Tag Archives: National Gallery Washington

SLIPPING THROUGH THE BACK DOOR

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Dave

”Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (1869-1955), oil baron, philanthropist and art connoisseur was born in Istanbul to a prosperous Armenian banking family. When he was 14, his father, Sarkis Gulbenkian, gave him 50 piastres for successful schoolwork. Calouste raced off to the … Continue reading →

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IF ANYONE SEES A PAIR OF MISSING HANDS

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Dave

But, how do we know its real? Is the portrait of Ginevra by Leonardo DaVinci real, an authentic work of the master? The cost be square centimeter of paint of the portrait of Ginevra de Benci is the greatest in … Continue reading →