Hans Baldung Grien Drawing Declared National Treasure, Halting Paris Auction
A rare portrait drawing by Hans Baldung Grien has been designated as a national treasure by French authorities, preventing its scheduled auction at Drouot in Paris. The work was estimated to sell for 1.5 to 3 million euros during the opening of Paris Drawing Week. The last-minute classification has canceled the sale, disappointing art market participants who criticized the timing of the announcement.
Key facts
- A portrait drawing by Hans Baldung Grien was declared a national treasure
- The artwork was scheduled for auction at Drouot in Paris
- The sale was canceled due to the national treasure classification
- The drawing was estimated to sell for 1.5 to 3 million euros
- The announcement occurred just before the Paris Drawing Week auction
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Drouot
Locations
- Paris