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Mystery masterpiece revealed as Rembrandt self-portrait

A mystery portrait donated to a British heritage charity as part of a mixed lot of paintings has been identified as a work by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn -- worth more than $30 million.

 

Oops! Rembrandt etching lost in the mail

A Norwegian art gallery lost a Rembrandt etching worth up to $8,600 in the mail after trying to save money on courier and insurance costs, the gallery's chief said Thursday.

 

Experts reclassify painting as real Rembrandt

Experts have reclassified a painting as a Rembrandt after years of attributing it to one of the Dutch master's students. Ernst van de Wetering of the Rembrandt Research Project said Friday that X-ray analysis of "Bearded Old Man" has revealed outlines of a self-portrait of Rembrandt as a young man underneath.

 

Stolen Rembrandt sketch found in church

A sketch done by Dutch painter Rembrandt was taken by thieves from under the nose of distracted curator, but authorities say they have now recovered the artwork.

 

Thieves steal Rembrandt drawing from Marina del Rey hotel

Thieves steal Rembrandt drawing from Marina del Rey hotel

A 11-by-6-inch pen-and-ink drawing titled 'The Judgment' by the 17th century Dutch master is valued at more than $250,000. Authorities say a man working with accomplices is believed responsible for the theft late Saturday.

 

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