The Rape of Europa — Giovanni Battista Bertani (Mantua circa 1516-1576)

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $2,759–$3,678
Result
Performance
Sale: Christie's — Old Master and 19th Century Drawings , London · 6 July 2004
Dimensions: 6½ x 8½ in. (166 x 216 mm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5905931
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Giovanni Battista Bertani, The Rape of Europa. Christie's, 6 Jul 2004, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5905931.

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Giovanni Battista Bertani, The Rape of Europa. Christie's, 6 Jul 2004, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5905931.

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From the same sale Old Master and 19th Century Drawings · Jul 2004

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