MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUSTS AUCTION Thursday 1st December 2016 3
The Trusts will improve the opportunities for children, young people and vulnerable adults while supporting the development of sustainable local communities throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines.
WELCOME MESSAGE Dear Friends of Mustique, On behalf of all the Trustees of the Mustique Charitable Trusts I am delighted to welcome you to Mustique Cocktails. We are indebted to Viscount Linley, Orlando Rock and The Directors of Christie s for their continued generous support it is a wonderful venue and we are very pleased to be back. Due to the enormous generosity of our donors, 2016 has been another busy year for the Trusts and we have supported 38 charities. The focus continues to be on educational support for the most vulnerable, particularly children and young people with special needs in addition to disaster management and climate change education. You will see in the pages to follow details on how the money has been spent as well as information on some of the projects. Donations from the Mustique Charitable Trusts make a real impact every day to many lives and are the clearest possible way for the Mustique community to show that the Island is much more than just a holiday destination. Almost 100% of donations will be received by those who need it most, due to the operation of the Trust being funded by the Mustique Company Ltd. I do hope you have a wonderful evening and that you will continue to give generously. It is only with your help that we can continue the inspirational work. I very much look forward to seeing you on Mustique again soon. Roger Pritchard Chairman Mustique Charitable Trust Mustique Charitable Trust St. Vincent Mustique Charitable Foundation USA UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust www.mustiquecharitabletrust.com 1
MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST GRANTS WERE APPROVED FOR 38 PROJECTS IN 2016 Our grants focus on providing help and support in the following areas: Children, young people and vulnerable adults Poverty relief and helping to build sustainable communities Education Medicine Disaster Relief GRANT EXPENDITURE TO END OF OCTOBER 2016 36% 31% Education Children & Young People Fund Medical Screening 10% 23% Tackling poverty, Building Local Communities Fund (includes Disaster Relief) Nutritious hot lunches for 400 needy school children 3 new Bursary awards to UWI Open Campus 5 school libraries were renovated to help improve literacy 7 supported after school clubs reached 225 children 130 children attended summer programmes in art, environmental science or leadership 24 students received climate change & disaster management education 1,000 trees were planted in 3 disaster prone communities 6,000 people screened for hypertension & diabetes since August 2012 2
YOUR DONATION CHANGES LIVES 50 10 trees will be planted 5 children with special needs will receive breakfast at school 6 children will attend a 12 week programme to learn steel pan 100 50 trees will be planted 10 children with special needs will receive breakfast at school 12 children will attend a 12 week programme to learn steel pan 200 100 trees will be planted Transport for 5 students to attend technical & vocational training 4 children will attend a 12 week programme to learn steel pan 500 Assistance to a dialysis patient for 6 treatments Transport costs for 10 students to attend skills training One month s physiotherapy for 4 physically challenged children 1,000 Leadership training for 8 rural teenagers Contribution towards care for 6 children with cerebral palsy 40 pre-school children will receive lunch for 1 year 2,500 2,000 people get free diabetes & hypertension tests per year 6 HIV orphans will receive monthly counselling for a year 35 children will receive school meals for 1 year 5,000 1,000 trees will be planted 10 children can attend special needs education for 1 year 12 HIV orphans will receive monthly counselling for a year 3
GIVING CHILDREN MEDICAL TREATMENT THEY NEED WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT The Trusts ongoing support to the World Pediatric Project has led to the donation of equipment for a newly renovated operating theatre at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital dedicated to specialised pediatric surgery. This theatre is designated for WPP s use by the hospital and Ministry of Health and is a benchmark achievement towards our healing vision. With funds from the 2015 drinks, the UK Friends purchased a Steris Corp OT Fracture operating table which will be an invaluable edition to the new theatre. Using the most current surgical equipment Reducing the need for higher cost travel and surgical procedures in the US Training advancements for local and regional pediatric specialists Operational from early January 2017, in time for the WPP General Surgery Team s arrival State of the art operating theatre will double the number of WPP pediatric teams performing more complex surgeries locally 4
CLIMATE CHANGE & DISASTER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION An exciting environmental education and cultural exchange project took place at Richmond Vale Academy on the north leeward coast of St Vincent over Easter 2016. The project was attended by ten students and two teachers from several of the David Ross Educational Trust (DRET) academies in the UK and 10 Vincentian students. The 17-day visit provided non-stop immersion in activities surrounding natural disasters, the effects of climate change and disaster management. Work was started to stabilize Richmond Beach which has suffered from extensive sand and gravel mining Beach debris was successfully removed 1,000 trees were planted Focus on mitigating disaster impact on vulnerable rural communities Research on conservation management for Tobago Cays Marine Park EDUCATION IN CONSERVATION 5
SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION WITH SKILLS TRAINING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD CREATION PROJECT The Mustique Charitable Trusts are supporting a skills training programme at the two correctional facilities in St Vincent. Following on from a successful pilot project funded by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations in 2015, the Trusts were approached to strengthen the production of the vetiver grass baskets and mats by the inmates at Kingstown correctional facility and also to extend the training to a second facility at Belle Isle. VETIVER BASKET & MAT SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME Ms Vonnie Roudette, from the Creative Learning Centre, is implementing a much-needed vocational skills training programme in vetiver grass basket and mat making at the Kingstown and Belle Isle correctional facilities with support from the Mustique Charitable Trusts. Ms Roudette is an experienced project coordinator and with her team of skilled trainers will be teaching a range of vetiver grass basket and mat construction techniques. 6
Inmate Pollard with vetiver grass items He is now a trainer in the programme Vetiver grass is a plentiful and renewable resource, preventing erosion on banks & roadsides Integrates conservation through environmentally sustainable handicraft production with a social component Training in planting, harvesting & handling of vetiver grass alongside the construction of many products Will create a significant increase in vetiver products Teaches income generating skills and entrepreneurship 30 participants, selected by expressed interest, will receive 15 hours training per week Aims to reduce the number of repeat offenders, particularly in ages 18-35 7
SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISANS VINCENTIAN CRAFTS PROMOTED IN MUSTIQUE Two highly successful craft fairs held at Easter and in August this year showcased the very best of Vincentian arts and crafts. Attended by 30 exhibitors, a huge variety of crafts were on display and vendors reported brisk sales. We welcomed several newcomers, among them were Augustine Sutherland with his fascinating assortment of organic scents and ointments, some made from volcanic mud and ash. Craft work from returning exhibitors like Nzimbu with his unique banana art, Jazzy Organics and interesting items made from recycled plastic bottles by Brenda Mcintosh-Iroha continue to be popular. These not for profit fairs have enabled the attendees to reach the Mustique market and are now a feature in the calendar of events on the island. The participating vendors have indicated that the feedback from Mustique customers has been invaluable in developing their product lines. 8
HELPING TO DEVELOP COMPETENT READERS Low literacy levels continue to be of concern in the primary schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines and therefore the MCTs have invested in projects to combat this. School libraries have been transformed into reader-friendly spaces & remedial reading centres Improved reading scores have been reported on all levels 7 pupils regarded as at risk have passed the Caribbean Primary Exit with flying colours FOCUS ON EDUCATION SCHOOL MEAL SUPPORT We continue to support school meal programmes in primary and secondary schools in rural communities. Many cannot afford to buy lunch and some attend school without breakfast, which has a detrimental effect on their learning. 8 schools are supported, providing a hot nutritious lunch for 400 pupils, 5 days a week 75 children additionally receive breakfast Attendance and academic performance has now improved enormously 9
CHARITIES, ORGANISATIONS & PROJECTS SUPPORTED IN 2016 In 2016 the Trust helped 38 charities and organisations providing much needed assistance to vulnerable children, teenagers, young adults and impoverished communities throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines. Adelphi Secondary School Barrouallie Government School Bequia Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs Bethel High School Bread of Life Buccament Bay Secondary School Biz Hub Clare Valley Government School Colonaire Government School DARE Programme Disaster Relief Projects Food & Nutrition Unit Free Diabetes & Hypertensive Testing Health Solutions Helping Hands Centre House of Hope Langely Park Government School Lauders Government School Marion House Northern Grenadines Unity Youth Group Our Lady of Guadeloupe Home Owia Government School Richmond Vale Academy Sandy Bay Secondary School School for Children with Special Needs Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra SCIENCE Education Programme Special Olympics SVG St Benedict Day Nursery and Home Sustainable Livelihood Creation Project SVG Swimming Federation SVG Commonwealth Youth Games SVGCC: Division of Technical & Vocational Education SVG National Trust UWI SVG Open Campus The World Pediatric Project Youlou Arts Foundation Youth Empowered for Community Action 10
AUCTION Conducted by Hugh Edmeades International Auctioneer 11
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LOT ONE ESCAPE TO THE SUN THE COTTON HOUSE, MUSTIQUE A week for two in one of The Cotton House s Garden Cottages Unwind in one of The Cotton House s gorgeous Garden Cottages for a week of rest and relaxation. Pamper yourself at the Spa, rejuvenate at the Wellness Centre, take advantage of the Tennis Club and Watersports Centre or just enjoy the private tranquillity of your balcony and the uninterrupted views of the gardens. Choose from the relaxed hospitality of the Veranda Restaurant or Beach Café for dining and don t miss the Mustique Company s Cocktail party on Tuesday evenings! The Cotton House is set amongst thirteen expansive acres of tropical gardens leading down to Endeavour Bay, home to the Spa & Gym, Beach Cafe & Bar, and Watersports Centre. At the heart of the estate lie The Great Room and Veranda Restaurant surrounded by a collection of seventeen luxurious garden and sea-facing villas, suites and cottages with private verandas and plunge pools. This lot also includes two return connecting scheduled flights from St Lucia Blackout Dates Apply: 21st December 3rd January 2017 23rd March 17th April 2017 25th July 20th August 2017 15th 26th November 2017 Food, drinks and activities are not included Generously donated by The Cotton House 13
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LOT TWO JUST ADD GUESTS BERRY BROS & RUDD LTD Dinner for eight guests Indulge in a delicious dinner for eight guests at Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd s 3 St. James s Street beautiful cellar rooms, accompanied by their very finest wines. The dinner will be held in Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd s new private family room, the General Office, reserved only for the most exclusive of occasions. Choose eight guests to invite to this élite dinner where you will be joined by a wine expert and a member of the Berry or Rudd family to give a very personal and informative guide to the wines. Just set the date, invite your guests and Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd will do the rest. Not at a weekend or during December Generously donated by Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd 15
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LOT THREE A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE BLATHERWYCKE SHOOT FOR SIX GUNS This enviable lot should tempt any sporting soul, promising a wonderful day s partridge shooting for up to 6 guns at Blatherwycke in North East Northamptonshire. Enjoy the grounds of this spectacular estate along with a sumptuous lunch provided in the newly refurbished Mill Shoot Lodge. The prospect of a 300-bird day should be enough to set the pulse racing. Blatherwycke is 1 hour and 45 minutes from London and the shoot will take place on an agreed date in October 2017. Generously donated by the George Family 17
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LOT FOUR AN ENDURING ART DECO VIEW OF MUSTIQUE "MUSTIQUE" BY CHARLES AVALON Gouache on art board 52cm x 76cm This unique lot is the original artwork by Charles Avalon commissioned for Mustique from Pullman Editions. Pullman Editions designs, commissions and publishes striking original posters which capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Executed by leading poster artists, and featuring glamorous destinations from around the world, their artworks combine originality and the quintessential heritage and dramatic imagery of vintage posters. This year Mustique joins this exclusive group with its own limited-edition Art Deco poster and one successful bidder can be the enviable owner of the original artwork for this beautiful print. Generously donated by The Mustique Company Ltd 19
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LOT FIVE FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD OCEAN BREEZE VILLA, MUSTIQUE A week for ten in one of Mustique s privately owned villas Enjoy the calming expanse of this sophisticated plantation-style fivebedroom villa. From its secluded hilltop location, Ocean Breeze boasts beautiful panoramic views of the Caribbean and neighbouring islands. The estate features a dramatic octagonal foyer and a lovely central courtyard garden. Living, dining and entertainment areas are open and inviting, a perfect reflection of island lifestyle. All bedrooms are en-suite and have private verandas. All you have to do is find a few lucky friends or family to enjoy this incredible opportunity to unwind in paradise. This lot also includes two return connecting scheduled flights from St Lucia Subject to availability (not Christmas) Food, drinks and activities are not included Generously donated by Spas and Diliana Roussev 21
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LOT SIX AND LEFT ME A MULE TO RIDE 2016 E-Z-GO EXPRESS S6 ELECTRIC 3.6m L x 1.23m W x 1.83m H with roof This state of the art Mule will get you from your villa to the beach or The Cotton House and back in style. Designed to comfortably handle the most rugged island paths and road surfaces, it sports bench seating for up to six, street tires with chrome wheels and lower ride height for an always-smooth and luxurious delivery The Mustique Company Limited has agreed that this vehicle will be exempt from the maximum vehicle limit for the successful bidders villa. Generously donated by The Mustique Company Ltd 23
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LOT SEVEN SCULPTURE OF A GIANT GREEN IGUANA BY TANYA BRETT A unique porcelain / stoneware mix oxide fired sculpture 34cm H x 30cm L x 15cm W This stunning sculpture depicts one of Mustique s favourite indigenous residents, the giant green iguana, and could be a beautiful edition to one lucky bidder s art collection. Tanya Brett is one of the UK s leading animalier sculptors working in ceramic and bronze. Brett works into the clay s surface with scratches and brush strokes techniques normally associated with drawing and painting giving the animals she depicts a vitality and immediacy. The sculpture is finished with a layer of porcelain and high fired. Tanya is very kindly including a studio visit along with a children s sculpture class at her studio, which should take place before 20th January 2017. Generously donated by Tanya Brett 25
TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. The UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust (Registered charity number: 1125777) are holding the auction to raise funds for charitable purposes. No seller s commission, buyer s premium or VAT will be charged to any sale of the property listed in this catalogue. 2. Artist s Resale Right ( Droit de Suite ) If a lot is affected by this right it will be identified with the symbol X next to the lot number. The buyer agrees to pay to Christie s an amount equal to the resale royalty and we will pay such amount to the artist s collecting agent. Resale royalty applies where the Hammer Price is 1,000 Euro or more and the amount cannot be more than 12,500 Euro per lot. The amount is calculated as follows: Royalty for the portion of the Hammer Price (in Euro) 4.00% up to 50,000 3.00% between 50,000.01 and 200,000 1.00% between 200,000.01 and 350,000 0.50% between 350,000.01 and 500,000 0.25% in excess of 500,000 Invoices will, as usual, be issued in Pounds Sterling. For the purposes of calculating the resale royalty the Pounds Sterling/Euro rate of exchange will be the European Central Bank reference rate on the day of the sale. 3. Christie s acts as agent for the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust. Unless otherwise agreed, the sale of the Lots will result in contracts made between The UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust and the Buyer. 4. The Buyer shall be the person with the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer. 5. The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion, and in the case of error or dispute, to put up an item for bidding again. 6. Statements by the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust in the auction catalogue or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon as a statement of definitive fact. Neither Christie s nor the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust are responsible for the correctness of any statement or for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lots. Catalogue Illustrations are for guidance only. 7. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. 8. If a prospective Buyer gives the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust instructions to bid on their behalf the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust shall use all reasonable efforts to do so, provided these instructions are received no later than 24 hours before the sale. Bids should be placed in Pounds Sterling. If the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust receives commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. 9. If prospective Buyers make arrangements with the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust not less than 24 hours before the sale, the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust shall make reasonable efforts to contact the bidders to enable them to participate by telephone, but in no circumstances will Christie s or the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust be liable to any prospective Buyer as a result of failure to do so. 10. Subject to the auctioneer s discretion, the striking of the hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract of sale between the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust and the Buyer. 11. All physical lots are to be collected by the Buyer on the night of the sale, but no Lot can be taken unless it has first been paid for in full. The Buyer will not acquire title to the Lot until amounts due to UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust have been paid in full. From the time of collection, the Lots will be entirely at the Buyer s risk. 12. If Buyers are unable to collect their purchases on the night of the sale, please contact Sally Renny on ukfriends@mustiquecharitabletrust.com to arrange collection or international delivery. The Buyer is responsible for all packaging and courier cost whether in the UK or overseas. 13. These Conditions of Sale are subject to English law, which shall apply to their construction as well as to their effect. For Christie s benefit, the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust and the Buyer submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. 14. Items purchased at the Mustique Charitable Trust event on Thursday 1st December 2016 are for personal use and benefit and are not for resale or donation to another charitable cause. 26
TREE OF LIFE DONORS The Trustees would like to thank the following for their very generous donations to tonight s Tree of Life: Bryan Adams Amanda Wakeley Giuseppe & Daniela Ambrosi Anya Hindmarch Basil s Bar Mustique John & Jenny Brinkley Agnieszka Butter Charlie Barron Pearls Clearview Books Coreas Food Store The Cotton House The Cotton House Spa Elizabeth Hurley Beach Tim Fargher Anita & Colin Fenn Lucy Fleming Mark & Clare Oglesby, Goldsborough Hall Tim Henman Wiggy Hindmarch ila Jigsaw Lotty B Ella Mills The Mustique Company Ltd Mustique Community Library Mustique Equestrian Centre Mustique Tennis Mustique Water Sports Mymia Freddy Paske Pemberly Fox Pink House Prestat Chocolates Catherine Prevost Denise & Kevin Snook, Private Label Worldwide Sally Renny Sir Tim Rice Rob van Helden Floral Design Nigel and Louise Short Stuart and Clare Slatter Lawrence Stroll Tom Ford Tommy.com Isabelle Winkler & the West Lexham team Luke White The Wolseley Correct at time of going to print 27
SPECIAL THANKS We would like to thank the following for making this evening happen: Viscount Linley, Orlando Rock and The Directors of Christie s UK for donating the use of the fantastic space, the services of their staff and their on-going support. Hugh Edmeades for his auctioneering skills. The Trustees of the UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust for all their hard work and for cajoling their friends and contacts. LPD European Limited for donating the printing of the donation forms and envelopes To all the live auction and Tree of Life donors an enormous thank you for being so generous With special thanks to: Nicki and James Archibald Hillie Bett Rebecca Brown Jeannette Cadet Lucy Campbell Mark Cecil Sheena Child Annaliese Clark Kate Cooper Khadeja Cyrus Jess Dymond Lucy Fleming Thea Gosden-Hood Lavinia Gunn Hambledon Wineries Ltd Victoria Jeffrey Dora Loewenstein Alex Macpherson Jessica Mead Pandora Millen Pippa Ona Sally Renny Rocket Food Daniel Shaw-Smith Mel Staley Emma Tersigni And all the many others who wish to remain anonymous Brochure layout and design by Leopard Website & Graphic Design 28
CONTACT US Dates for your Diary Spring Break 2017 Steel pan music under the stars at Basil s Bar Easter 2017 Craft fair August 2017 Craft fair Tuesday 10th October 2017 The Mustique Charitable Foundation Gala New York All Year Contact Lavinia at MCT about project visits The Mustique Charitable Trust c/o The Mustique Company Ltd. PO Box 349, VC0100 Kingstown St Vincent and the Grenadines West Indies Telephone: + 1 784 457 1531 Fax: + 1 784 784 456 1112 E-mail: admin@mustiquecharitabletrust.com Website: www.mustiquecharitabletrust.com UK Friends of the Mustique Charitable Trust 29
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