A shock to the senses: New Jersey sleeper thought to be early Rembrandt

This painting, found by John Nye of Bloomfield, New Jersey saleroom Nye & Company Auctions leaning up against a cellar wall, became one of the sleepers of the year on September 22.

Estimated at $500-800, it sold for $870,000 (£583,890) - $1.09m with 25% premium added.

The 12½ x 10…

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