Saturday@Phillips Presents: Tastemakers Melanie Arnold & Margot Henderson

23 February 2009

Saturday@Phillips Auction

Auction: Saturday, March 14, 2009 Noon
Phillips de Pury & Company
Howick Place London SW1P 1BB

Melanie Arnold and Margot Henderson of Rochelle Canteen

The pupils are long gone from Rochelle School in London’s Arnold Circus, but in Rochelle Canteen neighboring the classrooms-turned-creative studios, there is a buzz. Fashion wunderkinds Luella Bartley, Katie Hillier (Marc Jacobs’ accessories designer), photographer Juergen Teller and artists Michael Raedecker, Glenn Brown and Goshka Macuga recess here and indulge in the uncomplicated, distinctively British food offered at what is now London’s hippest, in-the-know eatery created by Melanie Arnold and Margot Henderson. Partners for 15 years, Melanie and Margot created the successful catering company Arnold & Henderson closely associated with newly Michelin-starred St. John Restaurant (patron saint of carnivores, chef Fergus Henderson is Margot’s other half). These lunch ladies know their British classics what do they collect? “Old silver and china for work” and what is their favorite flavor association? “Gin and tonic.”

Lot 41 EVE ARNOLD Marilyn playing pool
We both chose this, Marilyn and Eve, no minors.

Lot 42 ANDY WARHOL Jerry Hall
A fantastic image of her, the way she looks at the camera, with desire, her glamour, her naked shoulder, great hair. I love Jerry in all her looks and Warhol seems to be loving her too. (MH)

Lot 44 JUERGEN TELLER Kate after her 25th birthday at the Ritz, Paris
What a treat to have Kate in bed. (MH)

Lot 47 NAN GOLDIN Skeleton behind bars, Rome
I love this, reminds me of trips to Rome and its gloomy, creepy crypts. (MA)

Lot 50 GAVIN TURK Sid Vicious
We both chose this too, great iconic image, Gavin playing the cowboy, being Sid Vicious, always makes you laugh.

Lot 117 CHARLOTTE PERRIAND Bench from Les Arcs, France
Beautiful, and simple, I want it. (MA)

Lot 144 WOLFGANG TILMANS Please leave this one
Hope in the city. And I used to live in a flat like these. (MA)

Lot 253 CHRISTO Surrounded islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida
I like the strange artificial extension to the island, and the way he makes money from the prints and drawings so he can wrap something else. A long time ago I saw his Pont Neuf Wrapped, a wonderful sight. (MH)

Lot 275 LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERETP & CHARLOTTE PERRIAND Chaise Longue
A lovely place to sleep, snuggled up against that skin, Corb is the man. (MH)

Lot 329 ROBERT CRUMB Cleveland Building
A friend gave me a book of his many years ago and it shocked me and made me laugh. Love his wobbly line. (MA)