
The following exquisite items wil be auctioned tonight under the expert guidance of a Christie ’s auctioneer .
One Nespresso coffee machine including a one -year ’s supply of coffee capsules donated by Nespresso
With Nespresso, you get the best of both worlds - innovation and simplicity. The Nespresso machines have been designed to reveal the subtle aromas and flavours of our exclusive capsules. Offering timeless designs, high technology, function and user-friendliness, every detail has been carefully considered to provide you with the ultimate coffee experience.
This collector’s item for true connoisseurs is a most unusual drink that is sure to impress your guests and ideal for savouring with friends. The Glenlivet Cellar Collection consists of a number of extremely rare drinks. The Glenlivet Cellar Collection 1973 is the eighth and very last edition ever to be produced under this name. The contents of this very special bottle have not been cold filtered and the alcohol content is 49% vol. Only 853 individually numbered bottles were produced from the three best remaining vats. This exclusive drink offers a combination of extremely succulent, somewhat sweet orange flavours and rich sweet accents of sherry with freshly-baked gingerbread. The aftertaste is remarkable sweet and lingering. Cheers!
Workshop ‘Recognizing and implementing food trends’ donated by Anneke Ammerlaan
Trend researcher & food watcher Anneke Ammerlaan excels at distinguishing lasting trends from hypes and meaningful initiatives from hot air. In this workshop she will teach the participants how to recognize and interpret consumers’ culinary and commercial attitudes. The question is which global social and political developments are the drivers behind people’s behaviour. The aim is to recognize and utilize strategic insights into trends. The techniques taught offer participants several practical starting points for translating trends into concrete action, in the form of concepts, products or communication. Product- and concept-based thinking is enhanced by means of innovation sessions, where the participants are given an opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice by means of specific tasks. This 5- to 6-hour workshop will be tailored to the needs of the highest bidder. All requirements and questions will be discussed beforehand and incorporated into the workshop.

Chopard table clock
This gorgeous table clock is part of the L.U.C. Collection. Its design was based on that of a wristwatch and is extra flat. In fact, it features the flattest automatic clockwork in existence. L.U.C. are the initials of Louise Ulysse Chopard, who founded Chopard in 1860. The L.U.C. Collection consists of watches made in Chopard’s own workshop.
Unique original drawing by famous comic -book artist from private collection Han Peekel donated by Theya and Han Peekel
This exclusive masterpiece is by the hands of Peyo, a famous comics artist, well known for the creation of The Smurfs comic strip. The art piece is part of the private collection of Han Pekel, former host of the television program ‘Wordt vervolgd’. 399 pieces of this extraordinary artwork were produced, of which only a few still exist.
Introductory four-hour workshop on Stephen Covey ’s ‘Seven Habits’ (for 12 persons ) by Stenden University
Stephen Covey is regarded by many as the no. 1 authority in the field of personal leadership, in which he plays a leading role. Last year, Nyenrode Business University named Stephen Covey one of the four most prominent management gurus in the world. He is widely praised for his clear assessments of important aspects of personal development and ethics. Moreover, he has been able to bridge the gap between work and private life. Of his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People millions of copies have been sold all over the world. In this introductory workshop, the thinking behind the theory is explored and you will get acquainted with your own habits and the effect they have on both your professional and your private life.
Culinary luxury trip, donated by KLM, Huka Retreats and Le Quartier Français
This luxury trip is the absolute highlight of tonight’s auction. You will be travelling with a companion by KLM to Cape Town, South Africa, where you will begin a most extraordinary experience. Margot Janse, a Dutch chef who has been recognized as one of the 50 best chefs in the world for years, will welcome you at her hotel Le Quartier Français and restaurant The Tasting Room, where you will enjoy a surprise dinner including matching wines and two overnight stays including breakfast. Then your journey will continue, to La Grande Provence Estate, the exclusive country estate of host Alex van Heeren in Franschhoek, where you will also stay for two nights, including breakfast, dinner, a wine tasting and a tour of the wine cellars. After that, you will travel to the coastal town of Hermanus, where you will spend two nights at The Marine Hotel. To round off the trip you will return to Cape Town for two nights’ stay at the Cape Grace Hotel on the waterfront. This is sure to be an unforgettable trip!
Asymmetrical velvet evening dress with chiffon sleeve embroidered with feathers, donated by Paul Schulten
After more than 10 years, Paul Schulten has earned his credits in the Dutch designer world. His elegant clothing is worn by celebrities, fashionistas and everyone else who loves wearing beautiful, feminine and sexy garments.
This glamorous black off shoulder evening gown will make every woman feel like a star. A beautiful silhouette; classic and feminine, but at the same time stunning. The unaffectedness of this dress makes it suitable for many occasions. Heads will always turn when a woman makes her entrance in this dress ...
White -gold necklace with Gassan 121 cut 0.30 ct Top Wesselton SI diamond, donated by Gasan
This gorgeous 30 ct Gassan 121 Top Wesselton SI diamond has a stunning 121 facets instead of 57! This Gassan 121 can be set in a white-gold necklace or ring at Gassan Diamonds. Gassan Diamonds is a family-owned company that still focuses primarily on the cutting of diamonds and the wholesale and retail of set diamonds, loose polished diamonds, gold jewellery and watches. Skilled craftsmen transform the most precious crystal known to man into dazzling ready-to-wear brilliants. Gassan Diamonds has a leading position within the diamond industry through its introduction of a new cut, the Gassan 121.
Schuitema ‘Charles ’ armchair, donated by Schuitema Furniture
Schuitema Furniture has donated this gorgeous arm chair. The ‘Charles’ in Art Deco style features a maroon finish and a high backrest. The material used is bubinga, better known as rosewood, inlaid with ebony and finished with aluminium details. The leather upholstery with Mackintosh stitching is made from semi-aniline leather in a warm shade of beige. Needless to say, this arm chair is extremely relaxing to sit in.
Two floral screen prints, donated by Mariska Meijers
“I don’t believe in minimalism. There are no rules when it comes to mixing styles and colours. A house should give you a happy and warm feeling. With this in mind I create my art and my products,” says Mariska Meijers. The two donated screen prints ‘Mr. Smith’s Blossom’ and ‘Blossom in Lavender’ were produced in a limited edition of 50 and include a white-washed wooden frame.
Drumming workshop for 150 persons, donated by Drums & Barels
BREAK OUT! with Drums and Barrels
One hour to ninety minutes of high-intensity drumming, moving and letting it all out - a pure energy boost! Nothing will turn a group of individuals into a coherent whole faster than making music together, and few shared activities aimed at generating team spirit are as much fun. It takes only a few minutes to break the ice, set the right tone, create an atmosphere and generate
a sense of unity. Making music with Drums and Barrels is an extremely dynamic experience - there’s no time to sit still!
We donate a workshop for up to 150 employees of your company. For this number of participants are two highly experienced workshop instructors and an instrument for every participant included. This workshop can be held at your premises or at another location of your choice (to be organized by your company).
Bugaboo Cameleon Special Edition, donated by Bugaboo International bv
Of this exclusive Bas Kosters stroller only a handful have been made, none of which are available in shops. The Bugaboo Cameleon features an African doll print, for which Bas was inspired by African arts and culture. Bas is known for his iconic and cartoonesque figures, and with this stroller he has created an eye-catching and unusual special edition. With his eclectic and colourful collection, Bas Kosters (1977) has won over the fashion world by innovatively combining the worlds of fashion, music and performance art. Bas graduated from the ArtEZ Fashion Institute in Arnhem in 2003 with his ‘Two Teacups and a Frying Pan’ collection, for which he won the Robijn Fashion Award. In addition, he received the Dutch Fashion Award twice.
12-litre bottle of Veuve Clicquot, donated by Moët Hennessy
No champagne has a stronger brand image than Veuve Clicquot Brut Non Vintage. The hallmarks of VCP Brut Non Vintage are exquisite quality and a full, powerful and rich character – all off which are the hallmarks of Veuve Clicquot’s house style in general. This very special champagne consists for 50 to 60 percent of different crus – including at least 50 percent Pinot Noir, about 30 percent Chardonnay and a remaining percentage of Pinot Meunier – and for 35 to 40 percent of reserve wines from earlier years. And don’t forget: this bottle contains 12 litres.
Day trip to the Keukenhof flower park for 40 persons incl . transportation by Keukenhof touring car from the Randstad area, donated by Keukenhof
Where better to experience the spring than at Keukenhof, the country’s largest flower garden? See spring in all its splendour for two whole months. This year, the Keukenhof flower expo will pay a colourful tribute to its German neighbours, with the theme ‘Germany, Nation of Philosophers and Poets’. A huge mosaic of the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, in which ten thousands of flower bulbs are incorporated, and the ‘Dutch-German 1-1 Experience’ are emphasizing this theme. Visitors are led through a world of similarities and differences in a very expressive way.
A signed and framed Ajax selection T-shirt for the 2010-2011 season and a VIP package, donated by Aja x
For this auction, Ajax has donated a signed and framed Ajax selection T-shirt for the 2010-2011 season. And to make your Ajax experience complete, you will attend a league game of your choice at the Amsterdam ArenA together with one friends. After a warm welcome in the boardroom you will take your seat in the Royal Lodge to enjoy the game.
Please find below the raffle prizes. Please note the items which will not be picked up at the end of the evening will be donated to the Okura employees who have volunteered to work tonight.
Prizes are available at the Otter Esperance Room at the end of the evening.
Harley Davidson
Get your motor running with Harley Davidson. One weekend rental of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
MyBeBook
2 x 1 e-book reader (voted best e-book reader of 2011) including leather cover, LED reading light and screen protector
Het Zwarte Fietsenplan
1 x bike

Chocolaterie-Patisserie TOUT
1 x Macaron patisserie workshop for 2 persons
Alliance Gastronomique
Alliance Gastronomique voucher
Althoff Hotels Collection
1 x 2 night stay including breakfast for two persons in Seehotel Uberfahrt - Rottach Egern, Germany
1x 2 night stay including breakfast for two persons and lunch in three Michelin Star Gourmet restaurant Lerbach in Schlosshotel Lerbach – Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Amsterdam Museum
Private tour for 10 persons
Bilderberg Garden Hotel
One-night stay for two persons including breakfast and a three-course surprise dinner at Restaurant De Kersentuin
Bilderberg Landgoed Lauswolt
One-night stay for two persons including breakfast and dinner
Blycolin
2 x 1 luxury bathrobe
Koninklijk Concertgebouw
1 x 2 concert tickets for Janine Jansen concert on April 26, 2011
Canon Business Center Amsterdam Noord-West
1 x Canon Camcorder Legria FS306
Cila van der Endt & David Lindsey
Book TopChef & Sake
Crown Plaza Amsterdam
One-night stay in a suite including breakfast and dinner for two persons
Crown Plaza Schiphol
Two-night weekend stay for two persons including breakfast
A bottle of Johnnie Walker King George V
DiningCity
DiningCity à la Cards
Dorint Resort Bluemlisalp – Switzerland
Five-night stay including breakfast for two persons
Duin & Kruidberg
One-night stay including breakfast and a three-course dinner (DENK package)
Eden Amsterdam American Hotel
One-night stay for two persons including three-course dinner
Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam
One-night stay in a suite for two persons including breakfast and dinner at restaurant Seven Seas
Flexbase Japan Reizen
Custom made planning including itinerary, accommodation, transportation and excursions for your travel to Japan during the year 2011.
Luxury bag containing high-quality Schreuder products
HBMEO
10 x 1 iKi Beer gift box, 3 x 1 Mini-bar box Top Ten Limited Edition, 5 x 1 gift code
Heeren van Heusden
3 x 1 magnum of Burgundy
Hilton Amsterdam
One-night weekend stay for two persons including breakfast and a three-course dinner including a bottle of house wine, water, coffee and tea
Hilton Schiphol
Park-and-fly package including breakfast and dinner for two
Holiday Inn
Two-night weekend stay for two persons including breakfast
Hotel de l’Europe
Two-night stay for two persons in a suite including dinner at restaurant Bord Eau and lunch at Brasserie De Hoofdstad
Hotel des Indes
One-night stay for two persons including dinner
Hotel Karel V
One-night stay for two persons including breakfast and a four-course dinner including matching wines, water and coffee/tea
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2 x Opera concert tickets for concert in June
Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam
One-night stay for two persons including breakfast and dinner
Koffijberg Hairdressers
3 x 1 €50 gift voucher
Diner for 2 persons
Marriott Amsterdam
One-night weekend stay in an executive room including breakfast and dinner at the Midtown Grill restaurant
Mövenpick Amsterdam
One-night weekend stay for two persons including breakfast
Museum Willet Holthuysen
5 x admission for two persons
NH Barbizon Palace
One-night stay for two persons and lunch or dinner at Vermeer restaurant
NH Krasnapolsky
One-night stay for two persons including dinner at Reflet
Nijntje Winkel Amsterdam
5 x Nijntje (‘Miffy’) + a Nijntje pillow
1 x Digital Single-lens Reflex Camera D3100
Pulitzer Hotel
One-night stay for two persons including dinner
Radisson Blu Amsterdam
One-night stay for two persons including breakfast and a dinner including a bottle of house wine, coffee & tea at the Palmboom restaurant
Radisson Blu Schiphol
Park, Sleep and Fly package
RAI Amsterdam
2 x admission for two persons to the AutoRAI
Restaurant & Hotel Merlet
One-night stay in a themed suite, five-course dinner + matching wines + bicycle rental
Restaurant Cordial & Hotel De Weverij
All-inclusive dinner at restaurant Cordial and overnight stay at Hotel De Weverij for two persons
Restaurant Da Vinci
Five-course dinner including matching wines, water and coffee or tea for six persons + the book Proeven van Bekwaamheid
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen
2 x dinner for 2 persons (4 courses including matching wines, water and coffee or tea)
Restaurant Longpura
Three-course rice table for two persons including a bottle of house wine
Riaskoff Concertmanagement
2 x 2 tickets for ‘Meesterpianisten’ concert by Aldo Ciccolini on June 26, 2011
Restaurant Ron Blaauw
Dinner for six persons
Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
Diner and a concert on May 25th or May 26th for 2 persons
Het Sieboldhuis
2 x admission + 1 copy of book Honourable Visitor
Soap Treatment Stores
60-minute ‘Pampered Feet’ treatment
Sofitel The Grand
One-night stay in a suite including breakfast and dinner at restaurant Bridges
Sothys
Luxury bags containing high-quality facial creams
2 x Book Signed copy of The Essention 'The New Escoffier'
Van Gogh Museum
2 x admission for two persons
Van Gogh Museum
1 x book set of Van Gogh letters
Wentink Events
VIP dinner-show seats
Wyndham Apollo Hotel
One-night stay + dinner at Sirene restaurant (2 persons)
Classic Boat Tours
1 hour boat tour on Salonboat Prix d’Eau for 12 persons
Private Boat Tours
2 hour boat tour on Salonboat Paradis for two persons including a high tea.
Deze avond wordt mogelijk gemaakt door de enorme steun die we hebben ontvangen van onze trouwe leveranciers en vrienden. Wij danken deze bedrijven uit de grond van ons hart voor hun medewerking.
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