The Frick Collection opened its doors for one of the season’s most enchanting soirées: All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion, a black-tie haunt couture costume ball that transformed the Fifth Avenue landmark into a vision of Gilded Age splendor and mystery.
Ambiance in the Frick’s Garden Court at All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com
Guests arrived in elaborate attire, gliding through the museum’s marble halls and candlelit galleries where flickering shadows danced across masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Fragonard. The evening evoked the grandeur of a bygone era complete with candlelit performances at the auditorium, tarot card readings and trays of delicate confections offered to guests as they wandered the historic rooms.
Before the festivities began, Frick Board Chair Betty Eveillard joined lead event chairs Bosilika An and Alexander Hamlin for an intimate pre-reception toast, alongside Museum Director Axel Ruger, Deputy Director Tia Chapman, and several members of the Board. The small gathering set the tone for an evening that was as elegant as it was unforgettable.
Daniel Goldstein, Benefit Chairs Alexander Hankin and Bosilika An, and Adolphus Busch; Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com
The event’s chairs gathered for a private LOUIS XIII toast, unveiling a century-old cognac steeped in history. As the festivities commenced, VIP guests were welcomed with sparkling glasses of Champagne Telmont.
Ryan Welliver Cognac toast provided by LOUIS XIII; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com
The guest list included an array of distinguished figures from New York’s art, fashion, and philanthropy circles all embracing the Gilded Age theme with impeccable style and imagination.
As guests lingered in the galleries under the soft glow of candlelight, surrounded by the museum’s priceless collection, the All Hallows’ Eve ball became more than an event—it was an experience of timeless beauty and creative spirit, a night where the past and present waltzed in perfect harmony.
Benefit Chair Elizabeth M. Eveillard receiving a tarot card reading by Sherry Lane; photo: Matt
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Daniel Dickinson and Taylor Quitara; photo: George Koelle
Lauren Sanchez, Katheryn Kerns, Brittany Beyer Harwin, and Tania Ali; photo: Matt
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Erick Brocoy; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com
Scott Francis and Mike Fabbri; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com
Vanessa Gordon; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com
Benefit Chair Casey Kohlberg, Associate Director of Development Angie Calderwood, Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Aimee Ng, Associate Director of Marketing and Visitor Experience Alexis Light, and Benefit Chair Laurence Milstein; photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com
Thomas Bidwill and Amanda Hoy; photo: George Koelle
About The Frick Collection
Housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, The Frick Collection is one of New York City’s most celebrated cultural institutions. Its distinguished holdings of Old Master paintings, European sculpture, and decorative arts are displayed in an intimate mansion setting, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the elegance and refinement of America’s Gilded Age.
About Champagne Telmont and LOUIS XIII Cognac
Sponsors for the evening, Champagne Telmont and LOUIS XIII Cognac, brought their signature refinement to the celebration. Guests were welcomed with glasses of Champagne Telmont – crafted with a deep commitment to sustainability and organic viticulture – while LOUIS XIII offered a rare tasting of its century-aged cognac, a symbol of craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Both maisons share a dedication to artistry and heritage that beautifully mirrored The Frick’s timeless spirit, ensuring All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion was not only a feast for the senses but a celebration of legacy, imagination, and the enduring magic of New York’s cultural elite.