Stolen Painting Returns Home 54 Years After Mafia Heist
John Opie’s “The Schoolmistress” was allegedly stolen by three men associated with the New Jersey mob in 1969.
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John Opie’s “The Schoolmistress” was allegedly stolen by three men associated with the New Jersey mob in 1969.
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...