Auction record set for Artemesia Gentileschi as painting of St Catherine of Alexandria sells in Paris auction
A 17th century Old Master by Artemesia Gentileschi (1593-1652) depicting St Catherine of Alexandria has set a new auction record for the artist in Paris.
The unframed 2ft 4in (71cm) square oil on canvas sold for a hammer price of €1.85m (£1.63m) at an au…