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The Rubens painting of Christ on the Cross, unearthed in a Paris mansion, sold for about €2.3 million ($2.7 million) at Versailles, signaling a renewed market for rediscovered Old Masters.
Authentication by Rubenianum in Antwerp and scientific analyses confirmed the work’s Rubens attribution and provenance.
Paint analysis revealed typical Rubens skin tones with blue and green pigments, supporting the attribution to the master of the Flemish Baroque.
The painting’s provenance traces to 19th-century French circles and William Bouguereau, adding a documented lineage that matters for collectors.
Auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat emphasized the careful authentication process and the painting’s unique status as a Rubens crucifixion with blood and water from the side wound.
Experts note Rubens rarely depicted a dead Christ on the cross, making this painting a singular example within his crucifixion imagery.
The artwork’s value surged from a modest estimate—rarely above €10,000—after authentication and discovery in private hands.
Provenance verification included X-ray imaging and pigment analysis, supporting a baroque-era attribution and the painting’s authenticity.
The case marks a notable moment for public access to a Rubens work once confined to private hands, highlighting early Baroque theatricality and luminosity.

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A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Jesus' crucifixion sold at auction in Versailles for 2.3 million euros ($2.7 million).
The painting was found in a private Paris townhouse and recently authenticated by scientific analysis.
Experts say Rubens often painted crucifixions, but this work is notable for showing blood and water from the side wound.
The painting was believed to be part of a French collection and had been hidden for more than four centuries before resurfacing.
The artwork was found in a private Paris townhouse and later authenticated by Rubens experts in Antwerp’s Rubenianum.
Auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat highlighted the painting's provenance after scientific verification.
Nils Büttner cited Rubens’ rare crucifixion scenes and the painting's distinctive features.
The Osenat house noted the artwork's scientific analysis confirmed pigments and details used by Rubens.
The painting’s provenance traces back to 19th-century French painter William Bouguereau before entering a family collection.
Experts say the finding and sale highlight Rubens’ enduring influence and mystery surrounding hidden masterpieces.

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A lost Rubens painting of Jesus' crucifixion sold for $2.7 million at a Versailles auction.
The painting, finished in the early 1600s, was found in a private Paris townhouse.
Rubenianum authentication and scientific analysis confirmed its authenticity.
Art expert Nils Büttner noted the piece is rare for depicting blood and water at Christ's side.
The painting disappeared in the early 1600s and likely moved through private hands before resurfacing.
Osenat auction house oversaw the sale and provided assurances of its provenance.
The buyer or buyer’s identity was not disclosed in the report.
The sale adds to a notable portfolio of Rubens-related works changing hands in recent years.
The discovery occurred amid ongoing coverage of high-value art sales and authentication processes.
The event underscores Rubens’ lasting impact on European art history.

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