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DIMORA VICCI 6.2 WHEN EASTERN ART MEETS THE WEST Contributing Editorial by M. Duffy
Combine a rare, original door knocker from the 1500 Ming Dynasty with a highly sought after artist and equally influential car designer and the result is one of the most intriguing and mesmerizing creations that has crossed our path in some time. In a world where competition runs rampant, DiMora Motorcar stands alone as a company that has successfully catered to the most impressive clientele while remaining the best kept secret and consistently producing innovative automobiles that stand the test of time, both aesthetically and physically. The company, founded by Sir Alfred J. DiMora, puts quality into the smallest detail and meticulously builds each piece of production rolling art by
hand. “I have been an avid art enthusiast for a number of years,” said DiMora; “so I understand the desire to want to invest in something that is going to increase in value. Cars do that and so does art and from that the concept was born to merge the two worlds together.” Of course not just any artist would do. Sir Alfred has paired his first limited edition series of twenty-five artist collaboration automobiles with Zen Master Lee Sun Don, one of the most prestigious and wellrespected totemic artists of modern times. The edition, known as the Emperor Series, compliments the lightweight and virtually indestructible carbon DFD car. Master Lee Sun Don’s art exhibits a passion for invoking an uninhibited connection with one’s surroundings. For this art series known as “Great Treasure,” he found inspiration from his collection of door knockers from the Ming Dynasty that he had acquired for many years. He then intertwines his large scale art on canvas with one of the actual original door knockers. That in itself is reason enough to take notice. The artisan’s at DiMora Motorcar, with Sir Alfred at the helm, spend 750 man hours intricately replicating each original artwork onto the hood and side panels of the DiMora Vicci 6.2, right down to hand laying the 24-karat gold leaf. The art seems to flow in motion with every curve of the DiMora Vicci 6.2 Neoclassic body that Clark Gable, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, would have driven in his day. “Having both art and automobiles is the best of both
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worlds, but the art needed to be exceptional as well as collectible. As many know, Master Lee Sun Don’s artwork is highly sought after for investment and I felt that a collaboration between the two of us for my first artist and automobile installment would be well received by those in the know within the art collector community,” said DiMora. The 430 horse-power 6 speed paddle shifter two-seater is the very first true production this rolling art offers up with its premium Italian leather seats, Pirelli tires and Wilton Wool carpeting. The DiMora Vicci 6.2 invokes a sense of power and prestige for those that strive for something different. Included in the purchase price of each one of a kind car is the original Master Lee canvas painting with one of the last remaining Ming Dynasty door knockers from his collection, embedded into the artwork. You’re distinguished. Let your investment portfolio reflect that. Pricing is US $1 Million with limited-production of 25. ________
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“HAVING BOTH ART AND AUTOMOBILES IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, BUT THE ART NEEDED TO BE EXCEPTIONAL AS WELL AS COLLECTIBLE”
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430-hp, 6.2 liter aluminum engine Lightweight at only 2,820 pounds Italian leather and English Wilton Wool carpeting Body constructed of DiMora Carbon DFD technology Gold leafing throughout Racing suspension Aluminum drive shaft State of the art electronics One original painting included with the sale of each automobile
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SCOUT BOATS 420 LXF Scout Boats has a long standing, and frankly hard fought for, reputation for building quality boats that are able to run head to head with the best offshore fleet. The 420 LXF is another solid performer with a new power package. Scout Boats 420 LXF is a luxury sportfish model that showcases a unique blending of a high-performance fish boat with a highend cruiser. The 420 has an epoxy-infused double stepped hull. Epoxy-infusion provides more stability in the hull while reducing the overall weight in the boat. She’s outfitted with triple or quad engine configurations, including Yamaha F350’s or Mercury’s new 350 Verados, while achieving top end speeds in the 70’s. Scout Boat’s 420 LXF has a lot of features that appeal to a broad spectrum of users. She’s a hard-hitting offshore platform and comfortable cruiser that can tackle day trips with the same panache. She’s that good. Because she’s a Scout she also has the reputation of a quality build behind her, to say nothing of pleasing aesthetics and detail design work that may be the best in class. The 420 LXF is the latest in the lineup to offer timeless styling, sleek aesthetics and latest in technology which are three main pillars of this flagship. Scout’s 420 LXF offers an optional hydraulic port side beach platform with stowable pocket ladder – ideal for boarding/de-boarding safely away from the transom and engines – and the optional three Garmin 17” or 19” touch screens at the helm. (Three Garmin 8215 15” screens come standard.) From the helm and the key fob, the owner can control features throughout the model with the help of C-Zone digital switching technology as well. There’s also an optional SeaKeeper gyro stabilizer. This boat is most definitely not your grandfather’s center-console. At more than 40 feet in length, and with quad 350-hp outboards on the transom, it makes a bold statement. The epoxy-infused hull is tougher and lighter than boats made from more traditional polyester resins, with the added advantage that gelcoat blistering should be a thing of the past. Capable of speeds in excess of 70 mph, trips to a favorite fishing spot will be swift. There are rod holders aplenty, an 80-gallon cockpit bait well, and large fish boxes for holding the day’s catch. The cabin below the console boasts a two-burner gas cooktop, air conditioning, and fully enclosed head with shower. ________ Scout Boats www.scoutboats.com Photography Provided Courtesy Wally Yachts Forbidden Fruit
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Lucas Congdon of the show “Insane Pools: Off The Deep End”, brings dreams to reality Employing natural stone, imaginative landscaping, and boundless passion, south Florida’s Lucas Congdon and Lucas Lagoons creates each client’s personal paradise right on their doorstep— Majestic waterfalls cascading into deep, blue, inviting pools surrounded by rocky grottos, luscious foliage with brightly colored flowers: though it all sounds like a dream sequence from an exotic holiday in a far-away land. Lucas Lagoons can make it a permanent reality for its clients in their very own home. The firm with its Founder and mastercraftmen,
Lucas Congdon, of the reality TV series “Insane Pools: Off The Deep End”, creates a water oasis with rock features, swimming
and plunge pools, in luxurious outdoor living spaces—most often in residential gardens. “I love meeting people with a dream and realizing it with them,” says Lucas Congdon, who founded Lucas Lagoons in 2003. “I love that moment when we turn the waterfall on and they throw their arms around me in delight.” Raised in Vermont, Lucas built up his skills by helping his mom with her landscaping business. He had a knack for it. “I had so many ideas,” he recalls. “I wanted to combine stone masonry, landscaping, and pool construction, so I decided to move to Florida, where I could work outdoors all year round, and learn on the job.” And that’s exactly what he did, researching local plants and suppliers until he was ready to start his own business. In time, this venture blossomed into Lucas Lagoons. As well as pools and waterfalls, the company today creates gazebos, patios, seating areas and courtyards—all using natural stone. Lucas describes it as a “turnkey company” that manages landscaping, lighting, and everything in between. Business is booming, and the firm has gained a reputation for creativity and excellence. Over the past decade, Lucas Lagoons has won more than 35 awards, and counts itself a member of both the Florida Swimming Pool Association and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. To create paradise in a client’s backyard, Lucas starts with a free consultation, and then works on designs that fit both
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their budget and vision. Once he and the client have agreed on the final design, the process is refreshingly swift. “We don’t take on a hundred jobs at the same time—our clients get our individual attention,” says Lucas. Working with eight full-time employees, as well as trusted specialist subcontractors, a project is typically completed in as little as six weeks. Natural approach What makes Lucas Lagoons stand out— other than its turnkey service—is the company’s focus on natural stone. “Most of my competitors use artificial
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stone,” observes Lucas. “To me, that looks fake, and the best it will ever be is the day it goes in. Our projects, on the other hand, get better with time. The foliage matures and grows over the rocks. It’s a long-lasting investment.” Another of the company’s unique features is Lucas himself. “I just love what I do,” he says. “It’s always been about the clients, the projects, and the creativity. That’s what drives me. I want to deliver more than what is expected.” Each commission comes with its own traits.
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“On a recent project for a couple who had spent time in Costa Rica, we used a lot of plants that are native to that region around the waterfalls,” says Lucas. Then there are clients’ unique circumstances to consider. “People with kids, for instance, often want to incorporate waterslides into the design,” he says. “Some clients meet me with a folder of things they like, others are looking for advice and inspiration.” The latter is a commodity that Lucas has in spades—a good deal of which still derives from his early days in the industry. “My experiences with my mom were so valuable,” says Lucas. “And she is still working with me to this day, at the age of 61.” Understandably, Lucas is determined to do her proud, delivering the best possible service. “My clients work hard every day and look forward to kicking back, making their home their dream vacation spot. I have loads of ideas to help them achieve their dream.” ________
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SHAKESPEARE RANCH To Be Or Not To Be… That Is The Question
Lake Tahoe’s oldest settlement and one of Tahoe’s most coveted landholdings has hit the market. Exuding luxury, history, charm and room to roam, this Western “Camelot” evokes the feel of a by-gone era. Revered by the likes of the Kennedy and Onassis families. Never before has such a grand combination of iconic ranch, lakefront and forestland been offered for sale at once in Lake Tahoe’s rich history.
Offering more than 400 feet of rare Lake Tahoe shoreline, the Shakespeare Ranch has hosted historic dignitaries and modern celebrities for well over 100 years. A 397-foot shared pier with a private lift for a 40 foot boat offers the preferred means of transport to Tahoe’s many lakeside restaurants, Edgewood golf course, and entertainment venues. Just minutes from California by boat, harboring Nevada tax benefits. The current owner of the Ranch began his love affair with Tahoe as a youngster during family summer vacations at the lake. Buying their first property in Glenbrook over 30 years ago, the family gradually acquired parcels around the original Glenbrook Inn and Ranch that compromise this idyllic compound. The name is derived from the towering rocky outcrop, Shakespeare Rock, where early settlers claimed they could see the cameo profile of the “Old Bard”. Over the past 25 years, they have relocated and restored many of the historic structures and buildings and have worked with architect Marc Appleton in designing and new construction, taking great care to maintain the historic integrity of the original Ranch.
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This 133-acre lakefront compound is comprised of 17 guest homes, including 25 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms and 13 kitchens, one of which hosts the culinary fireworks of renowned chef Emeril Lagasse during the annual celebrity events hosted at the Ranch. The feast-for-youreyes property also includes an indoor pool house, horse stables, a greenhouse and a root cellar converted to an underground wine-tasting and tap room. The Glenbrook Rodeo, which benefits the Keep Memory Alive Foundation, is hosted at the Shakespeare Ranch annually, harkening back to the days of the “Old West”. Where dignitaries and famed actors of the silver screen once landed by steamship to Glenbrook’s shores, now modern day entertainers fly in by private jets to attend this annual benefit rodeo. Past headliners have included Jay Leno, and musicians Lionel Richie, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Kenny Loggins, the band America, and the late Robin Williams. All performing in its circa 1870’s 5,000 square foot entertainment “barn,” to which former President George Bush remarked, “They don’t make barns like this in Texas.” The property encompasses fields and streams, forest and mountains, sandy beaches and crystal waters. Shakespeare boasts some of Lake Tahoe’s most accessible, yet unspoiled shoreline with hidden coves and boulder bays alongside well-provisioned harbors, all waiting to be explored. Mark Twain best describes the four
season splendor found here as, “The fairest picture the whole earth affords.” The ranch was named after an iconic rock monolith on the property known as Shakespeare Rock – that, according to many visitors, resembles the beloved playwright. “The history of the area is what’s so interesting,” adds Camille Ruvo. “To know about the rodeos and the other things that happened on the ranch for many, many years—and then it just sat there quiet. To continue on with some of those traditions became a goal for us.” After many happy decades at the estate, the owners have listed the property in order to be closer to their children who now live on the east coast. However, their roots in Glenbrook run deep, and they will maintain a residence in this coveted Lake Tahoe community. This is only the second time since 1861 the property has been listed for sale. Shakespeare Ranch is the largest residential lakefront property on the Lake Tahoe market, and if it sells anywhere near its listing price, it would easily be the highest-priced residential sale in Lake Tahoe’s history. “There are few places in the world that match the diversity in lifestyle that Shakespeare Ranch offers,” says Lexi Cerretti, Shakespeare Ranch’s co-listing agent with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty. “With the opportunity for an equestrian or ranch property that doubles as an alpine skiing retreat, and summer home complete with community golf course and beach club. This is truly a fourseason paradise an hour by air to Los Angeles and San
“A PLACE TO SET DOWN ROOTS AND TO LEAVE A LEGACY.”
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Francisco.” “The gated community of Glenbrook, Nevada is a really unique place,” states Claudia Thompson, Glenbrook resident and co-listing agent with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty. “Buyers and residents here are leaders in industry, finance, and technology. They’re entrepreneurs and professionals, but live an intentionally low-key lifestyle where high profile people are just part of the community.” Sales have lead to a limited amount of inventory in luxury properties and the market has picked up. New construction and restored residences are in demand among today’s global and mobile billionaires, who don’t want to spend several years building. Multimillion-dollar home sales are at all-time highs statewide, according to statistics from real estate information service DataQuick. “This significant landholding on the shores of Lake Tahoe can never be replicated,” states Claudia Thompson, long time Glenbrook resident and co-listing agent. “Shakespeare Ranch is truly a place to set down roots and to leave a legacy.” More details about this historic landmark are available at TahoeLegacy.com. History: In 1984, the current owner bought a condo in the 300home, gated resort community of Glenbrook, Nevada, and then expanded his holdings to include the waterfront acreage, 17 New England-style guest homes, and a roughly 5,000-square-foot barn that dates back to the 1870’s. Deeply rooted in the history and the development of the entire Tahoe region, Glenbrook was the center of the area’s most influential logging family, headed by visionary businessman Duane L. Bliss, who helped settle the town in 1860. While simultaneously protecting younger growth trees by limiting harvesting, Bliss built the region’s largest and most successful logging company, and then, as the lumber industry slowed, the renowned Glenbrook Inn. In the years following the demise of both mining and logging, the Inn became the fashionable destination of affluent visitors, who arrived via steamer from Tahoe City. The list of politicians and celebrities that frequented Glenbrook was a virtual who’s who of the era, with everyone from President Grant to Thomas Edison, Henry Ford to Joaquin Miller, and Clark Gable and Rita Hayworth - all signed in as frequent visitors. an extensive photo and video presentation, visit TahoeLegacy. Asking Price $69,000,000 To buy, or not to buy, now that is the question: ________
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From a countryside estate in Italy to a breathtaking beachfront retreat in Anguilla, In Villas Veritas provides the ultimate in private, luxury getaways around the world. These days, a good view and a well-stocked mini bar hardly qualify as luxury in the world of travel. Just ask Greenwich, CT resident Laura Blair, founder of In Villa Veritas, which has arranged personalized, premium travel experiences for 17 years. An American raised abroad, Blair believes that “the ultimate luxury is exclusivity.” In other words, forget about a hotel. Blair’s first-class, bespoke service starts with a private rental and includes every aspect of your trip, from personal chefs and private tours to helicopter tours and horseback rides.
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LARISSA MAKEEVA: OIL ON CANVAS ENDLESS CELEBRATION OF LIFE. The emotion that one feels while looking at a work of art is subjective, as Clive Bell theorized. However, many agree that art fundamentals have an element of objectivity. The artists with a strong foundation in these fundamentals combined with confident expression and personal taste stand out from the crowd and produce investment worthy works. Larissa Makeeva has proven to be such an artist. Having lived in many parts of the world including the Middle East, Russia, and North America, Larissa has a broad spectrum of cultural experiences. The influence of her travels can be spotted throughout her oil on canvas contemporaries, traditional works, and abstracts. With an inspiring cultural background, a scientific understanding of objective art, and a spark of creativity, Larissa developed extraordinary methods of displaying color. Larissa’s signature layering technique is the highlight
of these methods, and she uses it to create unique and dynamic works of art. She first layers the brightest colors into the canvas creating an inner luminescence effect that makes the canvas seem to glow. Just one painting can take over a year to complete because the layering technique requires waiting for the first layer to fully dry before painting a second.As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. According to Larissa, “art should be beautiful but effortless.” Her mantra “effortless energy” reflects this viewpoint. She has developed an ability to confidently produce works that derive from an internal drive rather than external trends. The natural inspiration expressed in each painting strongly resonates with audiences. This “effortless energy” results in pieces that jump off the canvas and wow the viewer with the artist’s fire and creativity. Each painting has the potential to become an instantaneous classics and is visually striking. The pieces are truly oneof-a-kind, displayed in private collections and hotel lobbies throughout the world. Viewers admire the energetic and warm color schemes that are featured in Larissa’s abstract paintings. They captivate with their bright palette. Their powerful red, yellow and black strokes inspire with the energy that they emanate. With a unique layering technique and confident creativity that is influenced by her multi cultural and scientific background, Larissa Makeeva has created a style that is at the forefront of contemporary art. View a gallery of Larissa’s works on her website at http:// www.larissamakeeva.com/ and see why this artist has become one of our profiles for 2015. _____ Larissa Makeeva www.larissamakeeva.com
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ARTISTIC LINKS HONORING THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF JAPAN. Wearing the right cufflinks may not make the man, but they certainly add the perfect finishing touch to his attire. As Paul Dyson, curator of an exhibition called On The Cuff, a celebration of the history of the cufflink, so aptly put it, “Every properly dressed person wears cufflinks, No one wants to invest millions with someone wearing button cuffs.”
Like many men, cardiologist Dr. Jerome Goldfischer had amassed a large collection of cufflinks throughout his career, but he felt that few of them were interesting or unique. That led him to combine his interest in collecting rare antique Japanese porcelain buttons with his desire to personalize his attire. The result was the creation of Artistic Links, an exquisite For more than three decades, Dr. Goldfischer has collected buttons made of Satsuma or Arita porcelain that date back to the early 1900s. Satsuma buttons are known for their distinctive glaze and exquisite detail, while Arita buttons, made of fine white porcelain, are prized for their artistry, craftsmanship and varied shapes. These buttons have great historical value because the depict two significant themes in the Japanese culture. Some of the buttons represent the Shichi-Fuku-Jin, the “Seven Gods of Good Luck.” a group of Japanese deities traditionally thought to bring good fortune and happiness. They are named Fukurokuju (god of wisdom), Daikoku (god of wealth), Ebisu (god of abundance), Benzaiten (goddess of beauty), Hotei (god of happiness), Jurojin (god of longevity) and Bishamonten (god of dignity). Other buttons represent Noh Theatre, a classical Japanese performance art form that originated in the eleventh century. There are five varieties of Noh plays and the performers wear five types of Noh masks that represent gods, demons, men, women and the elderly. Dr. Goldfischer commissioned artisans to create custom-designed cufflinks and tie tacks in 18K gold that showcase and preserve the unique character and cultural significance of each button. He initially had these distinctive accessories created to complement his own wardrobe, but he received such high praise for them that he decided to make them available to other discriminating individuals. Since all of the antique buttons were individually handcrafted, their sizes vary ever so slightly so a mold is taken of each button to ensure that the bezel of the accessory is a perfect fit. A choice of bezels is also available to further customize these extraordinary creations. The result is a one-of-a-kind work of art that is to be worn and cherished as a significant cultural artifact. Call today to view Dr. Goldfischer’s entire private collection of 18K men’s accessories accented with antique Satsuma and Arita porcelain buttons. They will make exquisite gifts and/ or a valuable addition to your personal collection. Perhaps there’s a god of wealth, happiness or longevity in your future.
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