Experts say 400-year-old work is likely collaboration between Dutch master Willem Claesz Heda and his son
A 400-year-old “one in a million” Dutch painting worth up to $5m has been found at a property in theCalled Still Life, the work was recently located at the National Trust of Australia-managed Woodford Academy during a restoration project.
Some experts, however, believe it may be a collaboration with his famous father, Dutch master Willem Claesz Heda whose works are typically valued in the millions of dollars.“To find an authentic 17th-century painting in my storeroom at the National Trust was beyond exciting, it left me breathless,” collections manager Rebecca Pinchin said on Sunday.
The announcement of the discovery comes as Australia and the Netherlands mark 80 years of full diplomatic relations and an international law and trade-based bilateral relationship. He said the two countries also continued to pursue truth, justice and accountability for the downing of MH17 and stood together in support of Ukraine.
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