Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is honored to host this benefit auction on behalf of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation’s 2023 Charity Auction includes more than 20 exceptional items from pre-eminent artists and luxury brands. Lots include paintings, sculpture, bags, jewels, and more by artists and brands such as Chopard, Hermès, Tiffany & Co, Simon Berger, Seçkin Pirim, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Park Eun Sum, Carole Feuerman, Jacob & Co, Enzo Fiore, Mario Arlati and many more. All auction proceeds benefit the Andrea Bocelli Foundation’s educational projects, to guarantee access to quality education for over 20,000 students in both Haiti and Italy, including those in pediatric hospitals. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Ente Filantropico, is an Italian registered organization located in Florence, Italy and was created to empower people and communities struggling with high rates of poverty, illiteracy, and distress due to illness and social exclusion. The Foundation is focused on promoting education as the key to developing pathways that offer real opportunities for empowerment. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation strongly believes in educational programming that centers innovation and incorporates art, music and technology. In addition to education projects, The Andrea Bocelli Foundation also leads programs that offer access to medical care in response to humanitarian emergencies and provides communities with access to basic necessities such as clean water. Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by The Andrea Bocelli Foundation, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with The Andrea Bocelli Foundation so that they may be in touch directly post-sale.