Unfinished Guido Reni up for Sale

January 27 2021

Video: Artcento

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The French auction house Me LABARBE are offering an unfinished painting of Cleopatra by Guido Reni at auction tomorrow. This previously unidentified painting, completed in his looser and so-called 'second manner', has been linked to a picture in the artist's studio sale in 1642.

The painting will sold on 28th January 2021 and carries a tempting estimate of €80,000 - €120,000.

Here's a write up from La Gazette Drouot.

Update - After having a rummage around the internet, it appears that the painting didn't sell (?). I'd be grateful if a reader wants to correct me on this point!

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