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Lot 111 · Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings

Aesculapius

Valerio Castello · oil on canvas

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Estimate
$10,000–$15,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings, New York · 2 June 2026
Dimensions
11 ½ x 15 1⁄8 in. (29.4 x 38.4 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3074110
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Valerio Castello, Aesculapius. Christie's, 2 Jun 2026, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3074110.

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Valerio Castello, Aesculapius. Christie's, 2 Jun 2026, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3074110.

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