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How Did Titian’s “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt” Go from Theft to Record Sale?
Manage episode 442936038 series 3319906
This early masterpiece by Venetian Renaissance painter Titian has a remarkable history, spanning centuries and continents, before achieving a record-breaking sale. In 1995, the painting was stolen from a British marquess’ home, sparking a worldwide search. Seven years later, it was unexpectedly found in a plastic bag at a London bus stop, and recently, it sold for over $22 million at Christie’s.
Listen to our latest podcast to explore the fascinating story of this painting’s journey, or read more by clicking here.
#5MinutesWithArt #Titian #ArtHistory #RenaissanceArt #ArtTheft #ChristiesAuction #RecordBreakingArt #Masterpiece
139 episodes
Manage episode 442936038 series 3319906
This early masterpiece by Venetian Renaissance painter Titian has a remarkable history, spanning centuries and continents, before achieving a record-breaking sale. In 1995, the painting was stolen from a British marquess’ home, sparking a worldwide search. Seven years later, it was unexpectedly found in a plastic bag at a London bus stop, and recently, it sold for over $22 million at Christie’s.
Listen to our latest podcast to explore the fascinating story of this painting’s journey, or read more by clicking here.
#5MinutesWithArt #Titian #ArtHistory #RenaissanceArt #ArtTheft #ChristiesAuction #RecordBreakingArt #Masterpiece
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