Summary
A Renaissance painting discovered under a garage workbench sold for £685,000 at an auction in Banbury. The painting, believed to be by artist Pietro Vannucci (Perugino), set a new record for the auction house.
Key Facts
- A Renaissance painting was found hidden under a garage workbench.
- It sold for £685,000 at JS Fine Art auctioneers in Banbury.
- The painting depicts the Madonna and Child.
- It is believed to be by Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino, a famous Renaissance artist.
- The painting was bought by a private collector whose identity is not disclosed.
- The sale set a new record for the auction house, breaking the previous record of £265,000.
- Perugino was known for his influence during the Italian Renaissance and worked on the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
