Tag: old master
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Two-in-One Rubens Mystery Unveiled at Auction
The Auction that Changed a Masterpiece’s Story An anonymous painting bought at auction on a hunch is prompting art historians, dealers, and collectors to rethink a familiar question: how do we know a master when we see one? In a surprising turn, what was once described in the room as a “curious oddity” has now…
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Two-in-One Rubens Discovery at Auction: Mystery Artwork
Introduction: A Painting Shifts from Question to Controversy In a quiet auction room, a painting bought on a hunch has become the latest flashpoint in the long-running Rubens attribution debate. What began as a speculative purchase by an anonymous bidder has evolved into a public reckoning for collectors, dealers, and scholars. The work, initially cataloged…