An Extraordinary Collector’s Piece:
Highclere Castle Gin
Hunt Slonem
To Benefit St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
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$7500.00 USD
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Introducing a rare and exquisite collector’s item—an exclusive bottle of Highclere Castle Gin, adorned with one-of-a-kind hand-painted bunny artwork by world-renowned artist Hunt Slonem who is known for his iconic bunnies. This bespoke creation seamlessly blends the heritage and elegance of Highclere Castle with Slonem’s signature neo-expressionist style, making it a true masterpiece for both art connoisseurs and spirit collectors.
This private auction is available exclusively to Highclere Castle Gin and Hunt Slonem’s most distinguished patrons, offering a rare opportunity to own a unique fusion of fine art and ultra-premium gin signed by Hunt himself.
Only four of these bottles have been painted by Hunt, ensuring its status as a highly collectible one of a kind piece. Bid now to claim this unparalleled collector’s item.
The proceeds from this private auction will go to benefit the restoration of the historic Kilgen Pipe Organ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
To Learn More About the Kilgen Pipe Organ:
Renew the Living Voices of America's Parish Church
When the Archdiocese of New York launched the Restore campaign in 2012 the goal was to repair, clean and refresh the physical edifice of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after decades of deterioration and weathering. The campaign’s massive success enabled the church to repair the cathedral’s body and strengthen the skin and bones of New York’s mother church for generations to come.
The church must now renew her lungs and voice so that the Cathedral–along with its parishioners and visitors–can continue to praise and worship long into the future. Every day the Cathedral comes alive with the voices of numerous musical directors, cantors, instrumentalists and singers from their own family of musicians and visiting musicians from around the world, in addition to the millions who lift up their voices from the pews each year. But the Cathedral’s own voice, its world-renowned Kilgen pipe organ, is in jeopardy of going silent after 96 years of service.
“After nearly a century of constant work, the Kilgen is in dire need of renovation. It has a sound and an appearance that are totally singular and revered internationally. It rivals the world-famous pipe organ at Notre-Dame in Paris”, says Daniel Brondel, Associate Director of Music at St. Patrick’s since 2008. “It is a treasure worth preserving.”
On December 19, 2024 Cardinal Dolan announced the start of Renew the Living Voices: The Kilgen Organ Campaign to renovate the beloved Kilgen Organ.
This private auction is available exclusively to Highclere Castle Gin and Hunt Slonem’s most distinguished patrons, offering a rare opportunity to own a unique fusion of fine art and ultra-premium gin signed by Hunt himself.
Only four of these bottles have been painted by Hunt, ensuring its status as a highly collectible one of a kind piece. Bid now to claim this unparalleled collector’s item.
The proceeds from this private auction will go to benefit the restoration of the historic Kilgen Pipe Organ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
To Learn More About the Kilgen Pipe Organ:
Renew the Living Voices of America's Parish Church
When the Archdiocese of New York launched the Restore campaign in 2012 the goal was to repair, clean and refresh the physical edifice of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after decades of deterioration and weathering. The campaign’s massive success enabled the church to repair the cathedral’s body and strengthen the skin and bones of New York’s mother church for generations to come.
The church must now renew her lungs and voice so that the Cathedral–along with its parishioners and visitors–can continue to praise and worship long into the future. Every day the Cathedral comes alive with the voices of numerous musical directors, cantors, instrumentalists and singers from their own family of musicians and visiting musicians from around the world, in addition to the millions who lift up their voices from the pews each year. But the Cathedral’s own voice, its world-renowned Kilgen pipe organ, is in jeopardy of going silent after 96 years of service.
“After nearly a century of constant work, the Kilgen is in dire need of renovation. It has a sound and an appearance that are totally singular and revered internationally. It rivals the world-famous pipe organ at Notre-Dame in Paris”, says Daniel Brondel, Associate Director of Music at St. Patrick’s since 2008. “It is a treasure worth preserving.”
On December 19, 2024 Cardinal Dolan announced the start of Renew the Living Voices: The Kilgen Organ Campaign to renovate the beloved Kilgen Organ.
