Sale 5965
London
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5 December 2012
Price realised
GBP 12,500
Estimate
Attributed to The Master of the Prodigal Son (active Antwerp c. 1530-1550) The Dead Christ supported by the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist oil on panel, shaped top 41 1/8 x 25 7/8 in. (101.9 x 65.7 cm.)
Provenance
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Saleroom Notice
We are grateful to Peter van den Brink for proposing an alternative attribution to The Master of the Prodigal Son (active Antwerp c. 1530-1550).
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