Barker has also tried Facetime for video calls and notes that her grandchildren never comment on her tech willingness.

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Reached for comment about the sale, Mr. Bailey remembers the Christie's painting fondly and notes that the correct title of the painting is "Via Alberti, " for the 15th century Italian scholar whom he greatly admires.

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