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600 - 18th-century Bolognese School: ‘The Union of Salmacis and He…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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18th-century Bolognese School: ‘The Union of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus’. Oil on canvas, Dimensions: 75 x 60 cm The union of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus is a famous tale from Greek and Roman mythology, brilliantly described by Ovid in Book IV of his *Metamorphoses*. This myth explains the origin of hermaphroditism through the inseparable physical union of a young man and a nymph. Expert: René MILLET
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About the sale A FINE CATALOGUE AUCTION: Jewellery, Silverware, Watches, Antique and Modern Paintings, Bronzes, Works of Art, Tapestries
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Auction time 10/21/2026 at 9:30 AM
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