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The painting that was suddenly worth millions

Jun 12, 2014
A self-portrait by Rembrandt once labeled fake has now been deemed the real deal.

Rembrandt etching lost in the mail

Aug 24, 2012
And the Norwegian art gallery who sent it didn't get insurance.
Rembrandt's 'Portrait of a man, half length, with arms akimbo' on December 4, 2009 in London. A Rembrandt etching worth $8,000 is now lost in the Norwegian post.
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