4.8 Million Euro for Titian’s Penitent Magdalen
In the Old Masters Paintings sale at Dorotheum on Wednesday 11th May 2022 Titian’s Penitent Magdalen was secured by an anonymous telephone bidder. The winning bid represents one of the highest prices ever achieved at auction, anywhere in the world, for a work by Titian. “This is a truly magnificent result”, says specialist, Mark MacDonnell. “We are absolutely delighted to have been able to bring such an important painting to the market. This significant work by Titian, with its fascinating royal provenance, has attracted worldwide interest since its discovery, and it has been rewarded accordingly. With this sale, it has been given the recognition it deserves."