Earliest dated Vermeer expected to fetch £6m-8m
The earliest dated picture by the 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer (1632-75), one of only two works by the artist left in private hands, will be a highlight of Christie’s Old Masters auction in London next month.
Saint Praxedis, a 3ft 4in x 2ft 8½in (1m x 82cm) oil on canvas, which is signed and dated 'Meer 1655…