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LONDON, March 26 ― The year 2020 was particularly difficult for the art market, between cancellations of major fairs and temporary closures of auction houses and galleries. But that didn't stop some works from skyrocketing in price. Among the most profitable artists last year were Picasso, Zao...

Rembrandt van Rijn is the most profitable Old Master of the year 2020, according to the latest edition of Artnet's 'Intelligence Report.' ― Picture courtesy of The Met via ETX StudioLONDON, March 26 ― The year 2020 was particularly difficult for the art market, between cancellations of major fairs and temporary closures of auction houses and galleries. But that didn't stop some works from skyrocketing in price.

This is particularly true of Rembrandt, who was the most popular of European Old Masters at auction last year. In total, his works generated more than US$21.5 million. The Dutch painter was followed by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, whose paintings sold for US$18.9 million and US$18.8 million respectively.In the Impressionist and Modern Art category, Pablo Picasso was the most popular with art collectors.

 

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