JUNE 22, 2012, 18:00|ITAR-TASS
figure of the great Dutch artist found in Scotland in an old cupboard.
As reported by British media on Thursday, the experts confirmed the authenticity of the executed black pastel sketch depicting a blind pauper with a boy and a dog.
This unexpected finding has helped to establish that the work is stored at Berlin with a similar composition, primarily ascribed to an outstanding master of the XVII century, is a copy.
A homeowner who discovered the picture in an old cupboard, immediately contacted the auction house experts, "Christie." Upon receipt of the first photographs of sketch they did not raise doubts about his authorship. However, they were quite puzzled by the figure with the same subject within the cabinet meeting in Berlin engraving and is designated in the catalog of the museum, as a creation of Dutch artist.
"Usually, if a similar pattern is found in a museum, it could mean that finding - only a copy, - said Head of the Department of Old Masters paintings, Benjamin Perronet. - Anyone who saw the sketch found, once it became clear that this was a genuine Rembrandt, and work in Berlin - a copy. "
In addition to the sketch depicting a beggar on the same loft Scottish house owner found another 5 figures - they are credited with the authorship of experts from the disciples of Rembrandt. All works will be exhibited for sale, "Christie", which will be held on July 3. Estimated value of Rembrandt's sketch is about 80 thousand pounds (125 thousand dollars).
As the creation of a great master of the house was a Scot, is not specified. The owner stated that "did not even know" about such a valuable object of art in his cabinet.
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