A sketch of approximately 13 centimeters, created by Michelangelo as a study for a Sibyl, has set a new auction record. This sketch, which was used for the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, is part of a rare collection of about 10 drawings by the artist, known to be in private collections. After a 45-minute auction, the sketch was sold for a price 20 times higher than the initial estimate, thus highlighting the exceptional value of Michelangelo's work in the art market.
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Suma uriașă cu care s-a vândut un tablou a lui Michelangelo. S-a stabilit un nou record în lumea artei
Prețul record cu care s-a vândut o schiță făcută de Michelangelo, recent descoperită
O familie a păstrat schița mică a unui picior, 200 de ani, fără să-i știe autorul: Acum, moștenitorul a vândut-o cu 27 de milioane de $
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