ASSC Live Auction
During Asia Society Southern California'a 2013 Annual Gala Dinner on February 19th, Christie's will conduct a live auction. Don't miss out on the action and your chance to bid on some fantastic items.
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Auction items include:
Sip and Sign Opportunity. Join Yao Ming on stage as he hand signs your very own etched 3L (DOUBLE MAGNUM) Bottle of 2009 YAO MING Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. While on stage, have your photo taken with Yao Ming as he personally hands over his world-class wine and a Yao Ming signed Sharks jersey. This is your chance to see how you size up to the 7' 6" basketball star and capture the moment forever
Custom made Girard-Perregaux Swiss Watch. This priceless watch is one of only two made by Girard-Perregaux, bearing the Yao family chop, which appears on Yao Family Wine labels. The first watch will be given to Yao Ming and the second is available to join your collection if you are the winning bidder. This is your chance to own a luxury Swiss watch that only you and Yao Ming have in common. Girard-Perregaux has been producing the highest quality Swiss watches since 1791. They are one of the few authentic Swiss watch manufactures, designing, creating, developing and producing both the external components of the watch as well as its "heart", the movement. Their comprehensive approach enables them to offer a complete portfolio of top-of-the range movements (over 100 variants) and prestigious mechanical watch collections.
China Vacation. Pack your bags and be prepared to enjoy two, unrestricted Business Class tickets Los Angeles/Beijing/Shanghai/Los Angeles on Air China. Spend three nights at the Aman Summer Palace Hotel and receive a private tour of the spectacular Summer Palace. Let the escape continue as you hop on a short flight to Shanghai-where you can retreat to your luxury Suite at the Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel for three nights after taking in the excitement of the vibrant city. Get close to the action with 2 great seats at a Shanghai Sharks game. The trip doesn’t end there, meet up with Yao Ming at the game to visit and snap a few photos.
VIP Napa Valley Experience for 6 Yao Family Wines chief winemaker Tom Hinde will host the winning bidder and five guests to an unforgettable day in Napa Valley. The day will begin with coffee and pastries at the world famous Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company in St. Helena. Sip fresh roasted java alongside Napa Valley's winemakers in this quintessential Napa Valley coffee spot. Next, you will visit one of Napa's best vineyards, where Tom Hinde will be your tour guide and walk you through the vineyard and teach you about the magic of Napa Valley: rich soil, morning fog, and afternoon sunshine. Then Mr. Hinde will escort you and your guests on a visit to the winery where Yao Family Wines are produced. You will enjoy barrel and pre-release tastings of upcoming Yao Family Wines vintages, and a discussion of the fermentation and bottling process. Next you will enjoy lunch at one of Napa Valley's most popular restaurants, Rutherford Grill. Finally, you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting at Quintessa Winery. The winning bidder will also receive 2 (750 ml) bottles of 2009 YAO MING Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Have the ultimate VIP Experience.
On day two, enjoy a visit to Kenzo Estate Winery. The property is unusual in Napa Valley for the vast expanse of wilderness it encompasses, but it is unique and extraordinary in the owner's desire to share his appreciation with guests. Arrive mid-morning and upon entrance you will be greeted with a toast and glass of Asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc. You will then be treated to a private tour of the vineyard and return to the fermentations buildings for an overview of the winemaking methods employed by Kenzo Estate. You will retreat to a personalized tasting of five great Kenzo Estate wines, accompanied by a wonderful on-the-premises Bouchon lunch. This tour is being provided courtesy of Tsutomu (Tom) Tanaka, a former Visionary honoree and new President of Kenzo Estate, and Kenzo Tsujimoto, owner of Kenzo Estate.
*Dates have to be mutually agreeable, the trip cannot be redeemed during Napa harvest, and the package is non-transferable.
Luxury Lakers Night.You and 3 of your friends can cheer on the Los Angeles Lakers as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on April 5, from the luxury of a VIP Suite. Take home a signed Steve Nash Jersey as a memento of the evening. All you need to do is decide what three friends to invite!
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Masterpiece in Minutes. Watch artist Gregory Adamson mesmerize the crowd with his fast-paced performance art presentation where he paints famous icons in to music upside down, creating huge masterpieces in just minutes. Bid to make this one of a kind portrait of Yao Ming yours for the keeping.
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