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Bizarre and expensive art finds from around the world
Earlier this month several rare paintings by Picasso and Rembrandt were found by Russian police during a raid on an illegal gambling den in Moscow. The expensive works of art were in the hands of criminals who were running an illegal gambling operation from offices in the Russian capital. With this story in mind we had a look at our favourite tales of rare art, assumed missing for years, popping up out of the blue in some very unlikely destinations.
$300m Michelangelo found behind a sofa
Finding a five pound note down the back of the sofa is great, but finding a $300m painting is even better! The unfinished painting of Mary and Jesus had been in the family of US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Martin Kober for years. Originally the painting had proudly hung on the wall until it was a knocked off by a stray tennis ball almost 30 years ago. Since then it sat behind a sofa rapped in bubble wrap collecting dust until Kober decided to research the paintings origins a bit further. He took the canvas to Italian art historian Antonio Forcellino who is convinced the painting is a genuine Michelangelo worth around $300m! Since learning how much the painting might be worth Kober has wisely moved it from behind his sofa and stored it securely in a bank vault.
French electrician reveals he has £50m unseen Picasso paintings
stored in his garage
Last year, retired electrician Pierre Le Guennec, 71, revealed he had 271 paintings and sculptures (including some unseen works) by legendary artist Pablo Picasso stored in his garage. Le Guennec claims the works were given to him as gifts for installing burglar alarms on several of Picasso’s properties in the south of France.
Le Guennec may now wish he’d kept his valuable art collection a secret. In September he approached Picasso’s estate to get the paintings authenticated. The estate disputed the legitimacy of the paintings claiming that Picasso would never have given such a high number of art works away to anyone – let alone a burglar alarm engineer. A legal battle between the two parties has now begun.
Missing Cypriot icon found in Boy George’s sitting room…
It’s safe to say Church officials in Cyprus were more than a little surprised to discover their missing icon of Jesus hanging above a fire place in Boy George’s home, while they watched an interview with the star on TV! The former Culture Club singer bought the artefact in good faith from an antique dealer in North London in 1985. In actual fact the icon had been stolen from a church in Cyprus and had been missing for nearly 40 years. Bizarrely members of the church were watching an interview with Boy George when they spotted the artefact hanging above his fire place. They got in touch with the celebrity to explain the situation. Boy George had no qualms in handing back the artefact, stating; “I have always been a friend of Cyprus, I look forward to seeing the icon on display in the Church of St Charalambos from where it was stolen.”
About the Author
This article was written by Paul Glenister of Easistore, who specialise in self storage in Kent.
Discover Old Town Clovis
What make Clovis such a special city?
When out-of-towners visit downtown Clovis for the first time, many of them are pleasantly surprised and easily fall in love with its charming and quaint look.
Local folks affectionately refer downtown Clovis as Old Town Clovis, and they are very proud of it. Old Town Clovis is a gracious blend, consisting of the well-kept, western-themed Clovis Historical District with its many thriving independent businesses, antiques shops, art galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, along with the more contemporary look of the City Civic Center complex. Many of the businesses in Old Town Clovis are housed in architecturally distinctive historical buildings. Most of the newer structures have been designed to harmonize with the timeless beauty of the town’s traditional style.
Unlike many downtowns that are in a decayed condition and have become an eye sore in many cities around the country, Old Town Clovis has remained a clean and vibrant business district. Local residents feel safe to be in Old Town Clovis during day or night.
Over the years, Old Town Clovis has served as a main center for many major festivals and community events throughout the year. This tradition continues, with Old Town Clovis as the venue for such events as Antiques and Collectibles Fairs, Clovis Big Hat Days, Clovis Rodeo, Rodeo Parade, Friday Night Farmers’ Market, Rumble to the Summit, Peach Party, North American Pole Vault Championships Competition, Clovis Fest, Red Hot & Real BBQ Championship, Classis Car Shows, Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade, art exhibits, musical concerts, business seminars and many more.
It is easy to see why local folks are so proud of Old Town Clovis. Please come and see for yourself. No matter what the time of the year and no matter what your interests are, an array of fun, exciting activities and all-year-round festivals and events await you in the City of Clovis, Central California.
Here are some of the festivals and events in Old Town Clovis in 2010:
January 2010
Saturday Mornings — Classic Car Owners Meet
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Southeast corner of Clovis & Herndon Ave.
Open to all classic car owners and viewers. Free admission.
For more information, call (559) 222-2005January, 16th — MLK Community Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building
Call (559) 324-2800 for ticketsThursday Nights, January, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th — Square dancing in Clovis
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM at Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St.
For more information, call (559) 251-8088February 2010
Thursday Nights, February, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th — Square dancing in Clovis
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM at Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St.
For more information, call (559) 251-8088Saturday Mornings — Classic Car Owners Meet
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Southeast corner of Clovis & Herndon Ave.
Open to all classic car owners and viewers. Free admission.
For more information, call (559) 222-2005Saturday, February 13 — Clovis Winter Bluegrass Festival
Features eight hours of music, intimate workshops, and vendors. The Dalton Mountain Blue Grass Conspiracy and Smiley Mountain are featured artists. Kids on Bluegrass will perform during the dinner session of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Clovis Senior Center.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Avenue, Clovis
Cost: Concert and Dinner: Adults $25/ Children $20 (12 and Under) Concert Only: Adults $12/ Children $6 (12 and Under) For ticket information, call (559) 324-2750 or (559) 324-2759Saturday, February 20th — Competitive Run Race “Rain or Shine” Race Judicata and Pancake Breakfast (Elizabeth O’Neill Scholarship)
Time: 6:45AM Race
Place: San Joaquin College of Law at 901 5th Street, Clovis
Valley Runner of the Year Series 10 Point Race on the Clovis Old Town Trail hosted by San Joaquin College of Law Student Bar Association and Sierra Challenge Express
Call: 559/275-6318 or 559/256-8464 or Click Here for more informationSaturday, February 27th — Clovis First State Bank Robbery Reenactment
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Clovis Historical Museum — Free AdmissionMarch 2010
Thursday Nights, March, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th — Square dancing in Clovis
Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St.
For more information, call (559) 251-8088Saturday Mornings, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th — Classic Car Owners Meet
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Southeast corner of Clovis & Herndon Ave.
Open to all classic car owners and viewers. Free admission.
For more information, call (559) 222-2005Saturday, March 6th — 22nd Annual Blossom Days Festival
Downtown Sanger at 7th and “N” Streets, Sanger, CA
From 9a.m. to 4p.m.
For more information, call 559-875-4575Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7th — Springtime in the Valley Quilt Show & Cloth Doll Exhibit
Time: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building ( 453 Hughes Avenue, Clovis)
For more information, please contact Linda Easley (559) 322-0500Friday, March 12th — St. Patrick’s Day Dance and Dinner
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Clovis Senior Center, 850 Fourth Street
For more information, call (559) 324-2750
Friday, March 19 — Meet and Greet Dance
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Clovis Senior Center, 850 Fourth Street
For more information, call (559) 324-2750Saturday, Mar. 27th — Clovis Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Bicentennial Park (Sunnyside and Sierra Aves.)
Free for children 11 years old & under
Contact: Clovis Area Recreation (559) 324-2780Sunday, Mar. 28th — Antique and Collectible Fair
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Old Town Clovis, Free AdmissionSunday, Mar. 28th — Old Town Clovis Motorcycle Show
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Old Town Clovis, DMV Parking Lot ( Clovis Avenue and Seventh Street)
Free Admission.April 2010
Thursday Nights, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th — Square dancing in Clovis
Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St.
For more information, call (559) 251-8088Saturday Mornings, April 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th — Classic Car Owners Meet
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Southeast corner of Clovis & Herndon Ave.
Open to all classic car owners and viewers. Free admission.
For more information, call (559) 222-2005Sunday, April 4th — Easter Sunday Community Luncheon
Noon at at Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St.
For more information, call (559) 324-2750Saturday, April 10th & Sunday, April 11th — Big Hat Days
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday, Old Town Clovis, Free Admission
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, Old Town Clovis, Free Admission
April, 22nd – 26th — 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo
For schedule and tickets for Clovis Rodeo events, call 559-299-8838
Saturday, April 24th — Clovis Rodeo Parade
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Old Town Clovis, Free Admission
To see more listings of festivals and events in Old Town Clovis, please visit ExperienceClovis.com, an online community magazine.
We welcome you to a genuinely American city and invite you to explore and experience the unique Clovis Way of Life.
Source: www.ExperienceClovis.com
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About the Author
JoAnne Green, editor and publisher of an online community magazine, ExperienceClovis.com. She is a wife and mother and a proud American business woman. She has been in the international risk management and insurance industry for more than twenty years and started her own business prior to the internet age. She has a strong background in international risk management consulting and in safety and security training. JoAnne is founder and owner of Clovis-based Sunburst International Risk Management and Sunburst Worldwide Insurance Services which specialize in multinational business relations and global risk assessment and mitigation services.