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Michelangelo’s Hidden Treasure: A Scribble Fetches $201,600 at Christie’s Auction

Discovery and Provenance A seemingly unassuming scribble found on the back of a frame has turned out to be a hidden gem attributed to none other than the Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo. The 1.8 by 2.6 inch piece of yellowed paper, initially estimated at $6,000 to $8,000, fetched a staggering $201,600 at a recent Christie’s […]

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Unique Ceilings Paintings from Around the World

Krispin Joseph PX We know why the Sistine Chapel is so famous because of Michelangelo’s famous artwork on the ceiling of that Chapel. When discussing ceilings and art, the Sistine Chapel always catches the headlines. Michelangelo’s incredible works are world-renowned and preserved well. Sistine Chapel is not the only beautiful ceiling in the world; many

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