Rubens mystery portrait expected to sell for £6m

A previously unrecorded portrait of a mystery woman by Sir Peter Paul Rubens could fetch £6m when it goes on sale in London next week.

The painting, which remains partly unfinished, shows a female subject who is thought to be Spanish.

Experts believe the work was created in the early 17th century when the Flemish artist travelled to the Mediterranean.  FULL STORY

Tags: Female Subject, Fetch, Flemish Artist, london, Mystery Woman, painting, Peter Paul Rubens, Sir Peter Paul Rubens, Spanish Experts

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