Mary Magdalene turns heads as Old Master painting flies to 20 times estimate in US auction

A painting of Mary Magdalene by Ambrosius Benson (c.1495-1550) drew dramatic competition at a recent US auction.

Offered at Cottone Auctions (22% buyer’s premium) in Geneseo, New York, on September 25, the paintin…

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