maxg Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 From CNN Europe this morning: "LONDON, England -- A previously "lost" painting by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens has sold for $76 million at auction -- nearly 10 times its expected price. "The Massacre of the Innocents," painted between 1609 and 1611, was bought at Sotheby's in London by an anonymous bidder for £49,506,650 ($76,730,700) after the price rocketed during a frantic bidding war. It was the third highest price paid for a painting. The most expenive is Vincent Van Gogh's "Portrait of Doctor Gachet" which sold for $82 million in New York in 1991. " Seems like a hell of a lot to pay for some extra sound absorption if you ask me... ------------------ My System: http://aca.gr/pop_maxg.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Panasonic TX-36P500X (36" Direct View 16:9) A/V Receiver: Marantz SR9200 DVD Player: Arcam DV88 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpg Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Anonymous bidder, eh? Doesn't say I bought it? I mean, uhhh, oops, darn. I am not anonymous anymore. Always liked his paintings. Should great above my mantle.... ------------------ Have a ProMedia sound problem? Visit SoundWise for help. Still have PM sound probs? Email Amy or call at 1-888-554-5665. s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 Isn't Rubens the guy who always painted pictures of naked heavy set ladies??? JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 I thought it was a sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 clue Next time your hungry and in the mood for a sandwich, think of large naked women... : ) Hopefully you won't loose your appitite. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 Actually the thought of any human female stirs me - especially if they show any interest in me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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