Stephanie Seymour Brant, Peter Brant, Brooke Garber Neidich, and Daniel Neidich Host The Child Mind Institute Charity Auction at Sotheby’s.

New York, NY, March 1, 2013 –  On February 28, 2013, Stephanie Seymour Brant, Peter Brant, Brooke Garber Neidich, Daniel Neidich and the Child Mind Institute Board of Directors joined together for a once in a lifetime auction of great art to benefit great science at Sotheby’s.  The evening raised more than more than $2 million for the cause, a record dollar amount for any auction the non-profit has held since it’s inception in 2010. The one-time event brought together some of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists and collectors to raise funds for the Child Mind Institute’s Healthy Brain Network, a landmark effort to chart brain development and find new diagnostic tools and treatments for pediatric mental illness.

“We are deeply indebted to Stephanie and Peter Brant for donating a work by David Altmejd, as well as taking their time to put together this amazing collection of pieces,” said Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, president of the Child Mind Institute. “We also want to thank the artists for donating their work to our cause. This auction supports the science that is leading us to better treatments—and eventually prevention—of childhood psychiatric and learning disorders.”

The auction, led by Tobias Meyer, Sotheby’s worldwide head of contemporary art, featured remarkable works by some of today’s most talented artists. Among the 21 selections exclusively available in the catalogue were two personal portraits, one by Patrick Demarchelier and the other by Julian Schnabel. Schnabel, famous for his plate portraits, will create a custom piece for the winning bidder; renowned fashion-photographer Demarchelier will provide a private photo session. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Child Mind Institute’s groundbreaking neuroscience research.

The Child Mind Institute’s Healthy Brain Network enables collaborators to utilize cutting edge techniques to map out a full picture of how the brain matures and functions as a child grows. The initiative brings together scientists from diverse disciplines and encourages the radical openness and collaboration that are necessary for important breakthroughs.

Featured artworks by:

David Altmejd, Donald Baechler, Carol Bove, Dan Colen, John Currin, Patrick Demarchelier, Urs Fischer, Jonathan Horowitz, Karen Kilimnik, Jeff Koons, Glenn Ligon, Nate Lowman, Adam McEwen, Enoc Perez, Elizabeth Peyton, Richard Prince, Rob Pruitt, David Salle, Julian Schnabel, Josh Smith, Spencer Sweeney

About The Child Mind Institute:

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz and Brooke Garber Neidich, our organization is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers. The Child Mind Institute does not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry.