A painting by the great painter Rubens, missing for over 400 years, was sold at auction for almost 3 million euros
A painting “Christ on the cross” by the famous Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), missing since 1613 and recently rediscovered, was sold on Sunday at an auction in Versailles (near Paris) for almost three million euros, including taxes.
Rubens' painting was sold at auction PHOTO: X/ICI
The canvas measuring 105.5 by 72.5 centimeters, found in September 2024 during the inventory and sale of a private property in Paris, was awarded for the exact amount of 2.94 million euros, writes Agerpres.
Although the painter made several paintings for the church, the work sold on Sunday was probably intended for a private collector.
Purchased by the painter William Bouguereau (1825-1905) or his daughter, Henriette Vincens-Bouguereau (1857-1913), who “maybe they were aware” of its importance, but “they didn't share it”, the painting remained in their mansion and family until recently, when they decided to sell it,” explained the organizers of the auction, Osenat house.
The painting sold at auction has been missing since 1613 and recently rediscovered, along with other paintings by the famous painter.
