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Rare Work by Polish Painter Benefits Hospice of the East Bay

Issue: June 2009

International collector attention was focused on the April 21 sale of European Paintings presented at Bonhams auction house in New York. Causing the most excitement of the day was a rare work by Polish artist Henryk Siemiradzki titled “The Patrician’s Siesta.” Sparking a fierce bidding war, the painting brought in more than nine times its top estimate of $100,000, with a final price of $925,000. A portion of the proceeds from its sale was donated to Hospice of the East Bay.

“We couldn’t be happier. The painting was owned by a Rossmoor resident who had called Hospice’s appraisal and estate services to help liquidate the contents of her home,” said Lamont Campbell, General Manager of Retail Operations for Hospice. “When I saw the painting I recognized that this was a valuable piece of fine art. I recommended that the most prudent action to take was to auction the painting.”

Hospice of the East Bay established Diablo Appraisal and Estate Sales in 1999 for families requesting help in selling household items. Funds generated from the sale go to Hospice of the East Bay programs and services. “This was a winning and exciting circumstance for everyone involved. We are so grateful that we received this exceptional opportunity,” said Campbell.

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