Find 'Love' on the Golf Course: Golf Community Doubles as Art Gallery for Sotheby's Sculptural Masterpieces

Orlando, FL (PRWeb) February 2, 2007 -- 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

About Isleworth Golf & Country Club
Nestled amongst the Butler Chain of Lakes, this 600-acre community has over seven miles of shoreline and is highlighted by a championship golf course. Conceived by Arnold Palmer, designed by Ed Seay and recently enhanced by Steve Smyers, the course was built on rolling terrain and features greens that are generous, undulating and fast. A significant, permanent collection of sculpture is displayed throughout the community and is enhanced each year by the return of Sotheby's Monumental exhibition continually showcasing some of the most important masterpieces to ever be assembled in one setting. At the center of Isleworth's premier amenities is the lavish, 82,000 square foot, Mediterranean clubhouse offering unparalleled personal service to its members. Elegant, private homes are afforded commanding golf to water views and enjoy the very best of country club living. Isleworth has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious and secure luxury residential communities, and is the principal residence for many of the world's top professional athletes and entertainers. For information about the community, please call Lisa Richards, President, Isleworth Realty, 407-876-0111.

About Tavistock Group
Tavistock Group is a global private investment company that was founded 30 years ago by investor Joe Lewis. The company has grown to encompass a broad portfolio around the world including such asset classes as private luxury residential properties, master planned real estate development, life sciences, sports teams (Tottenham Hotspur Football Club) and sporting events (The Tavistock Cup), manufacturing (Bristol Motor Cars) and distribution (Puma, Gottex, Vans), oil and gas, financial services, and restaurants (California Café, Napa Valley Grille). The group's private residential club communities include the top-rated Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, Old Fort Bay in the Bahamas, and the exclusive Isleworth Golf & Country Club, also in Orlando. Tavistock Group has recently broken ground on a new private resort-style community on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas called Albany Golf & Beach Club. Albany is a partnership with Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, and will feature a broad array of amenities for all members of the family including an Ernie Els designed 18-hole championship golf course and an 88-slip mega-yacht marina flanked by luxury apartment homes designed by some of the most respected architects in the world. For more information on Tavistock Group, visit www.tavistock.com.

Sotheby's
Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Sotheby's worldwide live auction businesses and art-related financing. The Company operates in 34 countries, with principal salesrooms located in New York and London. The Company also regularly conducts auctions in 13 other salesrooms around the world, including Australia, Hong Kong, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Singapore. Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

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