on the 23rd of November
A variety of products designed by Apples Senior Vice
President, Jonathan Ive, and Australian designer, Marc Newson, are
to be auctioned off by the (RED) charity on the 23rd of November at
Sothebys in New York City. The most popular and highly anticipated
item is undoubtedly a blade-like aluminium desk, known as the (RED)
Desk, which for a one-time production is going to be offered on
this forthcoming day in history.
With 185 interlocking cells that create quite the
miraculous pattern, the legs were even machined from solid pieces
of aluminium by a company in California known as Neal Feay Studio.
On the desk itself, there is also an inscription of authentication
stating, Designed by Jony Ive & Marc Newson for (RED) 2013 edition
01/01.
This day for Sothebys will see all proceeds benefit
the (RED) charity and supports their strong efforts to win the
fight against malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS. Thus far since 2006,
Apple Inc. alone has helped raise upwards of $65 Million for the
(RED) charity.
In addition to the (RED) Desk, among the other more
notable products available at auction will be a Leica Camera made
by these same very gentleman. Jonathan Ive, ever-so proud about the
final result of this masterpiece, came forward to report that,
“Leica represents the confluence of precision engineering,
world-class lens technology and design principles which elevate
both function and form. Designing this very special camera for the
(RED) Auction has been a privilege for myself and Marc, and its
sale on 23 November will generate funds so critical to the fight to
end AIDS.” Mr. Newson, then was reached for comment and stated,
“With nearly 1000 prototype parts and more than 725 hours of
manufacturing time, the winning bidder will own a piece of
exquisite imaging history. The attention to each and every detail
of this camera from its outer shell to the magnificent optics will
delight a collector who appreciates the absolute pinnacle of
craftsmanship.”
It goes without saying that the 23rd of November at
Sothebys in New York City will be quite the occasion. From these
items to even a pair of solid gold Apple earbud headphones, it is
with great enthusiasm that we at Gibson Sothebys International
Realty can be affiliated with such a forward-thinking brand like
Sothebys who always hold such events with the only goal being to
benefit a valued charity and help those in need.
More Information: De Zeen, MacRumors, De Zeen (Regarding Leica
Camera)