(Or, “What If the Vatican Sold Assets to Settle Pedophilia Lawsuits?”)
6 September 2016
LOT 644/SALE 8329
Fra Angelico (ca. 1400, Vicchio nell Mugello, d. 1455, Roma)
The Story of St. Nicholas
Three-part depiction of the life of St. Nicholas. Left, the birth of St. Nicholas. Center, The Vocation of St. Nicholas. Right, The Giving of the Dowry to Three Poor Girls.
Lot Description
FRA ANGELICO
The Story of St. Nicholas (c. 1437)
Tempera on wood, one of two predella paintings from the “Perugia Triptych,” executed for the Cappella di San Niccolo of the church San Domenico at Perugia. Scene on right illustrates most popular legend concerning St. Nicholas, depicting him throwing bags of gold (top, right) into home of impoverished girls, assuring each a dowry and thus saving them from a life of prostitution. Together with image of newborn babe, left, panel features four (4) children being treated with respect, love, and adoration.
34 x 60 cm
Estimate
€2,000,000 – €3,000,000
($2,725,200 – $4,087,800)
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Original/Reproduction: Original Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: c. 1437
This is a rare, original, masterwork by one of the most famous artists of all time, Fra Angelico. Why, you’re wondering, if this work is so stupendous (which it is), am I selling it? It is because my dear wife, for whom I shelled out something in the very high six/low seven figures in order to present her with a special anniversary gift, says it’s “tainted.”
From the Renaissance. “Tainted.” You see, this historically significant treasure was previously held and sold by an institution, certain members of which are accused of doing things which everyone (including myself) agrees are horrendous and indefensible. And then were covered up by their superiors.
So she says it has a “history.” (And she “forbids” our dealer from handling it.) I have patiently explained to her that she is in error. Its PREVIOUS OWNERS have a history. “But,” she says, “the money goes to their compensation fund.” Which is true. But I say: All the better. That just means it will go to people who deserve it and can benefit from it!
I see it as a win-win. We get a piece of history, and the victims get compensation. She sees it as collusion with Evil. Great. “Surprise!” indeed.
So all of you not married to my wife: let the bidding begin.
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Questions and answers about this item
Q: Whom specifically did you purchase this from originally? Thanks!
A: Let’s just say you’ve heard of this organization, as have billions of people all over the world. For thousands of years.
Q: Why hasn’t a museum bought this?
A: Because their acquisitions department is controlled by boards of directors consisting of people like my wife.
Q: Why is the floor price so low?
A: Because I’m on the hook to Christie’s for a million and, FYI, another 20% of that on top as their commission. I just want to stop the bleeding and bail.
Q: Won’t the investment potential of this item be harmed as the market is flooded with these kinds of similarly “tainted” works? And the more the prices are driven down, the more the original owner will be forced to sell, creating a downward spiral of value?
A: If you say so. You know what? Never mind. Just forget the whole thing. Either buy it or don’t. I’ve had it.
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Life of Saint Nicholas (1437)! ORIGINAL Painting on Wood by Fran Angelico! Est. retail $20,000
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Life of Saint Nicholas (1437)! ORIGINAL Painting on Wood by Fran Angelico! List $20,000
YOU CAN FINALLY OWN AN IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS PAINTING ACTUALLY EXECUTED ON A PIECE OF WOOD! This is how the Old Masters created timeless works of eternal Art in the Middle Ages, and now you can possess one of these masterpieces in the home in which you live.
Your LAPD was able to secure this invaluable treasure during a raid on the headquarters of a Bosnian drug ring. These individuals were using such works of Art as a means of laundering cash. It has been only minimally damaged. Several cigarette burns and beer bottle water rings visible. Measures 13.59” x 23.6”
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@@pix of St. Nick on a board!@@
**vintage!** nice!!
Date: 2010-11-05, 2:17PM PDT
Reply to: sale-yrjkt2201889@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
my dad bougt this at a LAPD auction with a chem scale, ten thousand sandwich-size baggies and a crow bar. It shows St Nickolas (aka Santa Claus) being born and doing miracles. it makes my Mom nervous so our loss is ur gain. its old and painted on wood! so wear gloves or watch out for splinters. it is buy some lady artist named Fran. as is.
$500 obo
also have big box of church costumes from diocese sale, nothing fits. come by and take what u want, incl. albs, collars, scrapulas, copes, and wimples. Start ur own religion lol.
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Chapel
Amsterdam | 18 November 2016, 2:00 PM | AM1090
LOT 9
From an Important International Collection
Chapel of Pope Sixtus IV, Apostolic Palace
Vatican City 1477-1512
Frescoes by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini
ESTIMATE 2,450,000,000,000,000 EUR – 5,412,000,000,000,000 EUR
CATALOGUE NOTE
One of the most famous buildings in the world, featuring frescoes and trompe l’oeil paintings depicting Biblical scenes.
Must see. Buyer pays shipping.
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