| Record Auction: $2,300,000 For a Rembrandt | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1691 |
| Catalog #: | 364217 | |
| Clip Number: | 364217-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 034-093-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:29:32 - 00:30:33 | |
| Location: | ||
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Painting SHOPPING: Auction | |
| Description: | Record Auction: $2,300,000 For a Rembrandt A Rembrandt masterpiece, 'Aristotle contemplating the bust of Homer' brings a price triple that of the previous high for an oil painting - $2,300,000. It was a coup for a New York gallery which outbid London auctioneers for the sale. Crowd of well dressed people emerge through doors. Woman has program in hand and covers her face as soon as she sees the camera. Crowds seated before auction, could be used for audience before curtain call. Paintings up for auction. Curtains on stage open, auction in progress. CU painting. | |
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