Unknown Velazquez spotted by auction house

"The painting was originally consigned for sale to Bonhams' Oxford office in August last year, one of a number of works understood to be by Shepperson, a jobbing artist at Buckingham Palace. Someone noticed that this particular portrait had star quality and it was hastily withdrawn for further research.

Suspecting that it just might be the work of the 17th century genius Velázquez, Bonhams called on the help of Peter Cherry, professor of art history at the University of Dublin and one of the world's leading authorities on the artist."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The Guardian
On:  10/27/11
Website:  http://www.guardian.co.uk

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