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Antonello da Messina Painting Acquired by Italian Ministry of Culture for $14.9 Million

Antonello da Messina painting, Ecce Homo Saint Jerome in Penitence circa 1430 1479 bought by the Italy’s Ministry of Culture for an impressive $14.9 million

Sotheby’s auction of Antonello da Messina’s Ecce Homo was canceled after Italy purchased the painting for $14.9M, leaving many collectors disappointed.