The highly anticipated upcoming Christie’s auction regarding the collection of David & Peggy Rockefeller has received nothing short of royal welcomes, as it has made its way across the globe. The collection, which includes a widespread & diverse set of artwork is estimated to gross more than $500 million USD; the proceeds you say? They will go to benefit several charities selected by the late David & Peggy Rockefeller. Some of the organizations that stand to benefit from the sale include charities dedicated to medical, educational, cultural, and environmental causes.
“The Rockefeller Collection is arguably the most important and valuable to ever be sold at auction,” Christie’s International Real Estate Executive Director Zackary Wright said. “The opportunity to provide both art and real estate clients an up-close preview of this historic sale, as well as a glimpse into the lives of the Rockefellers and their passion for art and philanthropy, is what sets the Christie’s luxury brand apart from the others.”
On April 10th of 2018, Christie’s International Real Estate in collaboration with Hilton & Hyland, VistaJet and U.S. Trust hosted an exclusive gala style discussion titled “The Rockefellers: Art and Philanthropy, A Family Legacy” which acted to conceptualize the upcoming May 8th through 11th auctions that will take place at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. The High Society committee included Marc Porter, Chairman of Christie’s Americas and John Goldwyn, producer of the hit TV series Dexter.
The committee, who explored insights on The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller also explored ideas and thought processes regarding the tax implications related to sale, donation, and holding of one’s own collection. The discussion was followed up by a chic gala and private preview of pieces belonging to the collection.
The collection consists of numerous works; pieces that are particularly noteworthy are Picasso’s Fillette à la corbeille fleurie (Young Girl with a Flower Basket), as well as a Claude Monet water lilies painting.
Images courtesy of: Christie’s International Real Estate
