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15th Century Christ Painting Sells for £5.7 Million

12/5/2025

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A 15th Century painting depicting miracles of Christ sold for £5.7 million, surpassing Sotheby's £3.5 million valuation.
The triptych, housed in St Johns' Almshouse chapel in Sherborne, Dorset, has survived over 500 years.
The Almshouse sold the artwork to fund new accommodation after retirement units became financially unsustainable in 2023.
The sale provides long-term stability for the charity while the painting remains on public display, potentially in Sherborne.

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A 15th Century painting depicting miracles of Christ sold for £5.7 million, surpassing Sotheby's £3.5 million valuation.
The triptych, housed in St Johns' Almshouse chapel in Sherborne, Dorset, has survived over 500 years.
The Almshouse sold the artwork to fund new accommodation after retirement units became financially unsustainable in 2023.
The sale provides long-term stability for the charity while the painting remains on public display, potentially in Sherborne.