Marble sculpture valued at $16,000 sells for record $1.925m at auction
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A marble sculpture of a veiled lady created by Antonio Corradini recently sold for €1.925 million. The auction took place in Vienna and set a new world record for the artist. The sculpture is 60 centimeters tall and showcases intricate craftsmanship that mimics the look of cloth....
A marble sculpture of a veiled lady created by Antonio Corradini recently sold for €1.925 million. The auction took place in Vienna and set a new world record for the artist. The sculpture is 60 centimeters tall and showcases intricate craftsmanship that mimics the look of cloth. Bidders from the saleroom and via telephone competed for the artwork, but a telephone bidder ultimately won.
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