The Judgment of Paris, a story from Greek mythology, has been depicted by many artists. Rubens’ original Judgment of Paris is in the National Gallery Museum in London. The work to be sold by Art VIP Charity Auction House was painted in the 1600s in Antwerp. Experts don’t believe Rubens painted this version; rather it was done by a colleague or another notable artist, such as Willem van Herp, Victor Wolfvoet or Franz Wouters. It is likely this piece was painted for the export market in Spain in the 1600s. Documentation on this special piece comes from Sotheby’s and a Rubens expert. The painting is estimated at $35,0900-$40,000. The starting bid is $13,500.
Additional highlights include:
– Lot 674: Autumn Leaves by Michael Schofield (Florida, b. 1947), original oil on board, approximately 29 x 40 inches.
– Lot 679: Animaux Fabuleaux by Franz Marc (German, 1880-1916), limited edition giclee on archival heavy paper, approximately 20 x 24 inches.
– Lot 136: Iron Man by Alan Aldridge (British, b. 1943), artist proof, limited edition hand-signed and numbered giclee edition on paper. Aldridge currently resides in Los Angeles. During the 1960s and 1970s he was responsible for many Beatles and Elton John album covers. He helped create the graphic style of that era. His work is characterized by a flowing, cartoony style and soft airbrushing, very much in step with the psychedelic styles of the times.
– Lot 118: Tuscan Terrace by Arina, original oil on canvas, 28 x 32 inches. Arina was born in Russia and earned a master’s in fine arts from the prestigious St. Petersburg University. She resides in the U.S. is a full-time artist and occasional art teacher. Her works are in private collections throughout the world.
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