Certainly the most famous song from Verdi’s classic work about the fate of the Jews at the hands of the conquering King of Babylon, the wicked Nabucco.  It is distinguished from other opera classics because it is not an aria, but sung by the chorus.  This performance is from the Metropolitan Opera, in New York City in 2001 with James Levine Conducting.  Nabucco is not on the roster for the current season, but is rumored to return in the 2011 – 2012 season.  But don’t wait to go see a performance there – it’s a truly remarkable place.

A relatively recent work (1995) from the American Realist / Pop Art legend, Wayne Theibaud.  Most will know Theibaud from his famous paintings on American consumerism and junk food like hot dogs, gumball machines, and ice cream cones, but his landscape work has a lot to offer as well.  Available until March 11th as Lot 39 in the First Open Post War and Contemporary Art auction at Christie’s New York Headquarters.

What’s not to love about this fabulous garden piece?  With a gloriously carved limestone base and frieze, wrought iron dome, and standing more than eleven feet high, it’s surely one of my favorite things I’ve posted yet.  I suppose the only downside is how to transport it, particularly if you aren’t  planning to keep it in the United Kingdom.  Available on February 23rd as Lot 37 in the Architectural Heritage: The Adrian and Suzy Puddy Collection Auction at Christie’s South Kensington office in London.

With thin, sexy cabriole legs and other delicious details.  Available on February 23rd as Lot 406 in the Interiors – Style and Spirit auction at Christie’s London office.

Beautifully patinated and gilt-tooled red leather top with original castors. Available on February 23rd as Lot 196 in the Interiors – Style and Spirit auction at Christie’s London office.