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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606 Leiden - 1669 Amsterdam), The Adoration of the Magi, oil/oak, 24.5 x 18.5 cm. Image © Sotheby's (detail)

A Rediscovered Rembrandt Masterpiece Goes to Auction in London

A Rembrandt painting that was estimated at just €15,000 two years ago at auction is now offered at Sotheby's upcoming sale with a £15 million price tag.

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Angélique Mongez, Napoleon I in the uniform of colonel of the hunters of the Guard, oil on canvas, 1811. Public domain image (detail)

Napoleon's Famous Hat Sets a New Auction Record

The French Emperor's iconic bicorne hat just sold for over €2 million, a world record for such an object.

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Amedeo Modigliani, 'Nu Couché (sur le côté gauche)', 1917, oil on canvas. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)

The 12 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Auctioned

At the highest stratosphere of the auction market, 12 paintings have each sold for over $100 million. From works by Picasso to the famous da Vinci, here are the most expensive paintings ever sold at auction.

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