New Delhi. Rare things like diamonds, coins and paintings are very valuable in the world and many billionaires are ready to pay exorbitant prices to get them. one such painting (Expensive painting) There is a discussion of which has been sold for more than 3 million dollars. A rare 17th century artefact, found in an old farm shed. Recently, this rare painting was bought at Sotheby’s auction for more than Rs 24 crore.

Actually, in this painting, an elderly person is seen sitting on a stool and this artwork is of Belgian painter Anthony van Dyck. It is attached to the study for his famous painting “St. Jerome”. This painting is very priceless as the painter made it from a live model.

Priceless 16th Century Artifacts
Van Dyck probably painted this painting between 1615 and 1618. It was found neglected in a field until it was rediscovered in New York in the late 20th century. Auction house Sotheby’s told CNN that the painting was found by a man named Albert B. Roberts, who was fond of collecting antiques. Roberts bought the painting for $600, not knowing who the artist was.

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It was later identified by art historian Susan J. Barnes as a painting by Van Dyck. Roberts turned the auction over to Sotheby’s, which auctioned it off earlier this month. He did not expect the painting to sell for $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. It was eventually auctioned for $3,075,000.

Describing the painting, Sotheby’s said it “demonstrates van Dyck’s efforts to understand human anatomy.”

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