Titian and Botticelli Masterpieces Led the Classic Week in London
The intriguing and well-documented stories surrounding some of the best-performing lots—including a twice-stolen masterpiece—were a defining factor in this year's sales.
Sandro Botticelli
Sandro Botticelli, born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi in Florence in 1445, is one of the most esteemed painters of the Italian Renaissance. Botticelli studied under Fra Filippo Lippi and developed a style characterized by its linear grace and delicate detail. His early career flourished under the patronage of the Medici family. Botticelli's most famous works include "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," celebrated for their mythological themes and exquisite execution. His paintings are known for their flowing lines, ethereal beauty and allegorical content. Botticelli's work is housed in major institutions such as the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the National Gallery in London. He died in 1510, leaving a lasting legacy in art history. Read more about Arts.
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Standout lots include Minimalist masterpieces from the Ralph I. Goldenberg Collection, a fascinating portrait by Tamara de Lempicka and a Basquiat tryptic.
‘Law & Order’ Creator and Art Collector Dick Wolf’s Surprise Donation to the Met
The producer's unexpected holiday donation also includes an endowment for two of the museum's galleries.
