Part of New Orleans? Acquisition of Pierre-Marie Rudelle?s Mural of the Port of New Orleans, circa 1850?s Process and Timetable Overview As the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) works to fully realize its potential well into the future for the economic benefit of its jurisdiction (Orleans, St. Bernard and Jefferson Parishes), we are mindful of our past as a major maritime port. In the mid-19lh century, well before the 1896 legislation that created Port NOLA as an independent political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans was the largest port in the South, through which most of the nation's cotton, sugar, tobacco and molasses traveled to Western Europe and New England. The Port was also the entry point for coffee, wheat, flour, pork, lard, and more, which then funneled to the rest of the United States. in early January 2019, a New Orleans resident offered for sale a tromp l?oeile mural (approximately painted in 1993 by Pierre-Marie Rudelle (1932-2015) entitled Port of New Orleans. (Attachment A) The piece features the port, including boats and ships that are representative of those on the river during that time, as well as people working, traveling or discussing business deals, showcasing the racially diverse population of the city. Although slavery was an intrinsic part of the southern, agrarian world, beginning in the 18*h century, large numbers of Free Peeple of Color lived in New Orleans with significant status, represented in the mural as entrepreneurs, money lenders, and other roles. Acquisition January 2019 To honor maritime activity's role in the growth of the region, Port NOLA acquired this mission-appropriate mural with the intention of permanently affixing it to a prominent wall on the floor to welcome visitors to the Port and to add a descriptor adjacent to the mural with information on the image and its historical context. The purchase price was below the threshold requiring Public Bid and well within the President and spending authority. Therefore, Board approval was not required. The mural appraised at $35,000 (Attachment B). Port NOLA negotiated a 10% discount, was invoiced $31,500, and issued purchase order P0008526 (Attachment includes the invoice, purchase order, and bill of sale). Installation May 2019 - January 2020 Upon purchasing the mural, Port NOLA invited Edward H. Wikoff Architects, the firm that provided interior design services 20 years ago when the Administration Building was constructed, to perform interior design services related to an installation. (Attachment includes scope of work and invoices) When the mural was measured more precisely on site, it became clear that the intended wall was not large enough for the mural to be attached without trimming the image by approximately? inches. To maintain the integrity of the original artwork, Port NOLA decided to mount the mural on a frame designed speci?cally for the piece, rather than damage the mural. Hirabayashi Studio was engaged to perform necessary repairs to the mural and to stretch it on a frame on site. (Attachment E) However, once the contract was signed, Port NOLA and the studio could not come to agreement about preparation of the mural, so the parties mutually decided to terminate the agreement. (Attachment E) Subsequently, Port NOLA engaged Hudson Salah Conservation Studios to complete the necessary repair work, stretch the mural on a frame and install the piece on site. (Attachment includes invoices) The mural was installed on the 4th floor of Port Administration building at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, opposite the Presentation Room, on January 23, 2020. .9. PORT NOLA THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Attachment A Pierre-Marie Rudelle - Mural of The Port of New Orleans, circa 1850?s Pierre-Marie Rudelle (French, 1932 2015) Mural of The Port of New Orleans, circa 1850's oil on canvas, 1993, signed lower right, 19'x8'. The Port of New Orleans, mid?19th century, was the largest port in the South. It was from New Orleans that most of the nation?s cotton, as well as sugar, tobacco and molasses were shipped to Western Europe and New England. The Port was the entry for products such as coffee, wheat, flour, pork and lard, which were then funneled to the rest of the United States. Although slavery was an intrinsic part ofthe southern, agrarian world, beginning in the 18th century, the Free People of Color (les gens de couleur libres) had significant status, particularly in New Orleans. This segment of society grew in number to over 12,000 by 1830 and eventually, more Free People of Color lived in New Orleans than in the rest of the country combined. Their presence in the city was influential, resulting in long lasting influence on government policy, public opinion, the economy, and culture. They were entrepreneurs, artisans, money lenders, and when needed, soldiers. FOR CONTACT: GIBSON 504-905?7616 - Pierre-Marie Rudelle - Mural of The Port of New Orleans, circa 1850?s In his rendition of the ?Port of New Orleans," Pierre?Marie Rudelle reflects all of the unique characteristics of the port in 1850. The boats and ships in the mural are representative of those actually in port during that time; and the people who are traveling or discussing business deals represent the racially diverse population of the city. In order to paint this mural, Rudelle a tromp I'oeile artist, referred to classic images of the port in the mid 1800's to capture its unique display of the hustle and bustle of maritime activity that would have been evident on any given day. The similarities in Rudelle?s rendition with the portrayal in this iconic ?postcard? painting, The Levee - New Orleans, a colored lithograph published by Currier Ives and originally painted by William Aiken Walker, 1838 1921, lead us to think perhaps Monsieur Rudelle found and used Aiken?s work for his inspiration. Gathering at the Port was an important activity for many New Orleanians not only for conducting business and exploring new opportunities, but also for folks to engage socially, and obtain international news. The port was the heartbeat of the city. Kiwi I William Aiken Walker, The Levee - New Orleans Detail from Port of New Orleans c. 1884, Color Lithograph Pierre?Marie Rudelle (French, 1932-2015) attended L?Academie Julien after high school, then studied at L'ecole dex Beaux Arts in 1950, followed by L?Union Central des arts Decoratifs du Musee Camondo, where he matriculated in 1953. Rudelle was commissioned by Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis to paint the powder room doors when she and President Kennedy were redecorating the White House. Other commissions included the garden structure of Bunny Mellon, works for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Mrs. Pamela Churchill, S.A.R. The Shah of Iran, and an extensive international roster. The artist was always based in Paris. FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT: JILLIAN GIBSON 504?905?7616 Pierre-Marie Rudelle - Mural of The Port of New Orleans, circa 1850?s Provenance: Carol Allen and Fred Feinsilber had a number of Rudelle tromp I'oeiIs in their Paris apartment, and commissioned the renowned tromp I'oeile artist in 1993 to paint a mural for their home at 837 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA. Rude-lie painted the mural and shipped it to New Orleans. The piece was installed on the parlor wall of their home by Zuber wallpapers and, in 2015 upon the sale of the property, removed by the professional team, Hirabayashi Studios. The mural has continuously been kept by Carol Allen in a climate controlled environment, in New Orleans, and is in very good condition. Carol Allen is pleased to present this mural, The Port of New Orleans, 1850, appraised at $35,000, to any potential interested owner. Inquiries are welcomed by Jillian Gibson 504?905?7616 for Carol Allen of Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT: JILLIAN GIBSON 504305-7616 4., PORT NOLA THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Attachment 4. PORT NOLA THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Attachment Carol Allen 7300 Lakeshore DR., #12 New Orleans, LA 70124 INVOICE: January 17,2019 ITEM: Mural, Port of New Orleans, circa, 1850, oil on canvas, by Pierre-Marie Rudelle (French, 1932 2015), created in 1993. unframed. SOLD TO: Port of New Orleans 1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 PRICE: $31,500. This is a Final Sale Purchase Order . 172412019 a; - P0008526 PO Revisi?n I 0 Port of New Orleans I 1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 US Supplier Ship To Bill To MARY CAROL ALLEN Administration Building Port of New Orleans 7300 LAKESHORE DRIVE #12 1350 Port of New Orleans Place 1350 Port of New Orleans Place NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124 New Orleans, LA 70130 New Orleans. LA 70130 (504) 451~2963 Whipping-[Method . - Terms . - Confirmed With - Description?. I I -?'Comrnitmerth'atei Unit Price: . Line Totali' 31,500.00 31,500.00 line iiQuantiiy Iternrl Mary Carol Allen, Mural Invoice, JAN2019 31,500.00 NIA USD 31,500.00 Buyer Instructions to Supplier: Please direct all correspondence to Buyer: Michelle Ganon Office Number: Office Extension: Fax Number: E?mail: ganonm@portno.com Authorized By Date may 17.2019 . 4&2, PORT NOLA THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Attachment WWI W0 A ["11 May 28, 2019 M's Andree Faint, RE VP Planning and Facilities Port of New Orleans 1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Re: Promise! for Inter-191' Design Services Board of Chumissioners of the Port of New Orleans Building Dear Andree, Thanh: you. for the epporLtmity to prepqse- _p.1_i_t_ife_ss__ienal interim design) services for The Port; Of New Orleans. The services requested include the folthing: Pro med Sea 8: Interim design services to .inC'l'ude"planning and supervising the-installation hf?t?he Pierre?Marie Rudelle-Mural' 0f the Port Of New Orleans. Supervision to include the: recein-mendatien of sub- contractor to prep walls and mural for .histella'tieh in The Port. of New Orleans corporate offices on the fourth. ?oor adjacent to the EXeicutive. assistant. Drawings may be required to Show 'locatien of the metal. and Changes required in the area. We will need the help of a contractor to: move the executive desk and. also electrical outlets. Carpet will also have to be replaced. My direct time 3x9 ended will not exceed 15 hours. I will also require the assiStauce of our CAD ?raftsman for a maximum of 8 hours. Fees will. be invoiced hourly and charged at rates per the attachedsehedule for Interim Designer and. CAD tech pmviding design, consultatieu and coordination. Reimbursable expenses including reproduction andrequired travel will be included in statements rendered. the first of each month and due upon receipt. Approval of this proposal is signified with your signature in the Space provided below. Again, thank you for this. oppormnity. look forward to working with you on this very exciting .. \l as ?llhl?mlc?i Nora Meetayer Wikeff Andree L. Pant, VPePhum?ing- and. Facilities Regards, I (6(ij Designer Board of Commissioners of {the ?Port of New Orleans Edward. PI. Wilkof? AIA, Architects. 144 Main Street, Bay St. Louis. Mississippi. 39520.. Tel. 22864674236, FAX. 22844674237. .-: . 13-19' EXHIBIT A EDWARD 11. WIKOFF, AIA Architecture and Interior Design 'C-l'mrgc Rates 2019 NOTE: Shoulc'i additional 3611111369 beyond the base scope: of be requested by the Client the ..fo?owing hourly billing 1.1.1163 wiIl apply: Labor Classi?cation Hourly. Rate Prhmipal Amhitect . 3) 1.75. 00 P1QjactA1chifect . . . . . . 125 00 P11116131 1111611111 Eesigmier I25 00. Specificatmn. W1ite1' 85.00 .Archit'eCt . . 55? 75.00 831.1101. CADIDesign Technician . - 75.00 CADfDesign 13111111911111 65.00 ResidentProject Repeat-11111116173 65.00. Busimss-Manager . . . 90.00 Adu1'111igst1'ative . . 50.00 Clerical . . . 35.00 Expert Council for Architectural. 300.00 'Reimbmsable Expenses 0 mileage (Appmx. 1111111211. costfm 1'0u11'idtiip to. New Orleans 66. 00) '1 Plinting expenses 24? 36? sheets $6.00/311eizt 8.5 1111 copies Eli .10/pa'ge Edward H. W1 Raff, AIA, Architects, 14411112101 Street, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520. Tel. 228-467?4236. FAX 2231146741237. .. nv?u-IMm-?mmw1?ptmm awn??..w .. - -. INVOICE Edward H. Wikoff, AIA Architect, PC 144 Main Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Ms. Andree L. Fant,P.E. VP Planning and Facilities Port of New Orleans 1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 Remit To: Date of Billing: From Period TERMS: DUE UPON RECEIPT. Of?ce: 144 Main Street Phone: 228.467.4236 Fax: 228.467.4237 Edward H. Wiko?', AIA Architect, PC 144 Main Street Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 7/1/2019 6/1/2019 to 6/30/2019 Invoice Number: 2019-00801 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AMOUNT Interior Design Services for: Board of Commissionwers, Port of New Orleans 1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 Interior Designer: 5.0 hours at $125/hour CAD Tech: 2.25 hours at $65/hour TOTAL: TOTAL DUE UPON RECEIPT Edward H. Wikoff, AIA, Architects 144 Main Street 7/20/2016? s; 6791* ayes 7/25 Coordination of installation for the Pierre Marie Rudclle Mural $625.00 $146.25 $771.25 NOTE: Make checks payable to Edward H. Wikoff, AIA, PC (ll. PAM) 10.0. HBO $771.25 $771.25 INVOICE Edward H. Wikoff, AIA Architect, PC Iain Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Of?ce: 144 Main Street Phone: 228.467.4236 Fax: 228.467.4237 Remit To: Edward H. Wil