Golf News for Monday, February 12, 2007 | Briefly

Isleworth Golf and Country Club graced by Sotheby's fine-art sculptures

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Sotheby's and the Isleworth Golf and Country Club community are changing avid golfers’ preconceptions of "The Masters." From now until mid-April 2007, a multi-million dollar collection of thirty-seven large-scale sculptural works by the artistic masters of the 20th century will grandly grace the grounds of the Isleworth Golf & Country Club community for the fourth annual Sotheby’s at Isleworth Monumental exhibition and private sale.

The Monumental exhibition provides the opportunity for both Sotheby’s and Isleworth to highlight the best of their offerings in the largest and most important collection of sculptures ever put together and showcased in one setting. The most distinguished and respected contemporary and modern artists such as Auguste Rodin, Arisitide Maillol, Fernand Léger, Fernando Botero, Niki de Saint Phalle and Louise Bourgeois are represented within the exquisite 600-acre community.

Adding to the dramatic presentation, majestic bronze, steel and marble masterpieces are juxtaposed with the tranquil Butler Chain of Lakes, immaculate lawns of the championship golf course and abundantly vivid flora. Upon entering the iron-gates residents and guests are welcomed by Émile-Antoine Boudelle’s “Héraklés Archer,” a breathtaking bronze which captures the essence of spirit and sport at Isleworth.

An astonishing 18-hole course, conceived by Arnold Palmer and redesigned in the fall of 2003 by Steve Smyers, becomes a true living gallery as resident golfers, guest and art take their places for the game of golf. Robert Indiana’s “The American Love” is suitably installed on the Tiger Tee in the practice range, a testament to Isleworth’s premiere greens where professional golf residents master their craft. Majestically kneeling under the oak tree at hole #11, golfers will find Eric Goulder’s “Post Modern Man” with its arms crossed behind its back as if patiently awaiting the next putt.

Isleworth is committed to providing superior craftsmanship homes with exacting service, sophisticated ambience, state-of-the-art security, modern technology and exquisite cultural opportunities and events. Every detail is customized to cater to estate living in Central Florida. For more information on the homes and cultural events at Isleworth, call (407) 909-2004 or visit the Web site at www.isleworth.com



 
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