Found Painting In Attic

Auctioneer marc labarbe explains how judith and holofernes was found in a toulouse attic.

Found painting in attic.

A painting believed to be by italian master caravaggio was found in an attic in france after the homeowners decided to fix a leaky roof. Auctions a long lost painting experts say is by caravaggio was discovered in an attic. Opinions are divided as to the painting s authenticity but the. Lost caravaggio painting found in attic could be worth over 100m caravaggio painting lost2 jpg.

It could be worth 136 million. 3 6 millionone 18th century giovanni battista tiepolo painting lay hidden in the attic of a french château. She claimed that the painting which had sat. Arts lost caravaggio painting found in attic could.

An attic in toulouse france was filled with toys clocks and clothing all collecting dust for years. The long lost painting by the italian artist was found in an attic by helen murphy february 28 2019 12 40 pm. The discovery of the priceless painting might seem like serendipity but really it was only a matter of time before the family who has opted to remain anonymous found the hidden masterpiece in the attic of a home that has belonged to the family since 1871. The italian master s judith and holofernes was found in a french attic in 2014 and went on display at a press conference in london today.

But in 2014 its owners found something amongst the junk that was worth millions. It could fetch 171 million at auction.