Art historian Gregely Barki sat down to watch the classic movie "Stuart Little", when he discovered a hidden masterpiece on the set. Behind the actors on the wall, Robert Bereny's "Sleeping Lady with Black Vase" painting was displayed. The painting has been missing for decades. Berney, was considered one of the leading artists in early 1900's Hungary. Barki believes the painting went missing when the last buyer left Hungary before or during the second world war. After seeing the film, Barki immediately contacted the film production crew. A month later he received an email from the assistant of the set designer saying he has the painting in his bedroom. Th painting is now going for $150,000 Canadian at an auction.
This is one lucky find. This seems like it came straight out of the movies, ironically. I'm glad that institute found the painting and that the case has been cracked. This is one of the most beneficial finds to the artistic community. I hope that more paintings that have been lost in the war, come forth back into the world.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/art-historian-finds-long-lost-hungarian-painting-175434901.html
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