Thursday, July 16, 2009
Progress and Donations are Being Made
I am almost always available to answer questions about the project and am happy to sit down over a glass of wine or lunch to talk about the sculpture.
"Even more importantly, it's wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life. " - Robert Mondavi
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Investor Meetings
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Remembering Mr. Mondavi
One year has passed since the world lost one of it's greatest winemakers. Robert Mondavi's name, influence and passion for wine and life reached beyond Napa to people and places around the world. He made making wine and enjoying it a part of everyday life and of a healthy lifestyle.
"Outspoken, energetic and charismatic, Mondavi was one of the most influential and admired winemakers in California history." -James Laube, Wine Spectator
Quent Cordair Fine Art is honored to be among those who will remember Mr. Mondavi, not just this week, but always, for his most important contributions to this wonderful life. The ten-foot memorial sculpture being created in his likeness will be a lasting tribute to his life and his legacy.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Possible Sculpture Locations
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Artist's Recent Commissions
Jay Hall Carpenter has sculpted some of the best and most beautiful monumental portrait sculptures created in the last thirty years. Known for his ability to capture a person's true essence, Mr. Carpenter is definitely the right Man for our very important project.
Here are images of some of his most recent work.
"Douglas Fairbanks, Sr." was commissioned by film maker George Lucas and stands in front of the new film school at USC.
The "Jim Henson" memorial (shown with Mr. Carpenter prior to its completion) was commissioned by the University of Maryland and was installed in front
of the Stamp Student Union Building in College Park, Maryland.
"Senator Goode" was commissioned by the University of Missouri at St' Louis and stands at the university.
We are honored that Mrs. Mondavi has approved the selection of Mr. Carpenter to recreate Mr. Mondavi's likeness in bronze. There is a lot of work to be done and the end result will be a beautiful ten-foot tall sculpture of the champion of the Napa Valley. The Robert Mondavi Memorial Sculpture will be enjoyed for generations and will serve as inspiration to those who believe that hard work, intelligence and perseverance can result in happiness, success and all of the good things that life has to offer.
Robert Mondavi Memorial Sculpture Donation Levels Announced
Double Magnum - $2,500-$ 4,999 includes a certificate of appreciation and program recognition at the unveiling ceremony
Jeroboam - $5,000-$ 9,999 includes a certificate of appreciation, program recognition at unveiling and (2) tickets to the VIP unveiling reception
Imperial - $10,000-$19,999 includes a certificate of appreciation, program and memorial plaque recognition plus (4) tickets to the VIP unveiling reception
Melchizedek - $20,000 + includes a certificate of appreciation, program and memorial plaque recognition , (4) tickets to the VIP unveiling reception and a 25” limited- edition, cast-bronze maquette of the Mondavi sculpture
To contribute toward the sculpture and be a part of history, please make your checks payable to Arts Council Napa Valley, a 510(c)3, non-profit organization, and mail them to Quent Cordair Fine Art, 1301 First St., Napa, CA 94559. For more information about the project, please contact Linda Cordair via linda at cordair.com or at 707-255-2242.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Robert Mondavi Memorial Sculpture Commission in Progress; Downtown Napa Plaza Chosen as Probable Location
As the anniversary of Mr. Mondavi’s passing approaches, he is remembered as an extraordinary leader of vision and energy -- a mentor, inspiration, neighbor, and friend. The ten-foot bronze sculpture will celebrate and memorialize the singular qualities of the man who for decades served as head of the
Tax-deductible donations to fund the creation of the memorial are now being accepted from individuals and companies who wish to honor Mr. Mondavi's memory. All donors will receive recognition. Top end donors will have their names added to the memorial plaque and will also receive among other things, a 25” limited-edition bronze casting of the sculpture. Interested donors may contact Linda Cordair at 707-255-2242 for donation levels and more information about this noteworthy project.
In honor of her late husband, Mrs. Margrit Mondavi has approved the selection of renowned monument sculptor Jay Hall Carpenter for the commission. Mr. Carpenter was elected into the National Sculpture Society before the age of thirty and has won numerous national awards for his sculptures. He served for 20 years as sculptor-in-residence for the Washington National Cathedral. Many American churches contain his work, as do the US State Department, the Smithsonian, Canterbury Cathedral, and the
ABOUT QUENT CORDAIR FINE ART: Quent Cordair Fine Art was established by artist Quent Cordair in 1996 on the
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