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Lost masterpiece worth over $6M found hanging in kitchen

Posted at 11:24 AM, Sep 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-29 14:55:14-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An elderly French woman who lives in the town of Compeigne had no idea the painting in her kitchen (which she thought was a Greek religious icon) was a lost masterpiece by Florentine painter Cimabue.

"Christ Mocked" is expected to fetch about $6.59 million when it goes up for auction.

Read more about the amazing discovery and work here.