Sorolla Recovered by Spanish Police

October 15 2020

Picture: @policia

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Spanish Police have recovered a large painting of a Bull Fight by Joaquín Sorolla in Brussels, Belgium. The owner of the picture, who is facing alleged crimes relating to insolvency, had attempted to illegally export the work of art out of Spain. It is claimed the painting could be worth €3m.

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