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**** AUCTION FOR AIDS **** Patek Philppe Solar Dome Antiquorum Auctioneers is delighted to present an extraordinary example of art and design, a one-of-a-kind Patek Philppe solar dome clock hand-painted by renowned graffiti artist, John “CRASH” Matos at its auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” in New York on December 13th. The proceeds from the sale of this piece will be donated to the Aids Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA).  This is the first item CRASH has hand painted since he famously painted the English guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton's five guitars, one of which sold at auction for over $321,000 in 2004. The exquisite clock was first displayed along with new large scale paintings by CRASH at his exhibit “CRASH: Back on the Block” hosted by Antiquorum in their gallery space on September 12th through October 6th.  Made circa 1960, this is a very fine and rare solar-powered and electro-mechanical gi...

John CRASH Matos Antiquorum is proud to announce it will host “CRASH: Back on the Block,” an exhibit of new works by celebrated graffiti artist and avid watch collector John CRASH Matos. The show will be held September 13 through October 6 at Antiquorum’s Gallery space on 57th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City and will feature approximately 12 new large-scale works, as well as a “pop-up shop” of watches for sale by Antiquorum. For the first time since he famously painted English guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton’s five guitars, one of which sold at auction for over $321,000 in 2004, CRASH will hand paint another special object — this time, a Patek Philippe clock. “I’ll be using pop-inspired colors to paint the clock, something a little ‘street’, but keeping some of the refined elements intact,” said CRASH. The proceeds will be donated to the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA). “We are thrilled to host CRASH’s exhibition in ...