29.04.2025 21:00
The painting "Preparing Coffee," which is believed to be lost by Osman Hamdi Bey, was sold for 52 million TL at an auction held in England.
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The painting "Preparing Coffee" by Osman Hamdi Bey was auctioned at Sotheby's Auction House in England.
THOUGHT TO BE LOST, SOLD FOR 52 MILLION TL
The painting dated 1881, which was believed to be lost, was purchased for 52 million TL (1 million 16 thousand pounds) by an undisclosed buyer.
DEPICTING THE HAREM
The painting depicts the harem section of Topkapi Palace, showing two young women preparing coffee.
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