The $137M Phoenix 2 Is a Spectacular Tribute to the Golden Era of New York
, 2023-03-16 02:14:23,
Phoenix 2 came, naturally, after the original Phoenix, also built by the Bremen-based shipyard. That one isn’t gone but lives on under its new name, Aurora (a spectacular yacht in its own right). Both of them were built for Jan Kulczyk, a Polish financier. Knowing that he was once the richest person in Poland explains how he was able to own two incredible, custom-built pleasure craft.
Although Kulczyk has passed away in 2015, it seems that his beloved Phoenix 2 stayed in the family, officially owned by his son, Sebastian. But that could change if someone is willing to pay nearly $140 million for this masterpiece – that’s the current asking price for the 295-footer (90 meters) that was not only kept in great shape but also refitted in 2019.
Phoenix 2 is 13 years old at the moment, but its jaw-dropping interiors, styled by the famous Andrew Winch, will forever be timeless. That’s because they represent a modern tribute to a historic era – the Art Deco era, when Manhattan was shining brightly. Art Deco is a popular style when it comes to luxury yacht interiors, but never before did it come in such a unique interpretation.
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