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Canaletto Masterpiece Expected to Fetch Over $20M at Auction

6/10/2025

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Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale on July 1 in London showcases 39 stunning artworks, highlighted by Canaletto's masterpiece "The Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day," anticipated to soar past $20 million. This auction seeks to captivate new collectors with exclusive 'fresh-to-market' pieces. Simultaneously, Piguet Hôtel des Ventes in Geneva runs an online auction of Italian Old Masters until June 18.

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Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale on July 1 in London showcases 39 stunning artworks, highlighted by Canaletto's masterpiece "The Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day," anticipated to soar past $20 million. This auction seeks to captivate new collectors with exclusive 'fresh-to-market' pieces. Simultaneously, Piguet Hôtel des Ventes in Geneva runs an online auction of Italian Old Masters until June 18.