Next on the list of the Art Ball’s package is a trip to France’s Paris. Oh, but you’ve been to Paris a dozen times. In fact, you probably considered it a suburb of Dallas. But this Paris is one that you’ve never seen. In fact, few if any will be able to tell the tales that the winner of this package will bring back. Don’t forget to take along your cameras. This one deserves so much more than iPhone shots.
Parisian Tour* (Value: $33,553)
Leon Andre Talley, Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld (File photo)
After December’s Métiers d’Art, Dallasites felt like they had earned their master’s degree on Coco Chanel. One of the Coco subjects that kept popping up was Mademoiselle’s 31 Rue Cambon apartment. It is where the late Stanley Marcus first met her. She entertained clients, world leaders and the international set like Dali, Stravinsky and Giacometti.
Thanks to the 2014 Art Ball committee, the winner of this package will have a private tour of the luxurious apartment.
But, of course, there’s more. So much more.
There’s also a private tour of the Musée Bourdelle with its 500 magnificent marble, plaster and bronze pieces of artwork. Afterward there’s lunch with Museum Director Amelie Simier. It was originally the studio of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, and includes his works including 21 studies of Ludwig van Beethoven plus Bourdelle’s personal collection of works by Eugène Delacroix and Auguste Rodin.
But it’s not all indoor touring. Oh, please. This is an Art Ball package. Imagine a full day of cruising the Seine for up to 12 guests on the yacht Petrus III with yummy delicacies and wines. As for lunch, it will be at a famous guingette. Perhaps one that you’ve seen in a Renoir? And as the day winds down, you’ll sup on board the Petrus with the lights of Paris providing the backdrop.
Mandarin Oriental Paris**
During the stay in Paris, home will be a deluxe room for two at the Mandarin Oriental.
American Airlines **
Round-trip, business-class airfare for two will be provided by American Airlines.
Bid now or at the night of the ball, but bid!
* Compliments of Mandarin Oriental Paris, Patrick Esquerre and American Airlines
** Photos provided by the Dallas Museum of Art’s Art Ball