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Possible Caravaggio Is Withdrawn From Auction; Spain Announces Export Ban The suggested starting bid for the painting was set at around $1,800, but if it is really the work of the Baroque master, it could be worth millions. The painting was cataloged as from the “circle” of the 17th-century Spanish painter José de Ribera, but some dealers and scholars believe it is a Caravaggio.Credit.via Marco Voena By Scott Reyburn April 8, 2021 They call it a “sleeper”: With a starting price of just $1,800, a potentially undervalued old master painting was pulled from auction and is now thought to be worth millions. ....
Spain blocks sale of possible Caravaggio painting of Jesus timesofisrael.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from timesofisrael.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Caravaggio: Spain stops auction over possible long-lost masterpiece Published image copyrightansorena.com image captionSeveral experts said there is credible evidence this painting is by the 17th Century Italian Renaissance master Caravaggio Spain has blocked the auction of a painting in Madrid, following suggestions it could be a long-lost masterpiece by the Italian Renaissance artist Caravaggio. The starting price for Crowning of Thorns was initially 1,500 euros (£1,300; $1,800). But if it is indeed by Michelangelo Caravaggio, it could be worth up to €150m. The painting is being examined by experts and declared not for export . The 17th Century oil painting depicts Jesus just before his crucifixion and, according to the auction catalogue, is attributed to Spanish artist José de Ribera. ....