on the Potomac This gorgeous designer home boasts over 5,800 sq. ft. of interior luxury.

Perfect for entertaining with 10’ ceilings, an open plan and gourmet chef’s kitchen. Experience a new getaway with Potomac River views.

1904MALLINSONWAY.COM TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBIN WAUGH +1 703 819 8809 RWAUGH@TTRSIR.COM

$1,975,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Historic Merrywood on the Potomac Exceptional end townhouse, spacious and updated. It boasts a gourmet kitchen, elegant marble baths, gleaming hardwoods, main level garage, walk-out lower level with wet bar, and a patio surrounded by verdant gardens.

702BLUEBERRYHILLROAD.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO ZTWQ5H TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBIN WAUGH +1 703 819 8809 RWAUGH@TTRSIR.COM

$1,300,000

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GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

French Normandy Masterpiece Built in 2005 by BOWA, this extraordinary home is ideally suited for both grand entertaining and private relaxation with custom pool overlooking tranquil private lake and extensive outdoor spaces.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID Z9Y6L5 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM ANJANETTE MURPHY +1 703 244 6357 AMURPHY@TTRSIR.COM

$5,390,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Sophisticated New Home with Parkland View This Waverly estate residence in Langley Forest reflects unparalleled design by renowned builder Hans Schmidt of Winthrop Custom Homes. The 1-acre homesite backs to parkland, with space for gardens and outdoor entertaining.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$4,350,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Extraordinary Custom Home in The Reserve Prominently sited residence in The Reserve has awe-inspiring 2-story entrance with floating staircase and custom wrought iron banister.

Uncompromising elegance and scenic views from the flagstone terraces.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$3,950,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Newly Renovated Mediterranean Elegantly renovated with 3 brand new fully appointed custom kitchens, wood paneled study with tray ceiling, lavish 1st floor master suite opens to courtyard with pool. Finished lower level with wet bar and walk-out to private backyard.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID CLX64N TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$2,499,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Sought After Franklin Park Neighborhood Stunning custom Arts & Craft’s style home with welcoming front porch and top notch design and finishes. Brazilian cherry floors, 3 gas fireplaces, beamed ceiling in master, oversized kitchen, private sun-filled backyard.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID KCPCRC TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$1,999,000

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

Prestigious Memorial Overlook Condominium Spacious, light filled and open with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area overlooking family room.

Wrap-around balcony and scenic views from every room.

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$1,795,000

GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

Private Estate in Great Falls Stately home sited on over 2.5 private acres of landscaped grounds.

Stunning gardens, large outdoor deck extending the length of the home that overlooks luxury pool, spa and gazebo.

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$2,499,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Equestrian Living Minutes from Washington DC On almost 11 acres, the main house with over 10,000 sq. ft. and 4-car garage has a new custom kitchen and master bath. Surrounded by rolling hills and gardens. Guest house and apartment, barn with 2 riding rings, indoor tennis.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID GC834P TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$5,250,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Award-Winning Georgian Estate This home in 1.4 acres is on a most prestigious street just minutes from Washington, D.C. Perfect for entertaining with 6 en-suite bedrooms, elevator, 5 fireplaces and an indoor pool overlooking lawn surrounded by mature trees.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 7F87DB TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$4,850,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

The Reserve Estate Community Stunning Basheer Edgemoore home sited prominently on almost an acre.

Sun-filled rooms and soaring ceilings with incredible upgrades and built-ins.

Fully finished lower level, custom landscaping with patio, fountain and hot tub.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID Z55SC7 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PENNY YERKS +1 703 760 0744 PYERKS@TTRSIR.COM

$2,635,000

GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

Perfection Inside & Out Custom home on 2.1 acres backing to parkland on a quiet cul-de-sac. Custom kitchen, gracious master suite and stone fireplaces. Resort like backyard with outdoor kitchen and fireplace, terrace, pool and built-in hot tub with waterfalls.

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$2,499,000

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ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Sophisticated Waterfront Property Stunning custom waterfront property features breathtaking water views from every room, marble floors, designer kitchen with Clive Christian Cabinetry, 200+ foot dock, 3-stop elevator and 2-car garage.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO S6MWC6 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PHYLLIS & BRITTANY PATTERSON +1 703 310 6201 PPATTERSON@TTRSIR.COM

$3,795,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Extraordinary Private Retreat Perfectly sited on almost 3/4 of an acre, adjacent to St. Stephens and St. Agnes Upper School, this gorgeous property offers a luxurious main house, an apartment above the garage and a separate pool house.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PHYLLIS & BRITTANY PATTERSON +1 703 310 6201 PPATTERSON@TTRSIR.COM

$2,750,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Elegant Custom Home Gorgeous new construction home boasting tranquil river views, custom designed gourmet kitchen, and a luxurious master suite with vaulted ceiling, beautiful white marble bath and large custom closet.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID CK8QKR TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PHYLLIS & BRITTANY PATTERSON +1 703 310 6201 PPATTERSON@TTRSIR.COM

$1,695,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Panoramic Views of the Potomac River This fabulous Belle Haven Colonial offers exquisite moldings and architectural detail, mellow walnut floors, 10’ ceilings, luxurious master suite, state-of-the-art kitchen, minutes from Old Town and Reagan Airport.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 3GGSWW TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEANNE WARNER +1 703 980 9106 JWARNER@TTRSIR.COM

$2,150,000

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McLEAN VIRGINIA

Modern Masterpiece With finely manicured landscaping and exceptional design, this home offers luxury and convenience for the most discriminating buyer.

5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3 half baths with a 3-car garage.

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$2,690,000

GREAT FALLS VIRGINIA

Estate Living Stone and brick custom home on a private 2 acre parcel. This breathtaking custom home with 7 bedrooms, 7 baths awaits the most discerning buyer.

Completing this home is a generous 5 car garage and separate guest house.

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$2,499,000

McLEAN VIRGINIA

Nature Lover’s Paradise One of the most private lots in Langley Oaks, nature lovers will delight in this beautiful home backing to parkland. The classic design and quality craftsmanship is evident throughout this home.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID TNHD9D TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY STEPHANIE WHITE +1 703 679 7808 SWHITE@TTRSIR.COM DEBBIE SHAPIRO +1 703 679 7808 DSHAPIRO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,599,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Style & Sophistication A stunning combination of old and new. Architecturally designed, 5-bedroom contemporary house with European panache. Large open plan living space, Landscaped gardens, 2-car garage and plenty of off-road parking.

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$1,899,000

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WOODBRIDGE VIRGINIA

Occoquan River Waterfront A 5-acre waterfront peninsula is the dramatic setting for this warm and inviting 6,000 sq. ft. custom home. Modern luxury is combined with incomparable water views from all angles to create a true retreat to nature.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 33N7JW TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROB CARNEY +1 703 927 4290 RCARNEY@TTRSIR.COM

$1,500,000

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Stately Colonial Backs to White Oaks Parkland Beautifully maintained brick Colonial backs to woods, minutes from Old Town, Reagan Airport, Potomac River. This light-filled home has gleaming white oak floors and abundant storage. Swim/Tennis Club memberships available.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 56T24V TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY TREBOR WHEARTY +1 703 627 5239 TWHEARTY@TTRSIR.COM

$810,000

CHESTER MARYLAND

Magnificent Custom Waterfront in Southwind Brick 8,000 sq. ft. contemporary built in 2006 on 4.6 acres. Enjoy sunrises over Eastern Bay, pool, spa, sauna, elevator, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, geothermal HVAC. Designed for formal and informal entertaining.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 5PWHV3 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY GLENN SUTTON +1 410 507 4370 GSUTTON@TTRSIR.COM

$2,250,000

CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Colonial on Large Corner Lot Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths. Spacious main level with sunroom, kitchen, breakfast room and master suite. Upper level contains 3 bedrooms/storage, lower level contains 1 bedroom. Large lot with patio.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID L92L4M TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$1,289,000

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POTOMAC MARYLAND

Country Estate Overlooking Congressional Golf Course Soaring 12’ ceilings, elegant oak flooring, coffered ceilings, stately fireplaces and detailed crown moldings make the gracious entertaining rooms of this impeccable residence refined and inviting. The top-of-the-line gourmet kitchen with expansive center island, custom cabinetry, warming drawers, wine refrigerator and stainless appliances has a catering wing and adjacent breakfast room. The master suite includes a fireplace, sitting room with skylight, relaxing spa bath, large walk-in closet and splendid dressing room with Waterford chandelier. Built by Studio Z in 2012, the guest cottage has a rustic living room with beamed ceiling and French doors, guest suite and a full sporting facility with half

basketball court, batting cage and putting green which can easily be converted back to a conditioned garage. The outdoor lanai includes a fireplace, wet bar and television. The exterior has a full kitchen with grill, pool, spa and patio.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO G22FHZ TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MAURA SHANNON +1 301 346 4183 MFSHANNON@TTRSIR.COM ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$5,200,000

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Spacious Chevy Chase Colonial (under contract) This luxurious and expansive Colonial with over 4,900 sq. ft. of interior space represents one of the most exciting opportunities of the season. Beautifully appointed and in turn-key condition the property boasts abundant spaces for large scale entertaining such as the exquisite living room with French doors to the rear deck, and the enormous family room just off the chef’s kitchen. Throughout the property, you will find numerous features and finishes that create a feeling of comfort and well-being. There are crown

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moldings and recessed lighting, 2 fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, gleaming hardwood floors, and much more. This special property is located on a beautifully landscaped 18,055 sq. ft. lot.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO XP39Q6 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CLAUDIA DONOVAN +1 202 251 7011 CDONOVAN@TTRSIR.COM RICHARD SEATON +1 202 907 8037 RSEATON@TTRSIR.COM

$1,650,000

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BETHESDA MARYLAND

Quarry Springs The Ultimate Luxury Condominium — What does “estate condominium living” mean? It means the answer to what Washington, DC is missing. One level living, 2,200-4,500 sq. ft. homes with sprawling wrap terraces designed by architect Robert Swedroe. 10-foot ceiling heights, hardwood throughout, sunrise sunset through-views, direct private elevator access, chef quality kitchens and spa-inspired marble baths. This 13-acre property features valet service and garage parking, concierge, outdoor pool, tranquil 50-foot waterfall, landscaped formal lawns, fitness center, steam and sauna. New Condominiums deliver September 2015, 25% sold.

QUARRYSPRINGS.COM SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY NO 7RHMZ2 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CHRISTINA BASSO +1 202 302 2508 CBASSO@TTRSIR.COM

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BETHESDA MARYLAND

The Lauren Residences Downtown Bethesda’s Only True Luxury Residences — 3- and 4-bedroom condominium homes up to 5,000 sq. ft. of one level living are built for the most discerning luxury home seeker. Private direct elevator access from secure garage, soaring ceiling heights, home automation, Subzero, Wolf, gas fireplaces, valet service, concierge, wine lounge with sommelier, fitness center, roof terrace, and all in the heart of downtown Bethesda’s best restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Delivery late 2015, customization available now.

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ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND

Perfectly Sited on Little Aberdeen Creek Custom built home with panoramic views of Little Aberdeen Creek and the South River. The 5,880 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath main residence is surrounded by tailored gardens, a tennis court, a swimming pool and hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen. A large dock is about 230 feet from the home providing facilities for a sailboat/powerboat up to 70 feet.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO VE8D37 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344 JTAYLOR@TTRSIR.COM

$5,995,000

BETHESDA MARYLAND

Pristine Stone Colonial on Prestigious Cul-de-Sac Magnificent 5-bedroom, 5-bath stone Colonial on a private, 2-acre lot at the end of one of Bethesda’s most prestigious cul-de-sacs. This impressive home is appointed with exquisite features throughout, including Viking appliances, 4 fireplaces, gorgeous hardwood flooring, and French doors in many rooms that open to a spectacular view of the rear terrace, gardens, heated pool, and parkland beyond.

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$3,250,000

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POTOMAC MARYLAND

Stunning 2-Acre Home in Avenel Redesigned and renovated in 2013 by renowned Sandy Spring Builders, this luxurious Colonial reflects the tastes and desires of today’s most discerning homeowners. No detail has been overlooked in this 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath home that features a lovely master bedroom suite, a breathtaking kitchen and a beautifully designed screened porch with skylights. The lovely 2-acre property includes a fenced-in heated pool/spa.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO T7G9D8 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JAYNE EHRENS +1 240 401 7025 JEHRENS@TTRSIR.COM EMILY EHRENS +1 202 380 8125 EEHRENS@TTRSIR.COM

$2,490,000

BETHESDA MARYLAND

Stately Bethesda Brick Tudor This gracious home on over a 1/2 acre corner lot features 4 generously proportioned bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including an elegant master bedroom suite. Designed for grand entertaining as well as comfortable living, this home boasts a large eat-in kitchen and a dramatic 2-story family room with stone fireplace, separate wet bar and French doors leading to slate patios.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO 43H54N TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JAYNE EHRENS +1 240 401 7025 JEHRENS@TTRSIR.COM EMILY EHRENS +1 202 380 8125 EEHRENS@TTRSIR.COM

$1,349,000

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POTOMAC MARYLAND

Romantic Estate on 2 Acres Located less than a mile from Potomac Village, this special 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath retreat features a welcoming 2-story foyer, inviting and well-proportioned rooms and a stunning family room with fireplace and stone surround that opens onto the private courtyard. A 1,400 sq. ft. professional office or private suite located on the main and lower levels features its own entrance, security system and plenty of storage. The meticulously landscaped grounds span over 2 picturesque acres.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO KYR9GL TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,629,000

POTOMAC MARYLAND

Elegant Living at Park Potomac This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence with library, gourmet kitchen, and balcony spans 2,193 sq. ft. Park Potomac is a luxury building with a fitness center and party room.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM PROPERTY NO CJQ2VP TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,250,000

CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Utterly Charming Bungalow Charm of yesteryear with the swing on the front porch and white picket fence. Inside, you will enjoy an updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. All in desirable Section 3 of Chevy Chase Village.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID DVCF3L TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KIRSTEN WILLIAMS +1 202 657 2022 KCWILLIAMS@TTRSIR.COM FRANK SNODGRASS +1 202 257 0978 FSNODGRASS@TTRSIR.COM

$885,000

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GIBSON ISLAND MARYLAND

Recently-Built Retreat with Chesapeake Bay Views Charming, traditional treasure on beautifully-landscaped lot with mature trees. First floor master, gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms and loft upstairs, cathedral ceilings, wine cellar and exercise room. 2 screened porches.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID RN5Z8D TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COREY BURR +1 301 346 3345 CBURR@TTRSIR.COM SARAH KANNE +1 301 351 1319 SKANNE@TTRSIR.COM

$2,795,000

GIBSON ISLAND MARYLAND

Gibson Island Privacy with Pool & Water Views Stunning, panoramic views of the island. Generous spaces and open floor plan with galley kitchen. 3 lower level bedrooms, den and 2 large rooms for storage, workshop. Professionally designed and maintained gardens, heated pool.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID Z2FTQR TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COREY BURR +1 301 346 3345 CBURR@TTRSIR.COM SARAH KANNE +1 301 351 1319 SKANNE@TTRSIR.COM

$1,690,000

GIBSON ISLAND MARYLAND

Sweeping Chesapeake Bay Views on 1.75-Acre Lot Delightful Cape Cod on manicured double lot with sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and close to island amenities. Features first floor master bedroom, 3 additional bedrooms, and gracious entertaining spaces.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 5SGHLT TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COREY BURR +1 301 346 3345 CBURR@TTRSIR.COM SARAH KANNE +1 301 351 1319 SKANNE@TTRSIR.COM

$1,525,000

GIBSON ISLAND MARYLAND

Turn-Key Condition in the Heart of Gibson Island Perfect, well-maintained, and updated get-away property — full of New England charm. Located on Chesapeake Bay side of island near all amenities. With open floor plan, property is ideal for entertaining.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID N6LLB7 TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COREY BURR +1 301 346 3345 CBURR@TTRSIR.COM SARAH KANNE +1 301 351 1319 SKANNE@TTRSIR.COM

$960,000

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ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Historic River View Estate Sold — Steeped in American History and offered for the first time in more than 50 years, River View Estate is a 16.5-acre private domain that was originally part of President George Washington’s famed Mount Vernon. This significant assemblage of waterfront property is located just 10 miles from the nation’s capital via the tree-lined George Washington Memorial Parkway, and is easily accessible from the region’s 3 airports that service both private and commercial aviation. River View Estate offers an unrivaled natural

sanctuary, yet is just minutes from the dining, cultural, and educational offerings of both Old Town Alexandria, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HEATHER COREY +1 703 989 1183 HCOREY@TTRSIR.COM

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

The Fillmore School Under Contract — The Fillmore School is a landmark opportunity in Georgetown. Built circa 1893 and named after President Millard Fillmore, the school served as an architectural and educational anchor for the community for more than a century. The all brick, fully detached structure encompasses nearly 23,000 sq. ft. of finished space on four levels. Notable features include soaring ceilings, double hung windows, a modern elevator and two staircases. The existing building holds tremendous conversion potential, ranging from condominiums or apartments to office or

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institutional use. The 1.25-acre site offers parking for 100 cars and frontage on 34th and 35th Streets NW. FILLMORE-SCHOOL.COM TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHAEL BRENNAN, JR. +1 202 330 7808 MBRENNAN@TTRSIR.COM PHYLLIS PATTERSON +1 703 310 6201 PPATTERSON@TTRSIR.COM

List Price: $14,000,000

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LOGAN CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

A Glimpse into the History of Logan Circle Sold — Top Residential Sale in 2014: In 1885, this exquisite mansion was built by renowned turn-of-the-century architect Thomas Schneider. It served as a gathering place for high society citizens, as well as a historic landmark. A gorgeous restoration has left all of the original brick, hardwood and heart of pine floors, antique fireplaces, crown molding, pocket shutters, and countless other details in impeccable condition. Boasting 11 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, 3 amazing Czech crystal chandeliers, an English basement, and an in-law suite spread out over 5 levels, this amazing masterpiece is breathtaking. Soaring ceilings, 1800s-style great

room with 2 fireplaces, 2 master suites, updated kitchens and a huge outdoor patio are only a few of the endless features.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ROBERT SANDERS +1 202 744 6463 RSANDERS@TTRSIR.COM BRENT JACKSON +1 202 263 9200 BJACKSON@TTRSIR.COM

$4,445,000

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SHAW WASHINGTON, DC

Beautiful Grand Victorian Sold — Grand Victorian row home with 3 bedroom suites and ground floor apartment. Located on one of the most historic and appealing blocks downtown; has been restored to enhance original glory. Gorgeous chef’s kitchen, 2 fireplaces, restored original stairwell and banister, den/loft, wine cooler, terrace, landscaped front and rear gardens as well as a roof deck and 2 parking spaces in a wide and deep fenced lot.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MANSOUR ABU-RAHMEH +1 202 423 8332 MABURAHMEH@TTRSIR.COM

$2,395,000

PALISADES WASHINGTON, DC

Spectacular River Views Under Contract — With its unique location as one of only 14 homes situated on a bluff directly overlooking the Potomac River, this home features virtually unobstructed views of the river and Virginia countryside. There are gracious formal living areas for entertaining, open family room with country kitchen, lower level recreation room, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KIRSTEN WILLIAMS +1 202 657 2022 KCWILLIAMS@TTRSIR.COM FRANK SNODGRASS +1 202 257 0978 FSNODGRASS@TTRSIR.COM

$1,899,000

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CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Parc Somerset Under Contract — This 3,623 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 4-bath residence features 2 large balconies, a gas fireplace, hardwood floors throughout and a paneled library. This property is ideally located at Parc Somerset, a full service luxury building in the heart of Friendship Heights.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$4,100,000

CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Parc Somerset Sold — This expansive 4,517 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, library, 4.5-bath residence features high quality finishes, gorgeous tree-top views, 3 parking spaces and 2 storage units.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$5,010,000

CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Southwest Views Sold — This stunning 3,402 sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 3.5-bath plus den residence features a spacious living room with a wall of windows and 2 large balconies with southwest views. Gourmet kitchen.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ZELDA HELLER +1 202 257 1226 ZHELLER@TTRSIR.COM

$3,800,000

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SHAW WASHINGTON, DC

Healey Studio & Residence Under Contract — Designed by award-winning owner architects, this contemporary, urbane home in a garden setting has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in the main house. An adjacent carriage house features a studio with a full bath. 2,100 sq. ft. of light-filled space, high ceilings, superior build quality, and stunning custom finishes make this one of DC’s most exciting 2015 offerings.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SHERYL BARNES +1 202 262 3542 SBARNES@TTRSIR.COM

$1,100,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Magnificent Townhouse in Historic Georgetown Sold — Spectacular Wormley Row custom townhouse, timeless Victorian-style, 4900 sq. ft. of finest quality and craftsmanship.

This landmark home exemplifies superior amenities, comfort and a featured glass-roofed loft.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SHAMIM JAWAD +1 202 277 7322 SJAWAD@TTRSIR.COM

$4,375,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Contemporary Living in Preeminent Watergate East Sold — Magnificent newly renovated and exceptionally modern unit, a rare find in the Watergate. Tastefully designed with top-of-the-line appliances, exotic granite fireplace and breathtaking views of the Potomac River.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SHAMIM JAWAD +1 202 277 7322 SJAWAD@TTRSIR.COM

$1,995,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Elegance in Georgetown Sold — The exquisitely restored brick Victorian townhouse is prominently situated on the corner of 35th and Q Streets, NW. Charm and elegance prevail in this renovated historic Georgetown house. Three fully finished floors feature 4 bedrooms, a wine cellar, wood burning fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. The artfully designed gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances create an inviting atmosphere.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JENNIFER HAMMOND +1 202 345 2343 JHAMMOND@TTRSIR.COM

$3,100,000

CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND

Chevy Chase Charm Sold — Originally built as a farmhouse in the 1920s, this home combines modern updates with charming period moldings and archways. Between downtown Bethesda and Friendship Heights.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ADRIENNE DEMING +1 301 801 6031 ADEMING@TTRSIR.COM

$1,115,000

BETHESDA MARYLAND

Brilliance in Burning Tree Sold — Gorgeous estate with almost 10,000 sq. ft. on over an acre. 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths on 3 levels with large windows and high ceilings. Beautifully landscaped lot featuring a pool, terrace and 3-car garage.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COURTNEY ABRAMS +1 202 253 0109 CABRAMS@TTRSIR.COM ELLEN ABRAMS +1 202 255 8219 EABRAMS@TTRSIR.COM ANNE-MARIE FINNELL +1 202 329 7117 AFINNELL@TTRSIR.COM

$2,750,000

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GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

Stunning East Village Federal Sold — This Georgetown Federal offers wide rooms, high ceilings and original period details. Features an open plan with renovated kitchen, large master suite with sitting room, lower level guest suite and rear garden.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JULIA DIAZ-ASPER +1 202 256 1887 JASPER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,990,000

FOGGY BOTTOM WASHINGTON, DC

Rare Foggy Bottom Victorian Sold — Built in 1905, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhouse features 2-car parking, in-law suite, high ceilings, grand living room with fireplace and sunlit dining room leading out to the garden.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JULIA DIAZ-ASPER +1 202 256 1887 JASPER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,495,000

EAST VILLAGE WASHINGTON, DC

Fully Renovated East Village Townhouse Sold — Semi-detached townhouse features spacious rooms with high ceilings and original hardwood floors. Offers sunlit living room, master bedroom, additional 2 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, finished lower level and 2-car parking.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JULIA DIAZ-ASPER +1 202 256 1887 JASPER@TTRSIR.COM

$1,290,000

OBSERVATORY CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

A New Classic in Observatory Circle Sold — Richly appointed and renovated Tudor-style home artfully captures a blend of understated elegance and youthful freshness. Ideally located next to the Naval Observatory, it offers the best of city living in a bucolic setting.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY GARY WICKS +1 202 486 8393 GWICKS@TTRSIR.COM

$2,595,000

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CLEVELAND PARK WASHINGTON, DC

Beautiful Corner Lot Sold — This sunny 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features a new addition, a finished basement and a renovated attic. Unique amenities include a modern chef’s kitchen, an attached garage and updated bathrooms.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,500,000

KALORAMA WASHINGTON, DC

Beautiful Corner Residence Sold — This corner 2-bedroom and den, 2.5-bath residence features 2 balconies, 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors and luxurious finishes throughout.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,200,000

KALORAMA WASHINGTON, DC

Extraordinary Renovation Sold — This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium is located in the heart of Kalorama in a boutique building and features custom oak stained wood floors throughout.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,120,000

LOGAN CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

Overlooking Sought After Church Street Sold — This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath loft with garage parking is at the epicenter of chic 14th Street. 11’ ceilings, bamboo wood floors, gourmet kitchen with gas cooking, oversized picture windows and 2 Juliet balconies.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$819,000

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U STREET WASHINGTON, DC

Picture Perfect Monument Views Sold — This penthouse is on the top 2 floors with natural light from every window. The loft was originally completed with custom interior finishes. An expansive private roof terrace features sweeping vistas. 3 parking spaces.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,500,000

LOGAN CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

Corner Penthouse with Dramatic Multiple Exposures Sold — Extraordinary 2-bedroom, 2-bath penthouse at the epicenter of chic 14th Street. Bespoke barn doors, gourmet kitchen, en-suite master and second floor loft opening to expansive private roof terrace. 2 garage spaces.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$1,329,000

LOGAN CIRCLE WASHINGTON, DC

Duplex Style Penthouse Sold — Sun-filled main level features open living/dining area with floor-toceiling windows, gourmet chef’s kitchen, expansive master bedroom and den.

Large additional loft sited on the top floor and opens to a private roof terrace.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$949,900

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

Old Town Village Community Sold — Beautiful 3-bedroom, 4-bath townhome in award-winning gated community. The home boasts beautiful oak wood floors, an upgraded kitchen and 2-car garage parking.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JEFF LOCKARD +1 202 246 4433 JLOCKARD@TTRSIR.COM JOSEPH PODUSLO +1 202 487 6225 JPODUSLO@TTRSIR.COM

$850,000

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WATERGATE WASHINGTON, DC

Watergate East Sold — This sublime 2-bedroom penthouse apartment is arranged on the 14th floor of an exclusive building and features high-specification living with contemporary interiors, and generous roof top balcony.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY STAN KELLY +1 202 997 1872 SKELLY@TTRSIR.COM

$1,999,999

WATERGATE WASHINGTON, DC

Watergate East Sold — This beautiful Watergate East, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath penthouse unit offer spectacular world-class views of Washington, D.C. and the Kennedy Center from all the main rooms.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY STAN KELLY +1 202 997 1872 SKELLY@TTRSIR.COM

$1,500,000

WATERGATE WASHINGTON, DC

Watergate West Sold — This updated Watergate West, 2-level penthouse apartments offers uninterrupted views over the Potomac River and the Classic Revival Francis Scott Key Bridge. Listed as one of Washington’s “Best Address” co-ops.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY STAN KELLY +1 202 997 1872 SKELLY@TTRSIR.COM

$1,750,000

WATERGATE WASHINGTON, DC

Watergate South Sold — This truly magnificent Watergate South apartment offers city living at its best. The apartment provides the new owner an estimated 1,993 sq. ft. of living space with full size balcony and views of the Potomac River.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY STAN KELLY +1 202 997 1872 SKELLY@TTRSIR.COM

$915,000

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CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON, DC

Exquisite Victorian at Eastern Market Sold — Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Well-appointed chef’s kitchen with dining area overlooking tranquil landscaped rear terrace. In-law suite, wood floors, skylights and storage.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHELE WILTSE +1 202 510 2955 MWILTSE@TTRSIR.COM

$1,175,000

GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC

A Jewel in Georgetown Sold — This circa 1905 jewel in Georgetown offers old world elegance in an American treasure. Restored, light-filled interiors showcase fine art, antiques and fine design. Harmony of art and home.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JANE SLATE SIENA +1 202 299 6829 JSIENA@TTRSIR.COM

$1,185,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC

Urban Luxury Sold — Spacious, light-filled 3-bedroom, 3-bath condominium in the heart of DC’s vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood. Luxury amenities include roof deck, custom baths and a chef’s kitchen. Private parking conveys.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KIM PRIVOR +1 202 368 1821 KPRIVOR@TTRSIR.COM

$850,000

MOUNT PLEASANT WASHINGTON, DC

Historic Mount Pleasant Sold — Exquisite semi-detached home renovated to perfection.

5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, grand entertaining spaces, deep rear yard and 3-car garage.

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY KELLY WILLIAMS +1 202 744 1675 KWILLIAMS@TTRSIR.COM LOIC PRITCHETT +1 202 550 9666 LPRITCHETT@TTRSIR.COM

$1,450,000

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BLACK POINT, OAHU HAWAII

Captivating Views at Black Point This home is doubly blessed because of its location in the prestigious secured Black Point community and situated on the southernmost desired coast on the island of Oahu. This rare ocean-facing home captures breathtaking views of coastline, rolling surf and humpback whales visiting Hawaii in the winter. High ceilings and blond oakwood floors enhance this crisp and bright design that suggests a passion to present the best of everything. Three bedrooms invite luscious mountain and ocean views, a separate studio and the three full and one partial bath with marble and glass add luxury to easy living. The romantic brick-laid patio courtyard extends the interior living space to the outdoors. This community gives its residents exclusive access to the famous 1930s-built salt water pool at the water’s edge and in the privileged iconic Diamond Head, Kahala neighborhood location.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID YB8XK6 LIST SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MYRA BRANDT, RENEE HAMPTON +1 808 224 3413, +1 808 221 3371

$4,200,000

ELEUTHERA BAHAMAS

Unicorn Cay Beachfront Estate Elevated beachfront estate on 11 acres with 400 ft. of beautiful sand beach. The house is 7,000 sq. ft. and has four bedrooms and four and one half bathrooms. The views of the sea are endless.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 4X98TS DAMIANOS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY GEORGE DAMIANOS +1 242 424 9699 GEORGE.DAMIANOS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$4,260,000

PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA

Private Setting to Include Superb Views Exquisite interiors, superb craftsmanship, and block constructed walls to include a detached guest home. This two and one half acre flat lot is elevated high to capture city lights and 360 degree mountain views.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID P4EZPG RUSS LYON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY FRANK AAZAMI +1 480 266 0240 FRANK.AAZAMI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$7,495,000

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Waterside Drive Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired contemporary home with pool and spa, offering complete privacy in a luxury gated beachfront island community with tennis, golf, croquet, fitness, clubhouse and dining.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 7YQF6S PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHELLE THOMAS +1 239 860 7176 MICHELLE.THOMAS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$4,725,000

NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND FLORIDA

Tulip Court Spectacular waterfront home with bay views and walking distance to the beach. Superior construction, elevator, expansive windows, pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, large dock with boat lift and Jet Ski lifts.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID KSC3PR PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MICHELLE THOMAS +1 239 860 7176 MICHELLE.THOMAS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$3,085,000

SARASOTA FLORIDA

Elegant Bird Key Bayfront Estate Refined elegance in a near perfect location, this impeccable Bird Key bayfront residence has it all, breathtaking views of downtown Sarasota and Bayfront Park as well as deep-water dockage.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 2XF26B PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JOEL SCHEMMEL +1 941 587 4894 JOEL.SCHEMMEL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$4,490,000

TIERRA VERDE FLORIDA

Tierra Verde Mediterranean Estate This recently completed Mediterranean estate is located in Tierra Verde’s exclusive West Shore, an impressive Gulf-front enclave of multi-million dollar estates on Florida’s west coast.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 4ER4C8 PREMIERSOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RICK SCHERER, KEVIN REDER +1 813 230 5472, +1 813 758 5969

$5,000,000

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FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA

Point of Americas Located on 10 oceanfront acres. Floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized terraces. Five-star resort amenities include private restaurant, private hotel rooms for owner’s guests, 24-hour security, pools and beach.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID MG3QN7 ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY BRIAN HERO +1 954 854 4870 BRIAN.HERO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$500,000 - $4,000,000

CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA

Gated European Style Estate with Lake Views Pristine estate with captivating classical design. Home gym, media room, loggia, fountains, outdoor kitchen, smart home technology and more.

Prestigious location in the Crescent neighborhood.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID ZLP2Y8 DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAN RAVENEL +1 843 343 5944 DANIEL.RAVENEL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$5,900,000

JAMESTOWN RHODE ISLAND

Cedar Point Stunning six plus acre site on the southern end of Mackerel Cove comprised of three separate lots with over 1,000 linear ft. of waterfront.

Panoramic views and deep-water dock with private beach.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 3JD729 GUSTAVE WHITE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY +1 401 849 3000

$11,950,000

SOUTH TIVERTON RHODE ISLAND

Nanaquaket Waterfront Breathtaking views from this four bedroom waterfront treasure.

Sophisticated yet comfortable with doors from foyer, kitchen and family room leading to expansive terraces, sweeping lawns and beach.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID KPN2X4 GUSTAVE WHITE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY +1 401 849 3000

$3,600,000

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Frog Hollow Farm Antique French castle gates lead to this impressive, c. 1867 estate, beautifully renovated and expanded in 2004. Separate guest house, converted barn, carriage house, pool/spa, all in an incredible setting.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID XQNGYC KURFISS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY LISA WEBER YAKULIS +1 610 517 8445 LISA.YAKULIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$3,795,000

GWYNEDD PENNSYLVANIA

Historic Glendower Farm This outstanding, c. 1699 property offers a spectacular, fully restored grand manor home, stone barn for entertaining with guest quarters, spectacular pool and tennis courts, all set amid breathtaking gardens.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID EQSH9M KURFISS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY LISA WEBER YAKULIS +1 610 517 8445 LISA.YAKULIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$4,999,000

MALVERN PENNSYLVANIA

Ridge View Manor Beautifully designed and crafted by a master builder, this extraordinary residence on 25 acres offers complete privacy and spectacular views.

Grand, open floor plan with exquisite finishes. Low taxes.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 8QB2P6 KURFISS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY LISA WEBER YAKULIS +1 610 517 8445 LISA.YAKULIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$3,275,000

MALVERN PENNSYLVANIA

Stunning Main Line Estate Residence Meticulously crafted using breathtaking architectural designs and exquisite materials, this home is set on 18 acres with beautifully manicured grounds. Six bedrooms, six and one half bathrooms.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 73W96N KURFISS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY LISA WEBER YAKULIS +1 610 517 8445 LISA.YAKULIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$2,950,000

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BRONXVILLE VILLAGE NEW YORK

Extraordinary Tudor in Bronxville Village Extraordinary five bedroom English Tudor boasts 5,500 sq. ft. of living space and was designed/built as the personal home of Harry Leslie Walker, an instrumental architect in the early 1900s.

SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM, PROPERTY ID 4504173 JULIA B. FEE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY JAMES SUTHERLAND +1 917 817 4258 JAMES.SUTHERLAND@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

$4,650,000

NEW YORK NEW YORK

Carhart Mansion Penthouse Perched atop the Carhart Mansion sits this sprawling Penthouse duplex.

The glamorous five bedroom residence seamlessly incorporates a contemporary sensibility within a traditional architectural venacular.

SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM, WEB ID 00110000 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EAST SIDE MANHATTAN BROKERAGE SERENA BOARDMAN +1 212 606 7611 SERENA.BOARDMAN@SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM

$29,500,000

NEW YORK NEW YORK

The River House This ten room, five bedroom, five and one half bath home is perfection.

Mint condition, double corner river views, outdoor space, light and a flawless layout.

SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM, WEB ID 0019976 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EAST SIDE MANHATTAN BROKERAGE NIKKI FIELD, PATRICIA A. WHEATLEY +1 212 606 7669, +1 212 606 7613

$12,750,000

NEW YORK NEW YORK

22 East 78th Street This exceptionally designed five-story brownstone town house is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Manhattan. This twelve room home has undergone a complete renovation.

SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM, WEB ID 0019901 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EAST SIDE MANHATTAN BROKERAGE NIKKI FIELD +1 212 606 7669 NIKKI.FIELD@SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM

$12,500,000

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NEW YORK NEW YORK

Trump World Tower World-class service combined with incomparable and iconic views of the Manhattan skyline. Perched high above the fray on the 75th floor of the iconic Trump World Tower Condominium you will enjoy soaring 12 ft. ceilings throughout with full height windows that frame the artwork of this breathtaking view. The well-proportioned apartment features three bedrooms, three bathrooms and powder room spanning approximately 2,857 sq. ft. 845 United Nations Plaza offers the highest level of amenities with private wine cellar, private spa, health club with 60 ft. pool and 24-hour services provided by doorman, concierge and valet.

SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM, WEB ID 00110032 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EAST SIDE MANHATTAN BROKERAGE STAN PONTE +1 212 606 4109 STAN.PONTE@SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM

$7,900,000

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