Bernini Sculpture Bought in Košice for €24,000 Sells for €34 Million at International Auction
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A baroque sculpture purchased in Košice for €24,000 has sold for €34 million at international auction after being identified as a work by renowned Italian master Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The dramatic price increase represents one of the most significant art discoveries in recent years, highlighting how valuable masterpieces can sometimes be found in unexpected locations. Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and a major cultural center in the eastern part of the country, was the unlikely starting point for this remarkable art world story that has captured international attention.