GDGC Enterprises LLC, a New York based NFT and luxury asset advisory firm that specializes in the tokenization and sale of select assets across the globe, hosted a private unveiling of the Kobe Bryant Autographed Black Mamba Package at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. on Tuesday, September 14th.
The package, which is set to go to auction on September 20th – 28th on the WISe.Art NFT platform features a limited edition 01/3 18K Rose Gold King Power Black Mamba Tourbillion Hublot watch that was designed and signed by Kobe Bryant as well as a purple Nike Zoom VIII sneaker that was designed and signed by the legendary basketball player and digital art of the watch by New York artist Moshé Douglas. The package starting price is $1,008,024 and GDGC will be donating $50,000 of the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles, the non-profit in which Kobe granted more than 200 wishes during his lifetime. GDGC values this package at a minimum of $10 million.
Guests and potential bidders enjoyed a selection of wines and charcuterie boards crafted by Brooklyn Boards and GDGC Enterprises branded cookies presented by A Little Something Sweet. Midway through the event, the GDGC executive team including Managing Partners Christopher J. Calabrese, Diamonté Zarba and Gregory Gadson took the floor to speak about the upcoming auction and the items on the block. Artist Moshé Douglas was also on hand to speak about the digital artwork he created of the rare watch and the signatured Nike Zoom VIII shoe.
A video from WISeKey CEO, Carlos Moreira, and President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. Mike Kallhoff was also played throughout the event, where guests could learn more about the platform, auction and Kobe’s time with Make-A-Wish.
For those interested in registering for the auction, please visit https://wise.art/.
To learn more about GDGC Enterprises visit https://www.gdgcenterprises.com/.
About GDGC Enterprises LLC:
GDGC Enterprises LLC, is a full service Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and luxury asset advisory firm that specializes in the tokenization and sale of select assets across the globe. Through its partnerships with industry leading firms, GDGC Enterprises provides a vertically integrated full scope process from provenance to sale for select luxury assets throughout the world. Once, the provenance, is certified it is then minted as an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) on the Ethereum blockchain. Once, minted the NFT is then bundled with the physical asset creating a package. Through the Wise.Art platform, GDGC facilitates a digital auction for the NFT package which is then marketed and facilitated. For more information visit gdgcenterprises.com or Instagram.
About Make A Wish Los Angeles
Founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles has granted over 10,000 wishes to children in Los Angeles County. Annually in Los Angeles, the chapter typically grants over 200 wishes locally, and facilitates many more for children from all over the world whose wish is to come to Los Angeles. Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles is part of Make-A-Wish America, a national organization that grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish America is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. For more information visit la.wish.org or on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
About Carlton Fine Arts LLC
Carlton Fine Arts is nestled on Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side of New York City showcasing the highest quality Pop Art and Modern Masters from across the world in their three-level flagship gallery. Gaining their start in 1969, Carlton Fine Arts is a family owned and operated business. Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is located at 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. For more information visit http://carltonfa.com/ or Instagram
