WebOfficials in France are blocking the export of a remarkably rare medieval painting that was auctioned off after being discovered hanging in an elderly French woman's kitchen. The 10-inch panel portrait titled The Mocking of Christ by the Italian artist Cimabue, sold for nearly $27 million at an auction outside of Paris in October.

Cimabue painting found in French kitchen sets auction record

WebDec 24, 2024 · Angelique Chrisafis in Paris. France has blocked the export of a tiny early Renaissance masterpiece found in a French woman’s kitchen that fetched more than €24m (£20.5m) at auction and ... WebOct 27, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — An old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman, who considered it an icon of little importance, has made her a multimillionaire. … discovery park sandwich postcode

France blocks export of Cimabue masterpiece found in kitchen

WebOct 27, 2024 · A centuries-old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman, who considered it an icon of little importance, has made her a multimillionaire. The work, a masterpiece attributed to the ... WebThe work, a masterpiece attributed to the 13th-century Italian painter Cimabue that was discovered earlier this year, sold for 24 million euros ($26.6 million) Sunday. An old painting found in the ... WebA long-lost painting believed to be worth $6.5 million was found in a random woman's kitchen in France. Susie Heller. The painting "Christ Mocked", a long-lost masterpiece by Florentine Renaissance artist Cimabue is displayed in Paris. Charles Platiau/Reuters. For centuries, a painting from the Florentine artist Cimabue was believed to be missing. discovery parks - alice springs