Sotheby''s Jewlery Lectures

[Nicrez]

Besides the Magnificent Jewels exhibits in NY:

Thu, 29 Nov 07, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Fri, 30 Nov 07, 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sat, 1 Dec 07, 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sun, 2 Dec 07, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon, 3 Dec 07, 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tue, 4 Dec 07, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

There is a series of lectures that weekend before the preview that might prove interesting to some of you NYers!



Jewelry Week Special Lectures in New York

Harry Winston: Rare Jewels of the World

An enlightening history of the world-renowned jeweler Harry Winston and many of the exceptional jewels and spectacular gemstones that are associated with this legendary house.
Presented by Tom Burstein, Director of Client Services & Estate Jewelry, Harry Winston
Saturday, December 1 at 11am

Tony Duquette, American Design Icon
An illuminating insight into this modern master''s signature aesthetic and unique vision for the art of living and the living arts, including discussion of Duquette''s one-of-a-kind jewels, interiors, sets, costumes and museum exhibitions.
Presented by Hutton Wilkinson, designer and co-author of Tony Duquette
Saturday, December 1 at 3pm

The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor
An anniversary tribute to the landmark 1987 auction and incomparable collection, which intimately traced one of the greatest romances of all time and featured many masterpieces of 20th century European and American jewelry design and craftsmanship.
Presented by Alexandra Rhodes, FGA, Senior International Specialist, Sotheby''s
Sunday, December 2 at 3pm

For more information or to register for lectures, please call +1 212 894 1691.

 

[Beacon]

I wish I lived in NY!

I saw some of the Duchess of Windsor''s jewels at a show here in CA that featured great French made jewelry . Her taste was exquisite indeed. These lectures look very interesting.