Verbicky Piece Raises Funds for the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ Christie’s charity auction

Wednesday marked the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ charity auction, and it was a huge success, raising 60k with help from such artists as Shepard Fairey, David Arquette, Mr. Brainwash, James Rosenquist, and Donald Sultan. The auction was operated by Christie’s, and sponsored by Ciroc Vodka. Here are a few shots from the night!

Christie's selected James Verbicky's 'Citta Samtana 19' for the live auction portion.
Christie’s selected James Verbicky’s ‘Citta Samtana 19’ for the live auction portion.
Crowd at the 2013 Art of Elysium 'Pieces of Heaven' Auction
Crowd at the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ Auction
Topher Grace and Art of Elysium founder Jennifer Howell
Topher Grace and Art of Elysium founder Jennifer Howell
David Arquette at the 2013 Art of Elysium 'Pieces of Heaven' Auction
David Arquette at the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ Auction
Artist James Verbicky with his Piece at the 2013 Art of Elysium 'Pieces of Heaven' Auction
Artist James Verbicky with his Piece at the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ Auction
Citta Samtana 19 by James Verbicky, donated to the 2013 Art of Elysium 'Pieces of Heaven' Auction
Citta Samtana 19 by James Verbicky, donated to the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Pieces of Heaven’ Auction

James Verbicky In the Studio

New shot of James Verbicky in his Southern California studio.
Piece shown: “Citta Samtana 19” to be donated to benefit the Art of Elysium in 2013.

James Verbicky Artist Portrait 2012
James Verbicky in his Southern California studio.