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Started by celedhring, September 06, 2017, 02:44:20 PM

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Sheilbh

Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on June 23, 2020, 05:10:23 AM
A Murillo too............probably worth millions............but "lets get that chap who fixed the kitchen chairs to sort out our old masters"  :hmm:
I know. And God give me the confidence of a furniture cleaner who quotes a grand to restore a 17th century painting :lol:
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The Larch

It was not a proper Murillo, but a copy of one.

Richard Hakluyt


celedhring

Yeah, some media are neglecting the fact it's not an original when reporting the news.

Not sure how old the damaged copy is though. I presume it was still valuable.

The Larch

Quote from: celedhring on June 23, 2020, 07:44:39 AM
Yeah, some media are neglecting the fact it's not an original when reporting the news.

Not sure how old the damaged copy is though. I presume it was still valuable.

I read somewhere that it was made by a disciple of Murillo, so probably it was some kind of practice exercise while the disciple was doing his apprenticeship at Murillo's workshop, so even if it's not an original one, it's still pretty old.

celedhring

Quote from: The Larch on June 23, 2020, 07:50:40 AM
Quote from: celedhring on June 23, 2020, 07:44:39 AM
Yeah, some media are neglecting the fact it's not an original when reporting the news.

Not sure how old the damaged copy is though. I presume it was still valuable.

I read somewhere that it was made by a disciple of Murillo, so probably it was some kind of practice exercise while the disciple was doing his apprenticeship at Murillo's workshop, so even if it's not an original one, it's still pretty old.

If it was from Murillo's workshop then it was certainly quite valuable.

The Larch

Quote from: celedhring on June 23, 2020, 07:51:39 AM
Quote from: The Larch on June 23, 2020, 07:50:40 AM
Quote from: celedhring on June 23, 2020, 07:44:39 AM
Yeah, some media are neglecting the fact it's not an original when reporting the news.

Not sure how old the damaged copy is though. I presume it was still valuable.

I read somewhere that it was made by a disciple of Murillo, so probably it was some kind of practice exercise while the disciple was doing his apprenticeship at Murillo's workshop, so even if it's not an original one, it's still pretty old.

If it was from Murillo's workshop then it was certainly quite valuable.

Yeah, it might not be an invaluable masterpiece but it's still a remarkable piece from the XVIIth century.

The Brain

Are paintings (that are not part of the wall of a historic building or similar) generally protected by law in countries? I know that old buildings are protected to different degrees, but paintings? I am not sure what Swedish law looks like when it comes to this.
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Tonitrus

Oof, probably better to let it fade into oblivion than fuck up a restoration like that. 

Duque de Bragança

Quote from: The Larch on June 23, 2020, 05:33:44 AM
It was not a proper Murillo, but a copy of one.

So only a test run for the real one? I feel reassured now. :)

Crazy_Ivan80

testruns and copies of artworks are often enough artworks themselves, and can't really serve as an excuse for that level of incompetence

The Larch

Soooo, King Juan Carlos has just announced he'll be leaving the country due to all his financial extra curriculars coming to light recently.

Sheilbh

Quote from: The Larch on August 03, 2020, 11:49:36 AM
Soooo, King Juan Carlos has just announced he'll be leaving the country due to all his financial extra curriculars coming to light recently.
Any idea where to? I feel like Monaco/Monte Cristo is the most appropriate bolthole.
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Valmy

Quote from: The Larch on August 03, 2020, 11:49:36 AM
Soooo, King Juan Carlos has just announced he'll be leaving the country due to all his financial extra curriculars coming to light recently.

Damn. And I thought he was one of the rare kings who didn't suck.
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Quote from: Valmy on August 03, 2020, 11:51:38 AM
Quote from: The Larch on August 03, 2020, 11:49:36 AM
Soooo, King Juan Carlos has just announced he'll be leaving the country due to all his financial extra curriculars coming to light recently.

Damn. And I thought he was one of the rare kings who didn't suck.

Juan Carlos? Are you kidding? :D

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