The exhibition of the paintings will take place at Sotheby’s Dubai, DIFC on December 16 from 10am-6pm. Botticelli’s Renaissance portrait, “Young Man Holding A Roundel” is one of his most famed creations, amongst his other pieces that depict life in the later stages of the 15th century. Sotheby’s will showcase Botticelli’s portrait, which is valued to be in excess of $80 million, making it one of the most important and expensive and rare portraits to ever appear at auction.

 

Dutch artist, Rembrandt produced a total of 136 pieces throughout his career, but one of his most notable creations, “Abraham and the Angels,” is one of only five remaining pieces of work that are privately owned – many of them featuring in exhibitions all over the world. Measuring at just 16cm x 21cm, the last time Rembrandt’s masterpiece appeared at auction was in London in 1848 where it sold for £64 (approximately AED312). Now, Rembrandt’s piece is returning to auction in January, with an estimated value of $20-30 million.