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DAMIEN HIRST Gone but Not Forgotten, 2014 Glass, vinyl covered stainless steel, powder-coated steel, rubber, gold leaf and mammoth skeleton 164.6 x 282.1 x 179.8 in./418.1 x 716.6 x 456.6 cm.

In this significant new work, made especially for amfAR, Damien Hirst presents the gilded skeleton of a woolly mammoth in a colossal steel and glass vitrine. The mammoth is the largest earth-dwelling mammal of all time. The three-metre tall skeleton used in Gone but Not Forgotten is a Mammuthus primigenius, one of the last mammoth species to have existed. Aside from isolated populations on the Siberian island of Wrangel, the woolly mammoth became extinct over 10,000 years ago. Unique in concept, materials and scale, Gone but Not Forgotten is the most significant recent addition to Hirst’s ‘Natural History’ series, which began in the early 1990s with works that include the thirteen-foot tiger shark in formaldehyde, The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991), and the bisected cow and calf, Mother and Child (Divided) (1993). These seminal pieces came out of an urge to “communicate an idea, to make art that is more real,” and to replicate the immediate visual impact of natural history museum displays. The steel tanks work to frame each animal in a grid-like structure, whilst the glass—in its simultaneous solidity and transparency—acts as both a window to allow the viewer access to the scene, and a door to exclude them. Hirst began using gold tanks in the ‘Natural History’ series in 2008, the same year as his ground-breaking Sotheby’s auction, Beautiful Inside My Head Forever. For the artist, the use of gold prompts a reflection on wealth, luxury, and decadence. Inspired by the legend of King Midas, Hirst explains: “Gold’s the thing that, when you open the briefcase in the movies, shines on you and sucks you in. It brings out the worst in you as well as the best. Midas dies of starvation, doesn’t he?” With Gone but Not Forgotten, Hirst addresses not only questions of life and death, but also myth and legend, evolutionary history and scientific reality. Despite the irrefutability of its existence, the mammoth has acquired an almost mythical status: both historically—in Ancient Greece, it was the discovery of mammoth skulls, with their large naval cavities, that arguably gave rise to the legend of the one-eyed Cyclops; and because, in the artist’s words “they come from a time and place that we cannot fully comprehend.” Mimicking Victorian modes of display, Hirst turns the magnificent skeleton into a curiosity object.The gold removes the mammoth even further from a conceivable reality until it becomes, like death, something unknown, that we can only momentarily attempt to understand.

Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates

In presenting us with this extinct creature, Hirst leaves the viewer to contemplate both an unavoidably finite expression of mortality and the ultimate fragility of existence. However, Gone but Not Forgotten also represents a symbolic victory over death for Hirst. As he has explained: “You don’t like [death], so you disguise it or you decorate it to make it look like something bearable—to such an extent that it becomes something else.” As such, this extraordinarily unique artwork also unexpectedly acts as a celebration of life and a tribute to the power of hope.

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DAMIEN HIRST Auranofin Gold, 2014 Household gloss and metallic paint on canvas 105 x 63 in./266.7 x 160 cm. (3-inch spot) Signed by artist en verso Shipping costs and all applicable taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder.



DAMIEN HIRST Midas and the Power of Giving, 2014 Butterflies, cubic zirconia and metallic paint on canvas 96 x 84 in./243.8 x 213.4 cm. Signed by artist en verso Shipping costs and all applicable taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder.



BECOME A HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER Ever wonder what it would be like to see your name in the credits of a major motion picture? The winner of this priceless experience will receive an Executive Producer credit on John Hillcoat’s crime thriller, Triple Nine, starring Academy Award nominee Casey Affleck, Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Oscar Isaac, Academy Award winner Kate Winslet and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson. As an Executive Producer, you and a guest will be invited to visit the movie set, and you will receive two tickets to the film’s premiere. Courtesy of

Date of set visit to be scheduled by mutual convenience and agreement for Worldview and the winning bidder within Worldview’s already scheduled filming dates. All related flights and hotel accommodations associated with the various travel required for this experience are strictly the responsibility of the winning bidder. Set and filming locations will only be disclosed to winning bidder and cannot be changed. The winning bidder is not entitled to any profit sharing, royalties, or compensation associated with this film or any Worldview movie productions past or present.

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HIGH JEWELRY SERPENTI NECKLACE The Italian ‘Serpenti,’ or snake, has long been an icon of BVLGARI design. This mythical symbol of eternity and prosperity was sinuously commemorated as jewelry when Cleopatra visited Julius Caesar in Rome in 46 BC. Nearly 2,000 years later, ‘Serpenti’ jewelry regained prominence when Elizabeth Taylor—the glamorous co-founder of amfAR and star of 1963 movie Cleopatra—commissioned her favorite jeweler, BVLGARI, to create a collection that she could wear on- and off-screen. A tribute to the Hollywood legend, this High Jewelry necklace in white gold with a single drop-shaped Aquamarine (13.05 ct) and pavé diamonds (19.12 ct) is presented by BVLGARI’s current ambassador, Italian-born singer and former First Lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Courtesy of

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERY OWN S 63 AMG COUPÉ WITH LEWIS HAMILTON The all-new S 63 AMG Coupé is proof that the car of your dreams might now come with two doors. Underneath its sleek, poised exterior is a 585-hp 5.5-liter, V8 biturbo engine that will remind you that you are not, in fact, dreaming. You are very much awake. No stone was left unturned in the quest to immerse you in an environment of the highest-quality materials and most advanced technologies possible. The S 63 AMG Coupé is the perfect example of Mercedes-Benz’s promise to deliver “the best or nothing.” And who better to partner with for this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience of customizing your very own S 63 AMG Coupé than MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team member and 2008 Formula OneTM World Champion Lewis Hamilton at a Formula OneTM racing event in 2014? You will have the opportunity to consult with Lewis Hamilton and an AMG sales representative regarding the customization of your S 63 AMG Coupé, and you and a guest will enjoy the Formula OneTM race of your choosing during the 2014 season. This auction lot includes: • Free configuration of a brand new S 63 AMG Coupé with a budget limit up to 200,000 € (EUR) retail price, and up to 35,000 € (EUR) retail price for AMG Performance Studio individualization options. • Exclusive Formula OneTM Experience including: – Two (2) Formula OneTM Paddock Club tickets for one race in the 2014 season (no Paddock Club at the Formula One™ race in Brazil). – Personal configuration consultancy of the S 63 AMG Coupé with Lewis Hamilton and an AMG sales representative during the chosen race weekend. Please see Terms and Conditions on subsequent Mercedes-Benz-related page. Courtesy of

Fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 14.2 l/8.0 l/10.3 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 242.0 g/km


Terms and Conditions S 63 AMG Coupé is ECE setup, with left-hand drive, and certified for the European market. Fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 14.2 l/8.0 l/10.3 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 242.0 g/km The budget limits of 200,000 € (EUR) and 35,000 € (EUR) include 19% German VAT. Any additional options chosen by the winning bidder beyond the budget limits and conditions noted herein are the responsibility of and must be paid for by the winning bidder. Once built, the vehicle will be delivered to Mercedes’ AMG Headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to arrange for delivery or retrieval of the vehicle from Germany to its final destination. (Time of delivery depends on the date of configuration and chosen options. Minimum delivery time is three months after configuration.) Should the successful bidder prefer to receive the vehicle elsewhere, delivery cost and all other additional costs will be borne by the successful bidder. Any and all costs for shipping, additional taxes, import duties, customs, or any other documents needs are the exclusive responsibility of the winning bidder. Any costs for modifications, including but not limited to RHD and country specifications, are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Flight and hotel costs, scheduling of said travel and accommodations, and any other costs except for the Paddock Club tickets, are the responsibility of the winning bidder.



21 EXCLUSIVE BOTTLES FROM MOËT & CHANDON’S GRAND VINTAGE COLLECTION This extraordinary collection of vintage champagnes is comprised of bottles from Moët & Chandon’s private Grand Vintage Collection. The selected vintages highlight nearly 100 years of excellence: 1911, 1914, 1921, 1928, 1952, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. The 21 bottles in this collection have been especially selected in honor of the 21st year of Cinema Against AIDS. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage champagnes are unique wines created from the grapes of a single exceptional year. This Grand Vintage Collection champagne possesses an assertive, complex and inimitable personality, qualities that have been elevated to their fullest expression through the savoir-faire, experience, and expertise of Moët & Chandon’s Chef de Cave. Since 1842, the house has released 71 vintage champagnes. The Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection, the house’s finest wine and one of the world’s most prestigious collections of vintage champagnes, is safeguarded in the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Reserve cellars. The collection includes custom display ladders. Courtesy of

YOU WILL LIVE LIKE HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY ON OSCAR WEEKEND 2015... This Oscar Weekend Extravaganza package includes: • • • •

Two tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards Two tickets to The Weinstein Company Pre-Oscar Party Two tickets to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party Two tickets to the Vanity Fair Post-Oscar Party

Oscar Weekend is February 21 and 22, 2015 Courtesy of

Airfare and ground transportation are not included. This package cannot be extended or honored any other year. Package must be used during Oscar weekend 2015. If any of these events are canceled for any reason, amfAR will make its best efforts to offer alternative access.

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THE RED COLLECTION Curated by Carine Roitfeld This is your opportunity to own a unique collection of over 40 looks from the world’s most legendary and renowned fashion designers. This collection is beyond over-the-top. It is beyond one-of-a-kind. It will never be available again. It is a collection unlike any other collection in the world. And it will be presented in its entirety and worn by the world’s top fashion models in celebration of amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 21. The winner of this ravishing collection will be the envy of every fashionista the world over. This collection will be delivered to the successful bidder “as is.” You will receive the looks seen in the fashion show in the sizes displayed and worn by the models. Shipping costs and all applicable taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Jewelry worn by the models in the Fashion Show is not included as part of the collection.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ALEXANDER TEREKHOV ALEXANDER WANG ALTUZARRA BLUMARINE BURBERRY BVLGARI CALVIN KLEIN CELINE CHANEL CHRISTIAN DIOR CHRISTOPHER KANE COMME DES GARÇONS DOLCE & GABBANA EMILIO PUCCI FENDI GIAMBATTISTA VALLI GIANVITO ROSSI GIORGIO ARMANI GIVENCHY GUCCI HUGO BOSS

JW ANDERSON KENNETH COLE LANVIN LOUIS VUITTON MARC JACOBS MARCHESA MAX MARA MICHAEL KORS MISSONI MIU MIU MONCLER PRADA PROENZA SCHOULER RALPH LAUREN RICK OWENS ROBERTO CAVALLI SALVATORE FERRAGAMO TOM FORD ULYANA SERGEENKO VALENTINO VERSACE VIONNET

PABLO PICASSO Untitled (Tête d’homme), 1968 Pencil on paper 6.125 x 4.125 in./15.5 x 10.5 cm. Signed and dated by the artist Shipping costs and all related taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder.

ANDY WARHOL Marilyn (F. & S. II. 30), 1967 Screen print on paper Edition 128 of 250 Signed by artist in pencil Stamp-numbered en verso 36 x 36 in./91.5 x 91.5 cm. Published by Factory Additions, New York Andy Warhol is an artist whose career and iconic images are deeply engrained in our global consciousness. What is not widely known about Andy Warhol is that the sale of his works has raised millions of dollars for amfAR. And Warhol’s support of amfAR is not solely demonstrated by the donation of his works; in 1986, Andy Warhol hosted one of amfAR’s earliest fundraising events at the New York Academy of Art. Shipping costs and all related taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder.

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TRIP TO SPACE WITH LEONARDO DICAPRIO Those of you who attended last year’s Cinema Against AIDS gala may recall that amfAR was fortunate enough to have been able to auction a trip to space on Virgin Galactic with Leonardo DiCaprio. And now, we are pleased to be able to provide one more seat on the same flight. Out of the billions of people living on our planet, the winner of this auction lot will be one of the few able to look down to earth. Virgin Galactic is pioneering the path for civilians to travel into space, with hundreds waiting in line for the opportunity to travel on one of their missions. amfAR has the incredible opportunity to offer the winning bidder of this once-in-a-lifetime experience the last seat on the same mission as Leonardo DiCaprio. The trip starts with a calm ascent to 50,000 feet, at which point the rocket takes off, accelerating to 3,000 miles per hour, or nearly four times the speed of sound. Once in space, you will experience zero gravity, somersaulting through the spaceship before returning safely to earth. You will be among the first 1,000 people to have ever left the planet! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The winning bidder will travel to New Mexico for three days of flight preparation with the Virgin Galactic team. After three days of g-force and zero gravity training and preparation, the winner will be suited up and sent out of the atmosphere into space. © Getty Images

Auction winner will be required to accept Virgin Galactic’s Conditions of Carriage and sign an informed consent waiver. That process will include a medical check. This package includes one ticket. The flight will occur on a priority basis among the first 500 astronauts to fly on Virgin Galactic.

EXCLUSIVE DINNER WITH ANDREA BOCELLI This once-in-a-lifetime dinner is for 12 people (six couples) at the home of the world’s most beloved tenor. Andrea Bocelli will welcome you to Versilia, his mansion in the beautiful resort of Forte dei Marmi along the Tuscan coast, where the Apuan Alps provide a mountainous backdrop. Filled with his precious musical instruments, Versilia is the creative heart of the Tuscan maestro. It is in the sophisticated recording studio here at his home that Andrea Bocelli has sung and recorded pieces of music that have become part of musical history. It is also right here that he has hosted colleagues like Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand, and here that he has conceived many of his most inspired recordings. The meal will be designed and prepared by Arnaud Poëtte, the chef de cuisine of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, with wine pairings to be selected from the hotel’s private cellar by chef sommelier Xavier Dinet. Andrea Bocelli

Courtesy of Andrea Bocelli and the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Travel and accommodations for all guests are not included. Dinner to be arranged by mutual agreement and convenience. Dinner can only take place between October 20, 2014, and March 31, 2015; blackout dates include December 24-25, 2014, December 31, 2014, and January 1, 2015.

Xavier Dinet

Arnaud Poëtte

LUBNA BY REDEMPTION CHOPPERS This motorcycle is a one-of-a-kind Redemption Choppers creation, made exclusively and especially for amfAR. Lubna is an “old-school” chopper with very modern touches. The customized Lubna has a 125-cubic inch TP engine and a six-speed Baker high-performance gearbox. The front-springer suspension and carburetor feature handmade engravings. Lubna was handcrafted by master builder Vanni Laghi. Courtesy of Redemption Choppers Shipping costs and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder.

WORLD’S FINEST SUPERYACHT VACATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS You and 11 of your friends can enjoy the ultimate vacation on board the 56-meter/183-foot Benetti Super Yacht Galaxy for one full week. The 15-person crew, who are renowned for their excellence, will welcome you to the generous aft deck, which features a large built-in sofa. Alternatively, you and your entourage can go directly to the sundeck, which offers a Jacuzzi, sun-pad area, and dining area, to enjoy your favorite cocktails and the exquisite cuisine. As you pass through the doors into the spacious salon, you will see a lovely airy décor of beige and cream. The yacht’s modern and efficient design incorporates a host of stunning sycamore wood. This enticing interior continues throughout the yacht and into the spacious owner’s suite and the five cabins. The upper-deck sky lounge has 180-degree views, which, along with its gaming tables, bar, and home cinema, makes it the perfect spot for an evening of entertainment. The adjoining dining area has panoramic views over the deck and the sliding glass panels can be opened for outdoor dining. An air-conditioned gym on the sun deck allows guests to work out while taking in the breathtaking vistas. Alternatively, guests can entertain themselves with the vast armada of water toys, including kayaks and jet skis. Courtesy of Hans Thomas Gross The successful bidder is responsible for fuel, food, and beverages. Booking and confirmation is subject to availability at a time mutually convenient to all parties before October 2015. Trip to occur from the yacht’s moored location in the Mediterranean during the summer or in the Caribbean from December 2014 through March 2015.

JESSICA CRAIG-MARTIN Cougar Friends (AmfAR Benefit, Cannes), 2008 C-print 44 x 60 in./111.76 x 152.4 cm. Special limited edition of 50 for amfAR As a photographer who has worked for Vogue, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, and The New Yorker, Jessica Craig-Martin has had ready access to the glitz and glamour of well-heeled society. Cropped and obliquely angled, Craig-Martin’s photographs rarely allow for the identification of her subjects’ faces, thus subverting the concept of society page party pictures, and instead focusing on the baubles, plumage, and other telling details that offer commentary on society’s obsession with surface. Jessica Craig-Martin has had solo exhibitions at MoMA PS1, New York; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid; Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, New York; and Interim Art, London. Her group exhibitions include “I Am a Camera” at the Saatchi Collection, London; and “Sentimental Education” at Deitch Projects, New York. Craig-Martin’s work is in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Guggenheim Museum, New York; and the New Museum, New York, among other prestigious public and private collections internationally. Her monograph of works titled Privilege includes the photograph, Cougar Friends. Craig-Martin currently has an exhibition of new works at Catherine Hug Gallery, Paris, and an upcoming solo exhibition in New York. Additionally, Craig-Martin will have a second monograph, titled The Optimists, published in 2015. The proceeds from the sale of this special edition will be donated in their entirety to amfAR. Courtesy of the artist

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AUCTION RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. All bids are binding and cannot be withdrawn. 2. The highest bidder as determined by amfAR at the close of the auction lot will win the item or service. 3. Every effort has been made to describe auction items accurately. However, all items are sold “as is” and “where is” without warranty or representation of any kind as to accuracy of description, authenticity, value, or fitness for any purpose. By participating in the auction, each bidder recognizes and agrees that amfAR is not liable for any occurrence stemming from the use of the auctioned items or services. All sales are final, and refunds and exchanges are not allowed. 4. Successful bidders are expected to make payment arrangements by 5:00 p.m. Central European Time, Friday, May 23, 2014. amfAR accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. amfAR will accept checks in USD or a wire transfer of funds. 5. Winning bidders should telephone the Cinema Against AIDS office at +33 (0)4 97 16 13 60 on Friday, May 23, 2014 by 12:00 p.m. Central European Time. amfAR’s permanent office may be reached at +1 (212) 806-1753 or via email at [email protected]. 6. Successful bidders will be responsible for applicable taxes and any out-of-town shipping or delivery costs, even if arranged by amfAR, unless otherwise noted. 7. All auctioned items are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the donors. Purchases that are subject to future fulfillment, such as travel or entertainment items, depend on the schedules of both the purchaser and the donors of the items. amfAR is not responsible if mutually agreeable times and locations cannot be reached. 8. No refund can be given for purchases/packages not fulfilled within one year of purchase or within the time period reflected in each individual auction lot description. 9. All items have been donated to amfAR for the auction. These items are sold by amfAR and not by the donors. 10. amfAR will accept advance bids on all auction items until 12:00 p.m. Central European Time on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.