Famed Italian artist Bettina Werner has put her Manhattan home on the market for $1,995,000.
Werner is better known as “Salt Queen” as she is the pioneering artist using salt as a medium. Upon entering the loft of the Salt Queen, your breath will be taken away from its light-filled voluminous space. Perched on the 21st floor, this 1,809-square-foot convertible 2-bedroom, 2-bath home boasts a fifty-foot long “grand salon”, 11-foot ceilings, and oversized windows with views of the New York Stock Exchange and World Trade Center.
“As a pioneer in working with salt as a medium in fine art, I wanted to be surrounded by energy that gives reverence to this ‘fifth element.’ Salt is necessary for life and without it, we cannot live. As such, it was more valuable than gold at certain times of our history,” Werner said in regard to selling her home. “When it came to finding a home in New York, I wanted air, light and high ceilings in a downtown loft. My 21st floor loft at 15 Broad Street provided me with all the aforementioned and much, much, more. By being directly across the street of the New York Stock Exchange, I am constantly reminded of the value of things and connect the historical value of salt with the modern world. As an artist, it has been an honor and privilege to be part of the founding culture in the reborn Financial District,” Werner said. “The heart of The Wall Street Historic District is the most stirring, rousing and inspiring place to live in Lower Manhattan… I’ll forever this eclectic, energetic ‘salty’ neighborhood.”
The master bedroom with stunning views has an en suite white marble bath with large soaking tub. The second sleeping area/office has its own private entrance with architectural glass doors leading to the large living area as well as a second full bath. The open, gourmet kitchen has marble countertops with high-end stainless steel appliances from Jean-Air and a Bosch washer/dryer. All fixtures are Starck inspired.
“Rarely do I find a ‘Grand Salon’ that is over 50-feet long accompanied by an open gourmet kitchen,” Eiden said about the listing. “I envision grand entertaining from a by-gone era. The master bedroom is truly fit for a queen with sun-blasted western views. 15 Broad Street (Downtown by Starck) is the first and most iconic of ultra-amenity buildings. To this day it is often imitated but rarely does one match on par. World class shopping and dining are literally outside the front door.”
