Rubens painting lost for over 4 centuries sells for $2.7 million
Rubens painting lost for over 4 centuries sells for $2.7 million
A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction for well beyond its asking price.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. Multiple sources confirm the key claims about the Rubens painting, its rediscovery, and its auction price. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that a painting from the 17th century Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms a long-lost Rubens painting sold at auction.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms a long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms a long-lost Rubens painting sold at auction.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms a long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The painting sold for $2.7 million.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the painting sold for $2.7 million.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the painting sold for $2.7m.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the painting sold for $2.7M.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the painting sold for $2.7M.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the painting sold for $2.7 million.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The painting was lost for over 4 centuries.
- Verification Source #2: States the painting was lost for more than four centuries.
- Verification Source #3: States the painting was hidden for more than four centuries.
- Verification Source #5: States the painting was hidden for more than four centuries.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) confirm the sale price of $2.7 million.
- Sources 2, 3, and 5 confirm the painting was lost for over four centuries.