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John Constable painting 'The Lock' sells for $35 million

11 months agoArts : Culture Monster

An 1824 painting by John Constable sold for 22.4 million pounds, or about $35 million, at a Christie's auction in London this week. The hefty price tag represents a record for the English artist, but perhaps even more interesting is the family drama behind the high-profile art sale.
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Baroness Carmen Thyssen Bornemisza to sell "The Lock" by John Constable at Christie's

Arts : Artdaily (last year)

LONDON.- Christie?s will offer The Lock by John Constable (1776-1837) at the Old Master & British Paintings Evening Auction on Tuesday 3 July. The sale of this masterpiece represents a major moment for the international art market a... Read Post

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Arts : Artdaily (12 months ago)

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