Following the debut of its star lot in December, Christie’s keeps the heavy hitters rolling in..
From ArtDaily:
On 8 December 2009 in London, Christie’s will offer one of the most important Baroque paintings to be presented at auction in a generation, and one of the most significant Old Masters to be offered in recent years. Saint John the Evangelist by Domenico Zampieri, called Il Domenichino (1581-1641), will be included in the Old Masters and 19th Century Art Evening Sale where it will be presented for sale for the first time in over 100 years. It is expected to realise £7 million to £10 million.Richard Knight, International co-Head of Old Masters and 19th Century Art at Christie’s: ‘Domenichino’s ‘Saint John the Evangelist’ is a painting worthy of any collection in the world. It is a noble and imposing masterpiece on a monumental scale by an artist who was lauded as the true disciple of Raphael in the 17th century. Its appearance at auction for the first time in over 100 years represents a significant moment for the art market, and an exceptionally rare opportunity for international collectors and institutions.’
