February 28 • 2019 37 jn “People come from all over the world to shop in Michigan because collectors know they will find the fin- est pieces here, ” Slobin said. “It’ s a hub. ” Stearn said, “This community really knew what they were doing. They have always been collecting art, collecting pieces they knew were important. ” AUCTION HOUSE ADDED As if running in-person businesses and their five online shops wasn’ t enough, the ladies of Le Shoppe Too and Detroit Fine Art Appraisals are open- ing a new joint business, Le Shoppe Auction House. “My little joke is that Le Shoppe Too consignment store and Detroit Fine Art Appraisals got married and the baby they had is Le Shoppe Auction House, ” Slobin said with a smile. Starting March 15, people can pre- bid for items internationally. Then, on March 31, Le Shoppe Too Auction House’ s first virtual auction begins (and ends). It will focus on fine art, iconic 20th-century furniture, ceramic glass and sculpture, and will include art from artists such as Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselman and Frank Stella. Typically, an auction house takes around 25 percent of the final sale, but Le Shoppe Too Auction House’ s first auction is going to be particularly special. “ As a thank you to the community, we’ re going to offer all consignors 100 percent of the sale for the March 31 auction only, ” Slobin said. “We want people to know that this is happening in their own community. A wom- en-owned business with a lot of experi- ence starting an auction house is offer- ing things that many auction houses, both here in Michigan and around the country, don’ t offer. We think we’ re dif- ferent and unique in that way. ” Weisberg said, “In the future, we’ ll be competitively priced for all upcoming auctions. In that respect, we definitely are better than the competition.” ■ All updates regarding Le Shoppe Too and Le Shoppe Too Auction House can be found at leshoppetoo.com. Esa-Pekka Salonen, principal conductor Truls Mørk, cello PROGRAM 1 (TUE, MAR 12) Salonen Cello Concerto Stravinsky The Firebird (complete ballet, 1910) PROGRAM 2 (WED, MAR 13) TUE & WED 12 & 13 7:30 PM HILL AUDITORIUM 734.764.2538 — — — UMS.ORG Supporting Sponsors: The Menakka & Essel Bailey Endowment Fund for International Artistic Brilliance Presenting Sponsors: Peter and Julie Cummings Funded in part by: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation WRCJ 90.9 FM and WGTE 91.3 FM It Doesn’t Have to Cost A Fortune . . . Only Look Like It! 248.851.6989 | Lois Haron, Allied Member ASID Designs IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES, LTD. Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling along with furniture design and installation including quartz, granite, wood and many other materials.