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Samuel Pepys Cockerell collection to be offered for sale
The Arch of Titus at Rome looking towards the capital (lot 56) by Frederick Lee Bridell (1831-1863). Estimate £20,000-£30,000.
LONDON
.-Dreweatts will present a group of works directly from the family of the British artist Samuel Pepys Cockerell (1844-1921). The works are coming to auction for the first time since leaving the artist s family collection and will be offered in Dreweatts upcoming Old Master, British and European Art sale on May 27, 2021.
The collection is led by a stunning portrait of Cockerell, by George Frederick Watts (1817-1904) one of the leading portrait and Symbolist painters of the late 19th Century, known as `Englands Michelangelo.
Southfield library board appoints Mary Beall acting city librarian
Mary Beall poses for a photo shortly after being named interim city librarian in Southfield. Beall takes over for Dave Ewick, who held the position for 14 years before retiring in March.
Photo provided by Mary Beall
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SOUTHFIELD Mary Beall has been involved with the Southfield Public Library in some capacity for over 25 years.
Starting as a part-time substitute librarian and moving up to assistant coordinator for adult services, Beall’s latest promotion has named her interim city librarian.
“It feels great,” Beall said of the appointment. “As soon as I started here way back in the day, I realized that this was the place that I wanted to stay. I wanted to be involved in all aspects of this library and make a real contribution. Getting this opportunity is a career dream come true for me.”
Michaan s to hold specialty auction of traditional furnishings and Old Masters works of art
Ernst Stache (German 1849-1889) A Venetian Backwater , oil on canvas. Estimate: $2,000 / 4,000.
ALAMEDA, CA
.- A widely anticipated specialty auction is happening at Michaans on March 19: the Traditional Furnishings and Old Masters Auction. Nearly 300 lots of fine furniture, decorations and works of fine art will be offered. Featured in this sale is the property of Arthur Thomson, an inveterate San Francisco collector of English and French paintings, furniture and decorations.
We are delighted to highlight the beauty, history and enduring value of this fine property, says Michaans Furniture and Decorations Specialist, Jill Fenichell, noting that current auction trends include a resurgence of interest in fine period furnishings with traditional lines and intricate details. Adding that demand is also high for statement pieces, Fenichell expects exciting results from the
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