Rosary Pendant: Death Mask and Skull Eaten by Worms and Lizards, 1500-1525. Northern France or Southern Netherlands ivory, polychrome. The Thomson Collection © Art Gallery of Ontario

Three illustrations thought to be the earliest representations of Joan of Arc (lot 26, est. £1-1.5 million). Photo: Sotheby's. LONDON.- Sotheby’s London sale of Western Manuscripts on Tuesday 7th July 2009 has a combined total sale estimate of £3 million...

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Portrait de son fils Titus, vêtu en moine , 1660. Huile sur toile, 79,5 x 67,5 cm. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Acquis avec l’aide de Vereniging Rembrandt © Image Department Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 2009 Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn,...