Luca Giordano Sketch acquired by Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

January 27 2026

Picture: Magna Art

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

News from Spain (spotted via @Boro_RR) that the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao have acquired Luca Giordano's sketch entitled the Allegory of the Consulate of Bilbao. The work was acquired in December last year at Magna Art Auctions for €12,000.

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