The artwork was originally purchased for $700 USD at an antique shop in the 1960s.
Made by Flemish Baroque artist, Anthony van Dyck.
As part of the auctioneer’s Paris edition of the “Exceptional Sale”.
Citing a need for “further study” due to the number of replica bones.
With a pre-estimate of roughly $1m USD.
With an estimated price of $35 to 45m USD.
Shattering its pre-sale estimate and becoming the third most expensive chair to sell at auction.
The vase was “quite ordinary.”
The fossil will come with an estimated price tag of $15-25m USD.
Bidding is now open.
“There’s certain paintings where it kind of seems like the work almost created itself.”
Almost £22,000 over its estimate.
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