Century-Old Connecticut Barn Discovery: Forgotten Painting Unveils Hidden $7 Million Secret at Auction
“He was painting for a very open, ready market,” said Pollack. “This was his calling card, these views of Brazil. And to have something on this scale certainly ranks it in the top tier, no doubt.”
How exactly the “View of Olinda, Brazil,” ended up in a barn attic in Connecticut is uncertain. According to Wachter, it could’ve been there for more than 100 years before it was rediscovered.
Before finding its way to Connecticut, the painting moved through Parisian art collections throughout the 18th century. At one time, it was owned by Napoleon Bonaparte’s uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch.
And now, upon this latest sale, this rediscovered masterwork is continuing its dramatic journey through history.
After reading about this restored Dutch painting, discover the story of the Spanish town that was left outraged by a statue restoration. Then, learn about the lost Van Dyck painting that was found in a shed.
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