Guercino's dog sold for 570,000 pounds

The Corsican dog attributed to Guercino (Cento, 1591-Bologna, 1666), which remained unknown to scholars until this year, was sold at auction today at Cheffins’ for the sum of 570,000 pounds (approximately 640,000 euros): for decades it was kept in a country residence in Suffolk.

The work had been purchased previously in 1850 on the Roman market, and until a few months ago no one knew of its existence. “This marvelous work by Guercino,” commented Sarah Flynn, head of Cheffins’ painting department, “has caused a lot of excitement in the marketplace and has aroused worldwide ointerest. It was recognized as a work by Guercino by Cheffin’s consultant, John Somerville, and saw bids come in from collectors, dealers, and institutions and eventually sold for £570,000.”

“Rarely in paintings depicting dogs,” said Somerville himself, “is there such a wonderfully conducted rendering of the individuality and personality of the animal as to suggest that one is not dealing with a mere painter of dogs, but with a great artist. And its price tag confirms its rarity and enormous appeal.”

Guercino's dog sold for 570,000 pounds

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