by Anne Doridou-Heim
The imposing head of a French king or high priest, carved in limestone from the Ile-de-France in the second third of the 12th century, had previously featured on the cover of the Gazette . It was bought for €36,570: a result within the range of the estimate. But it did not reveal its final secrets, because though its material (analyzed by a geologist) provided some information, it is still not clear if it was designed to adorn one of the abbey of Saint-Denis buildings. The situation was slightly different with the Portrait of Anne de Béthune (1548-1607), wife of Ferry de Choiseul, Lord of Praslin. Click to read more.com/en/sold/furniture–26-art-objects–3A-guardianship-of-mrs-d-/122054
