National Arts Club Dinner for Two and Tour


Item Number: 729

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $250

Online Close: Dec 11, 2006 10:00 PM EST

Bid History: 20 bids - Item Sold!

Description

The National Arts Club is located in the historic Tilden Mansion. 15 Gramercy Park was built in the 1840's and its original flat-front, iron-grilled appearance matched the style of the houses still maintained on the west side of Gramercy Park. Samuel Tilden acquired it and in the 1870's gave the house a massive overhaul; he hired Calvert Vaux, the famed architect and one of the designers of Central Park to "victorianize" the facade with sandstone, bay windows and Gothic Ornamentation. John LaFarge created stained glass ceilings for the inside of the mansion, and Italian wood carvers made the fireplaces. Glass master Donald MacDonald wrought a unique stained glass dome for the building. All of this prompted architect Philip Johnson to call the mansion, "among the most beautiful in New York." Enjoy a romantic dinner for two and a private tour of this fabulous landmark! To see it yourself go here

Special Instructions

Winner should print out winning confirmation email and contact Aldon James, President of the National Arts Club, 212 475-3424 to make reservations.

Solicited by: Bruce Kluger

 

Donated by

The National Arts Club