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"Inspired by the sushi culture, I used the same ingredients but in a different format." - Chef Eric Ripert

This is an original piece from the limited edition series, Photography for Philanthropy, a Culinary Art Auction to Benefit City Harvest. The culinary masterpiece was created by renowned chef, Eric Ripert and captured through the lens of famed photographer, Diana DeLucia. In addition to this artwork being brilliant in color, it is personally signed by the chef/artist, Eric Ripert. 

Frames are a high quality painted black frame made in Italy (2.5 high by 1.5 inches on the top). The image was framed by preservation experts who have handled this piece with exceptional care. This photograph is framed with quality glass and acid free matting that will help protect it from long term degradation.  The mat is a soft white top and a black bottom mat that enhances the brilliant photo and creates a very clean and modern piece of art.

The outside dimension is 27” x 33” and the image size is 17” x 27”. 

About Chef Ripert:
Ripert has since firmly established himself as one of New York’s—and the world’s—great chefs. In 1995, at just 29 years old, Ripert earned a four-star rating from the New York Times.  Ten years later and for the fourth consecutive time, Le Bernardin again earned the New York Times’ highest rating of four stars, becoming the only restaurant to maintain this superior status for this length of time, without ever dropping a star. In 1997, GQ named Le Bernardin the best restaurant in America, and in 2007, the magazine named Le Bernardin one of “Seven Food Temples of the World.”  In 2005, New York magazine declared Le Bernardin the #1 restaurant in the city, awarding it 5 stars in its inaugural restaurant rating issue – a position it holds today. The Zagat Guide has recognized the restaurant as the “Best Food” in New York City for the last seven consecutive years.  In 1998, the James Beard Foundation named Le Bernardin “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year” and Eric Ripert “Top Chef in New York City.”  In 1999, the restaurant received the “Outstanding Service” award from the Beard Foundation, and in 2003, the Foundation named Ripert “Outstanding Chef in the United States.”

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Shipping Information:
All artwork will be shipped out the week of March 17, 2008 and will be shipped from the UPS Store in Farmington, Connecticut, who specializes in the shipment of artwork.  Auction winners will be contacted directly by a UPS representative by Friday, March 14, 2008. Payment for shipment must be made directly to the shipper. For shipping estimates, domestic and international, please contact the UPS Store directly at (860) 676-0660 or by email at mbe3937@yahoo.com.