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Murat Aydın

Murat Aydın writes for the Old Master Paintings department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of old master paintings.

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Sir H. C. Englefield, Bart. — Francis Legatt Chantrey

Sir H. C. Englefield, Bart.

October 10, 2026Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine) — Colombia, Muisca style

Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)

October 10, 2026Tiger Family — Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Tiger Family

October 10, 2026Portrait Mask (mblo) — Anonymous, Baule-style carver

Portrait Mask (mblo)

October 10, 2026A Procession of Triumphal Cars in the Piazza San Marco, Venice, Celebrating the Visit of the Conti del Nord (recto) — Francesco Guardi

A Procession of Triumphal Cars in the Piazza San Marco, Venice, Celebrating the Visit of the Conti del Nord (recto)

October 10, 2026Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso) — Anonymous, Bamana blacksmith

Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso)

October 10, 2026The Feast of Herod (recto) — Peter Paul Rubens

The Feast of Herod (recto)

October 10, 2026Seated Ruler — North Syria, possibly Ebla

Seated Ruler

October 10, 2026Double-Faced Crossbar from a Railing — Anonymous, Shunga period

Double-Faced Crossbar from a Railing

October 10, 2026Victoria Dubourg — Edgar Degas

Victoria Dubourg

October 10, 2026

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