Tag: christie’s

Prince Harry plays against his brother at Sentebale Polo Cup

June 12, 2011

Held in torrential rain on June the 12th the Sentebale Polo Cup was a great success especially for the Duke of Cambridge’s polo team who won the round robin tournament, beating his brother who played in the Sentebale team and the Bin Drai Team. Sentebale’s co-founder Prince Seeiso braved the weather to present the prize giving, and to commiserate with Prince Harry!

After a wonderful dinner from Coworth Park, Hugh Edmeades from Christie’s took to the floor to run the auction which included some amazing lots, including a Tracey Emin Neon, a luxury safari in Botswana, a private dinner cooked by Tom Aikens and a bespoke-made handcrafted jewelry piece by Sabine Roemer. The 18k whitegold bracelet was set with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires, which was inspired by the “forget-me-not-flower” of the Sentebale Logo.

All the proceeds from the event will go towards improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho.

www.sentebale.org

Categories: Basic

MANDELA DAY NEW YORK CITY

July 18, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton was hosting an exclusive Mandela Day gala dinner and auction at the Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, New York. He was joined by Nelson Mandela’s wife, Graça Machel and members of the family. Paul Gambaccini was chairing the star-studded gala, which included a special birthday tribute by Morgan Freeman. Notable guests came along to the dinner include Forest and Keisha Whitaker, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys and Spike Lee.

The dinner culminated a Christie’s auction which included, MASINCEDANE ‘the hand that helps others’ which was bought by Morgan Freeman at the auction.

Nelson Mandela’s hand was engraved on a solid silver sheet, the lines on his hand paveed with white Diamonds and the entire piece was mounted on a piece of rock from Robben Island. The plaque also featured his signature and a quote.

www.mandeladay.com

Categories: Charity