Christie's Green Auction - Bid to Save the Earth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 22, 2010

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For more information visit: www.ABidtoSavetheEarth.org

Christie’s 2010 Inaugural Green Auction:
A Bid To Save The Earth
Evening Sale Raises: $1,387,000

Companion Silent Auction Hosted by Charitybuzz to Conclude May 6th

All Proceeds to Benefit Conservation International, Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council And The Central Park Conservancy

Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors — Lead Sponsor
NBC Universal’s ‘Green is Universal’ — Official Media Partner
Target — Evening Reception Sponsor

New York — April 22, 2010 — Christie’s this evening announced The Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth evening sale raised $1,387,000 to benefit four environmental organizations: Conservation International, Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Central Park Conservancy. The live auction celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and has a companion silent auction hosted by Charitybuzz that runs through May 6th. The top lot, All You Need is Jealousy by Damien Hirst, sold for $92,000.

“Christie’s is honoured to play its part in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with such engaged and inspiring leaders from the worlds of culture, finance, fashion, philanthropy and conservation,” said Edward Dolman, CEO of Christie’s. “With one simple click of a mouse or texting ‘GoGreen’ or raising an auction paddle, countless individuals from around the world have said, 'I care about our planet and I care about the future.' We thank each and every one of them for their personal and genuine bid to save the earth.”

Hosted by Susan and David Rockefeller, the auction was led by Christopher Burge, Honorary Chairman of Christie’s, along with Chevy Chase, Master of Ceremonies. The star-studded event included guests such as Salma Hayek, Sam Waterston, Ted Danson, Candice Bergen, Brian Williams, John McEnroe, Elettra Wiedemann, James Lipton, Joyce Varvatos, Rogan Gregory, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Matt Lauer, Natalie Morales, Kelly Cutrone, Willie Garson, Cornelia Guest, Doutzen Kroes, Derek Blasber, Willie Garson, Miranda Kerr and more.

Christie’s Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth was made possible through the unprecedented collaboration with the four beneficiary organizations, NBCU’s ‘Green is Universal,’ Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors, Barneys New York, Target, Native Energy and Charitybuzz, in addition to the amazing support of the event’s more than 150 honorary host committee members, all visionary leaders from the worlds of art, business, fashion, philanthropy, conservation and celebrity.

The Green Auction’s companion silent auction, powered by Charitybuzz, will continue through May 6th on www.ABidtoSavetheEarth.org. Lots in the silent auction include celebrity packages such as spending a day with Hugh Jackman on the set of his movie “Reel Steel,” VIP tickets to a Christina Aguilera concert, luxury travel experiences along with important photographic works, paintings, and sculpture. The final results will be announced on May 6th after its completion.

Throughout the evening guests were encouraged to give a $10.00 donation to The Green Auction by texting gogreen to phone number 20222. Donations will continue to be accepted throughout the duration of the companion silent auction which runs through May 6th.

The evening’s exquisite reception for more that 600 guests was sponsored by Target with event production by Van Wyck & Van Wyck. The event was carbon offset by Native Energy.

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Visit Christie’s on the web at www.christies.com

About Christie's

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business had global auction and private sales in 2009 that totaled £2.1 billion/$3.3 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million. Christie’s has 53 offices in 30 countries and 10 salesrooms around the world including London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai. For more information, please visit www.christies.com.

About Conservation International

Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity. With headquarters in the greater Washington, D.C. area, CI works in more than 40 countries on four continents. For more information about CI, please visit www.conservation.org.

About Natural Resources Defense Council

The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has 1.3 million members and online activists, served from offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing. For more information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org.

About Oceana

Oceana campaigns to protect and restore the world’s oceans. Our teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. Global in scope and dedicated to conservation, Oceana has campaigners based in North America, Europe and South and Central America. More than 300,000 members and e-activists in over 150 countries have already joined Oceana. For more information about Oceana, please visit www.Oceana.org.

About Central Park Conservancy

The Central Park Conservancy’s mission is to restore, manage, and preserve Central Park, in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 that manages Central Park under a contract with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, corporations, foundations, and the City of New York, the Conservancy has invested more than $500 million to date into the Park, making it a model for urban parks worldwide. The Conservancy provides more than 85% of Central Park’s annual $25 million operating budget and is responsible for all basic care of the Park. For more information, please visit www.centralparknyc.org.

About Charitybuzz

A leader in cause marketing, Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com) aligns nonprofits with international brands and celebrity icons to raise funds through innovative online auctions. Featuring the world’s most coveted pop culture experiences, special events, luxury destinations, exquisite art, jewelry, fashion and sports memorabilia, Charitybuzz brings its online community of socially conscious bidders exclusive opportunities to make a difference. The company enables its bidders to truly do good and live well, generating millions of dollars for charities around the globe. To learn more, please visit www.charitybuzz.com or email info@charitybuzz.com.

About Green is Universal

Launched in May 2007, "Green is Universal" is NBC Universal's ongoing green initiative dedicated to raising Green awareness, effecting positive change to the environment, and substantially greening its own operations. As part of this effort, NBCU is committed to producing environmentally conscious film and television; creating incentives for local communities to “go green,” and educating both consumers and employees about sustainability and the environment. For more information, please visit www.nbcuni.com

About Deutsche Asset Management and DB Climate Change Advisors

With approximately $695 billion in assets under management globally as of September 2009, Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division is one of the world's leading investment management organizations, not just in size, but in quality and breadth of investment products, performance and client service. The Asset Management division provides a broad range of investment management products across the risk/return spectrum.

DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA) is the climate change investment and research business of Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM). DeAM is one of the leading climate change investors in the world, with approximately $6 billion under management as of September 2009. With a world-class in-house research team focusing on this theme, DBCCA is an investment industry thought-leader on a broad range of climate change dynamics.
www.dbcca.com

About Barneys New York

Barneys New York is a luxury retailer synonymous with the most intriguing and stylish names in fashion. The Company operates flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Scottsdale. In addition, the Company operates two regional stores, 19 Barneys New York CO-OP stores and 13 outlet stores. Stores are also operated in Japan under a licensing arrangement. Barneys.com now brings the essence of the Barneys brand to the web shopping experience.

About NativeEnergy

NativeEnergy is a climate solutions pioneer and recognized leader in the US carbon market, offering services that reduce carbon emissions to fight global warming. NativeEnergy uses its distinctive “help build” model to support the construction of new carbon reduction projects. By helping finance construction of Native American, family farm, and community-based clean technology projects, our customers help communities in need of building sustainable economies. For more information, please visit www.nativeevergy.com.

About MMB

MMB is one of the leading independent agencies in the US ($600 million in billings) with primary headquarters in Boston and a service office in NYC. We work with a short list of premier companies and our specialty is creating compelling brand positions and sales-driven creative solutions across all mediums. MMB has also created a children's brand, Noah Wild, designed to empower kids to make a difference in the wild, wild world. Proceeds from the sales of Noah Wild products go to 5 nonprofits dedicated to protecting animals and animal habitats — learn more at www.noahwild.com. Leading clients of MMB include Subway, ESPN, Carrabba's Italian Grill, StarKist, Harvard Business School, New Era Caps, Axis 1 Golf. For more information about MMB, please visit www.mmb580.com.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,740 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

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FACEBOOK at Facebook.com/A-Bid-To-Save-The-Earth

Contacts:

• Toby Usnik, New York +1.212.636.2680 tusnik@christies.com
• Alexandra Buxton, London +44.20.7389.2117 abuxton@christies.com
• Yvonne So, Hong Kong +852.29.78.99.19 yso@christies.com
• Jenny Powers, NRDC +1.212.727.4566 jpowers@nrdc.org
• Juliana Stein, Oceana +1.202.467.1906 jstein@oceana.org
• Scott Johnson, CPC +1.212.310.6641 sjohnson@centralparknyc.org
• Rob McNeil, CI +1.703.341.2561 akolb@conservation.org
• Hilary Smith, NBC Universal +1.212.664.2617 hilary.smith@nbcuni.com
• Glenda Luft +1.800.577.8809 gluft@Charitybuzz.com
• Dawn Brown +1.212.450.8699 dbrown@barneys.com
• Mayura Hooper, Deutsche Bank +1.212.250.5536 mayura.hooper@db.com

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Christie's Green Auction: Bid to Save the Earth Press Conference - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

April 14, 2010: The Green Auction Goes Around the World with Trips-Of-A-Lifetime to Save Earth

April 8, 2010: Christie's Star-Studded Green Auction Unveiled Online On April 8th

March 29, 2010: Fashion Leaders Make Bid to Save the Earth at Christie's Inaugural Green Auction

March 16, 2010: Celebrities Come Out in Force to Make 'A Bid to Save the Earth' on Earth Day, April 22

February 24, 2010: Artist Community Makes Bid to Save The Earth at Christie's Green Auction Scheduled For April 22, 2010 at Rockefeller Center

February 3, 2010: Christie's Announces the 2010 Inaugural Green Auction to Benefit the Environment: "A Bid to Save the Earth"

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In the Press

• May 4, 2010

  The Huffington Post: All That Glitters Is Green: First-Ever Christie's Green Auction

• April 22-23, 2010

  Television:

  NewsWorld-TV (CBC): Canada National
Power & Politics

  KUTV-SLC (CBS) — Salt Lake City, UT:
2News This Morning

  Al Arabiya TV (English)

  Bloomberg TV:
Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller

  MSNBC:
Andrea Mitchell Reports

  
  

  Print:

  WWD: Christie's Auction Proves Green is the New Black

  Reuters: Green Auction nets $2 million for environment

  USA Today: Wanna hang with Hugh Jackman? Green Auction offers big-ticket items

  New York Post: Earth Day bidders spend big to save the planet

  1010 WINS: Christie's 'Green Auction' Raises $1.4 Million for Four Environmental Groups

  AFP: Stars shine spotlight on the planet for Earth Day

  The Epoch Times: Christie's Holds Earth Day Auction

  The Business Insider: Christie's Auctions Off Adventures With The Rich And Famous

  WorldGolf.com: Win a golf date with Bill Clinton, help save the environment

  Paul Fraser Collectibles: Damien Hirst brings $92,000 in Christie's bid to save the Earth

  The Daily Mail: Salma Hayek lets her £3,750 show-stealing boots do the talking

  
  

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  Die Presse

  Schwaebische Post

  Mitteldeutsche zeitung

  General-Anzeiger Bonn

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  TZ

• April 22, 2010

  The Huffington Post: Make a Bid to Save the Earth

• April 21, 2010

  Reuters India: Green Auction to mark 40th anniversary of Earth Day
  Bloomberg.com: Salma Hayek, Hirst Heart Grace Auction to Aid Green Nonprofits

• April 20, 2010

  Media Bistro: Christie's Goes Green with Earth Day Auction

• April 16, 2010

  Citybuzz: Christie’s Goes Green for Earth Day Auction April 22

• April 15, 2010

  L.A. Times: Top fashion designers donate merch and 'dream' experiences to Earth Day auction
  

• April 14, 2010

  i-D magazine: Twitter post
  Style.com: Stella Does His ‘N’ Hers
  Grub Street New York: Batali Kills a Dove for Neil Patrick Harris, Will Show You the Greenmarket
  Emirates Business 24/7: Artists and stars rally to save the planet [No link available, PDF on request]
  Green for Good: Christies's star-studded green auction unveiled online
  CSRwire: Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth
  NBC New York: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and More Auction for Earth Day

• April 11, 2010

  How to Spend It (Financial Times): Christie's launches A Bid to Save the Earth

• April 9, 2010

  NBC New York's fashion blog The Thread: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and More Auction for Earth Day
  Fashion Indie: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Missoni and Armani Team Up to Save Earth
  AOL Stylist: Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani, and Vera Wang Donate Eco-Friendly Fashion Experiences for Earth Day Auction
  Fashionista: Don’t Want a Week With Anna? How About a Suit From Stella? A Dress From Vera?
  Green for Good: Christies's star-studded green auction unveiled online

• April 6, 2010

  The Discerning Brute: "Rape of Africa" in "A Bid to Save the Earth"

• April 8, 2010

  Und wir haben die Nachricht bei Facebok gepostet
  Tonic: Going, Going... Green!
  American Way: Earth Day Turns 40

• April 1-4, 2010

  Germany:

  Spiegel Online

  Spiegel on Twitter

  focus-online

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  stylesublime - Fashion blog

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• April 1, 2010

  Humanitarian News: Christie's offers celebrity auctions for Earth Day
  Greener Venues Blog: Christie's offers celebrity auctions for Earth Day

• March 31

  The Huffington Post: A Bid to Save the Earth
  WWD: Designers Pitch In for Earth Day Auction

• March 29

  The Huffington Post: Eco Fashion Pushes the Boundaries in CocoEco Magazine's Stephen Jones Nature Project

• March 28

  Independent — London: The halo effect: Who are the real philanthropists — celebrities or the megarich?

• March 25

  ID Magazine: Christie's Green Auction
  Look to the Stars: Charitybuzz Launches A Bid To Save The Earth

• March 23

  Zink Magazine: Be the Change — Christie's Auction House Reminds Us That a Little Bit Goes a Long Way.

  Meltwater News: Mingling for charity

  Some Hollywood superstars put their egos on parade to save the planet on Earth Day yesterday.

  According to Christie's Green Auction, a group of Hollywood celebrities agreed to lend their star power to raise funds for its "A Bid to Save the Earth" campaign next month.

  We think it's more the other way around; the event seems to help massage their massive egos.

  Still, we are deeply touched by Hollywood's kindness. David Duchovny is auctioning the chance to have lunch with him on the set of Californication, Hugh Jackman is auctioning off the chance to spend the day on the set of Reel Steel with him this summer, while Sigourney Weaver will let the successful bidder accompany her to a private screening of Avatar.

• March 22

  Kurv Magazine: Christie's, A Bid to Save the Earth, Rockefeller Centre, April 22 2010
  Hollywood Oubreak: Celebrities Rally for Earth Day 2010 Green Auction

• February 5

  Reuters: Red hot art going green at charity auction

• February 3, 2010

  Press Release: Christie's Announces the 2010 Inagural Green Auction