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Gauguin’s New Masterpiece Discovered! Never Before Seen ‘Beautes a Tahiti’

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The World Art News is the first to bring you this breaking story of a newly discovered masterpiece ‘Beautes a Tahiti – Source sur la mer’ by Paul Gauguin. Marking a significant moment in art history, Giancarlo Graziani and Salvatore Prato meticulously unravel a narrative that transcends the boundaries of mere artistry. With scholarly rigor, they trace the journey of this previously unseen painting, illuminating its path from obscurity to revelation. From the vibrant streets of Paris to the tranquil shores of Tahiti, the canvas bears witness to a compelling tale of artistic brilliance and commercial intrigue. As its secrets are methodically revealed, the painting emerges as a testament to Gauguin’s enduring legacy and the timeless allure of discovery in the world of art.

Important Vasily Polenov Masterpiece Sells for $1.7 Million at Bonhams, Setting a World Record

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In a remarkable event at Bonhams 19th century and British Impressionist Art Sale today, an exquisite oil on canvas by Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927) stole the spotlight, fetching an astonishing £1,379,000 ($1,760,000). The painting, titled ‘And she went and told them that she had been with Him as they mourned and wept’, is a part of Polenov’s renowned series, ‘The Life of Christ’. Initially estimated to sell for £400,000-600,000, the final price far exceeded expectations, marking a significant moment in the art world.

Bonhams Unveils Important Vasily Polenov Masterpiece at their 19th Century Impressionist Art Auction in London

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A rare oil painting by the Russian artist Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927), part of a series titled ‘The Life of Christ,’ will take center stage at Bonhams’ upcoming 19th-century and British Impressionist Art Sale on March 20 at New Bond Street in London. Entitled ‘And she went and told them that she had been with Him as they mourned and wept,’ the artwork is expected to fetch between £400,000 and £600,000. Another painting from the same series, ‘There were also women looking from afar off,’ achieved a price of over £1.5 million at Bonhams last year.