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° ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER,'V4,.."
DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2017
SUBJECT: DIRECTION ON PAINTING BY GUY ROSE
SUMMARY
A painting by Guy Rose was recently re-discovered at City Hall. Guy Rose, a son of Rosemead
founder L.J. Rose, was regarded as a very accomplished California impressionist artist. The
painting was originally donated to the City by Markel Gallagher, the granddaughter of L.J. Rose,
in February of 1980. In February of 2002,the City had the painting restored and attempted to sell
it at auction by John Moran Auctioneers for minimum sale price of$35,000. The highest offer
received at auction was $25,000, which did not meet the minimum sales price. After the
unsuccessful sale, the City opted to hold onto the painting.
DISCUSSION
Staff is now seeking the City Council's direction on how to decide the painting's future. Staff
foresees the following options: (1) Display the painting at City Hall or another City facility or(2)
Put the painting back at auction or(3)Another option presented by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
John Moran Auctioneers provided a presale auction estimate of $10,000 to $15,000, with a
reserve of$7,000. They noted the collector demand for early still life paintings have decreased
tremendously over the years. The auction house's commission fee is 10%, plus a $100
photography fee.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT -None
ITEM NUMBER: & 8
City Council Meeting
October 24,2017
Page 2 of 2
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
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