Where was the painting found in the attic?
A painting found in the attic of a house in south-west France two years ago has been attributed to Italian master Caravaggio by private French experts who now hail its discovery as a great event in the history of art.
Where was the Caravaggio painting found in the attic?
(Reuters: Charles Platiau) A painting found in the attic of a house in south-west France two years ago has been attributed to Italian master Caravaggio by private French experts who now hail its discovery as a great event in the history of art.
What was the painting that was found on the couch?
A German student bought a pullout couch for $215 at a Berlin flea market and found a painting worth 100 times that amount hidden inside when she unfolded the sofa at home. According to Auction House Kunst Kettler, the tiny 10- by 15-inch oil painting was sold for $27,630 at a Hamburg art auction.
Where was the painting of Judith from the Bible found?
The work, which depicts Biblical heroine Judith beheading an Assyrian general, was found by the owners of a house near Toulouse as they investigated a leak. It could be worth 120 million euros ($178 million), the Eric Turquin art expert agency said in a statement.
What kind of art was found in Attic?
In 2014, French homeowners in Toulouse discovered much more than just a puddle in the attic while trying to fix their leaky roof. Tucked away in the rafters was a hidden painting that may be the handiwork of Italian artist Caravaggio.
Is the painting in the attic worth anything?
Years after purchasing a house in Toulouse, France, the owner focused on an old painting stored in the attic. It was coated in dust and stained by a water leak, so it seemed unlikely to be worth anything. But to be on the safe side, in 2014 he alerted an art appraiser, Eric Turquin, based in Paris.
A German student bought a pullout couch for $215 at a Berlin flea market and found a painting worth 100 times that amount hidden inside when she unfolded the sofa at home. According to Auction House Kunst Kettler, the tiny 10- by 15-inch oil painting was sold for $27,630 at a Hamburg art auction.
Who was the appraiser who found a Pollock painting?
When appraiser Josh Levine was evaluating an elderly man’s belongings, he began to suspect that one painting might be a Pollock.
