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Saint Augustine's Glory in Philippe de Champaigne's Workshop

Result EUR186,620
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 09 October 2021 - 11:00 (CEST) - 49, rue Gosset - 51100 Reims

Having been heralded by an impressive attribution, this large canvas depicting one of the most famous Doctors of the Church has triggered an unexpected bidding battle.

Workshop of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674), Saint Augustin. Under his right foot... Saint Augustine's Glory in Philippe de Champaigne's Workshop

Workshop of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674), Saint Augustin. Under his right foot are three figures of heresiarchs: Pelagius, Celestius, and Julian of Eclanum (?), oil on canvas mounted on oak panel, 39 x 31 in (100 x 80 cm).
Result: €186,620

A portrayal of Saint Augustine (39 x 31 in/100 x 80 cm) was the star attraction because it had been attributed to Philippe de Champaigne's workshop and is a high-quality version of a smaller 1642 original…
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Saturday 09 October 2021 - 11:00 (CEST)
49, rue Gosset - 51100 Reims
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