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J. Paul Getty Museum Acquires Turner Masterpiece at Sotheby’s for Record $45.10 Million

One of the greatest paintings by Turner to come on the market, 'Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino' has had only two owners in its 171-year history, and was recently on view at the National Gallery of Scotland. Sold for $45.10 million to the J. Paul Getty Museum on 7 July.- Photo: Sotheby's.

LOS ANGELES, CA.- The J. Paul Getty Museum announced today that it made a successful bid at auction on J.M.W Turner's masterpiece painting Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino. The auction took place at Sotheby's in London on Wednesday, July 7. One of the greatest paintings by Turner to come on the market, Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino has had only two owners in its 171-year history and was most recently on view at the National Gallery of Scotland where it was on long-term loan. It is in excellent condition, virtually untouched since Turner finished it, and still in the original frame. Sold for $45.10 million.



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