Michael Behrens (banker)

Edward Michael Behrens (15 September 1911 – 28 January 1989) was a British financier, banker, stockbroker, and restaurant and gallery owner, who became co-owner of the Ionian Bank.

[5] Behrens was visiting the empty gallery for the first time one evening when Erica Brausen, who ran it, mentioned in passing that she would be closing operations the next day.

[6] Although Behrens had bought the Hanover Gallery, he was not happy with his son's wish to pursue an artistic career.

In 1949 Behrens bought Culham Court, a large house in Berkshire on the river Thames.

[11][6] In addition to his restaurant and gallery holdings, Behrens was patron to silver and goldsmith Gerald Benney.