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Published 22 February 2013 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Paintings by a previously unknown British artist are expected to fetch more than £100,000 at auction after it was discovered they have works by Francis Bacon on the back. The six previously unseen pieces of work are thought to be part of Bacon's famous Screaming Pope series from the 1950s. Aspiring painter Lewis Todd was given the canvases by his local Cambridge studio to practise on. Todd's family discovered the fragments after this death in 2006 but it is not known how the discarded Bacon paintings were originally acquired by the gallery. Five of the canvases have been authenticated by the Francis Bacon Authentication Committee and will be sold by Surrey auctioneers Ewbank's on 20 March. "Someone, somewhere might even have a painting by Todd with a pope's head on the back of it," said auction house … [Read more...] about Hidden Francis Bacon scraps up for auction

It’s no surprise that the Love Island class of 2022 are studded with various famous connections. The iconic ITV2 dating show is known for making stars, from Molly Mae Hague to Maura Higgins, who both landed various jobs after the show along with brand sponsorships. But plenty of contestants have been famous even before their villa stint, including EastEnders legend Danny Dyer’s daughter Dani. This year is no difference, with footie ace Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma heading into the Majorcan paradise. She’s far from the only one with some famous connections, however - and Daily Star takes a look into the star-studded cast. Luca Bish’s famous exes Despite the show regularly catapulting stars to fame, it seems fishmonger Luca Bish is well used to the spotlight, as he used to date Strictly Come Dancing ’s Saffron Barker. They went out for a “few months”, and were even spotted in a cosy snap together cuddled up in bed as they told fans "good night" in an old snap. … [Read more...] about Love Island 2022 stars’ famous connections – Jack Grealish, Patsy Palmer and A-list exes

Published 28 October 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The artist Francis Bacon has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at his former home in west London. The plaque was unveiled earlier on what would have been his birthday. The painter moved to 7 Reece Mews - a converted Victorian coach house in South Kensington - in 1961, and this was his main home and studio until his death in 1992. Over the three decades he created many of his most significant works there. The studio was small and chaotic, with Bacon once describing it as a "kind of a dump that nobody else would want but I can work here". Philip Mould, member of the English Heritage blue plaques panel, said: "London was the city where Bacon made his most important artistic breakthroughs and we are delighted to honour him at this tiny studio-home." More on this story … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon commemorated with blue plaque

July 03, 2022 - 11:44 BST Today's Dylan Dreyer took to Instagram to share an unexpected family update as fans offered the same advice to the TV star Dylan Dreyer often documents life as a busy mom to three young sons, and her latest update certainly got fans talking! MORE: Dylan Dreyer in awe as she marks incredible achievement: 'Pinch me' The Today star shared several images of her large suitcase and several piles of clothes belonging to her kids, which were packed away in a second photo. In contrast, her husband Brian Fichera left his packing to the last minute, and threw a bunch of items into a bag. Loading the player... VIDEO: Dylan Dreyer shares sweet baby Rusty footage Fans were impressed with Dylan's packing, but all offered her some advice, which was to invest in some packing cubes to save space. MORE: Dylan Dreyer defends Ginger Zee in passionate message MORE: Dylan Dreyer shares … [Read more...] about Today’s Dylan Dreyer shares unexpected family update that fans all have an opinion on – details

Published 11 February 2011 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A painting by Francis Bacon of his friend and fellow artist Lucian Freud has sold at auction for £23m ($37m) - three times the pre-sale estimate. The triptych, Three Studies For A Portrait Of Lucian Freud, went to an anonymous buyer at Sotheby's in London. Cheyenne Westphal, from Sotheby's, said it was "an artwork that radiates 'wall-power'". The sale also saw a Salvador Dali painting reach £13.5m - a new record for any Surrealist work at auction. The price for Portrait de Paul Eluard smashes the previous record for Dali of £4.1m, which was set in London just 24 hours earlier. Bidding war Bacon and Freud met in 1945 and became close companions, painting each other on a number of occasions. Three Studies For A Portrait Of Lucian Freud has been kept in private since shortly after its completion in … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon painting of Lucian Freud sells for £23m

Steph McGovern in the press room at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 (Image: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images) Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chatty and friendly are the order of the day, something that pervades her successful daily Packed Lunch on Channel 4. And yet, the world might never have got to know her. "I come from Middlesbrough and I went to a college that was very much focused on the needs of the local area which is rooted in heavy industry," she explains. "We spent a lot of time getting input from companies like British Steel and ICI. I was pretty good at science so I saw my future in engineering." Related articles BBC's Naga Munchetty … [Read more...] about What Donald Trump said that made TV talkshow host Steph McGovern laugh

This story was originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" October 3, 2021. Considering they've been playing the riff for half a century, maybe it shouldn't be a surprise, but knocking the rust off never sounded so good, as this band tuning up in a rehearsal hall in Burbank. "A band like ours," said Patrick Simmons, "is a little different than a lot of bands, I think." The Doobie Brothers are more than a "little different," selling more than 50 million albums over the last 50 years. Correspondent Jim Axelrod said, "You can count on one hand and maybe have a few fingers left over the number of bands that have had that kind of longevity?" "Right. I think we all feel pretty lucky," said John McFee. While other members have come and gone over the years, Simmons, McFee, Michael McDonald and Tom Johnston – the core four Doobies – are all feeling pretty fortunate to still be playing together, and are not about to let the kind of festering resentments that broke up other bands (and … [Read more...] about The Doobie Brothers: “These are the better days”