There are paintings, and then there are masterpieces. Owning the latter is not only a symbol of prestige but also a great investment. To create awareness about this, Sotheby's has recreated some iconic art works in the form of a video.

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pThere are paintings, and then there are masterpieces. Owning the latter is not only a symbol of prestige but also a great investment. To create awareness about this, Sotheby's has recreated some iconic art works in the form of a video./p
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pInternational auction house Sotheby's teamed up with a local filmmaker to create awareness around its upcoming Master Paintings sale. The film aims to reach out to a larger audience and inspire artists using the centuries old skill of creating unmatched images./p pandnbsp;/p
pThe Master Painting exhibit will feature Orazio Gentileschi's magnificent Danaandeuml;, one of the most important Italian Baroque paintings since World War II. This will be complemented by St. Martin Healing a Possessed Man by Jacob Jordaens-a Flemish Baroque artist from 1630. In addition, there will also be works of Sir Peter Paul Rubens, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Dosso Dossi, Sandro Botticelli, and Eustache Le Sueur on display./p
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pGuests need to pre-register for this auction slated to be held on January 28th, 2016, in New York. For viewing the film, visit the brand's site./p
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