St Jerome with Pietro Torrigiano link adored by a US auction bidder
A 16th century gilt bronze tomb figure of St Jerome that had suffered ignominies before reaching the auction block hammered for $32,500 (£24,100) against a guide of $6000-8000 at Richard Opfer (23% buyer’s premium).
The 2ft 10in (86cm) high sculpture appeared in a March 30 sale comprising the estate of James W Br…