Famous Faces, Watch Auction For Charity

New York, Tourneau, Feb 24, 1999

LOT 62

IMAGE WATCHES INC. California "Fear No Art". Donated by Bebe Neuwirth.

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 1,000

Gold plated and steel, centre second, water-resistant quartz wristwatch with gold plated Image buckle, designed by the artist Miripolsky. It's "Fear No Art" Time. Multi media artist Miripolsky gave birth to the term fear no art" which has become his hi'ttlr Icy from Madison Avenue boardrooms to the Smithsonian Institution. International() nrugoi,ed and embraced, it has become a powerful mantra to the world. Several years ago 111, ripolsky was performing on an episode of "Cheers"; where he had the pleasure to meet and work with Bebe Neuwirth. Ms. Neuwirth expressed her long time admiration for the phrase "fear no art". This kind of compliment, especially coming from such a beautiful and talented woman richly deserved year no art" time. Engraved on the back: "Belie Neuwirth 1999". Dim 33 mm. Est. ***


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Bebe Neuwirth, recognized internationally for her versatility, has delighted audiences in theater, film, television, and cabaret, moving easily from one venue to another. For her extended Broadway run as Velma Kelly in "Chicago ", Bebe won the 1997 Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical, the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Circle Critics Award, the Drama League Distinguished Performance of the Year, and the Fred Astaire Award for Best Dancer on Broadway. Her film credits include, `Jumanji " , "Pinocchio " , "Say Anything", "The Paint Job", "Malice", "Green card " , "Bugsy " , and "Celebrity " . She is also recognized as one of the most gifted dancers performing today, winning a Tony Award in 1986 for her portrayal of Nickie in the Broadway revival of Bob Fosse' s "Sweet Charity". For her television performance as Dr. Lilith Sternin Crane in the hit series "Cheers " , she garnered two Emmy Awards. Additionally, she has performed internationally on stage in London's West End, as well as performed before numerous cabaret audiences. A native of Princeton, New Jersey, Neuwirth began studying ballet at the early age of five.