Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Cimabue painting found in French kitchen hits new record



AGENCIES: A long-lost painting by a celebrated Italian artist that was found hanging in the kitchen of an elderly French woman has sold for $26.6 million at an auction, setting a new record.

Christ Mocked, by the pre-Renaissance artist Cimabue, was discovered last month in northern France.

For years, the painting hung above a hotplate in a kitchen in the city of Compiègne. It was spotted by an auctioneer, who advised its owner to have it evaluated by experts.

Publish Date : 28 October 2019 08:02 AM

Government budget designed to lay foundation for economic recovery: Finance Minister Wagle

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government introduced

Government returned savings to 1,452 cooperative depositors in three months: Minister Rawal

KATHMANDU: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General

Germany pledges €37.6 million in aid to Nepal for next two years

KATHMANDU: Germany has pledged €37.6 million in technical and financial

Nepal keen to build stronger ties with China: Foreign Minister Khanal

KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has expressed Nepal’s gratitude for

Kathmandu Police detain 1,410 people in sweep operation during Jestha

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Police Range detained 1,410 individuals and