Watch the world’s best polo players while bidding on spectacular pieces at the LIVE Larsen Art Auction, Scottsdale Oct. 25th
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – It is the perfect marriage – contemporary fine art and fast paced polo. Going once, going twice – art lovers will be sold on the new venue for the 2014 Larsen Art Auction.
On Saturday, October 25th Larsen Gallery, a national leader in the secondary art market for more than 20 years and the largest contemporary fine art gallery in Scottsdale will host the LIVE 2014 Larsen Art Auction inside the Omni Scottsdale Wine and Spa Lounge at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower.
The 2013 Larsen Art Auction had more than 400 registered bidders from 40 states and 12 countries. The Larsen Art Auction is currently accepting consignments for this year’s auction. You can view a listing of artists, register to bid and get other INFORMATION at www.LarsenArtAuction.com.
Festivities begin Friday for art lovers. Registered bidders are invited to attend a private Preview Party on Friday, October 24th in the Omni Scottsdale Wine and Spa Lounge. A temporary art gallery will display more than 200 paintings and various artwork to be auctioned the next day.
The 2014 Larsen Art Auction will be held LIVE on Saturday at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships in the Omni Scottsdale Wine and Spa Lounge from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year the Larsen Art Auction features celebrity auctioneer Jason Brooks whose resume includes the Discovery Channel’s Auction Kings and the Rachel Ray show. 
Surrounding the art, bidders will also have the chance to see some of the best polo ever played Scottsdale.
The 2014 lineup features the top women’s team in the world showcasing professional female polo players Sunny Hale (USA), Sarah Wiseman (UK) and Paola Martinez (Argentina), and the top professional gay polo player in the world, Caroline Anier (France), on the Women’s World All-Star Team.
The Women’s team will take on the reigning event champions, the Clogau Wales Polo Team, who just last year defeated the U.S. Military Team, and plays with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, in a “Battle of the Sexes” match.
On Saturday, fans will also see the Arizona Polo Club take on the Gay Polo League team. The Gay Polo League, based in Florida, is the world’s only organized gay polo league and will be making its first appearance at the event.
Then come back for an All-Star match between Saturday’s top players as well as the USPA Governor’s Cup on Sunday, October 26th. The Governor’s Cup commemorates the United States Polo Association’s decision to hold its Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships.
Sunday’s action will showcase Julio Arellano, the top polo player in the U.S. and Patrick Uretz of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, the top college polo player in the country. A new addition Sunday will be a memorable brunch in the Rolls Royce Champagne Lounge. Both days will also introduce skill challenges, as it occurs at the NBA All-Star Game, before matches commence each day.
The event will also welcome back the Arizona Porsche Concours d’Elegance, Ferrari and Lamborghini clubs and over 200 impressive versions of automotive horsepower, creating the best Arizona car party until Barrett-Jackson. Also brand new at this year’s event, Paradise Valley’s Applewood Pet Resort will host the 1st Annual Canine Couture Fashion Show on Saturday and features the appearances by the winner of the Westminster Dog Show.
For more information on the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships or to purchase a table or tickets please go to www.thepoloparty.com.
The Larsen Gallery is currently seeking consignments and bidders for October’s LIVE Art Auction. Please visit the websitewww.larsenartauction.com to register to bid and for more information. The Larsen Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment and located in the heart of Scottsdale’s fine art district at 3705 N. Bishop Lane.
