Medieval History
Four hidden masterpieces that were hanging on the wall of a country church are to go on sale for up to £1.5 million.
The 14th century paintings were on display at the Church of St Michael and All Angels in Withyham after being donated by an artist.
But now the Church of England has given permission for the four Italian paintings to be sold off to fund refurbishment work on the building.
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Medieval History
14th century Italian paintings to be sold at auction in England
Four hidden masterpieces that were hanging on the wall of a country church are to go on sale for up to £1.5 million.
The 14th century paintings were on display at the Church of St Michael and All Angels in Withyham after being donated by an artist.
But now the Church of England has given permission for the four Italian paintings to be sold off to fund refurbishment work on the building.
Click here to read this article from the Argus
Click here to see a video report from the BBC
- "auckland Castle Project Is At An End?
The £15m deal to save the Zurbaran paintings is on the verge of collapse, The Northern Echo can reveal, and the project to turn Auckland Castle into a cultural tourist attraction may be in tatters. Philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer is ready to withdraw...
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- Stolen 14th-century Italian Painting Found In The United States
A 14th-century triptych painting, which was stolen from an Italian villa nearly 40 years ago, has been found in a museum in Kentucky. US government officials announced yesterday that the art piece, a three-panel wooden triptych, which depicts the Virgin...
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An illuminated 14th century manuscript containing what is believed to be the oldest surviving account of the legends of King Arthur sold today for more than £2 million. The Rochefoucauld Grail, a colourful illustrated account of the knights of the round...
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