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“Rare Medieval Crown Once Belonging to Kidnapped Italian Veterinarian to be Auctioned for $32 Million in London”

An Italian veterinarian named Ticia, who experienced two kidnappings during the medieval period, has decided to auction off a crown that once belonged to him. The crown is currently displayed inside a polyethylene dome at a bus station in London and is expected to fetch a staggering $32 million when it is sold in July.

The artwork in question is titled “The Journey of the Magi to Egypt” and is being assessed by Christie’s auction house. They have estimated its value to be between $15-25 million ($19-32 million), based on the auction announcement.

The painting depicts Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing to Egypt after learning that King Herod of Armenia was seeking to kill the infant Christ. It was created by Ticia in the early 16th century, during the early stages of his artistic career. The painting measures 46.2 x 62.9 centimeters in size.

This particular painting has an intriguing history. It has changed hands multiple times in Europe over the years, including being taken by Napoleon’s troops during the French occupation of Vienna in 1809 and subsequently moved to Paris. In 1815, the artwork was returned to Vienna and once again found its way into private collections before being rediscovered near the Marche market on Barriere Saint-Jean in Apt, France, in 2014.

The painting will be available for sale on July 2 at Christie’s Old Masters Part I auction in London.